Upside Down Influencer

Our Rules as Christians on Social Media (Part 1)

I’m a content creator who loves Jesus. John is a Pastor who doesn’t create content but IS a consumer. Annnnd we’ve both got some rules for ourselves as Christ followers on social media! John’s are more global and mine are more personal. But, I think as Christ followers we should all have our list. This is a two part series. Come back for part two and let us know what YOUR rules are in the comments.
Big thank you to this episode's sponsor! Evan, at Taxsonville.com. Customized accounting solutions specifically for small businesses.
Get connected with me!Instagram: @mrsjessica_johnsonTikTok: @mrsjessicajohnsonFacebook: Facebook.com/mrsjessicajohnson17
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I Want To Go All In On Social Media… But Am I Overthinking It?

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it looks like to pursue social media wholeheartedly without slowly compromising the convictions God has placed on my heart. In this episode, I’m opening up about my interest in stepping into UGC, the tension I feel around making a living online, and thequestions I’m asking as a Christ follower who also feels called to go full throttle with social media. I apologize for the short episode this week, I do this all myself and it was a rough week with the kids on top of an already busy schedule! I appreciate you all and your support as I navigate this! Hopefully some changes are coming in the future that can lighten my load.
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He Lost $5 Million But Kept Something Greater with Cory Sims (Beast Games Runner-Up)

What if you were in a massive social experiment for 42 days, cut off from the outside world and could potentially leave with 5 million dollars? Cory Sims did just that on a show called Beast Games, created by the famous Mr. Beast.With $5 million dollars on the line and millions of eyes on him, Cory’s faith, integrity, and character were impossible to miss. Despite walking away with nearly nothing, Cory left with a story he is proud to tell and gives God all the glory.In this episode of Upside Down Influencer, Cory shares what it was really like competing on Beast Games, the role his faith played throughout the experience, and what he learned about trusting God when the outcome isn't what you hoped for. He truly represents what it looks like to be an Upside Down Influencer.
 
Get connected with Cory:Instagram: @cory.sims191TikTok: @cory.sims191Go buy his new book - What Five Million Can’t Buy
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Why you NEED to use a Christian AI with Dale Wallace of Ask LYTE

AI is rapidly changing the world. And just like social media, it’s a tool. But as Christians, we also know that the enemy loves to distort and misuse things that were meant to serve people. In this episode, Jessica sits down with Dale Wallace, creator of Ask LYTE, a Christian AI platform. They talk about how people are ACTUALLY using AI, some of the dangers hiding beneath the surface, and what Dale is doing about it with Ask LYTE.This conversation will open your eyes as to WHY it’s so important to use an AI with a Biblical worldview. Share this episode and spread the word. Dale is building something worth paying attention to.
Get connected with Ask LYTE!Instagram: @asklyteApp: Ask Lyte
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Mrs. American refuses to waste her platform with Tiffany Thornton

In this episode, Mrs. American Tiffany Thornton shares how God redeemed her story and how she’s now using her platform for His glory. Jessica and Tiffany talk about her testimony, how Jesus carried her through (and got her out of) domestic violence, what it’s like to navigate the pageant world as a Christian, and why she feels called to use her influence to advocate for others and point people to Christ. This conversation is full of hope that God can bring beauty from brokenness. AND while your past is not your identity, your story and platform can still be used to help others find healing, freedom and Jesus. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion surrounding domestic abuse. Get connected with Tiffany! Instagram: @mrsdrtiffany + 
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The Way Christians Act Online (We Need to Talk) with April Terrell

As Christians, we’re called to love one another. But if we’re honest, that’s not always what it looks like online. In this episode, Jessica is joined by April Terrell, a care ministry leader, to talk about how we often show up on social media.They dive into heart posture, how to discern when to engage, when to step back and what to do when something on social media is simply beyond you.
Connect with April:Instagram: @aprillynnterrell
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New Believers, Big Platforms with Pastor Ryan Britt

What happens when new believers suddenly have big platforms? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Pastor Ryan Britt to explore that very tension. As more people come to faith online, they’re often looked to as spiritual authorities before they’ve had the chance to truly become rooted. So how should they navigate that? And how should the Church respond without elevating them too quickly or tearing them down?Together, Jessica and Pastor Britt unpack the weight of influence, the challenge of sanctification in the public eye, and what it really looks like to extend grace in a culture that’s quick to critique.Plus, in a world shaped by AI, they explore what authenticity can look like for a follower of Jesus and why it matters more than ever.To get connected with other upside down influencers and follow along with us, you can find us on:
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You Were Never Disqualified with Joshua Delp

It's easy to believe our “weaknesses” disqualify us from influence. We look at others online and count ourselves out. In this episode, Jessica sits down with Joshua Delp, whose story challenges that lie. Josh leads, teaches and speaks while living with a stutter that once made him question whether he could ever speak or lead publicly.They talk honestly about fear, obedience, and learning to trust God when confidence feels out of reach. Joshua shares how God has met him not in spite of his “weakness”, but through it. And how that dependence has shaped his leadership, ministry, and willingness to show up in a world that may otherwise discourage him in what he feels called to do.If you’ve ever felt overlooked, unqualified, or tempted to stay silent because you don’t measure up, you’re going to want to listen in. God isn’t looking for flawless people. He’s looking for willing ones.
 
Follow along with JoshInstagram: @joshuadelpRisingleadership.org
 
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Called to be an "Influencer"? with Kadi Cole

Can someone actually be called to be a social media influencer? And what if your calling doesn’t fit neatly inside a church building, even though you feel like it should? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Kadi Cole, a seasoned leadership coach and ministry leader with experience spanning both church and secular spaces. Together, they challenge the assumption that ministry only happens on a stage or behind a pulpit. Spoiler, it doesn't!They explore whether social media influence can be a legitimate expression of calling, how to prepare your heart before a platform grows, and why understanding the difference between primary calling and secondary calling reshapes how leaders show up online. Kadi also speaks into the often-hard waiting seasons…when God has called you, but the clarity, role, or next step hasn’t yet been revealed.This episode is for Christ followers who feel a pull toward ministry and “influence” whatever form that may take. AND want to pursue it with integrity, humility, and deep dependence on God.
Follow along with Kadi!Instagram: @KadiCole @FemalechurchleadersTo get connected with other upside down influencers and follow along with us, you can find us on:
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The Holy Spirit? Or Just Me? How Christians Can Practice Discernment Online with Dr. Adam Flynt

How do you know if the Holy Spirit is prompting you to post… or if it’s just you? Or what about when something online just seems a littleee off, but you're not sure why? How do we discern these things?In this episode, Jessica talks with Dr. Adam Flynt about discernment in the digital age. How do we hear God’s voice clearly, filter what we consume online, and steward social media as a mission field. If you want to grow in sensitivity to the Spirit, avoid confusing conviction with comparison, and learn how to be an upside-down influencer in a noisy online world, this episode is for you.
Together, they discuss:
How to discern between the Holy Spirit’s prompting and our own emotions when we feel “led to post” or “called to do something”
Biblical ways to test what we share and what we consume online
Why believers may feel convicted about different things and how to avoid confusing conviction with comparison
How to grow sensitivity to the Spirit’s voice and learn His tone
What it would look like to view social media as a mission field
How everyday Christians can live as digital missionaries 
Whether you’ve ever wondered “Should I post this?”, felt a quiet check in your spirit scrolling online, or want to steward your influence faithfully, this conversation will help you slow down, listen, and lead with wisdom.
 
Follow along with Dr.AdamInstagram: @adamsflyntYou can also check out the Church of Eleven22's online sermons to hear some of Dr. Flynt's messages. 
 
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