Viral Jesus
Viral Jesus is a podcast from Christianity Today about digital communication and the power of social connections. Join author and communication scholar Heather Thompson Day as she dives deep with ministry leaders, content creators, and social media influencers to find out how they're starting important conversations, building community, and sharing their faith in digital spaces.
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Danté Stewart: Making Space for Growth
Change is a part of the journey.
42 min
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Tara Beth Leach: Learning to Be Undone
Why humility and surrender are essential to restoring the credibility of the American church’s witness.
35 min
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Rich Villodas: We Were Made to Belong
The author of “The Deeply Formed Life” on giving up his parking space, the failure of Christian celebrity-ism, and how to make online community real.
46 min
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Tish Harrison Warren: Slow Answers to Hard Prayers
The bestselling author of “Prayer in the Night” on practicing silence amid the noise of social media and why God sometimes travels at three miles per hour.
50 min
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Felicia Wu Song: The Perils of Digital Disciple...
Digital devices impair our ability to be fully present. Sociologist Felicia Wu Song on how to reprioritize our connections with God, people, and ourselves.
45 min
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Justin Giboney: Love and Truth in the Public Sq...
If our politics are always “conservative” or “progressive,” then we might be outsourcing our beliefs to someone else.
40 min
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Bob Roberts Jr.: Their Religious Freedom Is Our...
As an evangelical trailblazer in peacemaking and cross-cultural bridge-building, Bob Roberts Jr. is challenging Christians to think bigger.
46 min
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Kaitlyn Schiess: Political Engagement as Spirit...
Author Kaitlyn Schiess believes how we discuss politics—especially on social media—can be an important part of Christian discipleship.
34 min
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Jemar Tisby: Deconstructing Christian Racism
How bestselling author Jemar Tisby uses social media to help the church confront its complicated relationship with race.
41 min
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Sadie Robertson Huff: Who Are You Following?
Reality TV star Sadie Robertson Huff on the limits of social media celebrity, the cruelty of cancel culture, and the beauty of following Jesus.
42 min
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Sarah Bessey: Keeping the ‘Social’ in Social Media
When Christian writer Sarah Bessey’s Twitter account was unexpectedly erased, she rediscovered the value of her online community.
39 min
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Welcome to Season 2 of ‘Viral Jesus’
It’s a new season of inspiration and practical wisdom from some of today’s most compelling Christian communicators.
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Bonus Episode: It’s Heather’s Turn!
Guest host Kara Bettis puts Heather on the hot seat to talk about her new book, “It’s Not Your Turn,” as well as lessons she’s learning about faith and transformation through the community she has discovered on social media.
31 min
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Esau McCaulley: ‘Jesus Is the Star of Our Show,...
The “Reading While Black” author on the fleeting nature of social media popularity and the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of the work.
20 min
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Ed Stetzer: Rising Above the Outrage
As one of America’s most sought-after evangelical commentators, Ed Stetzer is calling Christians to a wiser, more redemptive engagement with politics and culture.
43 min
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Erin Moon: Spanx, Bible Binges, and the Beauty ...
Meet Erin Hicks Moon—a Bible scholar, podcaster, and social media whiz who wants to help the church be kinder and more curious.
34 min
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Kevin Wilson, Chai Tea, and the Rise of Christi...
How “Cross Culture Christian” Kevin Wilson uses his love for chai and social media as a springboard for evangelism.
33 min
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Taylor Schumann: A Shooting Survivor Finds Her ...
Taylor Schumann’s journey from gun-rights supporter to gun-control activist, and the online community she’s formed along the way.
38 min
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Raymond Chang: From Invisibility to Advocacy
As president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, Raymond Chang is helping the whole church see the importance of a faith that engages thoughtfully with race, politics, and justice.
43 min
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Ben Higgins: Finding Life Beyond ‘The Bachelor’
How Ben Higgins survived the disconnected world of reality-television fame and is now helping others experience real-life connections.
39 min
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Kat Armas: Unmuting Women’s Voices
Author and podcast host Kat Armas is amplifying the stories of women on the margins and helping the church recognize their value.
38 min
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When Trolls Attack
As the target of an elaborate cyberbullying campaign, Ian Clary learned that teaching theology via social media requires a thick skin.
36 min
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'The Work Is the Platform'
Karen Swallow Prior urges Christian writers to focus on doing good work, not attracting more followers.
38 min
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Virtual Friends Forever
Aaron Duvall on building online community and friendships that last.
34 min