Upside Down Influencer

Jessica Johnson

How do we navigate social media as a Christ follower? How should we approach trends, present ourselves, comment on cultural moments, or even view cancel culture through a biblical lens? These are questions I longed to have answered, but found few resources that could help. That’s why I started upside down influencer: to spark these conversations, provide biblical guidance, and leave space for believers to develop their own convictions. You’re an influencer. For an upside down Kingdom. Will you join me?

  1. JAN 6

    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.Adam Instagram: @adamsflynt You can also check out the Church of Eleven22's online sermons to hear some of Dr. Flynt's messages.    To get connected with other upside down influencers and follow along with us, you can find us on: Instagram: @upsidedowninfluencer TikTok: @upsidedowninfluencer Facebook To reach out to us: upsidedowninfluencer@gmail.com

    53 min
  2. 12/09/2025

    When Christmas Isn’t Merry: Grief, Loneliness & Online Pressure with Rebecca Maxwell & Pastor Vinke

    Christmas is meant to feel joyful. Yet for so many people, the holidays tend to magnify what they’re already carrying … (grief, loneliness, comparison, disappointment, even pressure to perform online.) In the middle of social media’s highlight reels, it can feel like you're the only one struggling. In today’s episode, Jessica invites licensed family + marriage therapist Rebecca Maxwell from the Jesus and Your Mental Health podcast and Pastor Jonathan Vinke from The Church of Eleven22 into a raw and hope-filled conversation about navigating Christmas when it doesn’t feel so merry. In this episode we cover: • Why the holidays tend to amplify whatever we’re already feeling... - joy, grief, loneliness, stress, or unmet expectations • How social media intensifies comparison • Navigating Christmas when you’re grieving - whether the loss is a loved one, a relationship, a dream, or the way life used to be • The pressure to post like everything is fine • Setting healthy emotional + digital boundaries • Biblical encouragement -  how followers of Jesus can hold grief and hope in the same hands If you’ve ever thought…“Everyone else’s life looks better than mine.” “I should feel joyful, but I don’t.” “Posting feels weird when I’m hurting.” This conversation will meet you right where you are. Connect with Rebecca! IG: @rebeccamaxinjax TikTok: @rebeccamaxinjax Youtube:  ⁨@RebeccaMaxinJax⁩  Buy a copy of her book here  Her book makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for someone walking through a hard time, especially during the holidays! You can also hear more from her on the Jesus and Your Mental Health podcast. Connect with Pastor Jonathan by tuning into the The Jesus and Your Mental Health Podcast and Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin. To get connected with other upside down influencers and follow along with us, you can find us on: Instagram: @upsidedowninfluencer TikTok: @upsidedowninfluencer Facebook To reach out to us: upsidedowninfluencer@gmail.com

    51 min

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How do we navigate social media as a Christ follower? How should we approach trends, present ourselves, comment on cultural moments, or even view cancel culture through a biblical lens? These are questions I longed to have answered, but found few resources that could help. That’s why I started upside down influencer: to spark these conversations, provide biblical guidance, and leave space for believers to develop their own convictions. You’re an influencer. For an upside down Kingdom. Will you join me?

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