Upside Down Influencer

Upside Down Influencer

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?

Episodes

May 13, 2025 42 mins

Social media can quietly drain us emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually. But, is it ALL bad? Or can it be used in a healthy way? I think so! In this episode, I sit down with licensed therapist and host of Jesus and Your Mental Health, Rebecca Maxwell, to unpack the real impact social media has on our mental well-being. We talk comparison, anxiety, emotional burnout, and the spiritual battle happening beneath it ...

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Have you ever met someone who has ACTUALLY walked through being "canceled?" In this episode, I’m joined by Ty Kelly, content creator, husband, dad, and follower of Jesus, for an honest conversation about cancel culture. You might recognize Ty from his viral Chick-fil-a and Husband Bootcamp videos. But one day, everything changed when his family “Disney Shoe Hack” video sparked a media firestorm.

 

Today, Ty shares from his heart th...

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What does it look like to be countercultural both offline AND online? In this episode, I talk with Ron Armstrong, Christian leader, founder of Grounds of Grace & Sponsored by Grace and candidate for mayor of Jacksonville, FL! We talk about how to stand firm in your faith as a business owner, how to navigate political conversations online without adding to the noise, and what it means to be an upside down influencer in today’s w...

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Have you ever wondered how to share your faith on social media? In this episode, I’m joined by Cassidy Brown, a faith-driven content creator who has built a powerful online presence by unapologetically sharing about her relationship with Christ. 

We dive into Cassidy’s journey of stepping out in faith on social media, the challenges of staying true to biblical truth in a culture that often opposes it, and how she navigates criticis...

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How does a pastor approach social media? In this episode of Upside Down Influencer, I sit down with Pastor Clayton Baird from Legacy House to explore how he navigates the digital world while staying true to his calling. We discuss the boundaries he sets to protect his heart, family, and church, the tension between ministry and personal branding, and the challenge of staying authentic in an online-driven culture. Plus,...

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How is social media influencing the adult entertainment industry? In this episode, I sit down with Tami Taunton, the founder and president of Hadassah’s Hope, a ministry dedicated to reaching and restoring women in the adult entertainment industry by sharing the hope and love of Jesus.

We talk about the story behind Hadassah’s Hope, how social media is shaping the narrative around platforms like OnlyFans, the connection between por...

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In a world where fitness and wellness content floods our feeds, how should we approach it as Christ followers? In this episode, I sit down with Camille Murphy, a certified personal trainer and founder of 139 Wellness, to talk about navigating fitness, food, and body image through a biblical lens.

We dive into topics like “modesty” in workout posts, should Christians participate in trends like “What I Eat in a Day,” and how to balan...

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How do we navigate social media as a Christ follower? How do we approach trends, present ourselves, comment on cultural moments or even view cancel culture through a biblical lens? These were questions I longed to have answered but found few resources that could help. That’s where Upside Down Influencer comes in: to spark these conversations, provide biblical guidance and leave space for believers to develop their own convictions. ...

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