We see a lot of "how to grow on social media" but not nearly enough about how to endure. If social media is an extension of our ministry, or even our ENTIRE ministry (lol, me) how do we stay spiritually, mentally, and emotionally healthy enough to keep showing up faithfully without burning out? In this episode of Upside Down Influencer, I’m joined by Christian life coach Alexandra Kaval to explore a healthier, more sustainable approach to creating online. We talk about separating our identity from our content’s performance, recognizing when obedience turns into striving, navigating comparison, and building rhythms and boundaries and spotting signs of burnout before it even happens. How can we serve the people God has called us to reach without social media consuming us in the process? Let’s get into it.

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Are you selling out for the algorithm? If you don’t show up for a day… does that stress you out? What does it mean to be trusting in God OVER the algorithm? AND how do we manage the tension of adopting worldly social media tactics (because they often work), vs doing things in a God honoring way that might not reap the same "success?"

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0:00 Trusting God Over the Algorithm 0:29 A Lesson in Holy Conviction 3:44 Finding Peace in Seasons of Rest 5:59 The Ethics of Modern Thumbnails 12:48 An Invitation to Community

What does it look like to discern rightly when it comes to what we post on social media? How do we know what’s wise, what’s beneficial, and what simply might not be for us to post? Let’s talk about it. I also chat about the oversimplification of what we see online and why we need to be careful about looking at someone’s post and immediately telling other Christians to “stop acting like Pharisees.” Lastly, I share some thoughts on a few recent conversations happening in Christian social media culture. My prayer is that this episode can help us think a littleeee bit deeper about how we show up online. Get connected with me!
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How do we raise our kids (teens) in a social media world? That’s a big part of why I started this podcast but also - I’m not quitttte in that season. So I asked a parent who I believe did it really well. They made mistakes along the way, stayed rooted in the Lord, and now they have two young adults who have a healthy relationship with social media. I mean, that’s the goal right?

I am a huge advocate for using social media but I am also aware that it comes with real dangers. We talk about mistakes they made, the rules they put in place, how they stayed committed despite conflict with their kids and ultimately, how to teach our kids to rightfully discern.

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What if you never went viral? What if you faithfully created content for FIVE YEARS and it never grew the way you hoped? What if your friend’s podcast “took off” and yours stayed small? Even though you started at the same time? Would you wonder if you heard God wrong? If He’s the one who called you to create, what do you do when the results never come? That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this episode. I’m so honored to sit down with Hannah Hughes, who has walked this road firsthand and is still consistently walking in obedience every day. Hannah is wise beyond her years, and I learned so much from her. I can’t wait for you to hear what she has to say.

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This is part 2 to last week’s episode! I’m a content creator who loves Jesus. John is a Pastor who doesn’t create content but IS a consumer. (and loves Jesus) Annnnd we’ve both got some rules for ourselves as Christ followers on social media! John’s global, mine are more personal. But, I think as Christ followers we should all have our list. Thank you to today’s Sponsor! Evan, at Taxsonville.com. Customized accounting solutions specifically for small businesses. Get connected with me! Instagram: @mrsjessica_johnson TikTok: @mrsjessicajohnson Facebook: Facebook.com/mrsjessicajohnson17

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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.

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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 the questions 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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