Viral Jesus

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.

Latest Episodes

Aaron Armstrong: I’m a Christian. Now What?
Episode 100|44min
Aaron Armstrong: I’m a Christian. Now What?
Coming to faith as an adult can get complicated. Here’s a handbook for new believers and those who are called to disciple them.
Barefooted Faith
Episode 99|9min
Barefooted Faith
A word of hope for Christians who feel that their prayers are not getting through.
My Shepherd, My Lord
Episode 98|10min
My Shepherd, My Lord
A Psalm for those who don’t know what happens next.
From Petition to Praise
Episode 97|9min
From Petition to Praise
What happens to our worship when we start with gratitude?
Dorcas Cheng-Tozun: Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul
Episode 96|46min
Dorcas Cheng-Tozun: Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul
Christian activism isn’t just for the loud and outspoken. There’s room for quiet and introverted personalities too.
In the Meantime
Episode 95|10min
In the Meantime
Lessons from the waiting period between David’s anointing and his appointing.
Brady Shearer: Shepherding Churches Through Digital Spaces
Episode 94|50min
Brady Shearer: Shepherding Churches Through Digital Spaces
On his way to becoming a pastor, Brady Shearer discovered his true call: help church leaders navigate the rapidly changing worlds of technology and social media.
Making the Invisible Visible
Episode 93|8min
Making the Invisible Visible
God shows up in the gestures and actions of his church.
Taylor Lorenz: Extremely Online
Episode 92|41min
Taylor Lorenz: Extremely Online
Tech journalist Taylor Lorenz on digital creators, influencer culture, and how women disrupted the internet.
Let Us Pray Anyway
Episode 91|7min
Let Us Pray Anyway
Although the response is sometimes delayed or denied, our prayers always matter.