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

These Brothers Are ‘Just Different’
Episode 65|50min
These Brothers Are ‘Just Different’
As co-hosts of a successful podcast on faith and culture, siblings Jordan and Darin Starks learned that God isn’t looking for perfection, just availability.
Gen Z Needs Your Patience, Not Your Judgment
Episode 64|44min
Gen Z Needs Your Patience, Not Your Judgment
Christian college students share their perspectives on mentoring, spiritual formation, and what their generation needs most from today’s leaders.
Beth Moore: God Is Always Talking to Us
Episode 63|57min
Beth Moore: God Is Always Talking to Us
How to hear and know the Lord’s voice throughout the seasons of your life.
Jo Saxton: You Need Space to Practice Your Gifts
Episode 62|47min
Jo Saxton: You Need Space to Practice Your Gifts
Practical advice on finding a mentor—and what to do when you can’t.
Christine Caine: Don’t Confuse Platform with Ministry
Episode 61|56min
Christine Caine: Don’t Confuse Platform with Ministry
Undaunted wisdom and advice from the tireless activist, evangelist, and (virtual) mentor.
José Rojas: Giving It All Away
Episode 60|57min
José Rojas: Giving It All Away
This son of Mexican immigrants became a leader in the church and the White House. Now he’s using his influence to mentor a new generation of leaders.
What We May Be Getting Wrong About the Image of God
Episode 59|43min
What We May Be Getting Wrong About the Image of God
In a culture that’s quick to block, mute and ghost others, our pursuit of relationships is integral to how we reflect a relational God.
What You May Be Getting Wrong About the Character of God
Episode 58|1 hr 8min
What You May Be Getting Wrong About the Character of God
Bible teachers Ty Gibson and David Asscherick are passionate about introducing people to a loving and beautiful God who’s in pursuit of humanity.
What You May Be Getting Wrong About God’s Vision for the Church
Episode 57|46min
What You May Be Getting Wrong About God’s Vision for the Church
Theologian Joel Muddamalle on recovering the church’s lingua franca and rejecting the sacred-and-secular divide.
What You May Be Getting Wrong About Biblical Womanhood
Episode 56|56min
What You May Be Getting Wrong About Biblical Womanhood
Beth Allison Barr’s bestselling book has stirred fierce debates on social media about women in the church. She hopes it also will motivate us to give our Bibles a closer read.