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

‘Come and See’
Episode 104|8min
‘Come and See’
Sometimes following Jesus means walking into the unknown, without a map, because you were called by God.
Why We Choose Hope
Episode 103|9min
Why We Choose Hope
Unanswered prayer doesn’t mean God isn’t listening. But it could mean that he’s asking us to wait.
Mike Planeta: Faith, Sex, and ‘The Bachelorette’
Episode 102|40min
Mike Planeta: Faith, Sex, and ‘The Bachelorette’
A former reality-TV contestant on the challenge of being a Christlike influencer on an often shaky national stage.
The Power of Showing Up
Episode 101|10min
The Power of Showing Up
Why we need more street sweepers and fewer hired hands.
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.