Top 70 Progressive Christian Influencers in 2025
Progressive Christian Influencers
Here are Top 70 Progressive Christian Influencers
1. Anne Lamott
Bio Author, Mom, Nana, Activist, Sunday School teacher. https://events.democrats.org/event/725958 ****@barclayagency.comInstagram Handle @annelamottInstagram Followers 223.7KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
2. Josh Howerton
Bio Senior Pastor @lpconnect @janahowertonInstagram Handle @josh_howertonInstagram Followers 438.6KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
3. Jacob Coyne
Bio Author, preacher, Christian content creator + founder of @stayhereorg ❤️ @mariahncoyne️Speaking: ****@stayhere.liveMoreInstagram Handle @jacobcoyneInstagram Followers 196.5KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
4. Brian Recker
Bio ▫️solo dad, dog dad▫️ex-pastor, writer▫️be curious, not judgmental ♥️Raleigh ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @bereckerInstagram Followers 197.8KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
5. Mike Maeshiro
Bio Gay Ex-Pastor | Founder of Numa Consultant for Queer and Deconstructing Christians #queertheology | Nashville, TN Click the link ****@mikemaeshiro.comInstagram Handle @mikemaeshiroInstagram Followers 89.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
6. Travis Kelce
Bio Sinfluencer, First of Her NameInstagram Handle @deconstructiongirlInstagram Followers 86.7KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
7. ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΖ ΜΠΗΓΚΑ
Bio YouTube link belowInstagram Handle @post_post_modern_theologyInstagram Followers 67.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
8. Andre Henry
Bio Music for the maladjusted to injustice. Award-winning singer-songwriter | Bestselling author | activist ✊ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @theandrehenryInstagram Followers 55.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
9. J. Warren Welch
Bio I'm sexy and I poet | Autistic | ADHD | Bipolar | Parent/Foster parent | Reconstructing Faith | ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @j.warren.welchInstagram Followers 50.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
10. Carlos A. Rodriguez
Bio • Founder & Director @thehappygivers / @lafundacionhappy • Author: Simply Sonship & Drop The Stones• Papá | Husband | Jesus Follower | Boricua ****@happysonship.comInstagram Handle @carloshappynpoInstagram Followers 53.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
11. Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams
Bio → articulating #loveandjustice→ creating #liberatedlife → author #radicaldharma→ visioning #newAmerica→ architect @mndflmeditation ****@angelkyodowilliams.comInstagram Handle @zenchangeangelInstagram Followers 39.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
12. Rev. Peyton
Bio Official IG of Reverend Peyton from Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band.Instagram Handle @bigdamnbandInstagram Followers 34.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
13. Meredith Miller
Bio Theology + the Bible for grown-ups, so we can better nurture healthy faith cultures for our kids.Best stuff ⬇️PS- Not in DMs while I finish book 2!Instagram Handle @meredithannemillerInstagram Followers 32.8KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
14. Adam Ericksen
Bio Progressive Christian reclaiming Christianity. Pastor at @clackamasucc. God loves you.❤️️️⚧️✊✊✊❤️ ****@c-ucc.orgInstagram Handle @adamericksenInstagram Followers 29.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
15. Shane Claiborne
Bio Author, activist, & recovering sinner. Building a new world in the shell of the old one. Twitter/Facebook: ShaneClaiborne ****@redletterchristians.orgInstagram Handle @shane.claiborneInstagram Followers 32.3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
16. David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris
Bio Restorative Justice Practitioner | Speaker | Trainer | Consultant | Podcast Host | Partner & Parent ****@amplifyrj.comInstagram Handle @amplify.rjInstagram Followers 26.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
17. Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis
Bio ❤️ Midwifing Fierce Love, Justice, and Joy! Author of Fierce Love️ Host of Love Period Podcast⛪️ Senior Minister at @MiddleChurch ****@middlechurch.orgInstagram Handle @revjacquilewisInstagram Followers 28.1KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
18. Father Lizzie
Bio God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us (2/18/25) Mama of 2!⛪️ @jubileeatx ️ @andalsowithyoupodcast ️ YOU are a beloved babe of God!Instagram Handle @rev.lizzieInstagram Followers 26.6KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
19. Marlee Liss
Bio Speaker+Author ft. @forbes @huffpost Restorative Justice for SA, GBV prevention, RSW ️✡️ radical joy. Founder: @survivors4justicereform collab ****@marleeliss.comInstagram Handle @marleelissInstagram Followers 18.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
20. Reed Uberman
Bio Content creatorCultural apologetics podcaster ️ subscribe and follow @indiethinkerpodcast EnjoyInstagram Handle @reedubermanInstagram Followers 18.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
21. Rev. Tony Lee
Bio Jesus is all the world to me.Pastor of Community Of Hope AME Church Radio Host WPGC 95.5 FM#IAmCOHInstagram Handle @revtonyleeInstagram Followers 16.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
22. Rev. Dr. John Faison Sr
Bio Believer, Husband, Father, Pastor, Professor, Veteran, LeaderSenior Pastor @thegrovenash: @mayabfaison ****@johnfaison.orgInstagram Handle @johnfaisonsrInstagram Followers 15.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
23. Rev. Katie O'Dunne
Bio Leads an inclusive faith & OCD community with support & courses for individuals/clinicians/clergy of all faiths! Join the #stickwiththeick app ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @revkrunsbeyondocdInstagram Followers 19.2KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
24. Brandan Robertson
Bio Author @stmartinspress | Columnist | Pastor | ️NYCPre-Order “Queer & Christian” ⬇️ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @brandanrobertsonInstagram Followers 18.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
25. Janice Lagata
Bio Black #revengelical girl against the white evangelical world. I ponder/post/podcast. Storyteller. Upsetter. Believer in better. Cat/person. 92% always ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @godhasnotgivenInstagram Followers 13KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
26. Zach W. Lambert
Bio pastor @restoreatx. cofounder @postevangelicalcollective. doctoral student @dukeuniversity. author of Better Ways to Read the Bible (coming soon)Instagram Handle @zachwlambertInstagram Followers 21.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
27. Cindy Uwera Uwera
Bio ⚠️Not available/Back after the break.⚠️' ♡ ✞' ' é!❤️❣️..-#é:#:Instagram Handle @the_christianfeministInstagram Followers 11KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
28. Joy Vetterlein
Instagram Handle @joyvetterleinInstagram Followers 9.2KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
29. Tiffany Dawn
Bio Sharing what I’m learning about faith + relationships. You’re not alone on this journey.❤️Also at: @relationshipadvice4christians ****@tiffanydawn.netInstagram Handle @tiffanydawniqbInstagram Followers 8.9KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
30. Brian Murphy & Fr Shay Kearns
Bio Run by @thisisbgm (✡️) & @shannontlkearns (✝️)Exploring the ways queerness enriches faith through courses, a podcast, and so much more. ****@queertheology.comInstagram Handle @queertheologyInstagram Followers 9.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
31. Colby Martin
Bio Author of "UnClobber," and, "The Shift.” I'm mostly on Substack these days, join us over at perspectiveshift.co ****@colbymartinonline.comInstagram Handle @colbymartinInstagram Followers 8.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
32. Dr. Camden Morgante
Bio Heal your faith and relationships from toxic beliefs Recovering from Purity Culture available now! Substack: Walking the Middle PathFree quiz ⤵️ ****@drcamden.comInstagram Handle @drcamdenInstagram Followers 9.3KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
33. Breanne Rodgers
Bio Tolkien IG: @celebreabird ☆ story chaser. gently defiant. ☆ redeemed by Jesus Christ.☆ read my substacks here! 👇🏻 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @breabirdInstagram Followers 6.7KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
34. Elisha Lee
Bio ️ Host of @faith.unraveled Stay Curious ****@elishalee.comInstagram Handle @elisha.l.eeInstagram Followers 7.6KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
35. Rachel Wilson
Bio Homeschool mom of 5, Christian, Author of the book “Occult Feminism: The Secret History of Women’s Liberation” Available NOW ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @rachel_wilson_bhmInstagram Followers 14.4KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
36. Marge Erin Jhonson
Bio Breaking Bread & Boundaries with #DragChurch Editor of Beyond Worship M.Div. @unionseminary Ordained Minister in the @unitedchurchofchrist ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @theology.queenInstagram Followers 5.9KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
37. A Queer Search for Faith
Bio Lucy // Exploring my faith & the impact of religion on LGBTQ+ peopleTheology Graduate ️ Lesbian✝️ Catholic, Christian Cymru ✨AutisticInstagram Handle @aqueersearchforfaithInstagram Followers 5.2KType Micro Get Email Contact
38. Emmy Kegler
Bio Queer Christian, wife & mom, author, pastor on leave, podcaster at @cafeteriachristian, interim ED of @insideoutfaith, just very lucky.Instagram Handle @emmykeglerInstagram Followers 4.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
39. Josh Scott
Bio Son of Appalachia. Pastor @gracepointetn. Author of “Bible Stories for Grown-Ups” & “Context.” Human flourishing is the goal. ️ Ally.Instagram Handle @josh_a_scottInstagram Followers 4.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
40. Stan Mitchell
Bio Progressive-Christian pastorInstagram Handle @pastorstanmitchellInstagram Followers 4.3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
41. Casey and Kendra
Bio ⋒ Casey Bain,MS,LPC & Kendra Hill,MA,LPC⋒ Therapy & Coaching on topics like deconstruction, religious trauma, & purity culture⋒ Website⭣ ****@unravelingfree.comInstagram Handle @unravelingfreeInstagram Followers 3.9KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
42. Angela J Herrington
Bio Creating Sacred Spaces for courageous conversations about #deconstruction, recovering from #religoustrauma, & learning to trust yourself again. ****@angelajherrington.comInstagram Handle @angelajherringtonInstagram Followers 3.1KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
43. Roger Wolsey
Bio Spiritual Director, author, progressive pastor, poet, photographer. © All Rights ReservedInstagram Handle @rogerwolseyInstagram Followers 3.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
44. Elizabeth Petters
Bio •1/2 of @deconstructingmamas •Passionate about normalizing deconstruction as a crucial part of the faith process ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @lizzennspettersInstagram Followers 3.1KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
45. Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines
Bio Progressive. Christian. Leader.Instagram Handle @revdrcalebjlinesInstagram Followers 31KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
46. Lloyd Pulley
Bio Senior Pastor @calvarychapeloldbridgeRadio program + podcast: Bridging the Gap with Pastor LloydOn-Air @bridgebibletalk ****@bridgegap.orgInstagram Handle @pastorlloydpulleyInstagram Followers 3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
47. Shannon TL Kearns
Bio transgender man, ordained priest, sacred storytellerauthor and playwright ****@shannontlkearns.comInstagram Handle @shannontlkearnsInstagram Followers 2.9KType Micro Get Email Contact
48. Mark Sandlin
Bio PC(USA) minister, Pres & Co-exec Dir: ProgressiveChristianity.org, Co-founder: The Christian Left, and Co-host: The Moonshine Jesus Show ****@yahoo.comInstagram Handle @marksandlinInstagram Followers 1.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
49. Paul J Bern
Bio Rev. Bern is a well-known Web minister, evangelist, and blogger on The Social Gospel Blog (social-gospel.net) ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @revpauljbernInstagram Followers 1.3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
50. Rev. Darrell Goodwin
Bio Rev. Darrell Goodwin is the First Black Queer Executive Conference Minister of @sneucc of the @unitedchurchofchrist! Preacher-Spiritual Director. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @revdgoodwinInstagram Followers 1.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
51. Kevin M. Young
Bio Pastor. Author. Avid Lifter.Husband + Dad to 4NASM Elite Certified Personal TrainerRP Cert.Nutrition CoachDoctorate—Early Church / Spiritual FormInstagram Handle @kevinmyoungInstagram Followers 1.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
52. Rev. Larry J. Morris III
Bio Apostle | Digital Marketer | Scholar | Spiritual DirectorRealize your Extraordinary purpose™️ ****@larryjmorris3.comInstagram Handle @larryjmorris3Instagram Followers 1.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
53. Maria Magdalena
Bio theology student🌈@uniheidelberg @princetonseminary theological musings, queer stuff, politics & snippets of my lifeInstagram Handle @mxr.xmlaInstagram Followers 1.2KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
54. Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Bio Love the intersection of religion and progressive politics | Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy at @intrfthalliance | @thechicks super fan | TexanInstagram Handle @guthriegfInstagram Followers 1.1KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
55. Raina Bradford-Jennings
Bio christian . feminist . advocate . reader . soccer fan . overthinker . cookie enthusiast . mismatched socks fan opinions are my ownInstagram Handle @i_makeitrainaInstagram Followers 940Type MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
56. Bob Guerrero
Bio Inquirer Golf contributing editor, Progressive Christian, Unitarian Universalist & member, DaPulis. Proud Filipino.Instagram Handle @bob.guerreroInstagram Followers 2.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
57. Dan Moyle
Bio Imperfect Progressive ally 🏳️🌈✊🏾. #BlendedFamily husband, dad. Biker. I live to put more love into the world & create a better space for everyone.Instagram Handle @danmoyleInstagram Followers 834Type MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
58. Marshela Salgado-Solorio
Bio Progressive Minister. Justice, love, music. NKOTB Blockhead. Grunge girl.Living on Kumeyaay land. @marshelajs for Progressive Christian contentInstagram Handle @allaboutsoul78Instagram Followers 941Type MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
59. Brady Hardin
Bio 🏳️🌈 Queer Dad | Host of @thelifeafterorg | #Humanist here to talk #Deconstruction & #StarTrek 🖖 | Former wholehearted believer with a Bible DegreeInstagram Handle @bradyhardinInstagram Followers 2.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
60. Ashley Danielle Stigge
Bio #bossbabe artist & writer, future business owner. 24 year old vegan, eco, christian, feminist, and lesbian babe. In love with Kasey Parker.Instagram Handle @ashleydaniellestiggeInstagram Followers 1KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
61. Bryan Sirchio
Bio Progressive Christian singer/songwriter, author, pastor, Spirit-seeker. Mostly another thoroughly human graced and grateful child of the Big Love. ****@sirchio.comInstagram Handle @bryansirchiomusicInstagram Followers 876Type MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
62. Benjamin Cremer
Bio •Rebecca ❤️•Pastor•Wesleyan•Writer•BA: Christian Ministry•MA: Spiritual Formation•MA: Theological Studies•Join my newsletter hereInstagram Handle @brcremerInstagram Followers 77.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
