Top 60 Progressive Christian Influencers in 2025
Progressive Christian Influencers
Here are Top 60 Progressive Christian Influencers to Follow on Instagram in 2025
1. Anne Lamott
Bio Author, Mom, Nana, Activist, Sunday School teacher. https://events.democrats.org/event/725958 ****@barclayagency.comInstagram Handle @annelamottInstagram Followers 228.4KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact Are you a creator? Submit your profile to get listed and be discovered by brands in your niche!Submit
2. Josh Howerton
Bio Senior Pastor @lpconnect 👩🏻🦰 @janahowerton 👩🏽👧🏽👦🏻Instagram Handle @josh_howertonInstagram Followers 578.8KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
3. Jacob Coyne
Bio Author, preacher, Christian content creator + founder of @stayhereorg ❤️🔥 @mariahncoyne🗣️Speaking: ****@stayhere.live👇More👇Instagram Handle @jacobcoyneInstagram Followers 202.4KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
4. Brian Recker
Bio ▫️single dad, dog dad▫️ex-pastor, writer▫️be curious, not judgmental ♥️📖 Preorder my book, Hell Bent! 👇 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @bereckerInstagram Followers 297.6KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
5. Mike Maeshiro
Bio 🌈 Gay Ex-Pastor 👨🏻💻 Consultant for Queer & Deconstructing Christians #queertheology | Nashville, TN👇🏼 Get support on your deconstruction journey ****@mikemaeshiro.comInstagram Handle @mikemaeshiroInstagram Followers 104.4KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
6. Travis Kelce
Bio ✷ Sinfluencer, First of Her Name ✷Instagram Handle @deconstructiongirlInstagram Followers 104KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact
7. ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΖ ΜΠΗΓΚΑ
Bio ✝️🙌 YouTube link belowInstagram Handle @post_post_modern_theologyInstagram Followers 88.3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
8. Andre Henry
Bio Big Black feelings. Bigger songs. 🧡Award-winning musician | Bestselling author | Tomorrow Maker💥Get weekly notes on resistance & resilience 📫👇🏽 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @theandrehenryInstagram Followers 56.1KType 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 49.4KType 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 64.1KType 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 39.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
12. Rev. Peyton
Bio Official IG of Reverend Peyton from Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band. Click here to get new record…Instagram Handle @bigdamnbandInstagram Followers 35.3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
13. Meredith Miller
Bio Theology and the Bible for grown ups, so we can nurture healthy faith for our kids.Best stuff👇Instagram Handle @meredithannemillerInstagram Followers 33.4KType 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 29.6KType 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 36.3KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
16. David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris
Bio Human | Partner & Parent | 562 Community Member | Restorative Justice Practitioner | Speaker | Trainer | Consultant | Podcaster ****@amplifyrj.comInstagram Handle @amplify.rjInstagram Followers 26.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
17. Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis
Bio Fierce love, liberation, justice & joy. 📚 Author, Fierce Love & Just Love Story Bible 🎙️ Host, Love Period Podcast⛪️ Senior Minister @MiddleChurch ****@middlechurch.orgInstagram Handle @revjacquilewisInstagram Followers 29.5KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
18. Father Lizzie
Bio Read my book: God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us⛪️ @jubileeatx 🎙️ @andalsowithyoupodcast Mama 🎀 Episcopal Priest YOU are a beloved babe of God 🏳️🌈🌵ATXInstagram Handle @rev.lizzieInstagram Followers 43.3KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
19. Marlee Liss
Bio Speaker ft @forbes & Author @penguinrandomca 📕 coming 2026. Re-Imagine Justice & Prevent SA. RSW 🏳️🌈✡️🇨🇦 Founder: @survivors4justicereform 👇collab ****@marleeliss.comInstagram Handle @marleelissInstagram Followers 19.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
20. Reed Uberman
Bio Christian apologist | Podcast host | Discussing culture & beyond 🎙️ | for more 👇Instagram Handle @reedubermanInstagram Followers 28KType 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 17.9KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
22. Rev. Dr. John Faison Sr
Bio Believer, Husband, Father, Pastor, CEO, Professor, Veteran, LeaderHusband to @mayabfaisonSenior Pastor of @thegrovenash ****@johnfaison.orgInstagram Handle @johnfaisonsrInstagram Followers 15.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
23. Rev. Katie O'Dunne
Bio 💕 Building an inclusive faith & OCD community🌈 Education + support for individuals, clinicians, & clergy of all faiths 👇 Stick with the Ick® ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @revkrunsbeyondocdInstagram Followers 23.3KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
24. Zach W. Lambert
Bio pastor @restoreatx. cofounder @postevangelicalcollective. doctorate @dukeuniversity. author of Better Ways to Read the Bible (join the launch team👇)Instagram Handle @zachwlambertInstagram Followers 32.7KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
25. Cindy Uwera Uwera
Bio ⚠️Not available/Back after the break.⚠️𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭♡ ✞𝑸𝒖'𝒊𝒄𝒊 𝒍'𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒆𝒖 𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒈𝒖é𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆!❤️🩹❣️𝐒.𝐎.𝐒-𝐉𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐡#𝙹𝚘𝚜𝚞é𝟸𝟺:𝟷𝟻#𝙹𝚞𝚐𝚎𝚜𝟼:𝟷𝟺Instagram Handle @the_christianfeministInstagram Followers 10.9KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
26. Tiffany Dawn
Bio Motherhood. Marriage. Faith. Mental health. If you're also outgrowing & rethinking past versions of yourself, you’re not alone.❤️Books & courses👇 ****@tiffanydawn.netInstagram Handle @tiffanydawniqbInstagram Followers 8.7KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
27. Brian Murphy & Fr Shay Kearns
Bio Run by @thisisbgm (✡️) & @shannontlkearns (✝️)We believe that queerness is already holy and we are here to spread that message 🏳️🌈🙏 ****@queertheology.comInstagram Handle @queertheologyInstagram Followers 9.8KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
28. 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 9KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
29. Dr. Camden Morgante
Bio Heal your faith and relationships from toxic beliefs Author of Recovering from Purity Culture 📖Substack: Walking the Middle PathFree quiz ⤵️ ****@drcamden.comInstagram Handle @drcamdenInstagram Followers 9.6KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
30. Breanne Rodgers
Bio Tolkien IG: @celebreabird ☆ story chaser. gently defiant. ☆ redeemed by Jesus Christ.☆ read my substacks here! 👇🏻 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @breabirdInstagram Followers 6.5KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
31. Elisha Lee
Bio I traded rules of civility for the artists way🌈 Dancing🧘♀️Yoga✨Raving 💕 Nature 🌱 2025: Year of Curiosity 🎙️ Podcast: @faith.unraveled ****@elishalee.comInstagram Handle @elisha.l.eeInstagram Followers 7.8KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
32. 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 17.1KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
33. Marge Erin Jhonson
Bio On Sundays, I preach. The rest of the week I slay. 👑Glitter, glam, & gospel vibes ✨💋🫖 Follow for heavenly tea & divine spills! ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @theology.queenInstagram Followers 6.3KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
34. 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 NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
35. Josh Scott
Bio Son of Appalachia. Pastor @gracepointetn. Author. Bible nerd. Human flourishing is the goal. 🏳️🌈 Ally.Instagram Handle @josh_a_scottInstagram Followers 5KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
36. Stan Mitchell
Bio Progressive-Christian pastorInstagram Handle @pastorstanmitchellInstagram Followers 4.5KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
37. 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 NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
38. 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 3.2KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
39. Elizabeth Petters
Bio •1/2 of @deconstructingmamas •Passionate about normalizing deconstruction as a crucial part of the faith process ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @lizzennspettersInstagram Followers 3.2KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
40. Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines
Bio Progressive. Christian. Leader.Instagram Handle @revdrcalebjlinesInstagram Followers 69.4KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact
41. Lloyd Pulley
Bio Pastor @calvarychapeloldbridgeRadio program + podcast Bridging the Gap with Pastor LloydOn-Air @bridgebibletalk ****@bridgegap.orgInstagram Handle @pastorlloydpulleyInstagram Followers 3.2KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
42. Shannon TL Kearns
Bio transgender man, ordained priest, sacred storytellerauthor and playwright ****@shannontlkearns.comInstagram Handle @shannontlkearnsInstagram Followers 3.1KType Nano Get Email Contact
43. 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 2KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
44. 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 1.2KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
45. 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 1.7KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
46. Kevin M. Young
Bio Pastor. Author. Avid Lifter.NASM Elite Certified Personal TrainerRP Cert.Nutrition Coach🏳️🌈Doctorate—Early Church / Spiritual FormDad to 4.Instagram Handle @kevinmyoungInstagram Followers 1.3KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
47. Rev. Larry J. Morris III
Bio Apostle | Digital Marketer | Scholar | Spiritual DirectorRealize your Extraordinary purpose™️ ****@larryjmorris3.comInstagram Handle @larryjmorris3Instagram Followers 1.2KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
48. Maria Magdalena
Bio theology student🌈@uniheidelberg @princetonseminary theological musings, queer stuff, politics & snippets of my lifeInstagram Handle @mxr.xmlaInstagram Followers 1.2KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
49. Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Bio “@msnbc’s token Christian” — The Daily Caller | @intrfthalliance Vice President | @thechicks super fan | TexanInstagram Handle @guthriegfInstagram Followers 1.3KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
50. Bob Guerrero
Bio Inquirer Golf contributing editor, Progressive Christian, Unitarian Universalist & member, DaPulis. Proud Filipino.Instagram Handle @bob.guerreroInstagram Followers 2.7KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
51. 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 844Type NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
52. 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 NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
53. Benjamin Cremer
Bio •Rebecca ❤️💍•Pastor•Wesleyan•Writer•BA: Christian Ministry•MA: Spiritual Formation•MA: Theological Studies•More resources below👇Instagram Handle @brcremerInstagram Followers 160.2KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact
54. Joy Vetterlein
Bio I used to share words about spirituality. Now I do content, marketing & strategy.Instagram Handle @joyvetterleinInstagram Followers 9KType NanoGender Female 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 948Type NanoGender Male Get Email Contact
56. 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 978Type NanoGender Female Get Email Contact