Top 60 Progressive Christian Influencers in 2025

1. Anne Lamott

Bio Author, Mom, Nana, Activist, Sunday School teacher. https://events.democrats.org/event/725958 ****@barclayagency.comInstagram Handle @annelamottInstagram Followers 227.3KType 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 ‍ @janahowertonInstagram Handle @josh_howertonInstagram Followers 516.5KType 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 201.7KType 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 264KType 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 102.5KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

6. Travis Kelce

Bio ✷ Sinfluencer, First of Her Name ✷Instagram Handle @deconstructiongirlInstagram Followers 100.7KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact

7. ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΖ ΜΠΗΓΚΑ

Bio ✝️ YouTube link belowInstagram Handle @post_post_modern_theologyInstagram Followers 83.9KType 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 56.2KType 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 49.7KType 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 59.2KType 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 34.9KType 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.Exploring Affirming Theology 👇Instagram Handle @meredithannemillerInstagram Followers 33.2KType 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 29.5KType 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 34.7KType 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 26.5KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

17. Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis

Bio ❤️ Midwifing Fierce Love, Justice, and @middlechurch Joy!📚 Author of Fierce Love🎙️ Host of Love Period Podcast⛪️ Senior Minister at @MiddleChurch ****@middlechurch.orgInstagram Handle @revjacquilewisInstagram Followers 29.4KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

18. Father Lizzie

Bio God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us⛪️ @jubileeatx ️ @andalsowithyoupodcast mama beloved babe of God ️‍ bedazzler episcopal priest in atxInstagram Handle @rev.lizzieInstagram Followers 35.9KType 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 26.3KType 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 17.7KType 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 15.6KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

23. Brandan Robertson

Bio 💒 Progressive Pastor 📚 Author of “Queer & Christian”🎓 PhD Student in Queer Religion🏳️‍🌈 |📍NYC ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @brandanrobertsonInstagram Followers 21.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

24. Zach W. Lambert

Bio pastor @restoreatx. cofounder @postevangelicalcollective. doctoral student @dukeuniversity. author of Better Ways to Read the Bible (preorder👇)Instagram Handle @zachwlambertInstagram Followers 30.2KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

25. Cindy Uwera Uwera

Bio ⚠️Not available/Back after the break.⚠️' ♡ ✞' ' é!❤️‍❣️..-#é:#:Instagram Handle @the_christianfeministInstagram Followers 11KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

26. 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 8.8KType 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 9.7KType 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 8.9KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

29. Dr. Camden Morgante

Bio Heal your faith and relationships from toxic beliefs Author of Recovering from Purity Culture Coaching worldwide/ Therapy in TNFree quiz ⤵️ ****@drcamden.comInstagram Handle @drcamdenInstagram Followers 9.5KType 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 16.4KType 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 4.9KType 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 3.1KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

39. Roger Wolsey

Bio Spiritual Director, author, progressive pastor, poet, photographer. © All Rights ReservedInstagram Handle @rogerwolseyInstagram Followers 3.5KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

40. 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

41. Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines

Bio Progressive. Christian. Leader.Instagram Handle @revdrcalebjlinesInstagram Followers 51.8KType MicroGender Male Get Email Contact

42. Lloyd Pulley

Bio Senior Pastor @calvarychapeloldbridgeRadio program + podcast: Bridging the Gap with Pastor LloydOn-Air @bridgebibletalk ****@bridgegap.orgInstagram Handle @pastorlloydpulleyInstagram Followers 3.2KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

43. Shannon TL Kearns

Bio transgender man, ordained priest, sacred storytellerauthor and playwright ****@shannontlkearns.comInstagram Handle @shannontlkearnsInstagram Followers 3.1KType Nano Get Email Contact

44. 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 1.9KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

45. 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

46. 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 1.6KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

47. Kevin M. Young

Bio Pastor. Author. Avid Lifter. NASM Elite Certified Personal TrainerRP Cert.Nutrition CoachDoctorate—Early Church / Spiritual FormDad to 4.Instagram Handle @kevinmyoungInstagram Followers 1.3KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

48. 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

49. 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

50. Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons

Bio “@msnbc’s token Christian” — The Daily Caller | @intrfthalliance Vice President | @thechicks super fan | TexanInstagram Handle @guthriegfInstagram Followers 1.2KType NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

51. Raina Bradford-Jennings

Bio christian . feminist . advocate . reader . soccer fan . overthinker . cookie enthusiast . mismatched socks fan 🌈 opinions are my ownInstagram Handle @i_makeitrainaInstagram Followers 947Type NanoGender Male Get Email Contact

52. 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

53. 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

54. 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

55. 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

56. Benjamin Cremer

Bio •Rebecca ❤️💍•Pastor•Wesleyan•Writer•BA: Christian Ministry•MA: Spiritual Formation•MA: Theological Studies•Join my newsletter here👇Instagram Handle @brcremerInstagram Followers 145.7KType MacroGender Male Get Email Contact

57. 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 19.6KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

58. 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