Top 60 Progressive Christian Influencers in 2025
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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 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