Social Media 04: Influencers Change the World

Nov 3

“Mom influencers.” How does that term hit? Some of us love them. Some of us roll our eyes at them. Sometimes we do both. But either way, we might not realize how influencers shape our motherhood—the pans we buy, the parenting methods we use, and the pacifiers we purchase. Whether you’re on social media or not, you’ve been influenced! In this special live-recorded episode, Emily and Laura break down the topic of influence and mom-influencer culture, examining the good and the bad. If we’re going to navigate motherhood in a digital age, we need Christ to be our greatest influence.

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As a part of our Social Media mini-series, we’re digging deep into the impact of social media—on our brains, bodies, and hearts. In light of this, we’ve created “Wake Up! A Social Media Workbook.” This podcast companion helps you take Laura and Emily’s conversations further and apply them to your own life. In the workbook, you’ll find Scripture, questions, and a prayer relating to each episode. We encourage you to follow along week by week, completing the questions for each topic after the corresponding episode’s release.

For a complete list of all our recommended articles and books on social media, head over to our Social Media page

Mentioned on the Show:

*If you are loving this mini-series and want to dive in further on developing a gospel-centered approach to social media, we’re excited to share that Emily and Laura each contributed to a book that releases next year with The Gospel Coalition. “Social Sanity in an Insta World” will release at the TGCW22 conference and we can't wait for you to get your hands on it! If you want to be the first to hear about updates, sign up here.

This mini-series is brought to you in part by Crossway, publisher of Bread of Life: Savoring the All Satisfying Goodness of Jesus Through the Art of Breadmaking by Abigail Dodds. This book is filled with eleven devotionals along with eleven easy-to-follow bread recipes all designed to show you how to find your ultimate fulfillment in Christ, the all-satisfying bread of life. Pick up Bread of Life wherever books are sold or visit Crossway to find out how you can get 30% off with your Crossway plus account. We’re so thankful for Crossway’s sponsorship!

R|M Apply Questions:

Verse 1: 1 Corinthians 10:23 “‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things are helpful. ‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things build up.”

Wake Up:

Take a moment to examine the list of people you follow on social media. Do you notice any themes? Write down a few specific examples of how these people have influenced you toward something (e.g., buying a product, sharing a message, or changing a habit in real life).
Can you think of ways that mom-influencer culture has impacted your motherhood? List out some of its impacts, either positive or negative. Based on your list, do you think mom-influencers are helping you be faithful? Explain.

Verse 2: Titus 2:3-5 “Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.”

Wisdom:

How can influence be a good thing in your life? Share ways that you’ve been influenced toward Christ and obedience and ways that you’ve influenced others.
What would it look like for you to use your influence (on social media and in real life) for the kingdom of God? List specific people who you have influence over and write down specific ideas for ways you can lead them well.

Walk in His Ways:

Father, thank you for creating us to build up one another in love and good works. Help me to see ways I’m being influenced by the Word and the world and make adjustments accordingly. Teach me to use my influence for your kingdom in all of my roles and relationships.

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