
Upset The World Studios Digital Discipleship: Following Jesus in 2025 with Tim Ross & Jackie Horbrook
Nov 26, 2025
Tim Ross, a Christian pastor and cultural commentator, shares captivating insights on digital discipleship and vulnerability in ministry. He reflects on his journey from early performance arts to leading online Bible studies through platforms like AOL. Tim discusses the importance of context in addressing criticism, the healing power of sharing trauma, and how vulnerability can strengthen church health. He emphasizes the need for boundaries in leadership, celebrating peers, and treating social media as a business for sustainable growth.
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Immediate Turn To Preaching
- Tim Ross described becoming a preacher five weeks after his conversion and preaching 11 times that first year.
- He discovered preaching by sharing a Genesis insight about the raven and the dove with his mother, who encouraged him to speak.
Tech As A Bridge Not A Trophy
- Tim sees technology as a connection tool and adopted every platform available to reach people.
- He differentiates early authentic chatrooms from later popularity-driven social platforms like MySpace and Twitter.
Control Content, Not Comments
- Treat content as your responsibility and comments as others' opportunity; avoid obsessing over comment sections.
- Don't read every comment; protect your peace and focus on producing consistent content.











