Social media isn’t just a hotbed of shopping inspo and comparison traps. Ahead of International Women’s Day, we say hurray for the women who are chasing after God in the digital space. Here are just five of many
1. Emily Beaney, fashion influencer - @stylingemilybeaney
Emily has taken the internet by storm with her sustainable, fun outfits in which every piece of clothing is bought from a charity shop or sustainable brand. Knowing the impact fast fashion has on our planet, Emily is setting an example for us all to follow.
From trapping workers in poor conditions for maximum profit to filling our landfills with millions of discarded garments, this issue is a big one. It should provoke us to think of creative ways to love our neighbour - as the gospel clearly commissions us to.
With over 80,000 Instagram followers, Emily is reaching the fashion world but also broadening her positive influence through her podcast @ribsinknitspodcast. This was created to help Christian women find comfort in Jesus, not just through what they wear but also spiritually!
2. Deborah ven der Bij, content creator - @deborahbx_
In a world where we are tempted only to post the highlights, Deborah’s online platform is a breath of fresh air. Her content varies from life advice to weekly vlogs, in which she consistently encourages young women to pursue the fullness of God’s father heart while maintaining honesty and vulnerability.
One video, entitled “My Apartment Testimony | God gave me my own place in London!!!” sees Deborah share her journey of prayer and faith and how she saw God respond to her need.
Deborah’s influence has transcended the virtual realm through her ‘Holy Girls’ trips, where she gathers women of faith to create God-centred communities and travel together.
3. WhenSheSpeaks, singer-songwriter, poet and voice actor - @__whenshespeaks__
Tomi uses her incredible voice to evoke our hearts to respond and our souls to long. She is an incredible creative who uses the art of poetry to tell authentic stories. Her first poetry collection Truth Be Told: A clarion call to introspection does not shy away from truth telling or sharing boldly.
Tomi is dedicated to pointing her audience to Jesus as an ever-present help. As seen on her instagram bio, she not only speaks but also sings. Just like her poetry, her songwriting is powerful and captivating. Her style brings together a love for the 90s R&B and Jazz. Her latest project Back || Basics is out now.
4. Brenna Blain, contemporary theologian - @bunonmyhead
On the theme of women who are not afraid to dive deep into the hard aspects of life, Brenna is a trailblazer. From discussing topics of sexuality to mental health, Brenna provokes us to know Jesus intimately. Bipolar disorder is not a topic many are brave enough to publicly share, but Brenna naturally and openly shares her experiences, challenging the listener to step away from comfortability and into the light.
Her book Can I say that? How unsafe questions lead us to the realGod has been a cause of rejoicing and reflection for many. Turns out that we all love being challenged when discussing the goodness and sovereignty of God!
5) Courtney Daniella Boateng and Renée Kapuku - @tomysisterhood
Lastly, I had to finish off with this powerful duo showing us that sisterhood is very much alive - and that long-lasting, impactful friendships are an option. These two friends started their podcast while in university and, years later, it has grown into a global movement, amassing over 100k followers on Instagram.
Not only have they gathered many in the UK for their live podcast shows (which always sell out), they have empowered women across the globe. They speak candidly about friendship, love, finances, faith - and pretty much anything else you could think of! Not only do Christian women tune in, but women of many different backgrounds, making this movement all the more powerful in highlighting the hunger for Jesus that is so present in our generation.
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