Jay Painter on how to go VIRAL for Jesus
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With over 80% of the UK active on social media, it’s where we shop, scroll, debate and connect.
But behind the likes and follows can be trolls, comparison and plenty of negativity.
So how do we bring Jesus into the online world without losing ourselves?
Christian content creator Jay Painter joined Max and Lydia to share his top tips for surviving, and thriving, as a Christian online.
Released on 25 Aug 2026
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