What We Loved (and Hated) on the Internet in 2025

John Mark Comer: The Christian Wellness Influencer? with Nancy Walecki

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Nancy Walecki, Associate Editor at The Atlantic, to talk about her new profile on John Mark Comer, the hip millennial pastor. She tells us about her experience interviewing Comer, how he fits into the world of online influencers, and explains what she learned while doing the spiritual practices. We also explore why Comer connects with Zoomers like us despite keeping a low online profile. Cards on the table: this episode is a lot of fun. Read Nancy’s article Is Hurry the Great Enemy of Spiritual Life? in The Atlantic here [https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/05/john-mark-comer-spiritual-practices/686586/]. Check out The Jack and Seth Show on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackandsethshow/] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheJackandSethShow/?sub_confirmation=1]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com [https://jsmedia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Did Forrest Frank Make Christian Music Cool?

Forrest Frank has taken the Christian music industry by storm with his TikTok-able tunes and upbeat vibes. Not only is he a musical artist, but he’s also one of the biggest Christian social media influencers of our time. In today’s episode, we dig into Forrest Frank’s rise to online fame while bumping some positive beats. Check out The Jack and Seth Show on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackandsethshow/] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheJackandSethShow/?sub_confirmation=1]. Referenced in the episode: * Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/why-fans-trust-forrest-frank-miracle-healing/ [https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/why-fans-trust-forrest-frank-miracle-healing/] * YouTube deep dive of Forrest Frank: https://youtu.be/4sduT-czuzg [https://youtu.be/4sduT-czuzg] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com [https://jsmedia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Bryce Crawford's Christian Energy Drink is Not Pumping Us Up

Why would viral Christian influencer Bryce Crawford create his own energy drink? In this episode, we continue our Christian Avenger series with a look at Bryce Crawford’s online presence and new business venture. What does it mean for a product to be “Christian”? And is his energy drink a tool for the gospel, or another influencer cash grab? Check out The Jack and Seth Show on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackandsethshow/] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheJackandSethShow/?sub_confirmation=1]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com [https://jsmedia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

How Cliffe Knechtle Became Gen Z's Favorite Street Preacher

How did an unknown Connecticut pastor become a Gen Z viral sensation? In today’s episode, we explore the story of Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle: a father-son duo who have taken online platforms by storm. Also, has Gen Z reached peak Anglican? Follow The Jack and Seth Show on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheJackandSethShow/?sub_confirmation=1] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackandsethshow/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com [https://jsmedia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

What We Loved (and Hated) on the Internet in 2025

For Christmas this year, we made a list—but we didn’t check it twice. In our final episode of the year, we rank our top 10 internet-related stories, media, memes, and creators in 2025. From Forrest Frank to Severance, we recap what made us cringe, laugh, and think a little differently in 2025. Thank you, our loyal listeners, for a great year—we can’t wait for another year of the Jack and Seth Show! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com [https://jsmedia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]