De-Influencing Ben Kirby (Preachers N Sneakers): You Won’t Believe This Conversation

We missed you guys too much… so we’re dropping a SURPRISE episode of De-Influenced with Ben Kirby! Ben is the creator behind the viral “Preachers & Sneakers” account that shook the evangelical world. What started as a sarcastic Instagram post about a pastor wearing expensive sneakers quickly exploded into a cultural moment — gaining over 100,000 followers in its first month and sparking conversations across the church world. In this episode, Jordan sits down with Ben to talk about the story behind the account, what he discovered about modern church culture, and what it was like being at the center of one of the internet’s most controversial faith conversations. They discuss: How “Preachers N Sneakers” started by accident The unexpected backlash from pastors and churches The viral growth that changed Ben’s life What he learned about influence, power, and church culture Why the conversation is still relevant today This one goes deeper than expected — and you might not see everything the same way after listening. Subscribe to our official YouTube channel, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow along on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok at @deinfluencedpodcast. Thanks so much for listening and supporting the show! Produced by Dear Media