In a culture obsessed with visibility and validation, Tyler Workman’s story offers a needed, counter-cultural reminder: you don’t need a platform to be faithful. As the founder of Okoa Refuge, Tyler shares how God called him into full-time missions work. Not with fanfare, but through years of quiet obedience. In this episode, we talk about the unseen years, when no one was clapping, no one was posting and how God used that season to shape his character, deepen his conviction, and redefine what influence really is. We dig into what it means to pour your life out for others, the wrestle with burnout and how Tyler keeps his eyes on eternity when the world demands immediacy. He opens up about the cost of obedience, the beauty of sacrifice, and what it looks like to live with integrity when no one is watching. If you’ve ever felt like your faithfulness is going unnoticed, like your obedience isn’t “influential enough” to matter, this conversation will remind you that some of the most impactful Kingdom work happens far from the spotlight. Check out Okoa Refuge. Follow them on instagram @okoarefuge. To get connected with other upside down influencers and follow along with us, you can find us on: Instagram: @upsidedowninfluencer TikTok: @upsidedowninfluencer Facebook To reach out to us: upsidedowninfluencer@gmail.com

In this episode, we dive into a tricky topic: Self-promotion. In the age of social media, the lines can get blurry. To help navigate this conversation, I invited someone who has spent years wrestling with this tension. Josh Sinke has served with Youth With a Mission (YWAM) for over 16 years, leading global mission trips and mentoring young leaders. He’s also been a worship leader for more than two decades and even spent time in a band! Along the way, he’s walked through hard seasons that reshaped how he thinks about calling, visibility and humility. In this episode, we talk about what it means to keep your heart pure before the Lord, how God’s definition of success often looks very different from our own, and why we don’t need to broadcast every win to prove our worth. We also unpack the temptation to build our own legacy and why anything built apart from Him won’t last. This episode challenged me deeply. You’ll need a pen and paper for this one.

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What would it look like to leverage your social media for the gospel? In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Joby Martin, lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 to process through what that means. We talk about everything from the temptation of engaging in online gossip to the challenge of promoting your work without promoting yourself. We also discuss “longevity content” and how to know when we’ve crossed the line from stewardship into idolatry. This conversation is for the Christ follower who is ready to look different in the digital space and reflect Jesus in the way they post, scroll and engage.

Key topics:

• How to approach self-promotion as a Christian
• Practicing humility online
• Guarding your heart from gossipy content and judgment
• Stewarding your body vs. self-preserving
• Living in rhythm, not just balance
• Practical ways to set yourself apart on social media

To connect with Pastor Joby or The Church of Eleven22

Instagram: @jobypmartin @coe22 coe22.com jobymartin.com

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