Why Not Us

Episode 28: Noise, Narcissism & Navigating Influence

Dillon Phaneuf / Jamie Paton

What happens when your calling collides with your content?

In this brutally honest episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie unpack the psychological, spiritual, and cultural cost of living online, especially for those trying to lead with integrity in a world built for performance.

This is more than a critique of social media. It’s a call to reclaim voice, vision, and spiritual authority in a culture obsessed with visibility.

In this episode:

  • The pressure to be seen, even when you’re not okay
  • Why real transformation doesn’t go viral, and why that matters
  • The fine line between using your voice and losing yourself
  • How to recover spiritually from content fatigue and cultural overstimulation
  • The difference between real influence and branded noise

Quote to remember:
"The algorithm doesn’t care about your soul. God does."

If you’ve ever felt like your voice was being shaped more by the feed than by the Father, this one will hit.