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How to Stop Doomscrolling…for Good: Gerald Jones on Blessn and Reclaiming the Social Media Space

May 13, 2026 • John I. Snyder • Season 4 • Episode 10

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Doomscrolling gets us all. The funny cat videos and “Five Ways to Crush Your Tuesday” reels start off as a fun distraction, but sometimes it takes us down a rabbit hole that leads straight to an anxiety attack, as algorithms prioritize your attention over your actual time.

Gerald Jones, an Emmy-winning filmmaker and Christian raised in the foundation of his grandmother’s faith, got tired of waiting for the internet to change. He teamed up with a friend to build Blessn, the social media app that trades algorithmic tricks for personalized messages of faith.

In this conversation, learn how Jerald:

Brought the app to life
Navigated the pitfalls of self-funding a tech startup
Discovered his true sense of God’s call
And even won an Emmy with a one-day family production

He believes the church is ready to claim the social media space for good. Find out how to use the tools you already have to change someone’s day, for the better.