About Elisa Johnston

Elisa Johnston is a coach, consultant, podcaster, writer, and speaker. Her books include The Life Mapping Workbook and Justice-Minded Kids. Through her experience founding nonprofits s and in activism, she guides everyday changemakers to do good better with more confidence and less overwhelm at AverageAdvocate.com. On Substack @ Authentically Elisa, she writes about paradigms, changing faith, mental health, and chronic illness for those who are hungry for real talk. Whenever and wherever she can, she explores with her four kids between the mountains and the sea in her home of San Diego. Thankfully, God, her husband, and other favorite introverts are all particularly grounding. Otherwise, her passion to live missionally, raise up leaders, start more world-changing things would likely compel her into a creative oblivion.

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How to Form a Mature Christian View of...

Every Christian leader I’ve learned from has eventually taught about spiritual maturity.... read more

Why We Shouldn't Pit Biblical Justice vs. Social...

Although the topic of justice might appeal to some Christians, many others... read more

Shalom and Flourishing For All

Why do we talk about the flourishing of all people and things... read more

Are Kindness and Justice the Same?

Annually, my family and I go on a road trip that we... read more

What Does Justice Even Mean To A Christian?

It was a typical sunny Southern California day, but the full-leafed trees... read more

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