Conversations with Jonathan & Christa Threlfall

Should I Quit Social Media?

Summary

Social media is a messy world, and research continues to demonstrate how it is shaping people into becoming anti-social, depressed, and radicalized.

Maybe you have discovered how addictive it is, and are continually alarmed by how much time you spend scrolling through your feed. So is the solution to quit social media altogether?

Jonathan and Christa discuss the pros and cons of opting out of social media, emphasizing the importance, for Christians, of being guided by Scripture and the Spirit of God.

Listen to the full episode at the links below!


Resources

1) The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCracket

2) Following Jesus in a Digital Age by Jason Thacker https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/following-jesus-in-a-digital-age

3) Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age by Samuel James

4) 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke

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Should I Quit Social Media?