Episode 6: Weapons of Mass Distraction: Strategies for Digital Disciples

A word of warning- some of the content we discuss in this episode is not intended for younger ears...

Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of social media or pornography addiction, despite seeking freedom through Christ's help? Have you been told to simply pray it away or just have more faith, yet still feel the pain and shame of your addiction? In this episode, we will expose the gripping power of social media and pornography on the lives of Christians, and provide practical strategies for overcoming these addictions through openness and reliance on God's guidance and accountability from other Christians. Join us on this journey to victory and discover the potential of social media to foster positive impact and exhibit Christ-like behavior.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Discern the captivating nature of social media and adopt a measured approach to its use.

Identify the threats of earthly distractions and the necessity of centering your attention on Christ.

Acknowledge the negative ramifications of pornography on the lives of Christian men and women.

Utilize social media for uplifting reasons and embody Christ-like conduct.

Overcome the grip of addiction by embracing the power of the Holy Spirit to find freedom.

Quotes from this episode:

"One of the greatest uses of social media will be to prove at the judgment that prayerlessness was not due to lack of Time." - John Piper

"How much time are we really giving our attention to the one thing that matters? So are we giving our attention to entertainment? Because ultimately that's what your phone is."

"We have to get out of the mentality that I need this, because maybe you don't and maybe you do. And there's so many benefits of it as well. We want to find the balance for your particular life and your season of life."

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The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction,
00:05:16 - Social Media Statistics,
00:09:21 - Personal Experience with Social Media,
00:12:10 - Social Media and Prayer,
00:15:25 - Pornography and Social Media,
00:13:22 - The Importance of Focus,
00:14:31 - Distraction and Discipleship,
00:19:11 - The Opportunity Cost of Social Media,
00:23:17 - The Dangers of Porn,
00:26:34 - Justifying Porn in Entertainment,
00:27:10 - The Influence of Sexualized Content on Media,
00:29:00 - Overcoming Sexual Sin,
00:33:18 - Working Out Salvation with Fear and Trembling,
00:35:08 - Grossness of Pornography,
00:39:33 - Being Mindful of Media,
00:40:30 - The Dangers of Pornography,
00:41:06 - How to Use Social Media as a Christian,
00:44:41 - Do All Things for the Glory of God,
00:45:54 - Finding Hope and Help,
00:47:30 - Closing Thoughts,