In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, Jason Woodruff explores how today’s media landscape—especially platforms like TikTok—has changed the way we consume news. He walks through the history of news dissemination, explains how social media algorithms shape what we see, and offers practical advice for developing a spiritually healthy relationship with the news—for you and your teens.

Jason is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Pour Over, a politically neutral news source read by over 1 million Christians each week. He also leads NewsHealth, an initiative aimed at helping believers navigate the news with wisdom and faith.

Rooted Resources:

The Pour Over

Discernment for A Digital Age: Practical Steps towards Online Media Literacy for Teens by Anne Chen

Parents, Just Turn Off the News (Responsibly) by Cameron Cole

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