The RYM Podcast

Digital Christianity - Episode 11: The Tensions of the Embodied Life We Try to Live


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This episode of Digital Christianity delves into the profound effects of smartphones and social media on our lives, featuring insights from comedian Bo Burnham and Dr. Read Schuchardt. As these digital tools become increasingly integrated into our everyday existence, Burnham highlights the evolving nature of phones and their spiritual interaction with our lives. Dr. Schuchardt discusses the pervasive grip smartphones have on youth, advocating for a return to tangible, embodied experiences.

Listeners will explore the societal pressure to engage constantly with technology and the potential to reclaim personal focus and meaning. Additionally, Jen Pollock Michel and Dr. Schuchardt emphasize the importance of balancing digital interactions with real-world connections, underscoring the value of church and community in cultivating a rich, meaningful life.

 

https://www.crossway.org/books/scrolling-ourselves-to-death-tpb/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUTbnjIHfkg

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