The Speakeasy

Faithful Living in a Tech-Driven World | Katie Westenberg | Episode 260


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Author, wife and mom Katie Westenberg joins Blake to discuss the challenge of living in a distracted world, where social media, technology, and other distractions prevent people from fully engaging with their day-to-day lives and faith. In her book, she talks about her personal journey surrounding this topic and emphasizes the importance of aligning one's thoughts with truth and obedience to God. Katie encourages listeners to call out distractions and replace them with beneficial habits, like taking breaks from social media or reading books. Listen in as they highlight the need to be intentional about what one pays attention to and the challenges of battling against addictive technologies designed to keep users engaged.

In this episode, you'll be able to:

  • Learn about the challenges of living in a distracted world dominated by social media and technology.

  • Discover practical strategies to call out and manage distractions, aligning thoughts with truth and obedience to God.

  • Gain insights into the addictive nature of technology and the importance of being intentional about what they pay attention to.

Katie is the author of But Then She Remembered – available everywhere now!

To connect with Katie:

Website: katiewestenberg.com

Instagram: @katie_westenberg

Facebook: @katiewestenbergauthor

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