Social media consultant and author Chris Martin joins us on this episode of What Would Jesus Tech to discuss his latest book, The Wolf Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead. We dive into the ever-present anxiety that comes with social media, the impact it makes on friendship, and what churches, parents, and leaders should do about it. 

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:17 - The Funnies
• 3:17 - Bird Watching
• 5:36 - Why "Wolf In Their Pockets"?
• 14:40 - Friendship and Social Media
• 20:20 - The Metaverse and Friendship
• 23:35 - Anxiety And How Social Media Erases The Backstage
• 28:25 - How Can The Church Provide Backstage Presence?
• 35:30 - Should A Youth Pastor Post on Social Media?
• 42:45 - Should you give your teenager a phone?
• 46:02 - Thoughts on podcasts?
• 52:50 - The Future of Social Media

Show notes:

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Chris Martin's two books:

https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-wolf-in-their-pockets/

https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/products/terms-of-service-2/

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