Dr. Darren Whitehead is a pastor, author, and founder of Church of the City in Nashville, Tennessee. And his most recent book The Digital Fast: 40 Days to Detox Your Mind and Reclaim What Matters Most offers a transformative approach to breaking free from the grip of smartphones, social media, and constant digital distractions. 

In this conversation, Mike and Darren explore:

• The hidden costs of our tech addiction and how it’s rewiring our brains.
• Practical steps to detox from digital overload and rediscover joy, presence, and connection.
• The impact of social media on mental health, especially for teenagers, and how parents can lead the way in creating healthier tech habits.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Digital Fast by Dr. Darren Whitehead
• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
• The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
• The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God by Justin Brierley

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