Favored or Forsaken: Facebook
It’s time to check those notifications and get to scrolling because in this episode we are exploring whether Facebook is favored or forsaken. Following Facebook’s recent movement towards more religious involvement, Knox, Jamie, and Erin dive into a larger conversation surrounding social media and the Church. Does Facebook make your life better or does it simply fan the flame of a family gathering dumpster fire? You’ll have to send this episode a friend request to find out!
It’s time to check those notifications and get to scrolling because in this episode we are exploring whether Facebook is favored or forsaken. Following Facebook’s recent movement towards more religious involvement, Knox, Jamie, and Erin dive into a larger conversation surrounding social media and the Church. Does Facebook make your life better or does it simply fan the flame of a family gathering dumpster fire? You’ll have to send this episode a friend request to find out!
Mentions
- NY Times Article: Read the source material here
- Read: An Ugly Truth by Sheera Frankel and Cecilia Kang
- Tell me more about the Pool of Bethesda: Read John 5:1-14
- Watch: The Social Network
- Taylor Schumann: Website | Twitter | Book
- Read: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
- Watch: The Social Dilemma
- Read: 9 Common Social Media Tactics that Never Draw Anyone Closer to Jesus
- Join us for our Archaeology Corner Summer Elective on Tuesday August 24 at 9 pm ET
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