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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Scrolling Ourselves to Death

Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age

Book • 2025

Brett McCracken

In "Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age," Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa explore the pervasive influence of digital technology on our lives.

The book examines how our constant engagement with smartphones and social media impacts our attention spans, relationships, and spiritual well-being.

It delves into the addictive nature of these technologies and the ways they can distract us from what truly matters.

The authors offer practical strategies for reclaiming our lives from the grip of digital distraction and cultivating a more intentional and meaningful existence.

The book serves as a timely and relevant resource for Christians and non-Christians alike, seeking to navigate the complexities of the digital age.

Mentioned by

Brett McCracken

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Cory Hixson

as the current "gap book" to listen to while at the gym.

227: Lean Learning by Pat Flynn

Cory Hixson

will finish it as his gap book before Strength to Strength, about technology and Christianity.

228: AI Snake Oil by Arvid Narayanan & Sayash Kapoor

Mentioned by

Brett McCracken

as another of his books about digital media's harms and reorienting Christians toward nourishing truth.

Article on Audio: AI Can’t Beat What We Learn in the School of Our Senses

Described by

Sean DeMars

as a compilation of essays celebrating Neil Postman's book Amusing Ourselves to Death.

The Best Books of 2025

Mentioned as a helpful and insightful book co-edited by

Brett McCracken

about reclaiming life in a digital age.

Scrolling Ourselves to Death (with Brett McCracken)

Mentioned by

Jim Ramos

as the topic of discussion, featuring

Brett McCracken

as the guest.

Scrolling Yourself to Death w/ Brett McCracken: Conquering Weakness in a Digital Age EP 911

Mentioned by

Matt Tully

as a book both

Samuel James

and

Shane Morris

contributed to, applying Postman's media criticism to the digital age.

Answering Your Questions About AI and Christianity (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Collin Hansen

as the author of a chapter emphasizing embodied life and rejecting passive digital consumption.

Would Jesus Be on TikTok?

Co-edited by

Brett McCracken

and

Ivan Mesa

, exploring the impact of digital technology on life.

Are We Scrolling Ourselves to Death? (Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa)

Mentioned as a book

Samuel James

and

Shane Morris

contributed to.

Answering Your Questions About AI and Christianity (Part 1)

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