Jude 3 Project The Algorithm or The Bible: Who's Discipling You? - Special Guest: Elizabeth Woodson
Feb 23, 2026
Elizabeth Woodson, author and speaker focused on spiritual formation, discusses how social media and therapy talk shape character more than Scripture. They explore false narratives, escapism, loneliness, fasting, lament, and how real relationships and simple practices resist digital dependency.
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Memes Are Forming Our Character
- Social media content shapes character more than occasional scripture time.
- Lisa Fields notes hours on feeds outweigh an hour of scripture, so memes form beliefs and behavior more than deliberate spiritual formation.
Radical Individualism Drives False Solutions
- Radical expressive individualism is the root false narrative that pushes people to find solutions inside themselves.
- Elizabeth Woodson explains this leads people to trust emotions, self-help content, podcasts, and Google instead of seeking Christ.
Avoid Escapism And Face Pain
- Avoid escapism as a coping strategy and face painful realities instead.
- Woodson warns against mindless scrolling and binge-watching as dopamine-driven distractions that prevent dealing with core issues.
