Theology in the Raw Raw Thoughts on Social Media, Trumpism, and Christian Resilience: Tish Harrison Warren
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Apr 30, 2026 
Tish Harrison Warren, an Anglican priest and writer known for books on Christian life, reflects on stepping back from public writing and social media. She describes how online vitriol warps leaders. They debate whether platform presence is necessary and explore cultural repair after Trumpism. Tish also introduces her new book born from burnout and ancient monastic resources.
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Social Media Intervention That Saved Her Family
- Tish Harrison Warren described a friends' “intervention” that removed her direct access to social media to recover energy and attention.
- She gave her credentials to a colleague and used blocking software because social media was draining her capacity for family and church work.
How Online Attention Molds Toxic Leaders
- Being highly active online favors personalities that can absorb vitriol, which reshapes leaders into oppositional or narcissistic types.
- Warren argues that attention economies reward cruelty and produce leaders ill-suited to lead institutions with empathy.
Withdraw From Platforms To Preserve Embodied Ministry
- Consider deeply whether public platforms are necessary; withdraw when they harm embodied ministry and family life.
- Warren recommends leadership withdrawal as a way to preserve wisdom, citing Eugene Peterson as an ideal example.
