Brett McCracken

Brett McCracken, author and cultural commentator on faith and technology, reads his article about trusting embodied experience. He contrasts sensory grounding with the chaos of online feeds and AI-driven mediation. He urges prioritizing direct observation, local relationships, and embodied wisdom over mediated summaries.

Brett McCracken, author and commentator on Christian cultural trends, reads an article on metamodern Christianity. He defines metamodernism and its oscillating mood. He warns about bespoke, aesthetic-driven faith and explains aesthetic conversion and the Nova effect. He explores church cohesion, a hunger for stable truth, Christianity's constructive telos, moral formation, and revival potential among Gen Z.

Brett McCracken, Senior editor at The Gospel Coalition and co-editor of 'Scrolling Ourselves to Death', dives into the digital landscape's impact on our lives. He discusses how screens foster loneliness and mental health issues, urging a reevaluation of our screen habits from a Christian perspective. The conversation explores the spiritual stagnation linked to excessive screen time and the importance of embodied relationships in a digital age. McCracken also shares strategies for finding balance amidst information overload and encourages embracing local experiences for mental well-being.

Join Brett McCracken, senior editor at The Gospel Coalition and co-author of 'Scrolling Ourselves to Death', as he dives into the impact of smartphones on spiritual health. He discusses how our digital habits contribute to anxiety and loneliness, likening our culture to a dystopia of amusement. Brett shares practical advice for fathers to model phone discipline, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and reclaiming presence in family life. Discover how to break free from digital addiction and protect your kids in a tech-driven world.

Brett McCracken, a Senior Editor at The Gospel Coalition and author of 'Scrolling Ourselves to Death,' and Ivan Mesa, Editor and co-editor of the same book, dive into the impact of digital technology on community and faith. They discuss the challenges of information overload, parenting in a tech-driven world, and the necessity of historical memory for spiritual health. With a nod to Jesus' timeless mission, they encourage the church to prioritize authentic relationships and navigate technology responsibly, turning digital distractions into avenues for genuine connection.