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Rediscovering Connection in a Digital Society

Rediscovering Connection in a Digital Society

FromCommon Sense with Dr. Ben Carson


Rediscovering Connection in a Digital Society

FromCommon Sense with Dr. Ben Carson

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Apr 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Pastor Darren Whitehead, author of “The Digital Fast,” joins Dr. Carson to discuss the positive impact of stepping back from social media through a 40 day digital fast. Together they explore the detrimental effects of excessive screen time and social media on mental health, particularly among teenagers. Pastor Whitehead shares insights and how to guide individuals and communities through a 40-day journey of stepping back from social media. Pastor Whitehead emphasizes the need for parents to set boundaries and adopt new norms regarding smartphone use, including delaying smartphone and social media access for children. He also discusses the addictive nature of platforms like TikTok and the importance of reclaiming a healthy relationship with technology. Listen now to find out what stepping back from social media can do for you and your family.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Apr 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (98)

Common sense is not so common these days. If you are one of the many people who thinks that to themselves, then this podcast is for you. Each week, Dr. Ben Carson takes you on a personal journey into the issues and headlines Americans face through the lens of 4 cornerstone principles - faith, liberty, community, and life... the basis upon which the greatest nation on earth was founded. The promise of America is alive and well, but it’s not a given. Dr. Carson offers a weekly prescription of things to think about, ideas of what you can do in your own life, and stories to help you make a little more sense of the world.