Episode 236: How Screens Mimic God: A Solution to Holiness in the Digital World
Description
What if the very thing keeping you connected is also keeping you from being fully human? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Greg sits down with Andrew Laubacher from Humanality to explore the unseen effects of screen addiction, digital overwhelm, and AI dependence. From the emotional toll of constant connectivity to the transformative power of real-life presence, they dive deep into what it means to reclaim your time, your mind, and your relationships. Whether you're tech-weary or just curious, this episode offers a hopeful, practical invitation to rediscover your humanity in a hyper-digital world.
Key Topics:
- Andrew’s powerful reversion story—from party culture and atheism to deep faith
- How addiction to screens, porn, and digital noise disconnects us from reality and self
- The surprising connection between digital overwhelm and anxiety, depression, and burnout
- Why reclaiming boredom and silence is essential for creativity and healing
- How technology can be used intentionally without losing what makes us human
Learn More:
- Humanality Website – Learn more, start a Village, or join the movement:
- Try Humanality’s Digital Detox series on the Hallow app.
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