FLOURISH-MEANT
PODCAST
HOST: TINA YEAGER
On this episode of Flourish-Meant, host Tina Yeager invites guest John Perritt to discuss ways to relieve social media pressure. John emphasizes the importance of physical presence and in-person interaction for developing social skills and authentic relationships. Cyberbullying and the impact of social media on developing brains are also explored. The discussion also highlights the benefits of conversation and listening to young people, and practical tips are shared for engaging with social media in a healthy way. Additionally, John stresses the importance of discussing idolatry in a compassionate way with children and filling our minds and hearts with God’s truth to combat the lies of social media and our own hearts. A resource book is recommended, and listeners are directed to the organization’s website for additional resources and a special offer from New Growth Press.
John Perritt is an experienced student ministry professional with over 20 years of experience. He has witnessed technology’s impact on the younger generation, from the early days of texting to the emergence of smartphone apps. Seeing firsthand how technology affects students, Perritt created a devotional to positively influence their relationship with technology and faith. Although research on the impact is not fully available, Perritt aims to share his experiences with the younger generation.
Podcast Episode Summary: Healthy Social Engagement: Balancing Technology and In-Person Interaction
- The importance of in-person interaction and its benefits
- Cyberbullying and the concerns around children using smartphones and accessing social media at a young age
- Solutions to excessive online engagement and the recommendation of a book which promotes healthy online and in-person interaction
- The importance of learning social cues and developing empathy and compassion through in-person interaction
- Conversation as a powerful tool for impacting students
- The concerning impact of screen time on students, including depression and anxiety
- A devotion created for students in response to the impact of technology on them
- Practical tips for engaging with social media and smartphones in a healthy way
- The reality of idolatry in human nature and the importance of discussing this empathetically with children
- The importance of filling our minds and hearts with God’s word
Connect with John Perritt at https://rym.org/ and get his new book at newgrowthpress.com.
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