Name: Social Sanity in an Insta World
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Why do I feel so irritated after being on social media?

I just spent way too much time scrolling Instagram!

Why is everyone on Facebook having more fun than I am?

Should I delete all my accounts?

Social media can be both a delight and a disaster for women who want to love God and love neighbor. The industry has grown so fast that it's been hard to figure out how to handle it wisely: in less than 20 years, more than 75 percent of American women have signed up for an account. The latest surveys show Americans spend more than two hours a day scrolling, posting, and liking. How can we navigate this area of our lives with grace and discernment?

Join nine authors as they explore social media's potential and pitfallsalong with the biblical principles we need to honor the Lord online.

Title

Social Sanity in an Insta World
Author(s)

Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
Series

The Gospel Coalition
ISBN

9781956593044
Format

eBook
Publisher

TGC
Topic

Technology
Audience

Adults
Pages

153
Published

01/06/2022

Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra

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Overall rating

5.0 based on 1 review

A Practical and Helpful Guide to Social Media and Christian Living

This is a very practical and accessible book that encourages thoughtful self-examination in relation to social media use. It offers clear guidance on setting boundaries and shaping a healthier mindset, helping readers consider how their online habits affect their walk with Christ. I appreciated the straightforward writing and the way each chapter prompted reflection on personal habits and motivations. The variety of contributors also added a helpful perspective, with different backgrounds bringing a broader sense of how Christians can think wisely about social media. Overall, this is an easy-to-read and very useful resource that challenges and encourages in equal measure. It would work particularly well for individual reflection or group discussion, especially for those wanting to think more carefully about how they use social media in a way that honours God.