How Should Christians Use Social Media? — Glo Podcast

Social media, regardless of where you find yourself in the world, is likely shaping the culture around you. It has the ability to be all-consuming—shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and values. As Christians who aspire to have an influence on those around us, how can we use social media wisely without being consumed? Should we consider taking a break from social media when the need arises? As our follower count grows and provides an opportunity for influencing others positively, is it still appropriate to use our social media platforms to that end?

In this episode of Glo, Blair Linne, Aixa de López, Sharon Dickens, and Soojin Park discuss how to use social media in a meaningful and gospel-informed way. They touch on their preferred platforms, distinguishing between influencing others on social media versus being considered an "influencer," and they identify when taking a break from it is a wise decision for our own hearts.

Introduction 0:00
How to wisely use social media 0:08
My faith took a turn for the better 4:40
The Positives and Pitfalls of social media 6:31
What should we desire out of social media? 9:18
Positive Influence and an Influencer 12:19
Your real life and social media life 14:54
The people who follow us are real people 16:40
What's your purpose on social media? 18:07
Accountability 21:57
Is social media causing me to sin? 27:43
What’s your favorite platform? 29:32

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