
The Digital Disciple: Following Jesus in the Age of Social Media
By Dr. Venkat PotanaLength3h 27m
About this audiobook
“The digital age has reshaped the way people think, connect, and form their identity. In this book, Dr. Venkat Potana offers a timely exploration of how believers can faithfully follow Christ while navigating the influence of digital culture. Combining biblical insight, pastoral wisdom, and practical guidance, this book addresses the challenges of technology, attention, relationships, and spiritual formation.
Moving beyond a discussion of technology, this book calls readers toward intentional living, spiritual maturity, and Christ-centered influence. With wisdom for individuals, families, pastors, and church leaders, Dr. Potana presents a hopeful vision of using digital spaces for God’s purposes while remaining grounded in biblical truth. This is an essential resource for anyone seeking to represent Christ with faithfulness and wisdom in the digital world.”
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length3 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 9, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title of the Book
36The Path to Freedom
2About the Book
37The Victory of Purity
3Foreword
38Chapter 6: Building a Christian Digital Lifestyle
4Preface
39God First, Phone Second
5Introduction
40Creation Before Consumption
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6Chapter 1: Mission Field in Your Pocket
41People Before Platforms
7The Rise of Smartphones
42Purpose Before Pleasure
8Social Media as the New Public Square
43The Digital Disciple Rule
9How Young People Form Identity Online
44A Christ-Centered Digital Life
10Why Digital Influence Shapes Beliefs
45Chapter 7: Parents, Churches, Digital Generation
11Jesus Entered the Culture of His Time
46Modeling Healthy Technology Use
12Digital Mission Audit: Examining Your Digital Life
47Digital Discipleship for Young People
13Chapter 2: When the Phone Becomes a Master
48Ministry in Digital Spaces
14Addiction and Dependency
49Digital Ministry Plan
15Endless Scrolling and the Loss of Purpose
50Build Online Communities
16Dopamine Cycles
51Chapter 8: Redeeming Social Media for Christ
17Comparison Culture
52The Digital Mission Field
18The Spiritual Dangers of Digital Misuse
53Sharing the Gospel Online
19The 24-Hour Digital Examination
54Christian Content Creation
20Chapter 3: The Lost Art of Silence
55Encouraging Others Digitally
21Why Young People Struggle with Silence
56Instagram for Encouragement
22Why Prayer Feels Difficult
57YouTube for Teaching
23Why Meditation on Scripture Becomes Challenging
58Social Media as a Mission Field
24The Jesus Silence Practice
59The Digital Missionary
25Chapter 4: The False Identity Machine
60Chapter 9: The 30-Day Digital Discipleship Challenge
26Likes and Validation
61Week 1: Awareness
27Search for Worth
62Week 2: Freedom
28The Pressure to Belong
63Week 3: Replacement
29Your Identity In Christ
64Week 4: Mission
30Creating Two Identities
65Chapter 10: Following Jesus Beyond the Screen
31Chapter 5:The War for Purity
66Becoming Like Jesus
32Digital Temptation
67Daniel’s Transformation
33Hidden Screens
68The Digital Disciple’s Calling
34Sexual Temptation
69Conclusion: Explore Related Books
35Private Habits