The Digital Disciple: Following Jesus in the Age of Social Media
By Dr. Venkat Potana
Length3h 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
2About the Book
3Foreword
4Preface
5Introduction
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6Chapter 1: Mission Field in Your Pocket
7The Rise of Smartphones
8Social Media as the New Public Square
9How Young People Form Identity Online
10Why Digital Influence Shapes Beliefs
11Jesus Entered the Culture of His Time
12Digital Mission Audit: Examining Your Digital Life
13Chapter 2: When the Phone Becomes a Master
14Addiction and Dependency
15Endless Scrolling and the Loss of Purpose
16Dopamine Cycles
17Comparison Culture
18The Spiritual Dangers of Digital Misuse
19The 24-Hour Digital Examination
20Chapter 3: The Lost Art of Silence
21Why Young People Struggle with Silence
22Why Prayer Feels Difficult
23Why Meditation on Scripture Becomes Challenging
24The Jesus Silence Practice
25Chapter 4: The False Identity Machine
26Likes and Validation
27Search for Worth
28The Pressure to Belong
29Your Identity In Christ
30Creating Two Identities
31Chapter 5:The War for Purity
32Digital Temptation
33Hidden Screens
34Sexual Temptation
35Private Habits
36The Path to Freedom
37The Victory of Purity
38Chapter 6: Building a Christian Digital Lifestyle
39God First, Phone Second
40Creation Before Consumption
41People Before Platforms
42Purpose Before Pleasure
43The Digital Disciple Rule
44A Christ-Centered Digital Life
45Chapter 7: Parents, Churches, Digital Generation
46Modeling Healthy Technology Use
47Digital Discipleship for Young People
48Ministry in Digital Spaces
49Digital Ministry Plan
50Build Online Communities
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