#Struggles: Following Jesus in a Selfie-Centered World
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Play S1 E1Smartphones and selfies are everywhere in today's tech-obsessed culture. How can we engage in social media responsibly and stay focused on Christ? Exploring the influence of personal technology on our emotions and relationships, Groeschel refreshes our understanding of key biblical principles---including contentment, intimacy, authenticity, and more---to help restore balance and real-life engagement to our lives. 240 pages, hardcover from Zondervan.
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- 1. Recovering ContentmentWe all love the benefits of technology and social media, but even with the incredible upsides, there can be unintended negative consequences. The more we compare ourselves with others, the less satisfied we are. The more filtered our lives become, the more challenging it is for us to be authentic. The more information we receive about the pain and crises in the world, the more difficult it is for us to care. In this five-session video-based study,New York Timesbestselling author Craig Groeschel taps in to some of the most up-to-date studies on social media to help us understand how it affects our emotions, our relationships, our attitudes, and our beliefs. He encourages us to regain control over our lives by rediscovering the principles of real life with Jesus: contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest. In this video download of Session 1, Recovering Contentment, you will learn three ways you can respond when you are tempted to compare yourself to someone else or envy something your friend has. This video can be used for personal reflection or for group discussion with the coordinating study guide (sold separately).CCJan 1, 2015
- 2. Recovering IntimacyWe all love the benefits of technology and social media, but even with the incredible upsides, there can be unintended negative consequences. The more we compare ourselves with others, the less satisfied we are. The more filtered our lives become, the more challenging it is for us to be authentic. The more information we receive about the pain and crises in the world, the more difficult it is for us to care. In this five-session video-based study,New York Timesbestselling author Craig Groeschel taps in to some of the most up-to-date studies on social media to help us understand how it affects our emotions, our relationships, our attitudes, and our beliefs. He encourages us to regain control over our lives by rediscovering the principles of real life with Jesus: contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest. In this video download of Session 2, Restoring Intimacy, you will learn three ways that social media is changing relationships and learn how to practice the power of presence. This video can be used for personal reflection or for group discussion with the coordinating study guide (sold separately).CCJan 8, 2015
- 3. Revealing AuthenticityWe all love the benefits of technology and social media, but even with the incredible upsides, there can be unintended negative consequences. The more we compare ourselves with others, the less satisfied we are. The more filtered our lives become, the more challenging it is for us to be authentic. The more information we receive about the pain and crises in the world, the more difficult it is for us to care. In this five-session video-based study,New York Timesbestselling author Craig Groeschel taps in to some of the most up-to-date studies on social media to help us understand how it affects our emotions, our relationships, our attitudes, and our beliefs. He encourages us to regain control over our lives by rediscovering the principles of real life with Jesus: contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest. In this video download of Session 3, Revealing Authenticity, you will how to respond to social media by being your authentic self and turning to God for approval instead of likes. This video can be used for personal reflection or for group discussion with the coordinating study guide (sold separately).CCJan 15, 2015
- 4. Resurrecting CompassionWe all love the benefits of technology and social media, but even with the incredible upsides, there can be unintended negative consequences. The more we compare ourselves with others, the less satisfied we are. The more filtered our lives become, the more challenging it is for us to be authentic. The more information we receive about the pain and crises in the world, the more difficult it is for us to care. In this five-session video-based study,New York Timesbestselling author Craig Groeschel taps in to some of the most up-to-date studies on social media to help us understand how it affects our emotions, our relationships, our attitudes, and our beliefs. He encourages us to regain control over our lives by rediscovering the principles of real life with Jesus: contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest. In this video download of Session 4, Resurrecting Compassion, you will learn three reasons people may care less and the three principles of compassion that can help you become more caring. This video can be used for personal reflection or for group discussion with the coordinating study guide (sold separately).CCJan 22, 2015
- 5. Replenishing RestWe all love the benefits of technology and social media, but even with the incredible upsides, there can be unintended negative consequences. The more we compare ourselves with others, the less satisfied we are. The more filtered our lives become, the more challenging it is for us to be authentic. The more information we receive about the pain and crises in the world, the more difficult it is for us to care. In this five-session video-based study,New York Timesbestselling author Craig Groeschel taps in to some of the most up-to-date studies on social media to help us understand how it affects our emotions, our relationships, our attitudes, and our beliefs. He encourages us to regain control over our lives by rediscovering the principles of real life with Jesus: contentment, intimacy, authenticity, compassion, and rest. In this video download of Session 5, Replenishing Rest, you will learn that in the midst of constant distraction that your soul needs rest and learn two ways to experience deep soul rest in God. This video can be used for personal reflection or for group discussion with the coordinating study guide (sold separately).CCJan 29, 2015
#Struggles: Following Jesus in a Selfie-Centered World
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Smartphones and selfies are everywhere in today's tech-obsessed culture. How can we engage in social media responsibly and stay focused on Christ? Exploring the influence of personal technology on our emotions and relationships, Groeschel refreshes our understanding of key biblical principles---including contentment, intimacy, authenticity, and more---to help restore balance and real-life engagement to our lives. 240 pages, hardcover from Zondervan.
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