Scrolling Ourselves to Death
Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age
by Brett McCracken, Ivan Mesa
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Pub Date Apr 15 2025 | Archive Date Apr 04 2025
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Description
Christian Wisdom for Our Tech-Saturated Age
The rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental unhealth. For Christians, the digital revolution has profound implications for spiritual formation and mission. How should believers respond to the theological and discipleship challenges of scrolling life?
On the 40th anniversary of Neil Postman’s prophetic book Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985), Scrolling Ourselves to Death gathers today’s most incisive writers to think critically about the shaping power of contemporary technology. This book explores Postman’s insights, connects them to the challenges facing Christians today, and turns difficult challenges into life-giving opportunities for the church. Stepping back from their screens, readers will be equipped to live faithfully, and grow spiritually, in a “scrolling ourselves to death” world.
- Practical: Includes action steps readers can use to reclaim a healthy life in a tech-saturated world
- Wise: Helps readers become more discerning in the way they think about and utilize technology
- Perfect for Small Groups: Includes discussion questions at the end of every chapter
- Useful for Church Leaders or Ministry Staff: Perfect for those who want to help those they lead think more carefully about technology
- Expert Contributors: Features insights from a wide variety of leading Christian thinkers on technology, faith, and culture
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Advance Praise
“Rarely does a collection of chapters from diverse contributors come together to form such a cohesive vision, offering penetrating insights into our current cultural moment. Scrolling Ourselves to Death goes beyond merely revisiting Neil Postman’s groundbreaking work; it uses Postman’s insights as a springboard for deeper reflection and application, all while keeping an eye on the eternal truths of Scripture that remain unchanged in our rapidly advancing technological age.” —Trevin Wax, Vice President for Research and Resource Development, North American Mission Board; Visiting Professor, Cedarville University; author, The Thrill of Orthodoxy; The Multi-Directional Leader; and This Is Our Time
“If you’re feeling anxious, irritable, or tired today, one reason is that you’ve probably spent about five hours on your smartphone—texting, checking the weather, or scrolling social media. In Scrolling Ourselves to Death, a slate of authors explains how screens are changing us—and how Christians are uniquely positioned to choose a fuller, better life. By reflecting and building on Neil Postman’s insights about television, this book will help you reevaluate and reimagine the choices you’re making for yourself, your family, and your community.” —Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Senior Writer, The Gospel Coalition; editor, Social Sanity in an Insta World
“There are books that are enjoyable and books that are important; Scrolling Ourselves to Death is both. Although some of the content is sobering—disturbing at times—the contributors never leave the reader hopeless. This is a vitally important book that will help the church clearly communicate the gospel to a world bombarded by distraction.” —John Perritt, Director of Resources, Reformed Youth Ministries; author, Social Media Pressure: Finding Peace Alongside Jesus
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781433599446 |
PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 256 |