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The Power of Media Fasting (with Sr. Nancy Usselmann)
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The Power of Media Fasting (with Sr. Nancy Usselmann)

Have you ever undertaken a media fast? What would that look like?

Sister Nancy Usselmann joins Girlfriends to discuss her book Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Recharge in Christ. discusses the challenges of navigating a media-saturated world, emphasizing the importance of spiritual grounding in media use. The conversation covers practical steps for implementing a media fast, the role of prayer and community, and the need for self-awareness in recognizing unhealthy media habits. Sister Nancy encourages listeners to invite Christ into their media experiences and to reflect on their motivations for media consumption.

Takeaways

  • Media fasting combines spiritual growth with practical steps.

  • Assessing media habits is crucial for effective fasting.

  • Fasting from media should include prayer and reflection.

  • Community support enhances the media fasting experience.

  • Distraction from media can hinder creativity and focus.

  • Recognizing signs of media overuse is essential for self-awareness.

  • Inviting God into media experiences enriches our faith.

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