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In 1985, Neil Postman published Amusing Ourselves to Death. That means this year is the 40th birthday of this landmark book. And in that 40 years, Postman's troubling prophesies have mostly come true. Screens have reshaped our minds, our relationships, and our culture. Ivan Mesa and Brett McCracken say that “social media and smartphones have brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental health challenges. Their new book, Scrolling Ourselves to Death, is a collection of essays by them and many others who have studied not only Neil Postman's book, but also the culture – examining both through a Christian worldview lens. Both Postman's original book, and this new book celebrating Postman, have much to offer Christians today, and I'm delighted to have both Brett and Ivan on the podcast. Brett McCracken is a senior editor for The Gospel Coalition and the author of many excellent books, including one of my recent favorites, The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World. Ivan Mesa ha a PhD from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the editorial director for The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstructing Doubt in the Church. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm your host Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

It's been 40 years since Neil Postman wrote his prophetic book, Amusing Ourselves To Death. From the Gospel Coalition, Brett McCracken and Dr. Ivan Mesa will show how the rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. Are we scrolling ourselves to death? Don't miss a timely conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Scrolling Ourselves to Death For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary: In this compelling conversation, Michael Easley and Brett McCracken examine the far-reaching impact of digital technology on spiritual life, mental health, and Christian community. They delve into the addictive nature of social media and gaming, drawing on the insights of Neil Postman and George Orwell to frame today's digital challenges. The discussion contrasts passive digital consumption with the richness of active, embodied living, emphasizing how an abundance of dopamine-driven experiences can dull the soul and contribute to a growing mental health crisis. They call Christians to navigate technology with wisdom—using it to serve their mission, not sabotage it—and to prioritize real human connection, spiritual growth through discomfort, and intentional community engagement in an increasingly digital world. Takeaways: Dystopian futures may stem from pleasure, not pain. Dopamine hits from technology can desensitize us. Digital gaming can be a form of mental gambling. The unpredictability of social media is addictive. Pain and discomfort can lead to growth. The stakes of digital engagement are high for Christians. LINKS MENTIONED: Scrolling Ourselves to Death by Brett McCracken The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken Uncomfortable by Brett McCracken Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

In this episode, Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa discuss how our phone addictions impact our spiritual lives. Brett McCracken is a senior editor, and Ivan Mesa is the editorial director at the Gospel Coalition. Together they edited 'Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age' from Crossway. Read the full transcript of this episode. ❖ Listen to “Why You Can't Stop Looking at Your Phone” with Samuel James: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

Episode Notes What could a book written about television forty years ago possibly have to teach us about living well and wisely in our world of smartphones, social media, and high-speed connectivity? According to the editors of Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age, a lot! In this episode, Brett McCracken and Dr. Ivan Mesa join Dr. Keith Plummer to discuss why Neil Postman's classic volume Amusing Ourselves to Death is still amazingly relevant and how they hope their project will help the body of Christ.

Isn't it fascinating how melody, harmony, and even chord progressions in music can stir our hearts to worship God and remind us of the beauty of his character? In this episode of TGC Podcast, Brett McCracken talks with musicians Caroline Cobb, Cody Curtis, and Eric Owyoung about the unique power of Advent and Christmas music.They explore how music captures the longing, joy, and tension of the season—reflecting the celebration of Christ's first coming and the anticipation of his return. The artists share insights on creating music for these themes, highlighting how Advent and Christmas music can deepen our worship and reflection.Mentioned on this episode:Unto Us: 25 Advent Devotions About the Messiah, Advent devotional by TGC“The Weary World Rejoices: A TGC Advent Concert”“Advent Longing / Christmas Joy” by Brett McCracken: article and Spotify playlistCaroline Cobb:Advent for Exiles: 25 Devotions to Awaken Gospel Hope in Every Longing Heart by Caroline CobbA Seed, A Sunrise album by Caroline CobbCody Curtis: Advent Songs and Christmas Songs albums by PsallosFuture of Forestry:“O Come O Come Emmanuel” and “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”“Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring”“The Advent Song”“The Earth Stood Still”“What Beauty”Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

“Our world has more and more information, but less and less wisdom. More data; less clarity. More stimulation; less synthesis. More distraction; less stillness. More pontificating; less pondering. More opinion; less research. More speaking; less listening. More to look at; less to see. More amusements; less joy. There is more, but we are less. And we all feel it.” - Brett McCracken, The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World In an era of unlimited access to information we need uncommon wisdom from the Lord.

Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications at The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of several books, including The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World and Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community. brettmccracken.com In this conversation, Paul Anleitner and Brett McCracken explore the concept of metamodernism as a response to postmodernism, discussing its implications in storytelling, culture, and spirituality. They delve into the characteristics of modernism and postmodernism, the cultural shifts observed in cinema, and the search for authenticity and resonance in a world saturated with superficial content. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by Christianity in a post-Christian culture, emphasizing the need for the church to engage meaningfully with contemporary cultural longings while maintaining its core beliefs. Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a member on Patreon today: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast   For the lecture series on Metamodernism: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EZScsHowQFM32YIYXZ3ch?si=2CCbm5mMT_arZBSAtzsn7w

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Feedback is terrifying. It's vulnerable to have your writing scrutinized, especially when you've poured so much of your time, heart, and energy into it. It's tempting to avoid feedback altogether, but this ignores the overwhelming research on the benefits of coaching and mentorship. We grow faster and more profoundly under the tutelage of others. If you ignore this and go it alone, your craft will suffer.   Today's guest is a master of feedback, since he's a senior editor at The Gospel Coalition, as well as the author of four fantastic books. In this conversation, Brett McCracken shares with book editor Will Parker Anderson: How to ask for feedback without being a nuisance Common cliches and writing mistakes you should avoid How to spark ideas by reading topically Why you should anchor every piece in a central idea  How to find a writing rhythm that works for your season of life Brett's seasoned advice will embolden you to see feedback as a primary source of growth. It's only when we practice together, side by side, that our full potential is realized. In the end, the joy of community eclipses even the sweetest moments of solitary practice.        EPISODE LINKS   Subscribe to Will's weekly newsletter: willparker.me Please rate this podcast: Apple | Spotify Will's Instagram: @willparkeranderson Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willparkeranderson/ Brett's latest books: Uncomfortable, The Wisdom Pyramid

Ian Simkins on the difficulty in waiting Steve Millar on X: "Dude ripped a reporter to shreds for asking him about the Texas job, gives a passionate speech about how he's never leaving A&M and then takes the Texas job less than hours later. Wild stuff." Brett McCracken on X: "When *seeing reality tangibly* becomes less compelling to us than *being seen virtually,* we lose perspective and purpose. Let's be hungrier to *truly see* the beauty of God's creation than to *have others see us seeing* the beauty. When My Sermon Riled Our City Eternal Real Estate? A Church in Mexico Is Selling Plots of Land in Heaven Daily DevotionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Pastor Cody Cannon and Pastor Thomas Terry are joined by Brett McCracken, a senior editor and director of communications at the Gospel Coalition and the author of Wisdom Pyramid and Uncomfortable, to discuss what cancel culture is and how we can strive to maintain unity as a local church in a world that has a cancel culture.

Where do we go for wise information? Many people will say social media or the internet but what is the true source of wisdom and how do we access it?  Brett McCracken joins Chris Brooks to walk us through a healthy diet of biblical wisdom from some surprising sources! Learn to become discerning about how you consume information to develop a heart of wisdom!

Today's technologies flood us with an endless stream of information—and it's making our minds and hearts sick. How can we find health and seek wisdom in our digital age? Brett McCracken, author and senior editor at the Gospel Coalition website, shares the strategy from his book, The Wisdom Pyramid, in this friendly guide to Classical Christian Education.

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================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2023“YO ESTOY CONTIGO”Narrado por: Roberto NavarroDesde: Montreal, CanadáUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 11 DE JULIO                                                                                                                 "PARA QUE APRUEBEN LO MEJOR"Que el amor de ustedes abunde aún más y más en ciencia y en todo conocimiento, para que aprueben lo mejor (Filipenses 1:9, 10, RVC). Según Brett McCracken vivimos en la era de la "glotonería de la información". A nuestro alcance está una cantidad exponencial de datos que nos satura y nos abruma. Cada minuto se envían más de doscientos millones de correos electrónicos, unos veinte millones de mensajes de texto y se ven más de cinco millones de videos en YouTube. Las investigaciones hechas por McCracken pronostican que "para el, 2025, 463 exabytes de datos se crearán cada día en línea, el equivalente a 212,765,957 DVD por día. ¿Qué es un exabyte? Veamos, cinco exabytes equivalen a todas las palabras pronunciadas desde los inicios de la historia. En 2025, esa cantidad de datos se creará cada quince minutos".Luego, McCracken añade que "el exceso de información en línea" hace que nos convirtamos, entre otras cosas, en personas "desorientadas”. * Es decir, tenemos más información, pero menos orientación y eso nos lleva a ser indecisos, ansiosos e incapaces de tomar decisiones. Y es que esa gran cantidad de información que encontramos en las redes lleva a la desorientación, porque se cumple el dicho bíblico: "En las muchas palabras no falta pecado" (Proverbios 10:19). Ante el inevitable contacto con ese océano de información tengamos en cuenta el consejo paulino: "Cuídense de que nadie los engañe mediante filosofías y huecas sutilezas, que siguen tradiciones humanas y principios de este mundo, pero que no van de acuerdo con Cristo" (Colosenses 2:8, RVC).Prestemos un poco más de atención a lo que dice el apóstol. ¿Está Pablo en contra de las tradiciones humanas? No. Lo que Pablo rechaza son las opiniones y principios que "no van de acuerdo con Cristo". De modo que Cristo es el filtro que nos permite aceptar o rechazar cualquier información. El mensaje a los filipenses tiene hoy más vigencia que en cualquier otro momento de la historia: "Y esto le pido en oración: que el amor de ustedes abunde aún más y más en ciencia y en todo conocimiento, para que aprueben lo mejor, a fin de que sean sinceros e irreprensibles para el día de Cristo" (Filipenses 1:9, 10, RVC). Si al lidiar con tanta información a nuestro alcance, aprobamos lo mejor, lo que está de acuerdo con Cristo, entonces no caeremos en la glotonería ni quedaremos desorientados.* Brett McCracken, La pirámide de la sabiduría: Alimenta tu alma en un mundo posterior a la verdad (Wheaton, Illinois: Croosway, 2021), págs. 28-30.

Author Brett McCracken joins LAB: The Podcast for a conversation on his latest book, The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World. Brett is a Senior Editor and Director of Communications at The Gospel Coalition and also author of The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community, Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism and Liberty, and Hipster Christianity: When Church and Cool Collide. Brett and his wife, Kira, live in Santa Ana, California, with their three children. They belong to Southlands Church, and Brett serves as an elder. This Wisdom Pyramid is an important read in our moment. Pick up a copy and don't miss a great conversation with Brett. 

Brett McCracken joins the show to discuss great war movies you can watch to celebrate the Fourth of July. These movies are chosen for their quality of filmmaking, as well as for their themes of bravery, sacrifice, and more. We also discussed how Christians should think about movies and what it means to discern the worldviews embedded in the content.Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications at The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World, Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community, Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism and Liberty, and Hipster Christianity: When Church and Cool Collide. Brett and his wife, Kira, live in Santa Ana, California, with their three children. They belong to Southlands Church, and Brett serves as an elder. You can follow him on Twitter.Check out the full show notes for this episode: https://www.aaronshamp.com/podcast/brett-mccrackenSUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.aaronshamp.com/support ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library Plus​––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Sermon audio from May 28, 2023, by Brett McCracken. Main text: James 1:19-21

Sermon audio from May 28, 2023, by Brett McCracken. Main text: James 1:19-21

If you haven't heard of the food pyramid, google it. In essence, it is a diagram that helps identify the healthy foods we should be eating and the unhealthy foods that we should be eating in moderation. Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with Brett McCracken from The Gospel Coalition as they discuss his latest book The Wisdom Pyramid. No it's not a pyramid scheme. Enjoy the interview as they discuss the dangers of the social media world and also some of it's benefits as we try to tackle what a healthy spiritual diet looks like in today's technologically advanced world where we are bombarded daily with too much information! 

Happy Easter, everyone! We hope you have had a refreshing Lenten season and that your Easter celebrations today were encouraging and soul-stirring. On this episode we welcome back longtime friend of the show, Brett McCracken (who was our first guest), back for his fifth appearance on The Substance. Brett is a writer, a film critic of 15+ years, and he's currently a Senior Editor at The Gospel Coalition where he covers culture and the arts. Previously, we've looked at three other Malick films (links below) and one that was very much Malick adjacent (Minari, also below). This time, we're going back to the beginning. 50 years ago, Terrence Malick's Badlands debuted at the New York Film Festival where it was the star of the show, even overshadowing Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets in the eyes of many. Badlands is an impressionistic reimagining of the Charles Starkweather story. It's one forgotten to many now, or mainly known because of this film, but to the generation of filmgoers in the early 70s, this was a chilling and familiar story that was deeply tied into American culture. Badlands is not currently on any of the subscription streaming services but it's available to rent or purchase on several platforms. It is also available to purchase from The Criterion Collection and is likely at many of your local libraries! :) If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a rating & review on iTunes or Spotify and sharing with a friend! Links Tree of Life Ep. 8 A Hidden Life Ep. 19 Minari Ep. 49 The Thin Red Line Ep. 91 Criterion Article Brett's Review Shoutouts: Trevor: Death Below (August Burns Red) Philip: Columbus (Streaming free on Kanopy if your library supports the service) https://www.kanopy.com Follow Us: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Share Your Questions/Suggestions/Feedback With Us: Email: thesubstancepod@gmail.com Phone: 913-703-3883 Support Us: Support the show with an individual donation on CashApp to $TheSubstancePod or become a monthly supporter at the Anchor link below! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesubstancepod/support

Session 2 from the Advance North America Conference at Southlands Church in Brea, CA.

Author and Senior Editor and Director of Communications at The Gospel Coalition, Brett McCracken,  processes with host, Ross Cochran, on […] The post Brett McCracken: Technology Wisdom appeared first on Child Discipleship.

Tilly's husband Justin joins the podcast to talk about something he's been trying to train her in for the last ten years: intellectual virtue. How do we become God-honoring thinkers, who are honest, teachable, open to reason, lovers of truth, curious, attentive listeners, just, courageous, studious, and patient? How do we recognize intellectual virtue in other voices that we tune in to? Can we change our minds when the evidence demands that we do so? Can we also protect ourselves from becoming reeds blown by every wind of doctrine? How does this intellectual responsibility fit into the practical life of the mother at home? All questions answered in full by pastor Justin Dillehay and Abigail;) --- Epistemology, W.J. Wood (early chapters referenced in episode) The Wisdom Pyramid, Brett McCracken

Tilly's husband Justin joins the podcast to talk about something he's been trying to train her in for the last ten years: intellectual virtue. How do we become God-honoring thinkers, who are honest, teachable, open to reason, lovers of truth, curious, attentive listeners, just, courageous, studious, and patient? How do we recognize intellectual virtue in other voices that we tune in to? Can we change our minds when the evidence demands that we do so? Can we also protect ourselves from becoming reeds blown by every wind of doctrine? How does this intellectual responsibility fit into the practical life of the mother at home? All questions answered in full by pastor Justin Dillehay and Abigail;) --- Epistemology, W.J. Wood (early chapters referenced in episode) The Wisdom Pyramid, Brett McCracken

Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2Pages When I first published The Advice Trap back in 2022, it was accompanied by a bonus course I created called ‘The Year of Living Brilliantly.' Fifty-two different teachers, each teaching one powerful lesson on video. If you've been a participant, you'll know today's guest because his episode is one of the most popular. If you haven't taken the course yet, you're in luck - you're about to meet one of its brilliant faculty members.  Bobby Herrera is the author of The Gift of Struggle, a short, excellent book on leadership, and the co-founder and President of Populus Group. Populus is Latin for ‘people,' and that is absolutely where Bobby's focus is. Get‌ ‌book‌ ‌links‌ ‌and‌ ‌resources‌ ‌at‌ https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/  Bobby reads two pages from ‘The Wisdom Pyramid' by Brett McCracken. [reading begins at 8:44]   Hear us discuss:  Discerning what knowledge should be applied. [12:36] | “I've simply stopped focusing on anything that I can't control.” [16:18] | How to both stand out and fit in. [18:39] | The art of surrendering power. [21:02] | Learning to sit with betrayal: “I've come to expect disappointment.” [23:30] | Remaining whole while being committed to giving: “Two's a trend.” [27:08]

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is Brett McCracken, senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World. Hank and Brett discuss the paradox of lacking wisdom during the information age, the importance of contemplation, how to read, chronological snobbery—if innovation is always better, the danger of being a digital wanderer, and the problem of algorithm-driven, hyper-partisan echo chambers.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/16/22), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Brett McCracken, senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World. Hank and Brett discuss the synergy between Christianity and science, the importance of being involved in your local community, our innate need for nature, the importance of developing the discipline of reading, and the synergy of beauty and silence.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/15/22), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Brett McCracken, senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World. Hank and Brett discuss the biggest challenges for the church in the digital age, the connection between embodiment, the church, and wisdom; approaching the Bible with humility and learning to live with tension and paradox, the rhythms of the church calendar, and consumeristic Christianity.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/14/22), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Brett McCracken, senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World. Hank and Brett discuss the democratization of information and the death of expertise, the tension between feelings, reality, and the self; if wisdom can exist apart from God, and the biggest challenges for the Church in the digital age.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/13/22), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is Brett McCracken, senior editor for the Gospel Coalition and author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World. Hank and Brett discuss the paradox of lacking wisdom during the information age, the importance of contemplation, how to read, chronological snobbery—if innovation is always better, the danger of being a digital wanderer, and the problem of algorithm-driven, hyper-partisan echo chambers.

​Why aren't we wise? One of the greatest paradoxes of the information age—a historic period of unparalleled access to information and knowledge—is that we are woefully unwise. In the face of dizzying distractions we encounter on a daily basis, Christians are called to cultivate wisdom. But, what does wisdom look like? In an effort to help us consume a more balanced, healthy diet of information, our guest Brett McCracken has created the “Wisdom Pyramid.” Inspired by the food pyramid model, the Wisdom Pyramid challenges us to increase our intake of enduring, trustworthy sources (like the Bible) while moderating our consumption of less reliable sources (like the Internet and social media). At a time when so much of our daily media diet is toxic and making us spiritually sick, The Wisdom Pyramid suggests that we become healthy and wise when we reorient our lives around God―the foundation of truth and the eternal source of wisdom. For more information on The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World and how to receive for your partnering gift please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-the-wisdom-pyramid-feeding-your-soul-in-a-post-truth-world/Topics discussed include: The paradox of lacking wisdom during the information age (2:30); the importance of contemplation (4:30); do you know how to read? (8:15); chronological snobbery—is innovation always better? (10:00); the danger of being a digital wanderer (12:45); the problem of algorithm driven, hyper-partisan echo chambers combined with the sorry state of journalism today (15:55); the democratization of information and the death of expertise (20:00); the tension between feelings, reality and the self (25:15); can wisdom exist apart from God? (32:10); what are the biggest challenges for the church in the digital age? (36:30); the connection between embodiment, the church and wisdom (43:00); approaching the Bible with humility and learning to live with tension and paradox (48:35); the rhythms of the church calendar (55:00); the synergy between Christianity and science (56:05); the importance of being involved in your local community (1:03:45); our innate need for nature (1:07:00); the importance of developing the discipline of reading (1:11:00); the synergy of silence and beauty and their relationship to the Sabbath (1:19:25); 5 habits to cultivate wisdom online (1:21:50); what does wisdom look like? (1:27:15). Listen to Hank's podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.

“Go online for a purpose, go for a reason. Stay online only as long as you need to, and then go offline.” — Brett McCrackenIn his message at TGC21, Brett McCracken addresses an issue of today's generation of quick information—how to develop wisdom in the midst of all that is being thrown at us, online. He shares three things that are making us sick:We have too much informationWe receive it too quicklyThe information is too focused on the individual (self)As an antidote to these problems, McCracken forms a “wisdom pyramid” which is similar to the food pyramid. In each level of the pyramid, he describes how much time we should be spending in relation to the other levels. For example, most of our time should be spent in the Bible, which is the foundation of the pyramid, and the least amount of time should be spent on social media and the internet, which is the top of the pyramid. Like a healthy diet, The Wisdom Pyramid  is a guide to lead us into better spiritual and physical health.

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Florida Strong SHOW NOTES  We Recommend  Contacting your local Salvation Army or volunteer Florida for opportunities to help those negatively impacted by natural disasters and more!  We also recommend checking out Netflix's, "The Big Day" for a view into Indian weddings, Chance the Rapper's "The Big Day" album for some more lifetime love vibes, "Uncomfortable" by Brett McCracken for a read on the awkward and essential challenge of Christian community and finally we challenge you to get outside and enjoy some Fall activities!   The Salvation Army  https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/   Volunteer Florida  https://www.volunteerflorida.org/americorps-grant-opportunities/?gclid=CjwKCAjwv4SaBhBPEiwA9YzZvOY6Oxyqw9cT0cu1PYRPKbHbh4-cXs6SBmCepe_HLJY4oY4mlGAFvRoCWNQQAvD_BwE The Big Day (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/81161576 The Big Day (Chance the Rapper) https://open.spotify.com/album/7bgi7zCoDsZdlLKPonHZqP Uncomfortable https://www.brettmccracken.com/uncomfortable

Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications for the Gospel Coalition and the author of Uncomfortable, Hipster Christianity, Gray Matters, and The Wisdom Pyramid. He lives with his family in Southern California, where he serves as an elder at Southlands Church. Brett discusses concepts from his latest book, The Wisdom Pyramid, challenging us to more deeply consider how we consume information in today's technologically-driven information age. Our information "diet" has profound impact on our wisdom. As Christian professionals, it's critical that we "reorient our lives around God - the foundation of truth and the eternal source of wisdom." LINKS:  Brett's Website: https://www.brettmccracken.com Brett's Books:  https://www.amazon.com/Brett-McCracken/e/B003DAUZL8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share www.mirandacarls.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wordatwork/message

How much time do you spend on your phone, tablet or computer every day?  Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling from one thing to another?  The fact is, most of us waste several hours a day going from one thing to another without actually learning anything useful.  This kind of viewing is actually “rewiring” our brain, since there is no continuity to it.  As a result, we have more and more information but less and less wisdom.Since the debut of the iPhone, there has been a rise in mental challenges such as depression, loneliness, anxiety, sleeplessness and even suicidal thoughts.  We seemingly have more connection with people but we're living more isolated lives.  On this edition of Finish Strong, we explore how social media is leading to the death of wisdom in America.  We will show you how to live wisely in this unwise age!Fearless Faith Websiteffaith.orgLet Dan Wheeler, Brian Roland and Terry Steen know what you think of Finish Strong! Open Finish Strong on the Apple Podcast app and scroll down until you see "Ratings & Reviews". There will be a link to click so that you can "Write A Review"FacebookYouTubeInstagramThe Kingdom Investor | PodcastTake your generosity to the next level, impact more lives and build a godly legacy! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon!In today's episode, Becket chats with author Brett McCracken about his latest book, “The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World.” Brett unpacks what it looks like to live wisely as a Christian in an age of constant distraction. With the quick tap of the finger, we can access an endless stream of addictive information. Accessing information has never been easier—but acquiring wisdom is increasingly difficult. In an effort to help us consume a more balanced, healthy diet of information, Brett has created the “Wisdom Pyramid,” challenging us to increase our intake of enduring, trustworthy sources (like the Bible) while moderating our consumption of less reliable sources (like the Internet and social media). Brett helps us with a healthier approach at a time when so much of our daily media diet is toxic and making us spiritually sick. You'll walk away from this conversation uplifted and encouraged.Brett's Book "The Wisdom Pyramid"The Becket Cook Show Ep. 82WATCH THIS EPISODE OF THE BECKET COOK SHOW ON YouTubeWANT TO DONATE TO BECKET'S MINISTRY?Join the Patreon!PayPalVenmo: @Becket-CookWANT MORE?Buy Becket Cook's book about his dramatic conversion from gay atheist to born-again Christian: "A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption" HERESTAY CONNECTED:TwitterInstagramFacebookwww.becketcook.comSupport the show

(00:00-09:20): The Land Center for Cultural Engagement and Lifeway Christian Research released a survey of Americans, measuring their beliefs about abortion. In the wake of a pending Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction. (09:20-17:12): Why do we seem to love “Rise and Fall” stories these days? Brian and Aubrey talked about a piece by Brett McCracken (17:12-26:27): Many people are criticizing the police response to the school shooting in Texas. David French talked about the question of “Who do you love more?” and how it applies to emergency situations. (26:27-34:29): The Southern Baptist Convention has released a previously secret list of hundreds of pastors and other church-affiliated personnel accused of sexual abuse. Brian and Aubrey shared their reaction. (34:29-44:02): Patti Garibay is the Founder and Executive Director of American Heritage Girls. She joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about their new e-book A Raising Godly Girls Guide to Gender and Identity for parents or anyone needing to address identity issues with young girls.  (44:02-52:32): Brian and Aubrey wrapped up the show by sharing some positive stories from around the internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. This is a special episode. It's the next episode in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited.” In response to your feedback, we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. We will find out if their main thing has remained the driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? We are reconnecting with Bobby Herrera who first appeared on this podcast in August 2020 on Episode 27. Bobby is president of The Populus Group. He is a proud US Army veteran and an avid mountain climber. Bobby grew up as part of a large family, whose parents were hardworking migrants from Mexico. His book, “The Gift of Struggle,” has become a personal favorite, and I have shared it as a gift with several of my closest friends. This proud father of three joins us from Portland, Oregon. Here in this special 25-minute episode of Wisdom Revisited, you'll find out how Bobby Herrera has applied - and perhaps evolved - his wisdom.  Resources Connect with Bobby Herrera on LinkedIn Bobby's company - The Populus Group website His Book The Gift of Struggle - get it at our online Bookshop The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken - discussed in this episode   Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast   Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop.   Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Bobby Herrera's Main Thing #wisdom from July 2020 [0:25] - Intro [1:25] - Greeting and opening dialog; his bio in brief; fatherhood [2:55] - Hail the underdogs; his modest upbringing; appeal of #transformation stories [4:00] - Update on the past two years; pain, pleasure and growth; blessings > burdens [5:40] - Challenges associated with leading a business during the pandemic [6:14] - Skip reflects on how he has changed; softening the heart [6:40] - Is his main thing still the main thing - or has it changed? [7:15] - A big question Bobby received from his wise mentor; why we should number our days [8:15] - Questioning how much of impact he's truly making; live forward with intent [9:05] - Triangle of Love; assessing how he's investing his resources [10:15] - Having the Why and the What; increasing his focus on the How [11:10] - His story-telling roots; building upon that foundation #storytelling [13:40] - Choose the hardest right over the easiest wrong; uphill climbs [15:30] - Bobby shares thoughts on how he works to gain more wisdom; a vital ratio [16:35] - Self-assessing our sources of wisdom; a helpful book “The Wisdom Pyramid” [17:57] - Diversifying what he reads; mixing it up on purpose [18:40] - Taking joy in being wrong and in recognizing our own ignorance [19:15] - Leading The Populus Group during the pandemic; managing the VUCA [20:50] - Slow the game down to avoid mistakes and sharpen focus [22:25] - What's on the horizon for Bobby Herrera; looking ahead [23:20] - Helping kids from the wrong side of the opportunity divide; helping veterans [12:50] - Thank you, salutations and good-bye [24:08] - Outro [24:30] - An invitation for you to get involved and help keep the wisdom flowing [25:54] - End ###

Join Pastor Aaron and Pastor David as they discuss education and how we can prepare ourselves, our parents, and the next generation to understand the biblical worldview so that they can stand in a culture that seeks to cancel Christianity. Resource Links: Christianity at the Crossroads by Michael J. Kruger https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830852034/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_8CTQ50A96VX1QEBYEC2A The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett Mccracken https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433569590/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_YZZT019WQ9A7VNSXBGB4 The Universe Next Door by James W. Sire https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830849386/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NNA878YD0RA2KR8AMQ13 What We Can't Not Know by J. Budziszewski https://www.amazon.com/dp/1586174819/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_12QW544CFYPWCT17ZQ2G The Magnify Podcast is a production of Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, CA. For more information about service times and events, head to our website. https://www.gracebaptist.org

What's the deal with Disney? How should we respond to the recent hubbub about their LGBTQIA+ agenda? Should we even respond at all? What to do? I hope this podcast episode gives us some ideas as we explore a few tactics used to advance any agenda on the big screen (or little screen). Here's the link to Brett McCracken's article as promised: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/turning-red/

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We are very happy to welcome our friend Brett McCracken back for his fourth appearance on The Substance (and his third Malick film)! Brett is a longtime film critic, the Senior Editor for Arts & Culture at The Gospel Coalition, an author of 4 books currently, and a pastor at his Church in Brea CA. Terrence Malick surprised and delighted film lovers in 1998 with The Thin Red Line for many reasons, in large part because he had not made a film in 20 years. What he delivered was beautiful, meditative consideration of war as natural phenomenon. The film is both tragic and hopeful and something that is particularly affecting to watch during a time where nations are engaged in public acts of war. If you haven't seen it before, check it out at the links below. Streaming options for TTRL (currently free on Tubi as of publishing of this episode) Buy/Rent TTRL on iTunes War Film Recs: Flags of Our Fathers Letters From Iwo Jima Shoutouts: Jeen-Yuhs (Netflix Kanye documentary) Wendel Berry (Author) Color Vault (Band) C'mon C'mon (2021 Film) Swan Song (Apple+ Film) Follow Brett: https://www.brettmccracken.com Instagram Twitter Buy The Wisdom Pyramid Follow Us: www.thesubstancepod.com www.instagram.com/thesubstancepod www.twitter.com/thesubstancepod www.facebook.com/thesubstancepod https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyJ1Bgzq17PDNiAR1pnDXcw This week we are sponsored by Chris Hotchkiss, American Family. If you're in the Kansas City area, reach out to Chris for a quote or second opinion at: Website: https://agent.amfam.com/christopher-hotchkiss/ks/overland-park/10100-w-87th-st-ste-300 Email: hotchki@amfam.com Phone: 913-268-8200 Share Your Questions/Suggestions/Feedback With Us: Email: thesubstancepod@gmail.com Phone: 913-703-3883 Support Us: Support the show with an individual donation on CashApp to $TheSubstancePod or become a monthly supporter at the Anchor link below! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesubstancepod/support

We are raising children in the information age. We need a new unit of measurement – the exabyte. Experts predict in 2025, 463 exabytes will be created online everyday. That's the equivalent of over 270 million DVDS. Even more amazingly, that data is all available from a device I carry in my hand.But what if all this information was not making my family more wise, but instead more foolish?In this today's podcast we are going to talk to Brett McCracken about his book – The Wisdom Pyramid. In it McCracken lays out a vision for the living a wise life by feeding on contents that are good for our souls. With a glimpse at the food pyramid, he is going to encourage us to have large portions of those things that nourish us, and tiny amounts of those that don't. I think you will find application for yourself and the discipleship of your children.