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Female caregiver: devalued in our society? … GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” … Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. Is social media like music? ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” … and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” … his substack is chrismartinfyi … Chris lives outside Nashville w his family. The Eucharist … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” … her opening work (Oct 25) is “Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church still Matters”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female caregiver: devalued in our society? … GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” … Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. Is social media like music? ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” … and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” … his substack is chrismartinfyi … Chris lives outside Nashville w his family. The Eucharist … GUEST Dr Carmen Joy Imes … Associate professor of Old Testament at Biola Univ and author, most recently, of “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” … her opening work (Oct 25) is “Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church still Matters”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4:10 PM - Greed’s pull and how to resist it… GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” … Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. 4:40 PM - GUEST Chris Martin, author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” … and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” … his Substack is chrismartinfyi … Chris lives outside Nashville w his family. 5:10 PM - GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co-founder and former president of EduNations. 5:40 PM - GUEST Frederica Mathewes-Green .. she's the author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4:10 PM - Greed’s pull and how to resist it… GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” … Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. 4:40 PM - GUEST Chris Martin, author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” … and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” … his Substack is chrismartinfyi … Chris lives outside Nashville w his family. 5:10 PM - GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co-founder and former president of EduNations. 5:40 PM - GUEST Frederica Mathewes-Green .. she's the author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Featuring Chris Martin, Director of Content, Moody Global MediaRecorded live at the Digital Ministry Conference 2025.In this compelling session from the 2025 Digital Ministry Conference, Chris Martin—veteran digital strategist and content leader at Moody Global Media—pulls back the curtain on how ministry teams can use data not just to drive vanity metrics, but to deepen real connections with their audiences.With transparency and humor, Chris recounts lessons from the infamous "pivot to video" era and how platforms like Facebook once inflated metrics by up to 900%. He uses this cautionary tale to highlight a central truth: not all data tells the truth, and not all metrics matter. Instead, ministries must learn to focus on engagement and meaningful interactions—then use that insight to draw people into deeper channels of connection, like email and direct relationships.For digital marketers and communications teams in ministry, this session is a goldmine of takeaways:Why your email open rate may matter more than your follower countHow to interpret social metrics as communication—not just performancePractical steps to shepherd your audience away from algorithmic platformsHow to avoid the trap of pleasing stakeholders instead of serving your audienceTune in to this podcast to rethink your strategy and walk away with a clearer roadmap for using data to inform content—and ultimately lead your audience into deeper ministry engagement.Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeChris Martin on LinkedInTerms of Service newsletter by Chris MartinMoody Bible InstituteChris's Book: "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media"
Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!What if the digital world was costing us more than we realized? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Martin, an insightful author who has navigated the depths of social media's real costs. Chris shares his journey of writing a thought-provoking book during the pandemic, drawing from his rich experiences in social media roles at Lifeway and Moody Publishers. Together, we explore how his upbringing in a tech-savvy household shaped his perspectives, and what compelled him to question the societal impact of social media so deeply.Our conversation takes a fascinating turn as we ponder how media critic Neil Postman might critique today's digital landscape, especially from a Christian viewpoint. We chart the evolution of the social internet, reminiscing about AOL trial disks and MySpace days, while unpacking how modern platforms have shifted societal norms toward valuing affirmation over truth. The discussion extends to the ethical implications of social media's addictive designs and their effects on mental health, illustrating a nuanced portrayal of our digital lives.As we peer into the future, the concept of the metaverse emerges, raising questions about the balance between virtual and authentic human connections. Chris and I discuss the potential for technology to both enhance and hinder intimacy, while considering society's possible rejection of tools that fail to deliver on meaningful interactions. Through reflections on Bo Burnham's creative critiques and personal anecdotes, we encourage listeners to prioritize offline experiences and nurture real-life relationships. Join us on Twitter as we continue this important dialogue and explore the themes of Chris Martin's book, "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media."Your Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and RelationshipsKimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.
Episode Notes Chris Martin, author of Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media, says social media has become so pervasive that not even non-users can fully escape it. He joins Dr. Keith Plummer to talk about how social media is influencing how we think and feel about life in largely negative ways and—most importantly, what Christians can do to resist. His is not a call to totally reject social media but rather, a call to greater awareness, intentionality, and wisdom.
Christian Formation for the ‘Tool Belt Generation:' I always assumed my sons would go to college. When they chose the trades, it reframed my view of higher ed—and church commu- nity (CT) ... GUEST Jen Hemphill ... writer from Pittsburgh finishing up a memoir about rock climbing and motherhood ... writes at Pull-ups in the Basement on Substack. The Anxious Genera- tion: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” ... and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” ... his substack is chrismartinfyi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christian Formation for the ‘Tool Belt Generation:' I always assumed my sons would go to college. When they chose the trades, it reframed my view of higher ed—and church commu- nity (CT) ... GUEST Jen Hemphill ... writer from Pittsburgh finishing up a memoir about rock climbing and motherhood ... writes at Pull-ups in the Basement on Substack. The Anxious Genera- tion: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” ... and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” ... his substack is chrismartinfyi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choosing Joy: seeing joy not as a personality type but as something we need to actively move toward (ch 9 in “Making Marriage Beautiful”)... GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” ... Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/ retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. The Anxious Generation ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” ... also a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, & communications consultant ... Chris lives outside Nashville with his family. Climate & Energy: the Case for Realism ... GUEST Dr Cal Beisner ... President of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, an interdisciplinary scholar in philosophy, religion, economics, the history of political thought, and environmental ethics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choosing Joy: seeing joy not as a personality type but as something we need to actively move toward (ch 9 in “Making Marriage Beautiful”)... GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” ... Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/ retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. The Anxious Generation ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” ... also a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, & communications consultant ... Chris lives outside Nashville with his family. Climate & Energy: the Case for Realism ... GUEST Dr Cal Beisner ... President of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, an interdisciplinary scholar in philosophy, religion, economics, the history of political thought, and environmental ethics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” ... and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” ... his substack is chrismartinfyi. Adopting a Resurrection Identity ... GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co- founder and former president of EduNations. Pascha... GUEST Frederica Mathewes-Green ... author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” ... and most recently, “The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead” ... his substack is chrismartinfyi. Adopting a Resurrection Identity ... GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co- founder and former president of EduNations. Pascha... GUEST Frederica Mathewes-Green ... author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Telos: vision & purpose for each season of life ... GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” ... Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/ retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. Meta, Snapchat, X, TikTok, and Discord grilled by bipartisan panel about addressing widespread safety concerns ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” ... also a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, & communications consultant. Inter-generational discipleship (2Tim 2:2) ...GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co-founder and former president of EduNations. Fool-for-Christ: a role that some prayerful people might choose to play ... GUEST Frederica Mathewes-Green ... author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Telos: vision & purpose for each season of life ... GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys” ... Dorothy & her husband lead marriage workshops/ retreats, speak at conferences nationwide. Meta, Snapchat, X, TikTok, and Discord grilled by bipartisan panel about addressing widespread safety concerns ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” ... also a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, & communications consultant. Inter-generational discipleship (2Tim 2:2) ...GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co-founder and former president of EduNations. Fool-for-Christ: a role that some prayerful people might choose to play ... GUEST Frederica Mathewes-Green ... author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Staying sane during theholidays: understanding our limitations, using a holy no, & being willing to disappoint people (& why this seems to be so difficult for women, if Kath would agree)... GUEST Dorothy Littell Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys. Pgh's Milk Bank … GUEST Denise O'Connor … Executive Dir Mid Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank and co-director Human Milk Science Institute and Biobank. Instagram Addicted Your Teenager Because She's Worth $270 to Them ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” … also a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, & communications consultant. Antidote to the Christmas Blues (& EduNations Christmas concert ) ... GUESTRev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... cofounder and former president of EduNations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Staying sane during theholidays: understanding our limitations, using a holy no, & being willing to disappoint people (& why this seems to be so difficult for women, if Kath would agree)... GUEST Dorothy Littell Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges & Joys. Pgh's Milk Bank … GUEST Denise O'Connor … Executive Dir Mid Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank and co-director Human Milk Science Institute and Biobank. Instagram Addicted Your Teenager Because She's Worth $270 to Them ... GUEST Chris Martin ... author of “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media” … also a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, & communications consultant. Antidote to the Christmas Blues (& EduNations Christmas concert ) ... GUESTRev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... cofounder and former president of EduNations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ride Home with John & Kathy! Buckle in for a Wednesday full! Like… On Grieving and the Fragility of Life: How Staying Present to Loss Makes Us More Human... GUEST Dorothy Littell Greco ... is a writer, speaker, marriage coach living near Boston ... author of “Making Marriage Beautiful,” and “Marriage in the Middle What the Top 10 Websites Tell Us About the Internet ...GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, & communications consultant ... He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name. Finding our identity in Christ... GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co- founder and former president of EduNations Frederica Mathewes-Green .. author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity" Plus Does This Make Sense? And more! Thanks for riding with us on The Ride Home with John & Kathy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ride Home with John & Kathy! Buckle in for a Wednesday full! Like… On Grieving and the Fragility of Life: How Staying Present to Loss Makes Us More Human... GUEST Dorothy Littell Greco ... is a writer, speaker, marriage coach living near Boston ... author of “Making Marriage Beautiful,” and “Marriage in the Middle What the Top 10 Websites Tell Us About the Internet ...GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, & communications consultant ... He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name. Finding our identity in Christ... GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co- founder and former president of EduNations Frederica Mathewes-Green .. author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity" Plus Does This Make Sense? And more! Thanks for riding with us on The Ride Home with John & Kathy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today Chris Martin, content marketing editor at Moody Publishers, is joining us. Chris is the author of Terms of Service: the Real Cost of Social Media & The Wolf in Their Pockets. Chris has been studying and writing about social media for over half a decade and you're going to enjoy his practical, encouraging insights.In this episodeDoes Social Media actually impact our health?The average person is using social media for 2 1/2 hours every day and multiple studies have linked social media use to depression, anxiety, loneliness and suicide.Social Media use leads to feelings of inadequacy, self-absorption, distraction, sleep disruption, and keeps us from developing real-life relationships.So whether we want to admit it or not, our social media usage DOES impact our health.95% of young people use social media and devoting a huge amount of time to itHow studies have shown that teens face double the risk of mental health issues because of social media use and habits3 ways to look at social media (and why 2 are wrong)The connection between TV of the 60s and today's social media platformsHow entertainment went from a 1-way street to a 2-way oneWhy social media is not simply a teenager problemThe most common thing kids want to be today when they grow upPractical suggestions to limit the impacts of social media Resources mentioned in this episode: The Wolf in Their PocketsTerms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media Amusing Ourselves to Death, by Neil PostmanTechwise Family, by Andy Crouch To snag Michelle's Master Class on DIY kombucha at less than HALF PRICE Ways to spend less time on social media:Show yourself that the unpredictable (therefore addicting) results of social media are pretty predictable on your mood: For 1 week, 1x a day write down how you feel (from 1 to 10) before scrolling social media and again after.Plan a real-life gathering with friends. Make time to get outside.Make exercise a "have to" and put it on the calendar.Find a place you'd love to volunteer a few hours a week.Spend time, face to face, with one friend every week. Follow Today's Guest on twitter: @chrismartin17For more information: https://soulyrested.com/2023/06/19/social-medias-impact-on-our-health-with-chris-martin-s5-e11/
Today on the Christian Nerds Unite podcast I replay my interview with Chris Martin the author of the book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. We talk about being believers in a world of Social Media. Chris has led social media strategy at Lifeway Christian Resources, advised some of the foremost Christian leaders and authors on digital content strategy, and is currently a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers. We talk about the bad and the good of social media and explore what we think its highest and best use could be. Grab your copy of Terms of Service: https://amzn.to/3FdTYq2And connect with Chris on Twitter @ChrisMartin17And sign up for his newsletter at www.termsofservice.socialThe video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clicking: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypopeMy Microphone - Electro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/2VVg1yaJoin our Parteon: https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsuniteSome of the links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
This episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast features the reviewers of each category of Rooted's 2022 Book Awards: Chelsea Erickson (Best New Books to Talk About with Teenagers), Tucker Fleming (Best New Books for Teenagers), Davis Lacey (Best New Books for Youth Workers), and Tracy Yi (Best New Books for Parents). Listen to hear the honorable mentions, as well as the award recipients, of the 2022 Rooted Book Awards! The Awards!Follow these links to learn more about the 2022 Book Award WinnersRecommendations from Anna Meade Harris, Rooted's Senior Director of ContentYou're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God's Design and Why That's Good News by Kelly KapicEverything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri BEST NEW BOOKS FOR PARENTS:Honorable Mention: Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood by Kristen Wetherell.Winners:Special Grace, Prayers and Reflections for Families with Special Needs by Elrena EvansRaising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on for Life by David ThomasBEST NEW BOOKS FOR TEENAGERS:Honorable Mentions:Who Am I and Why Do I Matter? by Chris MorphewAlongside Jesus: Devotions for Teenagers by Drew HillWinner: Read This First: A Simple Guide to Getting the Most from the Bible by Gary MillarBEST NEW BOOKS TO TALK ABOUT WITH TEENAGERS:Honorable Mentions:Faithfully Different: Regaining Biblical Clarity in a Secular Culture by Natasha CrainTerms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media by Chris MartinCultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More by Jen OshmanWinner: Jesus Through the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the Lord by Rebecca McLaughlinBEST NEW BOOKS FOR YOUTH WORKERS:Honorable Mention:Spurgeon the Pastor: Recovering a Biblical and Theological Vision for Ministry by Geoffrey ChangUnderstanding Family Worship: Its History, Theology and Practiceby Terry L. JohnsonWinner: Authentic Ministry: Serving from the Heartby Michael Reeves
National Embryo Donation Center- Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Keenan, President and Medical Director. Father Ed: The Story of Bill W's Spiritual Sponsor - Guest. Dawn Eden Goldstein, S.Th.D., is the award-winning author of several books, most recently Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.'s Spiritual Sponsor. Under the pen name Dawn Eden, she wrote popular works on personal growth and spirituality, including My Peace I Give You, The Thrill of the Chaste, and Remembering God's Mercy. It Is Okay to Simply Be.. GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant … He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name … Chris lives outside Nashville with his family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Embryo Donation Center- Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Keenan, President and Medical Director. Father Ed: The Story of Bill W's Spiritual Sponsor - Guest. Dawn Eden Goldstein, S.Th.D., is the award-winning author of several books, most recently Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.'s Spiritual Sponsor. Under the pen name Dawn Eden, she wrote popular works on personal growth and spirituality, including My Peace I Give You, The Thrill of the Chaste, and Remembering God's Mercy. It Is Okay to Simply Be.. GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant … He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name … Chris lives outside Nashville with his family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On turning 32... GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant … He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name … Chris lives outside Nashville with his family. On turning 70 and losing your hearing from COVID... GUEST Frederica Matthew's Green... author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity" Small church pastors and the struggle to move forward .. GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co-founder and former president of EduNations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On turning 32... GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant … He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name … Chris lives outside Nashville with his family. On turning 70 and losing your hearing from COVID... GUEST Frederica Matthew's Green... author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity" Small church pastors and the struggle to move forward .. GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co-founder and former president of EduNations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on Karl and Crew Mornings, we talk about the fruit flies that infest our lives and ensure a fruitless life. Today's fruit fly is bad friends. Keeping bad friends around can have a detrimental effect on our spiritual life. We talk about how to identify a bad friend and how to bring in the right kind of friends. We also talk to Chris Martin, editor of BibletoLife.com and author of Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media, about a great resource to get answers about the Bible, and how social media changes our view of friendship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ask This Question…Even if It Scares You ... GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant … He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name … Chris lives outside Nashville with his family. The story of St Gregory of Armenia - Frederica Matthews-Green. she's the author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity. GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co-founder and former president of EduNations. GUEST Rev Kurt Bjorklund ... Senior Pastor, Orchard Hill Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ask This Question…Even if It Scares You ... GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant … He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name … Chris lives outside Nashville with his family. The story of St Gregory of Armenia - Frederica Matthews-Green. she's the author of "The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God," and "Welcome to the Orthodox Church: an Introduction to Eastern Christianity. GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Stated Clerk of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church ... co-founder and former president of EduNations. GUEST Rev Kurt Bjorklund ... Senior Pastor, Orchard Hill Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recently, our friend Chris Martin, author of the book “Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media”, said that our kids are spending so much time online, that social media is likely the greatest force of discipleship among the teens in our homes and churches. He offers these three suggestions on how to reclaim our God-given roles as those called to disciple our kids. First, we have to be willing to change our own habits. The average social media user spends about two and a half hours a day on social media. That's not just our kids. That's adults as well. Make sure you deal with your own bad habits before you address those of your kids. Second, we need to emphasize the importance of living life off-line. We must teach them that the best life is away from social media feeds and screens. Kids who experience this for the first time know it to be true. And finally, we must model what it means to be the embodied church. We need to involve our kids in all aspects of our church life, including corporate worship.
Episode Notes Chris Martin, author of Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media, says social media has become so pervasive that not even non-users can fully escape it. He joins Dr. Keith Plummer to talk about how social media is influencing how we think and feel about life in largely negative ways and—most importantly, what Christians can do to resist. His is not a call to totally reject social media but rather, a call to greater awareness, intentionality, and wisdom.
4:15 … GUEST Dr Tim Muehlhoff ... Professor of Communication at Biola University ... He's the author of “Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing the Church,” winner of the Award of Merit in Christianity Today's Best Books of 2022 list … Tim's ”Winsome Persuasion: Christian Influence in a Post-Christian World," was also selected by Christianity Today as Book of the Year Award in the category of evangelism/apologetics in 2019 4:40 ... GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant … He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name … Chris lives outside Nashville with his familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4:15 … GUEST Dr Tim Muehlhoff ... Professor of Communication at Biola University ... He's the author of “Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing the Church,” winner of the Award of Merit in Christianity Today's Best Books of 2022 list … Tim's ”Winsome Persuasion: Christian Influence in a Post-Christian World," was also selected by Christianity Today as Book of the Year Award in the category of evangelism/apologetics in 2019 4:40 ... GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant … He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name … Chris lives outside Nashville with his familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For anyone with a social media account (isn't that all of us?), this episode should be required listening. Today, we're welcoming Chris Martin back on the podcast! Chris is a social media, marketing, and communications consultant and author of Terms of Services: The Real Cost of Social Media. On this episode, Chris and Patrick discuss why censorship isn't the real issue to be concerned with when it comes to social media, but rather, your privacy. Hear as he takes us on a deep dive into the structures of how social media's algorithms and AI function, how data and personal information is gathered, and most importantly... how they use that information. Listen now!Resources:Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social MediaSubscribe To Our BlogHow Tribal Are You?Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review!
Chris Martin wrote a book on social media, not to scare us—okay, scare us a little—but to make us ask this question: "Do we use social media or are we being used by it?" His book, Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media out in February asks this question and many more that we need to ask and answer. Chris, husband and father of a two-year-old Magnolia, formally with Lifeway marketing, now works as content editor of Moody Publishing. He wrote Terms of Service to educate us as to how we can continue to use it for good without begin trapped in its manipulative clutches, while enjoying the benefits of something in our culture that is not going away. His legacy is delightful--listen to the end. You will be encouraged, I guarantee. Am I finding my worth in the number of my Facebook likes? The more Facebook flourishes as a force in social media, the less that people flourish. Will we allow Social Media more power than it deserves—like allowing it to define our worth, something that has been settled by God and His pursuit of us? Will we use Social Media for good instead of it using us? Chris mentions a great resource--ask your questions about faith here: BibletoLife.com You may not have a question, but a friend or family member does so pass it along! Find Chris Martin here: Book Newsletter Twitter Chris Martin is a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant. He writes regularly in his newsletter, Terms of Service and is the author of his new book, Terms of Service, published by B&H Publishing. How to invest in what matters beyond ourselves. We have one life – let's make the most of it for God, others, and eternity. Subscribe to Living a Legacy Life: Download app: Welcome Heart Legacy or Choose one of these popular free listening services, and subscribe there: OR Subscribe to Welcome Heart's weekly email newsletter, blog updates, and podcast notes, here!
Episode Notes Chris Martin, author of Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media, says social media has become so pervasive that not even non-users can fully escape it. He joins Dr. Keith Plummer to talk about how social media is influencing how we think and feel about life in largely negative ways and—most importantly, what Christians can do to resist. His is not a call to totally reject social media but rather, a call to greater awareness, intentionality, and wisdom.
GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant … He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name … Chris lives outside Nashville with his family. Pittsburgh Prays (coming up this Sunday at Heinz Field) ... GUEST Matt Geppert ... President, South East Asia Prayer Center (SEAPC) GUEST Father Tom Soroka ... pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Mckees Rocks, PASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GUEST Chris Martin ... a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant … He's the author of "Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media," and writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, of the same name … Chris lives outside Nashville with his family. Pittsburgh Prays (coming up this Sunday at Heinz Field) ... GUEST Matt Geppert ... President, South East Asia Prayer Center (SEAPC) GUEST Father Tom Soroka ... pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Mckees Rocks, PASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding how social media affects youth and how we can help youth going forward is a hot topic in today's culture. Chris Martin joins The GenZ Show to share how social media is impacting our culture. Chris encourages us to take it seriously and develop an intentional engagement philosophy toward youth and social media. Chris Martin is content marketing editor at Moody Publishers. He studies internet culture and the effects of social media on broader society for fun. He is the author of Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. In Terms of Service, Chris Martin brings readers his years of expertise and experience from building online brands, coaching authors and speakers about social media use, and thinking theologically about the effects of social media. To connect with Chris: www.termsofservice.social Twitter: @chrismartin17 For his book Terms of Service: https://amzn.to/3GRiAEz For the YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/iFTh1rGm28Q
Social media is undoubtedly a hot topic in the world today—in both secular cultures and our churches. So what does that mean for us as Christians? Should we embrace all social media has to offer or treat it as something that opposes our beliefs? Today, we're talking with Chris Martin, who has spent more than a decade in digital and content marketing for businesses like Lifeway Christian Resources and Moody Publishers. His recently released book, Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media, sheds light on how social media is a dominating force in our lives, how it affects us in ways we don't even realize, and why we need to be cautious about how we engage with the internet. We'll talk about how to live wisely while still engaging in social media. Plus, we'll also talk about how we can use social media as a positive medium to reach the lost and how churches can benefit from spreading good news across these outlets. Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/engaging-in-social-media-and-what-it-means-for-the-church-w-chris-martin-episode-129/Support the show
You've probably seen more than a few memes poking fun at progressives for declaring Twitter's sale the apocalypse. Conversely, some conservatives seem to think Elon will usher in the kingdom of God... or at the very least usher Trump back on to his ex-favorite platform.We're all wondering: are Elon's proposed changes the path to paradise or hell? To help us unpack that question, Patrick interviews Chris Martin, a leading Christian expert on social media, and the author of Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. He offers a sober, cautiously optimistic take on what might happen. This is a conversation you don't want to miss.Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review!
Chris Martin is an editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant. He writes regularly in his Substack newsletter, Terms of Service, and is publishing a book by the same name in February. Today, Chris shares how he was led into ministry, got a job working in publishing, and why he thinks social media does more harm than good. We have an extensive conversation about what social media is doing to us, common misconceptions, and what we can do to think more critically about it. Every Christian should be asking and seeking answers to these questions. Chris' story reminds us that God often leads through our circumstances to the exact place we need to be. Listen to Chris' story now! Stories Chris shared: Growing up in a Christian family in Indiana Thinking of faith in very transactional terms as a child The Sunday School teacher who led him to Christ Choosing to go to Taylor for college The intervention his friends staged to go into ministry How having theological debates shaped him Not getting a scholarship to Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Getting a job in social media and going to seminary The car accident that gave him a sense of reverence for the Lord Coaching authors on how to use social media How social media is shaping us Great quotes from Chris: I want you to steward your gifts better on the internet. Even though I'd grown up in church, I'd never been taught theology. Man created social media to serve man; but man has come to serve social media. Social media are not neutral tools that can be used for good or evil. Resources we mentioned: Chris's website Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media by Chris Martin Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power by Shoshana Zuboff Related episodes: Jay Kim and Why We Need Real People Felicia Song and Digital Discipleship Phil Mershon and the Creative's Journey The post Chris Martin and How Social Media Shapes Us appeared first on Eric Nevins.
On today's episode, Alisa has an insightful conversation with Chris Martin, content marketing editor with Moody Publishing and author of the new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. You'll want to hear how social media is changing society and how we can approach this here-to-stay technology from a healthy, Gospel perspective rooted in hope. You don't want to miss Chris' innovative thoughts on how to navigate the digital platforms that we interact with each and every day. If the episode leaves you wanting to find out more about this important topic, check Chris out on TWITTER and his WEBSITE. FREE! 7 DAYS TO PHONE FREEDOM - Sign up TODAY!
On today's episode, Alisa has an insightful conversation with Chris Martin, content marketing editor with Moody Publishing and author of the new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. You'll want to hear how social media is changing society and how we can approach this here-to-stay technology from a healthy, Gospel perspective rooted in hope. You don't want to miss Chris' innovative thoughts on how to navigate the digital platforms that we interact with each and every day. If the episode leaves you wanting to find out more about this important topic, check Chris out on TWITTER and his WEBSITE. FREE! 7 DAYS TO PHONE FREEDOM - Sign up TODAY!
Today on the Christian Nerds Unite podcast I interview Chris Martin the author of the new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. We talk about being believers in a world of Social Media. Chris has led social media strategy at Lifeway Christian Resources, advised some of the foremost Christian leaders and authors on digital content strategy, and is currently a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers. We talk about the bad and the good of social media and explore what we think it's highest and best use could be. Grab your copy of Terms of Service: https://amzn.to/3KKqhgq And connect with Chris on Twitter @ChrisMartin17 And sign up for his news letter at www.termsofservice.social The video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1) I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clicking: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope (https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope) My Microphone - Electro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/2VVg1ya (https://amzn.to/2VVg1ya) Join our Parteon: https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite (https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite) Some of the links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Chris, well versed on the social internet, shares what influenced him to write his new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media
J.R. and Chris Martin discuss the potential and dangers of the digital age and its impact on your soul and ministry. We hope you enjoy this interview and check out Chris's new book, warning, it will challenge you. BOOK: Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media … Information and registration for our online group coaching and spiritual direction cohorts can be found at www.kiarospartnerships.org/groups - space is limited so make sure to sign up soon. If you haven't signed up for J.R.'s every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (yes the entire thing can be read in less than 5 minutes or less), here's the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – doug.moister@renewcommunity.org J.R. – jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org **Monday Morning Pastor is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions www.onalimbproductions.com If this podcast adds value to you, your team, or your organization, consider (1) subscribing (2) leaving a review and (3) sharing it with others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jonathan's guest on this week's episode of The Van Maren Show is Chris Martin, author of Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media, and the two discuss the themes of Martin's new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode, I am joined by Chris Martin, the author of a recent book entitled Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. Today, we talk about how technology is forming us and what to do about it.Meet Chris: Chris Martin is a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant. He has led social media strategy at Lifeway Christian Resources and advised some of the foremost Christian leaders and authors on digital content strategy. He writes regularly at TermsOfService.social.Resources:Terms of Service by Chris MartinAmusing Ourselves to Death by Neil PostmanIrresistible by Adam AlterThe Attention Merchants by Tim WuNo Filter by Sarah Frier“Five Things We Need to Know About Technological Change” by Neil PostmanThe Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.
In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Martin who is the author of the new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. We discuss how social media is affecting us and how Christians should think about engaging online. Links Get Chris Martin's new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media Chris's Newsletter, Terms of Service Get my new book, A Student's Guide to Gaming Christian Focus Amazon Learn More about Redeeming Productivity Academy Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup
In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Martin who is the author of the new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. We discuss how social media is affecting us and how Christians should think about engaging online. Links Get Chris Martin's new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media Chris's Newsletter, Terms of Service Get my new book, A Student's Guide to Gaming Christian FocusAmazon Learn More about Redeeming Productivity Academy Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup
In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Martin who is the author of the new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. We discuss how social media is affecting us and how Christians should think about engaging online. Links Get Chris Martin's new book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media Chris's Newsletter, Terms of Service Get my new book, A Student's Guide to Gaming Christian FocusAmazon Learn More about Redeeming Productivity Academy Support the Show. Donate or join my Patreon Sign-up for my weekly newsletter, Reagan's Roundup
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