In this episode of Driven to Distraction, we’re diving into the pervasive impact of media distractions—social media, news, and entertainment—and how they shape our thoughts, emotions, and spiritual lives. From the endless scroll to the constant stream of headlines, these distractions don’t just steal our time; they drown out God’s voice and disrupt our focus on what truly matters.Join us as we break down the different types of media distractions, their mental, emotional, and spiritual consequences, and how they pull us away from a deeper relationship with God. Special guest Sway Gonzalez, an audio engineer and entertainment professional, shares his unique perspective and practical insights into navigating media while staying aligned with God’s purpose.You’ll leave this episode with biblical truths, practical steps to reclaim your focus, and a Refocus Challenge: Identify the media that distracts you the most and replace it with time in God’s Word, prayer, or meaningful connection with others.Biblical Rooting: Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”Show Resources:Sherman Burkhead, DistractedEd Cyzewski, Reconnecthttps://stevetobak.com/2021/04/05/the-problem-with-our-perpetually-distracted-culture/ APA, 2023 (Mental Health Journal) Datareportal, 2024 (Statistics) Statista, 2024 (Statistics) Your Support Matters:This podcast is a branch of Stepping Forward Ministries, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using the unwavering truths of God’s Word to teach, equip, and empower people to step forward in their relationship with Christ. One of the ways we fulfill this mission is through this podcast! To learn more about us, visit www.steppingfwd.org.We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, feedback, and stories with us—your voice matters. Together, we can make a difference by putting faith into action beyond this podcast. Reach out via social media (@steppingfwdministries) or on our website today.Want to support what we’re doing? Visit our donation page and help us keep this incredible journey going. Every contribution, big or small, makes it possible for someone to hear about the love of Christ. Your action today fuels tomorrow’s episodes. Donate now at www.steppingfwd.org. Let’s move forward together!Interested in sponsoring our podcast? We’d love to partner with you! Reach out through our website to learn more. Let’s step forward together!https://linktr.ee/steppingforwardministries?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=3bd5f4cc-dded-4ab0-aeec-6eae86acd86d
