In part two of Jamie's interview with Sarah, they discuss practical approaches to combating the dangers of social media and how parents can start to reclaim the minds and emotions of their kids. They highlight the negative impact of constant comparison on social media platforms, addressing how this can affect young people's self-esteem and mental health. Sarah offers practical tips for parents who are navigating the challenges of social media for their kids, including strategies for setting healthy boundaries and fostering open communication.

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Listen to Sarah's podcast episode, Gaming Alone

Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, a senior writer and faith-and-work editor for The Gospel Coalition. She is also the coauthor of Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age and editor of Social Sanity in an Insta World. Before that, she wrote for Christianity Today, homeschooled her children, freelanced for a local daily paper, and taught at Trinity Christian College. She earned a BA in English and communication from Dordt University and an MSJ from Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

This must-listen episode features Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, a senior writer and faith-and-work editor for The Gospel Coalition. She is also the coauthor of Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age and editor of Social Sanity in an Insta World. Before that, she wrote for Christianity Today, homeschooled her children, freelanced for a local daily paper, and taught at Trinity Christian College. She earned a BA in English and communication from Dordt University and an MSJ from Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

Sarah charts the evolution of social media, illuminating the path that led to our current digital landscape. Jamie and Sarah also delve into the potential pitfalls of these platforms, highlighting crucial considerations for today's users. Their discussion sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of our interconnected world.

Grab Sarah's recent book with Collin Hansen, Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age

Listen to Sarah's podcast episode, Gaming Alone

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In this episode, Jamie and Jason continue their discussion on loneliness and offer immediate steps we can take to combat this pervasive struggle. They delve into the qualities that define a true friend, exploring how these characteristics can help alleviate feelings of isolation. The conversation then turns to Jesus' teachings on friendship and how He exemplifies the ideal friend through His actions and words in the Gospels.

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Jason is a former Downline staffer of four years. He earned his undergraduate degree in History from West Virginia University. After university, he spent two years involved in pioneering missions work in East Asia before moving to north Texas for further theological education. Jason served as the Associate Director for Denton Bible Church's ministry to senior adults for four years while earning his master's degree in Historical Theology & World Missions from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.). After seminary, the Sevilles moved to Memphis, TN, then to Shanghai, China for six years, where Jason served as the senior pastor of Shanghai International Bible Church. He now is an associate pastor at Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.