Followers
Rethinking Discipleship for a Social Media Age
Ben Chang(Author)
Inter-Varsity Press
Will be published approx. on 18. February 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78974-656-3 (ISBN)
Description
Following Jesus should impact every part of our existence. But what about our lives online?
In this practical, hands-on guide, Dr Ben Chang explores how Christians can follow Jesus in a social media age. Rather than advocating that we avoid social media entirely, Ben takes a more hopeful approach and suggests that we should learn how to use it wisely instead.
This book includes practical tips on how social media users can interact with technology positively and share their faith online. As a doctor, Ben also advises readers on how they can protect their mental health while using social media.
Key topics include:
Phone addiction
Body image
Anxiety
Digital evangelism
Political division
The 'culture wars'
In this practical, hands-on guide, Dr Ben Chang explores how Christians can follow Jesus in a social media age. Rather than advocating that we avoid social media entirely, Ben takes a more hopeful approach and suggests that we should learn how to use it wisely instead.
This book includes practical tips on how social media users can interact with technology positively and share their faith online. As a doctor, Ben also advises readers on how they can protect their mental health while using social media.
Key topics include:
Phone addiction
Body image
Anxiety
Digital evangelism
Political division
The 'culture wars'
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78974-656-3 (9781789746563)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Dr Ben Chang is a speaker and writer who also works full time in the health sector. He is the author of Christ and the Culture Wars (2023) and speaks regularly at conferences, churches and universities. He is especially interested in cultural engagement, identity politics and social media.
Content
1. Reality Reloaded
2. The Intelligent Algorithm Takes Over
Part 1: My Phone and I
3. The Anxiety Epidemic
4. "I Can't Stop Scrolling"
5. Stay Body Positive
6. The City that Never Sleeps
Part 2: Group Chat
7. "Sending Friend Request..."
8. Swipe Right
9. Caught in the Thirst Trap
10. "Kids These Days"
11. #Blessed
Part 3: It's a Small World After All
12. Playing Politics
13. Raise a Flag and Take a Knee
14. Post-Truth
2. The Intelligent Algorithm Takes Over
Part 1: My Phone and I
3. The Anxiety Epidemic
4. "I Can't Stop Scrolling"
5. Stay Body Positive
6. The City that Never Sleeps
Part 2: Group Chat
7. "Sending Friend Request..."
8. Swipe Right
9. Caught in the Thirst Trap
10. "Kids These Days"
11. #Blessed
Part 3: It's a Small World After All
12. Playing Politics
13. Raise a Flag and Take a Knee
14. Post-Truth