The Modern Addiction: Technology and Beyond

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between addiction and contemporary life, focusing on how reliance on technology, particularly smartphones, mirrors traditional addictive behaviors. The speakers discuss the psychological impacts of this dependence and how it influences our lives, drawing comparisons to substances like alcohol and cigarettes. Additionally, they examine societal perceptions of addiction, the normalization of dependency in consumer culture, and the complexities surrounding various forms of addiction.

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The Impossible Prize In this episode, we explore The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction, a forthcoming book that examines addiction not just as a habit or illness, but as a form of misplaced worship. We discuss how addiction draws us toward false gods, demanding our devotion and shaping our lives in ways we barely recognize. More than a personal struggle, addiction weaves itself into families, communities, and churches—warping trust, distorting love, and hollowing out the soul. How can we reclaim what has been lost? How do we confront addiction not just physically and mentally, but as a deeply spiritual battle? Join us as we dig into these questions and consider a way forward, one rooted in truth, grace, and the renewal of the whole person.

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The Impossible Prize (1517) https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize

The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction https://amzn.to/4h8SD44

A Theology of Addiction with Donavon Riley (Outside Ourselves) https://www.1517.org/podcast-overview/a-theology-of-addiction-with-donavon-riley

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