It’s Time for God’s Revealing (#976)

In 'The Anxious Generation', Jonathan Haidt examines the sudden decline in the mental health of adolescents starting in the early 2010s. He attributes this decline to the shift from a 'play-based childhood' to a 'phone-based childhood', highlighting mechanisms such as sleep deprivation, attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, and perfectionism that interfere with children’s social and neurological development. Haidt proposes four simple rules to address this issue: no smartphones before high school, no social media before age 16, phone-free schools, and more opportunities for independence, free play, and responsibility. The book offers a clear call to action for parents, teachers, schools, tech companies, and governments to restore a more humane childhood and end the epidemic of mental illness among youth.

Wayne Jacobson's "It's Time" delves into the anticipation of Christ's return and encourages readers to cultivate a resilient faith and others-focused lifestyle. The book explores the themes of love, trust, and resilience in the face of adversity. It emphasizes the importance of living a life shaped by God's love, rather than self-interest. Jacobson challenges readers to examine their faith and consider how they can reflect God's glory in a world marked by challenges and uncertainty. The book offers a message of hope and encouragement, urging readers to trust in God's plan and find joy in their relationship with Him.