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The RYM Podcast is brought to you by Reformed Youth Ministries. Since 1972, RYM has sought to reach and equip youth for Christ. This podcast aims to equip youth leaders, pastors and parents with the same desire. For more information on RYM’s summer youth conferences, training offerings and resources, visit rym.org.
Digital Christianity - Episode 8: The Subtle Ways TikTok Is Toxic
The RYM Podcast
27 minutes
8 months ago
Digital Christianity - Episode 8: The Subtle Ways TikTok Is Toxic
In this episode of Digital Christianity, explore the subtle but significant ways TikTok potentially harms its users. Delve into the concerns raised by Dr. O. Alan Noble about the platform's algorithm-driven content that can distort perceptions of beauty and encourage detrimental filter bubbles. Discover insights on the hidden pressures of social media, the dangers of glorifying mental health struggles, and the potential consequences of these digital interactions on the youth. With references to articles and discussions on the future of social media platforms, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider the role and impact of TikTok in their lives.
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/11/g-s1-27676/tiktok-redacted-documents-in-teen-safety-lawsuit-revealed
https://www.honest-broker.com/p/are-social-media-platforms-the-next
https://www.crossway.org/books/digital-liturgies-tpb-2/
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The RYM Podcast is brought to you by Reformed Youth Ministries. Since 1972, RYM has sought to reach and equip youth for Christ. This podcast aims to equip youth leaders, pastors and parents with the same desire. For more information on RYM’s summer youth conferences, training offerings and resources, visit rym.org.
