The Digital Detox: A 28-Day Journey to Reclaim Time
Starting March 8, we invite you to embark on a 28-day experience to “detox” from digital distractions and refocus on what matters most—without giving up your phone entirely!
WHAT:
The Digital Fast guides you through reducing digital distractions and increasing your focus on your most important relationships and spiritual devotion. It includes a 28-day devotional workbook.
WHAT:
The Digital Fast guides you through reducing digital distractions and increasing your focus on your most important relationships and spiritual devotion. It includes a 28-day devotional workbook.
WHY:
Our phones (and other screens for some) have become our single biggest source of distraction. We aren't just disconnected from each other; we’re increasingly allowing our devices to impact our relationship with God and the most important people in our lives. We are taking four weeks to intentionally say "no" to our screens to say a more intentional "yes" to God and the people around us.
WHEN:
Date: March 8 - April 4
Although you are not required to attend Equip to participate in the Digital Detox, our Equip Workshop will be on the topic of Living Tech-Wise in a Digital Age. The Equip will be on March 7 from 8:30-11:50 AM. More info HERE.
WHO:
The Digital Fast experience (workbook, weekly discussion) is designed for adults, high school students, and most middle school students. Participate as an individual, family, or small group—everyone is welcome!
Our phones (and other screens for some) have become our single biggest source of distraction. We aren't just disconnected from each other; we’re increasingly allowing our devices to impact our relationship with God and the most important people in our lives. We are taking four weeks to intentionally say "no" to our screens to say a more intentional "yes" to God and the people around us.
WHEN:
Date: March 8 - April 4
Although you are not required to attend Equip to participate in the Digital Detox, our Equip Workshop will be on the topic of Living Tech-Wise in a Digital Age. The Equip will be on March 7 from 8:30-11:50 AM. More info HERE.
WHO:
The Digital Fast experience (workbook, weekly discussion) is designed for adults, high school students, and most middle school students. Participate as an individual, family, or small group—everyone is welcome!
HOW:
Materials: The Digital Fast workbook will be available February 22, March 1, & March 8 in the Fellowship Hall. Supplies are limited, so don’t wait! The workbook costs $10. Purchase a workbook HERE, via QR code at the book table in the Fellowship Hall, or by cash/check at the book table. If you purchase a book online before February 22, you will pick it up at the book table on Feb. 22 or after.
Each person and family will likely participate in this detox a little differently. Some will seek to have no screens at all except what's necessary for work. Some will focus on detoxing from their cell phone, but will allow family movie nights. You will decide what your specific detox will look like. As you do, below are the recommendations from The Digital Fast workbook.
Materials: The Digital Fast workbook will be available February 22, March 1, & March 8 in the Fellowship Hall. Supplies are limited, so don’t wait! The workbook costs $10. Purchase a workbook HERE, via QR code at the book table in the Fellowship Hall, or by cash/check at the book table. If you purchase a book online before February 22, you will pick it up at the book table on Feb. 22 or after.
Each person and family will likely participate in this detox a little differently. Some will seek to have no screens at all except what's necessary for work. Some will focus on detoxing from their cell phone, but will allow family movie nights. You will decide what your specific detox will look like. As you do, below are the recommendations from The Digital Fast workbook.
Preparing for the Fast
What do I mean by "make your smartphone dumb"?
Basically, you're going to eliminate all distraction apps and only keep what's truly useful on your phone. Here's how:
Take It One Step Further
While our phones pose the biggest battle with digital distraction, I encourage you to evaluate your use of screens in general. Specifically, think about your relationships with work and entertainment. For the next twenty-eight days, I encourage you to:
(From The Digital Fast workbook; page 10)
What do I mean by "make your smartphone dumb"?
Basically, you're going to eliminate all distraction apps and only keep what's truly useful on your phone. Here's how:
- Move anything off your phone that you can do on your computer or laptop (such as email).
- Inventory each app and ask yourself, "Is this distracting me (or supposed to distract me) or is this something useful?"
- Examples of distraction: social media, news apps, games, video apps, web browsers, and shopping apps
- Examples of utility: phone, text, calendar, camera, music, weather, GPS, notes, and building/garage access
- Delete all distraction apps for the next twenty-eight days.
Take It One Step Further
While our phones pose the biggest battle with digital distraction, I encourage you to evaluate your use of screens in general. Specifically, think about your relationships with work and entertainment. For the next twenty-eight days, I encourage you to:
- Eliminate all screens for entertainment (TV, gaming devices).
- Take work apps off your personal devices and commit to no work outside of work hours.
(From The Digital Fast workbook; page 10)
Benefits of a Digital Fast
People who complete a digital fast report the following benefits:
(From The Digital Fast workbook; page 11)
- Better sleep
- Improved posture
- Less neck and back tension
- Noticing the face and eyes of others
- Increased mental clarity
- The ability to dream for the future
- A sense of peace
- Noticing beauty in the world around you
- More awareness of the presence of God
(From The Digital Fast workbook; page 11)