In this episode of the Shock Absorber podcast, Tim and Joel they explore key cultural and spiritual issues affecting the modern world. We begin by discussing how sub-cultures that used to be characterised by rebelliousness and aggressiveness are becoming less tribal (01:28). Next, inspired by Jonathan Haidt's post, they delve into the hypocrisy of tech CEOs changes how we are thinking about technology and smart phone use (06:53). Such use can turn into another form of addiction, which is counter-formative to a life in the Spirit (21:20). They also return to two books (Crisis of Confidence and Scandal of the Evangelical Mind) and one new book (The Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind) to tackle hyper-individualised self-expression and its impact on community (35:14), followed by a discussion on how a lack of an agreed-upon evangel is stymying evangelical thought leadership (51:45). Finally, they close with the critical need for curiosity and conviction as Christians navigate the world (1:02:08)DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEAfter Babel: The Worst Argument That Social-Media Companies Use to Defend ThemselvesTristan Harris on the need to change the incentives of social media companies2021 Common Sense CensusCrisis of Confidence, by Carl TruemanRise & Triumph of the Modern Self, by Carl TruemanThe Hives' Howlin' Pelle Almqvist and Nicholaus Arson in Studio QThe Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind, by Carl TruemanCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: [email protected] Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

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