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Monk or Missionary: Christian Approaches to Social Media

September 29th, 2025 | 5 min read

By Ian Harber

Everyone I know who has deleted their social media has seen their life dramatically improve within three to six months (or, as a friend of mine corrected me, “Try three to six days.”). Once they get through the detox period, the cravings for dopamine subside, and the phantom buzzes vanish, people consistently find that their anxiety lessens, their mental capacity increases, their relationships strengthen, and their overall quality of life is better. I don’t know a single person who has deleted their social media and concluded that their life is worse because of it.

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Ian Harber

Ian Harber is the Director of Communications and Marketing for Mere Orthodoxy. He is the author of the book, Walking Through Deconstruction: How To Be A Companion In A Crisis Of Faith (IVP '25). He has written for The Gospel Coalition, Mere Orthodoxy, RELEVANT, and more. Ian lives in Denton, TX with his wife and two sons.