It’s time to check those notifications and get to scrolling because in this episode we are exploring whether Facebook is favored or forsaken. Following Facebook’s recent movement towards more religious involvement, Knox, Jamie, and Erin dive into a larger conversation surrounding social media and the Church. Does Facebook make your life better or does it simply fan the flame of a family gathering dumpster fire? You’ll have to send this episode a friend request to find out! MENTIONS NY Times Article: Read the source material here Read: An Ugly Truth by Sheera Frankel and Cecilia Kang Tell me more about the Pool of Bethesda: Read John 5:1-14 Watch: The Social Network  Taylor Schumann: Website | Twitter | Book Read: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport  Watch: The Social Dilemma Read: 9 Common Social Media Tactics that Never Draw Anyone Closer to Jesus Join us for our Archaeology Corner Summer Elective on Tuesday August 24 at 9 pm ET FAVORED OF THE MONTH Knox - The Great Courses: Old Testament Jamie - When Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough by Taylor Schumann BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can get full access to ad free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORS Faithful Counseling: Faithful Counseling wants you to start living a happier life TODAY. Visit FaithfulCounseling.com/biblebinge to join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional and get 10% off. THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: thebiblebinge.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.