Examining How Self-Forgetfulness Can Save Us with Felicia Wu Song
IVP
Our devices demand so much from us on a daily basis, prompting us into a life of perpetual performance whether we recognize it or not. And as a result of the tumultuous sea of notifications and alerts that constantly require our mental space and publicly-appropriate responses, we can find ourselves sorely disconnected from ourselves, from others, and from God.
In this episode, host Jay Y. Kim welcomes the wisdom of Dr. Felicia Wu Song, the author of Restless Devices and a cultural sociologist. Together they delve into the ways that social media and other digital platforms push us toward both a self-centeredness as well as an outsized concern for how others might view us. In contrast, Dr. Song encourages us to implement practices in our lives that help us pursue and experience the benefits of healthy self-forgetfulness.
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Tune in to learn the importance of creating spaces of stillness, cultivating self-awareness, and carving out opportunities to allow God's gentle voice to care for us.
Download a reflective guide to The Examen (https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Downloads/digital-examen-podcast/The-Examen.pdf).
This episode highlights the following themes:
✅ The effects of performative digital identities on mental well-being
✅ Strategies for creating tech-free spaces for inward reflection and connection with God
✅ The necessity of being truly present with ourselves and others in a digitally-distracted age
Links from this episode:
✅ Learn more about Felicia Wu Song (https://www.ivpress.com/felicia-wu-song)
✅ Read Restless Devices (https://www.ivpress.com/restless-devices) by Felicia Wu Song
✅ Visit Dr. Song’s website (https://feliciawusong.com)
The world is full of noise. Many are exhausted by the cacophony and chaos of the modern, digital age, where peace is scarce and self-reflection is infrequent. In “The Digital Examen”, a new podcast from IVP, author and pastor Jay Y. Kim converses with a variety of leaders, pastors, and scholars who are working to
