Digital Disconnect is a compelling series where host Scott Ritsema unpacks how today’s media-saturated world is quietly reshaping our minds, families, and faith. From screen addiction and child development to anxiety, loneliness, and spiritual drift, each episode blends research with biblical insight—offering practical steps to unplug, rebuild relationships, and reconnect with God.
Latest episodes
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Digital Detox
In this final Digital Disconnect episode, host Scott Ritsema invites you to consider a personal digital detox. You’ll hear a real family’s story where removing screens for three we…
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Boredom and the Bible
In episode 12 of Digital Disconnect, host Scott Ritsema discusses “Boredom and the Bible,” exploring how digital media can dull attention, reshape pleasure, and even make Scripture…
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The Lust Trap
Did you know that the number one media addiction is pornography? Satan's objective in lust is to ensnare, destroy, and kill purity within its grasp. Episode 11 of Digital Disconnec…
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People of the Book in the Age of the App
Did you know that people who read are often more empathetic towards others? Host Scott Ritsema shares how reading fosters a deeper intelligence and organizational skills, and how t…
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Transformed by the Renewing of Our Minds
Program host Scott Ritsema warns that excessive media consumption—especially entertainment—creates a harmful imbalance, crowding out spiritual growth, and weakening moral reasoning…
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The Spirit of the Entertainment Industry
Episode 9 of Digital Disconnect explores claims that the entertainment industry is influenced by occult and demonic spiritual forces, citing historical and modern entertainers who…
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The High Priests of a New Religion
Host Scott Ritsema exposes the high priests of New Religion, the dangers of Hollywood, and its detrimental influence on innocent children and society as a whole. Episode 8 of Digit…
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Media Manipulation
In program 7 of Digital Disconnect, Scott Ritsema argues that modern media and technology are intentionally designed to manipulate attention, behavior, and beliefs, often using psy…
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This is Your Brain on Media
In episode five of Digital Disconnect, host Scott Ritsema explores the addictive nature of modern media, especially social media and smartphones. He highlights alarming rises in de…
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Antisocial Media
Host Scott Ritsema shares the importance of church attendance according to Scripture, as well as the Vanderbilt Study. Find out how to counter the media craze with a more natural a…
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Media and the Child Brain
Did you know that 97% of toddlers use media devices? Host Scott Ritsema shares statistics regarding how media usage can hinder cognitive development as young as four years of age,…
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The Hearts of the Children
In this episode of Digital Disconnect, Scott Ritsema focuses on how media overuse disrupts family life and child development. He highlights reduced parent-child interaction, emotio…
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How to Be Human Again
Did you know that cell phone-related injuries are up 84%? Host Scott Ritsema shares how media exposure is now a widespread addiction, and it's robbing us of time with God, family,…