The Digital Fast: Detox Your Mind and Reclaim What Matters Most (Updated Second Edition)

The Digital Fast is a 28-day guided journey to detox your mind and reclaim what matters most. This includes making your smartphone dumb by removing apps that provide distraction (social media, games, news, email etc.) and then only using your smartphone for utility functions (phone, text,calendar, camera, etc.) By turning down the digital noise, you will experience the time,space and mental clarity to reconnect with those around you and hear the voice of God.Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things and give me life in your ways -- Psalm 119:37Endorsements:"If every church did The Digital Fast... it would radically alter the current trajectory of the Church" -- John Mark Comer, Bestselling Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry"We went on this eye-opening journey as a family. We found freedom, presence and connection." -- Scott Harrison,NY Times Bestselling Author of Thirst"I can say from personal experience that a digital fast made a huge impact on my family." -- Rachel Cruze, Two-Time #1 National Best-Selling Author"The Digital Fast is a beacon back to spiritual clarity and connection." -- Jon Tyson, Lead Pastor, Church of the City, New York"Since beginning this work almost eight years ago, I have been longing for someone to bring this message to the church." -- Jenny Black,founder of Media Trauma Care, Author of Our Digital Soul and creator of Lose The Phone Podcast"Every person will benefit from the intentional path back to mental sanity The Digital Fast provides. I can’t imagine a more important invitation for a community to embark on together." --Gabe Lyons, President, THINQ and Bestselling Author"I’m so thankful for The Digital Fast. It’s not only packed full of sound research and compelling truth, but it’s presented in a non-judgmental and encouraging tone." -- Preston Sprinkle, host of the Theology in the Raw podcast"The Digital Fast is such a necessary book for our moment" -- Jefferson Bethke, NYT Bestselling Author of To Hell with the Hustle."Darren Whitehead'sThe Digital Fast is an essential read for anyone seeking relief in our intensely digitized world." -- Matthias Barker, CEO, Trauma Institute Read more