Episode Details

Navigating social media today can feel like a no-win situation—say too much and you're criticized, say too little and you're ignored. In this devotional, Deidre Braley reflects on Matthew 11:16-19, where even Jesus and John the Baptist faced relentless judgment from their generation. Just like in biblical times, our world is filled with strong opinions, constant debates, and digital noise. But Jesus offers us a better way forward: to repent, draw near to God, and find rest in Him as we engage the online world with grace and truth.

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Highlights

• Social media struggles are nothing new — Even Jesus faced criticism no matter what He did.

• Repentance brings clarity — Turning toward God helps us see people as He does: beloved and worthy of grace.

• Resting in Christ — True peace comes when we lay down our anxieties and follow His gentle way.

• Living differently online — With a Christ-centered mindset, we can engage in the digital world without losing our grounding in faith.

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Full Transcript Below:

Catch 22: How to Engage With Social Media in a No-Win Situation 

by Deidre Braley 

Matthew 11:16-19: “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, 

‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; 

we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ 

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!