037 | Deserts & Gardens | Guarding Your Heart Online | Mindless Scrolling, Spiritual Numbing

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we're tackling something that affects all of us—what we consume online. From social media feeds to YouTube videos, podcasts to endless scrolling, what we take in daily is shaping our thoughts, emotions, and even our faith. But are we being mindful of it?We’ll talk about how to filter your intake, guard your heart, and protect your peace in a world that constantly demands your attention. It's time to be intentional with what feeds your soul.📖 Key Topics:Why what you consume matters spirituallyHow to recognize unhealthy online habitsPractical boundaries to protect your peaceReplacing distraction with devotion📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."Matthew 6:22-23 – "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light."Philippians 4:8 – "Whatever is true, whatever is noble... think about such things."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!What’s one thing you’ve had to unfollow, delete, or limit to guard your peace and stay aligned with God’s Word? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! 🙌🏽📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕