92 - Faith, Family, and Phones: A Catholic Digital Detox with Andrew Laubacher from Humanality

Maeve sits down with Andrew “Alob” Laubacher—worship leader and Executive Director of Human Reality—to talk about digital addiction and how Catholic families can reclaim time, attention, and joy. Alob shares his conversion story from “party, drugs, rock and roll” to adoration and ministry, then explains how modern platforms are engineered for compulsion (social-validation loops, intermittent rewards), and why our “phones” are really supercomputers designed to monetize our attention. He connects screen overuse to anxiety, loneliness, and a decline in empathy. He offers Human Reality’s village-based detox: phone-free meals, digital bedtimes, in-person adventures, and wiser devices (Light Phone / Wisephone). The heart of the message: attention is love—put tech back in its place so relationships, prayer, health, and real community can thrive.Why “phones” aren’t neutral—and the two tactics that hook usThe cost: empathy down, loneliness up, sleep lostThe Human Reality “village” detox: phone-free meals, digital bedtimes, real-world adventuresAlternatives for families: Light Phone & WisephoneShow Notes Published Sunday, November 9, 2025Start a village! Humanality.orgGrab the 2026-2027 Catholic Homeschool Planner here.Isn't it hard to find Catholic friends?! I've got a solution. Hop on over to the Homeschooling for Catholic Parents Facebook community. Where we share about apologetics, homeschooling, and family life!https://maevejemison.com/Purchase Home Is Where The Truth Is:https://www.amazon.com/Home-Where-Truth-Should-Homeschool/dp/B0CSWJ2QXC/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1705863918&sr=8-1