“Brain Rot” Is Real—Here’s How to Renew Your Mind

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and Dale Michels. In this episode we explore “brain rot” — the foggy, depleted attention that comes from excessive screen time — and how God calls us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Dr. Michels explains the brain chemistry behind overstimulation, attention loss, and how habits rewire us, while Arnie offers practical spiritual steps to retrain attention and reconnect with Scripture and others. 4R Action Steps - Read: Read the verse quoted in the episode (“Do not conform… be transformed by the renewing of your mind”) slowly and then read one short passage (a Psalm or a Gospel paragraph) aloud. - Reflect: Ask: Which digital habit is draining my attention? Spend 5 minutes journaling what changes would help you focus on God’s Word. - Respond (short prayer): Heavenly Father, forgive our hurried, distracted minds. Help us pause, unplug, and renew our minds by Your truth. Give us courage to replace frantic scrolling with time in Your Word. Amen. - Reveal: Share one insight from today with a friend or family member and invite them to join you in a small screen-free practice (5–60 minutes) this week. Connect: [email protected] Keywords: brain rot, screen time, renew your mind, renewing the mind, Christian podcast, Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Dale Michels, faith and technology, digital discipleship, Bible study, spiritual formation, attention span, Christian mental health Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft