Consuming News in the TikTok Era. Who Can You (And Your Teens) Trust by Jason Woodruff

In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, Jason Woodruff explores how today’s media landscape—especially platforms like TikTok—has changed the way we consume news. He walks through the history of news dissemination, explains how social media algorithms shape what we see, and offers practical advice for developing a spiritually healthy relationship with the news—for you and your teens.Jason is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Pour Over, a politically neutral news source read by over 1 million Christians each week. He also leads NewsHealth, an initiative aimed at helping believers navigate the news with wisdom and faith.Rooted Resources:The Pour OverDiscernment for A Digital Age: Practical Steps towards Online Media Literacy for Teens by Anne ChenParents, Just Turn Off the News (Responsibly) by Cameron ColeFollow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.