From Doomscrolling To Discernment (February 1, 2026 Worship Service)

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you put social media and AI on trial using Scripture as the judge? We invite you into a creative, candid journey through anxiety, attention, and the spiritual disciplines that help us live with peace in a noisy world. Grounded in Philippians 4 and Proverbs 4, we explore how prayer, gratitude, and a straight path can coexist with modern tools—if we choose them intentionally.We share real stories from our community: livestreams that connect the homebound, online prayer chains that carry people through crisis, and digital organizing that gathers clergy across the country to support vulnerable neighbors. Then we face the hard parts—doomscrolling, outrage cycles, and the subtle ways our phones train our eyes away from the person right in front of us. The verdict is nuanced and practical: technology can be a faithful servant but makes a terrible master.You’ll hear a simple practice that changes everything: a “brick” that locks news and social apps at night, requiring a deliberate step to unlock. It’s not withdrawal; it’s choosing when to engage so attention can rest, curiosity can breathe, and prayer can take root. We name attention as the scarce currency we all share equally, the resource that shapes our empathy and our discipleship. And we close with Mary Oliver’s three-part rule of life—pay attention, be astonished, tell about it—offering a weekly rhythm you can try today.If you’re craving calmer mornings, clearer focus, and a kinder relationship with your phone, this conversation offers both encouragement and tools. Listen, reflect, and then join us: subscribe, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with one practice that helps you keep your eyes on what is true.Follow us on Instagram @guilfordparkpresbyterianchurchFollow us on Facebook @guilfordparkpcFollow us on TikTok @guilfordparkpreschurchWebsite:  www.guilfordpark.org