Quitting Social Media: A Faith-Based Journey to More Presence, Peace & Purpose

Are you feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of social media overconsumption? As a Christian life coach, I see it all the time—women feeling drained, unfulfilled, and disconnected from their purpose because they’re caught in the scroll. In this powerful episode of Priorities On Purpose, I sit down with Tracy Stine, a former coaching client who took a bold step: she quit social media for good. What started as a summer detox turned into a complete life transformation. We dive into: ✅ Why social media keeps you stuck (and how it affects your mindset, faith, and daily life) ✅ The truth about social media addiction and the impact on our mental health ✅ How quitting social media strengthened Tracy’s faith and family ✅ Faith-based strategies for a social media detox (without feeling lost or disconnected) ✅ How to set healthy boundaries & be more present in your daily life ✅ The power of Christian coaching in breaking free from distractions and stepping into your God-given purpose If you’re a Christian woman feeling called to step away from distractions, deepen your faith, and prioritize what truly matters, this episode is for you! Don’t miss Part 2 where we dive deeper into faith, parenting, and social media’s impact on our kids!   Show Notes & Timestamps: Guest: Tracy Stine, previous coaching client of Melissa's and co-host of Unlikely Housewives Podcast Episode Highlights: 📌 [00:00] Welcome! Why social media is keeping Christian women stuck 📌 [01:05] Meet Tracy—her journey from social media obsession to digital freedom 📌 [02:07] The mental and emotional detox that comes with quitting social media 📌 [06:42] Why she knew God was calling her to step away 📌 [12:17] Her first failed attempt & what she learned 📌 [16:25] Faith-based alternatives to social media scrolling 📌 [21:14] The illusion of online friendships & finding true community in Christ 📌 [28:25] How removing social media strengthened her faith & family relationships 📌 [32:12] The pressure to document every moment—why we need to be present 📌 [40:52] “If the enemy can’t make you sin, he’ll make you busy”—a lesson in priorities 📌 [49:23] How to create a faith-based digital detox plan & stick to it Resources Mentioned: 📖 The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble – A guided daily Bible reading plan 📖 The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt – How social media affects mental health 📖 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer – A must-read on faith and slowing down 💬 Looking for Christian coaching to help you break free from distractions and live intentionally? 📌 Book a session with Melissa: https://melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching 📌 Join Operation Reset (Free Workshop!): https://melissabatt.com/operation-reset 💡 Loved this episode? Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Your support helps more women find faith-based encouragement and practical tools for intentional living.