3 chapters across the catalog
The hosts reflect on the modern inability to be bored due to constant smartphone usage and dopamine hits from social media. They advocate for quiet moments, such as in the shower, to facilitate thinking and reference the Matthew West song Don't Stop Praying as a reminder of persistent faith.
The hosts identify digital engagement as a chemical addiction driven by dopamine. They argue that being bored is actually a healthy human condition that modern society has lost due to constant stimulation. One host shares a personal practice of standing in line at the grocery store without reaching for his phone, choosing instead to observe his surroundings and be present in the moment.
The hosts propose a "technology fast" from Friday night to Saturday morning as a way to break digital addiction. They acknowledge that doing this alone is difficult, much like the programs of Alcoholics Anonymous, but suggest that boredom should be solved by picking up the Bible. They challenge listeners to figure out why scripture might not be "hitting" them if they still feel the need for digital stimulation.
