When it comes to understanding the spiritual nature of our smartphone addiction, we need to first of all understand that Satan is the “god of this world” today. He is also known as the “prince of the power of the air” (think not just heavenly places but also airwaves, wifi etc!). Satan is a master deceiver. Though the internet, social media and our smartphones can be used in productive ways to help spread the gospel, it can definitely also be used in unproductive and even harmful ways. “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” - 2 Cor 4:4 “Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:’ - Eph 2:2 Satan will use several things to try to wreck our spiritual lives including: Constant Distraction At its core, smartphone add...

In this episode of Homemaking with Grace, I talk about how Christian women can and should stop watching the news -- or at the very least, start to create better boundaries around it. The news can be addictive and it also tends to be very negative. Learn about how and why you should stop watching the news or how you can have healthier boundaries with it. LISTEN BELOW SHOW NOTES: Want to support Homemaking with Grace Podcast? Consider "buying me a coffee" at ⁠ ⁠ https://ko-fi.com/homemakingwithgrace ⁠ Purchase the NEW "Morning Grace Devotional" eBook by Adrienne Jason at ⁠ https://ko-fi.com/s/1ba3838a86 ⁠ Subscribe to my FREE newsletter to stay informed about new podcasts, devotionals and articles at ⁠ https://homemakingwithgrace.blogspot.com/p/free-newsletter.html ⁠ READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT FROM THE SHOW BELOW: In today’s fast-paced world, the constant barrage of news can be overwhelming and distressing. Doomscrolling refers to the habit of continuously scrolling t...