{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Under One Roof","title":"The Lies that Social Media Tells Us","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c9a7f7cc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2451,"description":"Episode Summary\nIn this episode, we unpack several of the most common lies that modern social media—and the broader culture—feeds Christians today. Because we are all “creatures of culture,” ideas around boundaries, self-care, hustle culture, the “slow life,” and all-or-nothing thinking often slip into our minds without scrutiny.\nTogether we explore why these ideas resonate, what partial truths make them appealing, and—more importantly—how Scripture calls us to discernment, wisdom, hospitality, fruitful labor, sacrificial love, and a God-centered view of rest and identity.\nThis is a practical, honest conversation about learning to sift truth from error so our lives are shaped more by Christ than by the algorithm.\nKey Themes & Keywords\nChristian discipleship, Social media influence, Cultural discernment, Saying “no” wisely, Boundaries vs. selfishness, Self-care culture, Hustle culture & masculinity, Quiet life vs. productive life, Hospitality & fruitful labor, Biblical rest & Sabbath, Overstimulation & digital consumption, All-or-nothing thinking, Wisdom and vocation, Parenting, marriage, Christian home life, Contentment & calling\nChapters\n00:00 – Intro: Why We’re Talking About Cultural Lies\nSetting the stage: how culture subtly shapes our habits, expectations, and values.\n03:10 – Lie #1: “Learning to Say No” / The Self-Care Obsession\nThe partial truth of boundaries, but the danger of self-protection, flakiness, and refusing to be inconvenienced in love.\n10:45 – A Biblical Vision of Time, Calling, and Stewardship\nNumbering our days, embracing God-given limits, and avoiding overload we create for ourselves.\n17:20 – Hospitality, Hard Work & Fruitful Labor\nWhy Scripture presents a life of generosity, availability, and action—not self-preservation—as the norm for believers.\n23:00 – Lie #2: The “Slow Life” Aesthetic\nThe Pinterest-perfect home, cottage-core mothering, and the myth of serene domesticity.\n28:15 – Quiet Moments vs. Quiet Lifestyle\nWhy moms feel...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EVGPmpPD3gVz_xgqANoK8M7URKuJGDV0LlKN7CVa7aY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMzcw/OTcyZmI4MjRkZDRj/OTcwOWMzMGRlMDQy/OTNhNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}