Disconnected Friendships and Technology

Social media makes it easy to unfollow or block with one tap, but cutting ties with real world friends carries deep emotional and spiritual weight. In this thoughtful byte sized episode, Amy Lynn explores the tension between boundless forgiveness and necessary boundaries in relationships.

Drawing from Matthew 18:22 where Jesus teaches to forgive "seventy times seven" and Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it," discover why forgiveness doesn't always mean staying close. Sometimes loving someone means forgiving from a distance to protect your peace, mental health, and spiritual growth.

Get three clear, practical steps: pray earnestly for God's clarity before making any move, honestly evaluate if the friendship consistently uplifts or drains you, and release the person in forgiveness while setting healthy limits. These apply to both digital connections and in person relationships in our tech driven world.

If you're wrestling with a hurting or toxic friendship, wondering whether to repair or release, this faith tech insight offers biblical wisdom and real world guidance to move forward with intention and grace.

Tune in now and find the courage to guard your heart without hardening it.

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Episode Transcript

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[Music] Faith and Tech Bytes with Amy Lynn

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Today's show, Disconnected Friendships and Technology is going to be rather deep. Social media makes it so easy to unfollow or block someone we once called a friend. One tap, and they’re gone from our feed. But in real life, cutting ties isn’t that simple, is it?

On platforms like X or Instagram, unfollowing can feel like a quiet exit, while blocking is more like slamming the door. Sometimes it’s accidental; other times, it’s intentional when a friendship turns toxic. But here’s the question (00:18):
how does our faith guide us when we’re tempted to hit that button?
The Bible calls us to forgive seventy times seven (Matthew 18:22). That’s tough! Yet mental health teaches us to recognize when a friendship is unhealthy. Some relationships lift us up; others drain us. So how do we balance forgiveness with protecting our peace?
Forgiveness doesn’t always mean keeping someone close. It’s about letting go of bitterness in your heart, maybe pray for them, while setting boundaries to guard your well-being. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart.” If a friendship constantly hurts you, it’s okay to step back. That’s not failing at faith—it’s wisdom.Here are three quick tips to navigate this:

Pause and Pray (00:32):
Before unfollowing or blocking, ask God for clarity. Is this about hurt or healthy boundaries? Assess the Relationship
Technology makes disconnection instant, but faith calls us to act with intention. Let’s build relationships that honor God and nurture our souls.
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