Full Fast

1. Make your smartphone dumb. Move anything off your phone that you can do on your computer or laptop.
2. Think about your apps in terms of “distraction” vs. “util-ity.” Ask yourself, “Is this distracting me (or supposed to distract me) or is this something useful?”
   • Examples of distraction: social media, email, news apps, games, video apps, web browsers, and shopping apps.
   • Examples of utility: phone, text, calendar, camera, music, weather, GPS, notes, building/garage access. Eliminate all other screens for personal use and enjoyment.
   • Examples: TV, gaming devices, streaming services.
3. Limit digital technology to work apps during work hours on your work devices. Commit to no work outside of work hours.

Modified Fast

1. Make your smartphone dumb. Move anything off your phone that you can do on your computer or laptop. As with the full fast, think in terms of “distraction” vs. “utility”.
2. Fast from other entertainment through digital technology (such as TV) for a specific number of days during the week.
3. Limit digital technology to work apps during work hours on your work devices. Commit to no work outside of work hours.

There are two spiritual retreat options hosted by GBC during this time. Each option will be held at the Lynnhaven Campus. Whether you’re a seasoned follower of Jesus or are newer to these techniques, our retreat will offer guidance and support to help you explore and incorporate them into your spiritual journey. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find inner peace, renewal, and a deeper connection with God.

1. Tuesdays, 7:45am-8:30am. No registration necessary.
2. Last Saturday of the month, 9am-11:30am. Register here.

Bring a journal, a pen, and a paper Bible if you have one.

Please note childcare is not provided on Tuesdays nor on the last Saturday of the month.

• The Tech-Wise Family – Andy Crouch
• My Tech-Wise Life – Amy Crouch and Andy Crouch
• Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport
• How To Break Up With Your Phone – Catherine Price
• Restless Devices – Felicia Wu Song
• Taming the Technology Monster – Sissy Goff
• Our Digital Soul – Jenny Black and Bob Hutchins
• 30 Day Blackout – Stacey Jagger
• Finding Soul Rest – Curtis Zackery
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry – John Mark Comer

• The Case for Digital Asceticism with John Mark Comer
• Raising Boys & Girls Ep. 58 with Jenny Black
• Rule of Life Podcast Luminary Interview with Andy Crouch

• Blank Spaces
• Forrest
• Freedom
• StayFreeApps

For those of you wanting to purchase a dumb phone rather than converting your smart phone, we recommend either the Gabb Phone or the Light Phone. The Gabb phone is also an excellent option for parents wanting to ensure their children aren’t exposed to the full scope of digital technology too early. You can find out more about these two phones by clicking below.

• Gabb Phone
• Light Phone

You did it! You fasted from digital mediums for 40 days, but what’s next? How can you continue a healthy relationship with your phone and the technology around you?

• Apple user? Set up screen time on your iPhone or iPad.
• Android user? Set up Digital Wellbeing.