Social Media
You’re scrolling Instagram late at night and come across a post that pulls you into negativity. What can you do?
Take charge: stop scrolling, unfollow the account, pray, or replace it with uplifting content.
Your buddy says, “One more round,” and suddenly it’s 3 a.m. How do you keep gaming from turning into a part-time job with no paycheck?
Set alarms, set limits, or log off when needed.
You’re “working on homework,” but somehow you’re 40 minutes into cat videos. How do you keep Fluffy from stealing your GPA?
Block distractions, set timers, finish work first.
Your favorite band just dropped a new song. It’s insanely catchy, but the lyrics glorify choices that go against gospel standards. Do you: (a) keep listening because “it’s just music,” (b) stop entirely, or (c) find a creative way to enjoy music that lifts? Defend your answer.
You read scriptures daily on your phone, but you realize you remember TikToks better than verses. What’s one way to restructure your study so God’s word actually sticks?
Study at a set time with fewer distractions, use paper scriptures or journals, and review/repeat verses to strengthen memory.
Your friend sends you a TikTok with inappropriate content. How do you respond?
Don’t watch or share it; kindly let them know you avoid that content.
Your squad is trash-talking like it’s the Olympics. How do you win gold in kindness?
Mute the chat, change the vibe, or exit gracefully.
Notifications pop up every 10 seconds — your phone is basically a needy toddler. What’s your strategy?
Silence it, put it away, or set Do Not Disturb.
You’re at a party where everyone is hyped to watch a borderline-inappropriate movie. Leaving might cost you social points. What choice best aligns with “standing for truth and righteousness”?
Courageously decline or redirect, valuing standards over popularity.
You fast from social media but end up filling the gap with YouTube, gaming, and other time-wasters. What’s the difference between just stopping something and replacing it with something better?
Real spiritual growth comes from substitution: replacing wasted time with prayer, service, scripture, or uplifting activities — not just removing the distraction.
You notice you’re spending more time on Snapchat streaks than with your family. What choice could you make?
Prioritize real connections; set limits; break streaks if needed.
You’re about to beat the final boss when Mom yells “Family prayer!” What’s the spiritually epic move?
Save, pause, and prioritize family and God.
You’re supposed to be writing a talk but end up shopping for llama pajamas on Amazon. How do you take charge?
Close the tabs, focus on the talk, reward yourself later.
Imagine you’re in charge of curating content for a youth group streaming account. What’s the guiding principle for what you would allow — and why?
Only content consistent with gospel standards, uplifting, and spiritually safe, because media influences thoughts, testimony, and discipleship.
Imagine 10-years-older you sends a message back: “Thanks for your tech choices” or “Why did you waste so much time?” What deliberate action today would earn their gratitude?
Consistently setting boundaries with technology (like earlier bedtimes, screen-free prayer/scripture time, or media standards) that protect your testimony long-term.