About this episode
Mike Orr explores how addictions and attachments can block spiritual growth and connection with the divine.
S2E26 Breaking Free: Addiction, Technology, and Spiritual Growth Episode Description: It’s amazing how easy it is to get hooked — on our phones, caffeine, people, or even good things like adventure and exercise. In this short solo episode, Mike Orr from The Tapestry Podcast explores how our addictions and attachments, both big and small, can quietly block spiritual growth and keep us from connecting with the divine. Mike unpacks the Parable of the Sower — what Jesus calls the “weeds” that choke out life — and reimagines it for today’s world of constant notifications, digital distractions, and endless scrolling. What are the weeds in your life? What’s keeping you from flourishing? Whether you call it God, the Divine, or the Universe, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and take an honest look at what might be standing between you and your spiritual growth. 🌿 In this episode: How addiction and spiritual growth can’t coexist Recognizing your “digital weeds” The hidden ways technology and busyness numb the soul How to nurture your connection to what’s sacred Subscribe to The Tapestry Podcast for more honest, reflective conversations about faith, mindfulness, and what it…
People in this episode
Host: Mike Orr
Topics covered
- addiction
- spiritual growth
- technology
- digital distractions
- faith
Keywords
- spirituality
- addiction recovery
- faith and technology
- mindfulness
- digital detox
- Christian spirituality
- soul care
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Parable of the Sower
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