Connection | Look Up - Audio

Connection | Look Up - Audio

From Temple Baptist Church - Fort Worth by Temple Baptist Church

June 7, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

This episode explores the epidemic of isolation in a digitally connected world and emphasizes the importance of genuine human connection for spiritual health.

The devices designed to connect us may actually be contributing to deeper loneliness. In week two of our Look Up series, we explore the growing epidemic of isolation in a world that has never been more digitally connected. Drawing from the book of 2 John, this message examines God's design for genuine human connection and why face-to-face relationships remain essential for spiritual health, joy, and flourishing. Along the way, we confront what the message calls the "unholy trinity" of digital disconnection: comparison, criticism, and coveting. The good news is that Jesus came not only to reconcile us to God, but also to restore our relationships with one another. Through the gospel, we are freed from the endless cycle of comparison and invited into a life marked by grace, gratitude, unity, and authentic connection. Whether you feel overwhelmed by social media, distracted by your devices, or simply longing for deeper relationships, this message offers both biblical hope and practical steps to help you look up, reconnect, and experience the life God designed for you. Sunday, June 7th, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife Series: Look Up How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Doug Rife

Topics covered

  • digital disconnection
  • human connection
  • spiritual health
  • social media
  • gospel
  • relationships

Keywords

  • loneliness
  • face-to-face relationships
  • comparison
  • criticism
  • coveting
  • grace
  • unity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Temple Baptist Church

Books & works: 2 John

Places: Fort Worth

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