Quitting Social Media: A Faith-Based Journey to More Presence, Peace & Purpose

Priorities on Purpose: Get Out of Survival Mode, Eliminate Distractions, Find Your Focus, and Grow With Jesus

Are you feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of social media overconsumption? As a Christian life coach, I see it all the time—women feeling drained, unfulfilled, and disconnected from their purpose because they’re caught in the scroll.

In this powerful episode of Priorities On Purpose, I sit down with Tracy Stine, a former coaching client who took a bold step: she quit social media for good. What started as a summer detox turned into a complete life transformation.

We dive into:
✅ Why social media keeps you stuck (and how it affects your mindset, faith, and daily life)
✅ The truth about social media addiction and the impact on our mental health
✅ How quitting social media strengthened Tracy’s faith and family
✅ Faith-based strategies for a social media detox (without feeling lost or disconnected)
✅ How to set healthy boundaries & be more present in your daily life
✅ The power of Christian coaching in breaking free from distractions and stepping into your God-given purpose

If you’re a Christian woman feeling called to step away from distractions, deepen your faith, and prioritize what truly matters, this episode is for you!

Don’t miss Part 2 where we dive deeper into faith, parenting, and social media’s impact on our kids!

Show Notes & Timestamps:

Guest: Tracy Stine, previous coaching client of Melissa's and co-host of Unlikely Housewives Podcast

Episode Highlights:
📌 [00:00] Welcome! Why social media is keeping Christian women stuck
📌 [01:05] Meet Tracy—her journey from social media obsession to digital freedom
📌 [02:07] The mental and emotional detox that comes with quitting social media
📌 [06:42] Why she knew God was calling her to step away
📌 [12:17] Her first failed attempt & what she learned
📌 [16:25] Faith-based alternatives to social media scrolling
📌 [21:14] The illusion of online friendships & finding true community in Christ
📌 [28:25] How removing social media strengthened her faith & family relationships
📌 [32:12] The pressure to document every moment—why we need to be present
📌 [40:52] “If the enemy can’t make you sin, he’ll make you busy”—a lesson in priorities
📌 [49:23] How to create a faith-based digital detox plan & stick to it

Resources Mentioned:
📖 The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble – A guided daily Bible reading plan
📖 The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt – How social media affects mental health
📖 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer – A must-read on faith and slowing down

💬 Looking for Christian coaching to help you break free from distractions and live intentionally?
📌 Book a session with Melissa: https://melissabatt.com/breakthrough-coaching
📌 Join Operation Reset (Free Workshop!): https://melissabatt.com/operation-reset

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