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Disconnected Friendships and Technology
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- Dec 8, 2025
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- 176
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Summary
Social media makes it incredibly easy to unfollow or block someone we once called a friend with just a single tap. One moment they are in your feed, and the next, they are gone. But in real life, cutting ties is rarely that simple. In this thoughtful and deep episode of Faith and Tech Bytes with Amy Lynn, Amy Lynn explores the emotional and spiritual weight of disconnected friendships in our digital age. On platforms like X or Instagram, unfollowing can feel like a quiet exit, while blocking can feel like slamming a door shut. While some of these disconnections are accidental, many are intentional responses to a friendship that has turned toxic. In this installment of Faith and Tech Bytes with Amy Lynn, we ask how our faith should guide us when we are tempted to hit that button. The tension between our digital capabilities and our spiritual mandates is real. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 18:22 to forgive seventy times seven, a command that feels nearly impossible when we are deeply hurt. At the same time, mental health wisdom teaches us to recognize when a relationship has become unhealthy or consistently draining. So, how do we balance the call to boundless forgiveness with the necessity of protecting our peace? By tuning into Faith and Tech Bytes with Amy Lynn, you will discover that forgiveness does not always mean maintaining close proximity. It is about letting go of bitterness and resentment in your heart while setting the boundaries required to guard your well being. Drawing from Proverbs 4:23, we are reminded to guard our hearts above all else, for everything we do flows from it. If a friendship constantly hurts you or pulls you away from your purpose, stepping back is not a failure of faith; it is an act of divine wisdom. In this episode, we offer three practica…