Curious Christian

Digital platforms aren’t just tools we use, they’re environments that shape us. They form how we communicate, what we value, and how we see ourselves and others. And more often than not, they shape us in ways that aren’t especially Christlike.

They reward visibility, speed, and certainty. They nudge us toward self-promotion and away from humility. They train us to react quickly, rather than listen slowly. The longer we stay immersed, the more these patterns form us, and the harder it becomes to notice.

This is what Scripture means when it speaks of the powers and principalities. They aren’t just external forces, but systems that seep into hearts and shape our habits. The platforms we rely on for connection and communication are no exception. They are powerful, and they are most definitely shaping us.

But still, we are called to bear witness.

Not by escaping. Not by trying to dominate the digital world with louder messaging or better branding. But by showing up differently. With love. With honesty. With a rhythm that doesn’t match the script.

For me, that means stepping back regularly. Taking time to listen. Making space for silence and the whispers of the Spirit. And when I do return, I try to point beyond the platform—to the deeper conversations, the embodied relationships, the face-to-face moments where real community happens.

If you’re local to western Sydney and something I write sparks something in you, I’d love to meet for coffee or a walk. That kind of conversation means more to me than any comment thread.

And if you’re further away, I’d still encourage you: look for others nearby who are asking similar questions, wrestling with similar tensions. The platform might be where connection begins, but it shouldn’t be where it ends.

We live in a kind of digital Babylon. But like the exiles of old, we are not without a calling. We’re here to seek the good of the city (even this virtual one) but to do so with wisdom, and with a rhythm that remembers we belong to another kingdom.