Book description
In the summer of 2022, author and speaker Carlos Whittaker spent seven weeks entirely screen free, splitting his time between a monastery, an Amish farm, and home with his family. Blending the inspiring story of this experiment with practical guidance, Whittaker reveals how you can reset your relationship with screens and step into a life of real connection.Not many people have the opportunity to spend weeks entirely devoid of phone and computer screens, but Whittaker's radical, screen-free experiment yields hope and wisdom to everyone who has felt the loneliness, low-key despair, and paradoxical disconnectedness that accompanies the always-on, always-plugged-in nature of modern life.Readers who take this journey with Whittaker will learn how to cut through the divisive, polarizing effects of social media and build real community, even with people who are very different from them; rediscover the joy of noticing and savoring the beauty of the world beyond their phone screens; remember how experiencing boredom, solitude, and even getting lost (all but eradicated by smartphones) can bring opportunities for new discoveries about themselves and the world around them; and reset their relationship with screens and social media forever. Blending wisdom from the past, practices of intentionality and community, and Whittaker's engaging communication style that has led to the explosive growth of his social media presence over the past few years, this book is a compelling story, a guide for resetting your life in a tech-saturated world, and an invitation into the connection and community that feels so elusive today.
About the Author
Carlos Whittaker is a bestselling author, speaker, worship leader, moment maker, spider killer, and hope dealer. He has been on the leadership team for Catalyst and he speaks at some of the largest churches in the country every year including Fresh Life Church, Embrace Church, Central Christian Church, and North Point Church, among many others. In addition, he speaks at large conferences, boutique events, and corporate seminars including events such as Orange Conference, Catalyst Conference, Chick-fil-A Staff, Designer Vaca, MomCon (MOPS), Experience Conference, The Orange Tour, and many more. Carlos is also the host of the popular Human Hope Podcast, which now has 45 episodes hosted by the That Sounds Fun Network, led by author Annie F. Downs. This year, the Human Hope Podcast passed the 1 million downloads mark, and it continues to garner more listeners and fans every day. Carlos is also a People's Choice Award winner, social media maven, publicity pro, and he currently spends the majority of his time writing books and speaking on stages all around the world. Today, Carlos, his wife Heather, and their children live in Nashville, Tennessee. Carlos blogs and podcasts at CarlosWhittaker.com.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience