This week, Granger and AntMan talk honestly about why the holidays feel more stressful than peaceful for so many people today. What used to be a season of rest now feels rushed, chaotic, and noisy, and the guys explore what’s behind that shift. Their conversation leads to a surprising place: the way short-form video and endless scrolling are quietly reshaping our minds, our attention, and even our expectations of what peace should feel like.

 

Granger shares a moment from traveling overseas that first opened his eyes to how extreme scrolling has become, and the two walk through new research showing how short videos affect focus, anxiety, self-control, and the way our brains now crave constant stimulation. They talk about how algorithms prey on our emotions, why age doesn’t protect anyone from these effects, and how quickly “just relaxing on the couch” can turn into something that rewires the way we experience the world.

 

But the episode doesn’t stop at warning signs. Granger and AntMan speak openly about their own habits, the changes they’ve made, and the freedom that comes from stepping away from the swipe. They close with a reminder of where real peace comes from, especially in a season that promises it but rarely delivers. It’s a thoughtful conversation about guarding your heart, finding stillness again, and choosing something better than the endless scroll.

This week, Granger and AntMan talk honestly about why the holidays feel more stressful than peaceful for so many people today. What used to be a season of rest now feels rushed, chaotic, and noisy, and the guys explore what&rsquo;s behind that shift. Their conversation leads to a surprising place: the way short-form video and endless scrolling are quietly reshaping our minds, our attention, and even our expectations of what peace should feel like.
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Granger shares a moment from traveling overseas that first opened his eyes to how extreme scrolling has become, and the two walk through new research showing how short videos affect focus, anxiety, self-control, and the way our brains now crave constant stimulation. They talk about how algorithms prey on our emotions, why age doesn&rsquo;t protect anyone from these effects, and how quickly &ldquo;just relaxing on the couch&rdquo; can turn into something that rewires the way we experience the world.
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But the episode doesn&rsquo;t stop at warning signs. Granger and AntMan speak openly about their own habits, the changes they&rsquo;ve made, and the freedom that comes from stepping away from the swipe. They close with a reminder of where real peace comes from, especially in a season that promises it but rarely delivers. It&rsquo;s a thoughtful conversation about guarding your heart, finding stillness again, and choosing something better than the endless scroll.

The 9941 Podcast is a weekly faith conversation hosted by Granger Smith, Tyler Smith, Parker Smith, and Anthony Lay, rooted in the words of Jesus from Luke 15:4 - “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?”

That is the mission of this podcast: to share the Gospel and pursue the one who feels lost or far from God. Through honest conversation, Scripture, and real-life stories, The 9941 Podcast points hearts back to Christ and the joy found in redemption. New episodes release every Monday morning at 6:00 a.m.

The 9941 Podcast is a weekly faith conversation hosted by Granger Smith, Tyler Smith, Parker Smith, and Anthony Lay, rooted in the words of Jesus from Luke 15:4 - &ldquo;What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?&rdquo;
That is the mission of this podcast: to share the Gospel and pursue the one who feels lost or far from God. Through honest conversation, Scripture, and real-life stories, The 9941 Podcast&nbsp;points hearts back to Christ and the joy found in redemption. New episodes release every Monday morning at 6:00 a.m.

The 9941 Podcast

Avoid This To Have A Merry Christmas!

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