Is it possible to reshape the deleterious effects of social media and use the platform for good? Nicholas John is doing just that as he chronicles his spiritual journey offline... online.
In this episode, Antony has a heart-to-heart with Nicholas that bridges religious sects and gets to the core of spirituality and self-fulfillment. They grapple with the big-ticket questions that social media is quietly moving away from. What begins as a dialogue between two individuals of different religious backgrounds evolves into a nuanced exploration of the human soul - one that transcends doctrine, dogma, and digital noise.
Nicholas speaks candidly about his personal journey. Once deeply immersed in social media, he describes a period of isolation, addiction, and pleasure seeking - one where his identity became performative and validation was externalized. The metrics of likes, shares, and comments began to replace more grounded measures of self-worth. Faith changed that.
Social media has convinced Gen Z that "soul" is a four-letter word. Antony and Nicholas dive into the psychological and spiritual toll of growing up in an environment saturated with digital stimuli. Rising levels of anxiety, depression, comparison, and existential confusion suggest that these are not isolated issues but symptoms of a broader cultural condition. Social media doesn’t just shape behavior - it reshapes perception itself.
These are not the kinds of conversations you can find easily scrolling through your for-you-page. This episode is not just a conversation - it is essential viewing for anyone trying to pause, reflect, and most importantly, listen. Not to the noise of the feed, but to the quieter voice within.
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