CCP57: On the Rise and Hold of Gaming

In this week’s conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss a shocking statistic - that more than 200 million Americans are a part of the world of gaming. That’s more than 60% of the U.S. population. Furthermore, the average “binge time” spent gaming has increased to five hours. This is having a profound effect, not only in the lives of children but on marriages as well.

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Dr. White’s newly released book is titled Hybrid Church: Rethinking the Church for a Post-Christian Digital Age. Among many topics covered in this book is a look at all that encompasses the digital revolution that has taken place in our culture, including gaming and the metaverse.

There are several news stories posted to the Daily Headline News at Church & Culture that you may be interested in reading for more on this hot topic:

Elanor Hayward, “NHS treats child gaming addicts who attack parents,” The Telegraph, March 27, 2023.

Tom Hoggins, “World Health Organisation adopts 'gaming addiction' as official illness despite industry opposition,” The Telegraph, May 28, 2019.

Sonja Haller, “'This game is like heroin:' Fortnite addiction sending kids to gaming rehab,” USA Today, December 9, 2018.

Chris Moss, “Men and boys are in crisis, and technology is to blame,” The Telegraph, May 10, 2015.

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