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Heart and Scroll: Reflecting Christ On Social Media
In a world where social media shapes identities, influences emotions, and fuels controversy, Heart and Scroll calls Christians to anchor their identity in Christ. Heart and Scroll explores how biblical wisdom applies to our online lives, offering practical guidance on navigating social media with purpose, integrity, and Christlikeness.
With insightful lessons on identity, character, communication, and conflict resolution, Heart and Scroll equips readers—especially young believers—to engage the digital world without losing themselves in it. Whether you’re a casual user or a content creator, Heart and Scroll will challenge you to reflect on who you are online and who you are before God.
Before your next post, pause and Does my online presence honor God and reflect my faith?
With insightful lessons on identity, character, communication, and conflict resolution, Heart and Scroll equips readers—especially young believers—to engage the digital world without losing themselves in it. Whether you’re a casual user or a content creator, Heart and Scroll will challenge you to reflect on who you are online and who you are before God.
Before your next post, pause and Does my online presence honor God and reflect my faith?
163 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2025
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September 23, 2025
It warms my heart to read a good book by a fellow independent Baptist. Such books are far too rare. This book is an excellent study of the Christian relationship with social media. The author has done a fantastic job of capturing the spiritual heart of the matter while also writing a practical book.
The book has at least four great strengths. Right away, Wickens recognized the need to address the Christians identity in Christ. This is absolutely foundational to everything that follows, and Wickens was very wise to address it first. The truth of that spiritual reality is something many Christians desperately need to think about more deeply. Second, it is intensely practical. The book is filled with consistent reminders of how the theological truths presented can be practically applied. Third, the book is rich in Scripture, interpreted and used correctly. That is refreshing in a world where we seldom get either. Finally, it is very digestible. Although Wickens is obviously knowledgeable and theologically grounded, he wrote this book in language that is accessible to anyone. It is simple, but not because it lacks depth, but rather because Wickens is a good writer.
Everyone should read this book. A biblical and spiritual approach to our media is much needed, and this book will help you develop the required understanding.
The book has at least four great strengths. Right away, Wickens recognized the need to address the Christians identity in Christ. This is absolutely foundational to everything that follows, and Wickens was very wise to address it first. The truth of that spiritual reality is something many Christians desperately need to think about more deeply. Second, it is intensely practical. The book is filled with consistent reminders of how the theological truths presented can be practically applied. Third, the book is rich in Scripture, interpreted and used correctly. That is refreshing in a world where we seldom get either. Finally, it is very digestible. Although Wickens is obviously knowledgeable and theologically grounded, he wrote this book in language that is accessible to anyone. It is simple, but not because it lacks depth, but rather because Wickens is a good writer.
Everyone should read this book. A biblical and spiritual approach to our media is much needed, and this book will help you develop the required understanding.
January 12, 2026
This was a great read!
If you want a bunch of statistical data and scientific reasons to get off your phone, this isn't it. It has some of that, but what this primarily is is a biblical look at the negatives and positives of social media.
Pastor Wickens does a dive into the various aspects of human behaviour and psychology that have been on public display over the last 20 years with the advent of social media. He follows that up with the timeless biblical principles to help us navigate the ups and downs of this landscape. This short book addresses anger, argumentation, trolls, cyber bullying, dishonesty, anonymity, and more biblically and helpfully.
Wickens begins by making a strong case for a believer finding identity in Christ. This sets a great backdrop for the rest of the book as it is foundational to how we are to handle ourselves online. He follows by bringing up the various personalities we are likely to meet online and discusses how a person who is in Christ should deal with them. This format is helpful and makes it easy to reference as needed later.
All said, it's a very solid resource and a great read to hand to a teen or adult who needs a little help in this area.
If you want a bunch of statistical data and scientific reasons to get off your phone, this isn't it. It has some of that, but what this primarily is is a biblical look at the negatives and positives of social media.
Pastor Wickens does a dive into the various aspects of human behaviour and psychology that have been on public display over the last 20 years with the advent of social media. He follows that up with the timeless biblical principles to help us navigate the ups and downs of this landscape. This short book addresses anger, argumentation, trolls, cyber bullying, dishonesty, anonymity, and more biblically and helpfully.
Wickens begins by making a strong case for a believer finding identity in Christ. This sets a great backdrop for the rest of the book as it is foundational to how we are to handle ourselves online. He follows by bringing up the various personalities we are likely to meet online and discusses how a person who is in Christ should deal with them. This format is helpful and makes it easy to reference as needed later.
All said, it's a very solid resource and a great read to hand to a teen or adult who needs a little help in this area.
April 15, 2025
A biblical, practical, and helpful guide to principled use of social media. Recommended.
June 20, 2025
In the interests of full disclosure, Martin Wickens in my friend and co-laborer in the ministry. Which has nothing to do with the words that follow here.
This is the best Christian book I have read on dealing with social media. For something that has become such a large part of our lives comparatively little scriptural thought and examination has gone into it. Heart and Scroll is not the final answer to such things, but it is certainly an excellent one. You cannot help but stop and think as you read. Repeatedly. And that is high praise from me in a book. Additionally, however, Wickens pairs that thoughtful content with clarifying information and challenging conviction.
I think youth pastors and singles pastors should turn it into a series of Sunday School lessons. I think college students need to think and pray their way through it. Even full-blown adults will find much to edify them here.
I get excited when I find a new author, especially an independent Baptist one, most especially one with as much potential as this one. Mr. Wickens, more please.
This is the best Christian book I have read on dealing with social media. For something that has become such a large part of our lives comparatively little scriptural thought and examination has gone into it. Heart and Scroll is not the final answer to such things, but it is certainly an excellent one. You cannot help but stop and think as you read. Repeatedly. And that is high praise from me in a book. Additionally, however, Wickens pairs that thoughtful content with clarifying information and challenging conviction.
I think youth pastors and singles pastors should turn it into a series of Sunday School lessons. I think college students need to think and pray their way through it. Even full-blown adults will find much to edify them here.
I get excited when I find a new author, especially an independent Baptist one, most especially one with as much potential as this one. Mr. Wickens, more please.
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