Why Social Media Is Failing the Church—and What to Do Instead (Guest: Rev. Richard Dalton)

February 05, 2026 00:28:59
Why Social Media Is Failing the Church—and What to Do Instead (Guest: Rev. Richard Dalton)
The Great Commission Today
Why Social Media Is Failing the Church—and What to Do Instead (Guest: Rev. Richard Dalton)

Feb 05 2026 | 00:28:59

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Show Notes

In this visionary, wide-ranging, and deeply pastoral conversation, Rev. Richard Dalton—church planter, Anglican minister, and founder of Look Up Detroit—joins The Great Commission Today to explore how Christians can reclaim a faithful, visible, and redemptive presence in the digital public square. Drawing from his conversion story, decades of ministry, and a growing burden for cities, Richard presents Look Up Detroit as a compelling experiment in Christian collaboration, hospitality, and civic blessing. Rather than another siloed church website or algorithm-controlled social media feed, Look Up Detroit functions as a city-wide digital front porch—a place where churches, service organizations, libraries, nonprofits, and […]

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