Fr Ben Saliba Become A Digital Missionary

Are you using social media…or is it using you? In this powerful and raw talk, Fr. Ben Saliba challenges Catholic teenagers to break free from the toxic traps of influencer culture and step into a greater identity: becoming a Digital Missionary. Fr. Ben doesn't bash technology; instead, he speaks directly about how the algorithm shapes our minds, images, and ideas. Pulling no punches, he contrasts the self-centered nature of modern influencers with the ultimate revolutionary, Jesus Christ, and shows how tech-savvy saints like Saint Carlo Acutis proved you can use the internet without losing your soul. If you are tired of being a "user" trapped in a mindless scroll, this talk will give you the practical tools to detox your feed, reclaim your worth, and start using your passions to change the digital world. A special thank you to Sydney Catholic Youth and the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation for hosting this incredible event! For more information, resources, and upcoming youth events, check out their websites: Sydney Catholic Youth: https://www.sydneycatholicyouth.org Sydney Centre for Evangelisation: https://www.sydneycatholic.org/evange... Talk chapters: 00:00 - Preview: Point to Him, Not Yourself 00:33 - Devices, Social Media, and "Right Use" 01:45 - The Fear of Being Left Out 03:40 - Why I Am Completely Anti-Influencer 06:45 - Carlo Acutis: Born an Original, Not a Photocopy 09:49 - How the Algorithm Traps Your Image & Ideas 11:30 - Temptation in the Desert vs. Social Media Assaults 13:48 - Finding Reality and Your True Worth in Christ 17:11 - Practical Tools: How to Unfollow the Culture 20:13 - 17 Years of Your Life Looking at a Screen? 21:48 - Narcissism vs. The Gospel Message of Service 24:34 - Why Social Media Calls Us "Users" 26:31 - The Courage to Be the Odd One Out (The Josh Aloiai Story) 30:02 - Reclaiming Order and Becoming a Heroic Saint Q&A: 31:59 - Why Fr. Ben Doesn't Have Social Media 33:49 - How to Actually Be a Digital Missionary 36:07 - Discerning Music, Pop Culture, and Chris Brown 38:27 - Fr. Ben's Personal Struggles with Facebook & Myspace 40:33 - Final Warning: Can Social Media Take You to Hell?