The Digital Fast:
A 28-Day Challenge

It's time to disconnect from our always-on smartphones and reconnect to the things that matter most. Join thousands across the nation for the first-ever, Digital Fast.

By participating in the Digital Fast, you will see yourself or your family overcome digital distraction, increase relational connection and spiritual devotion.

What is The Digital Fast?

The Digital Fast is a 28-day guided journey to decrease distraction, increase devotion and use technology more intentionally. The program is guided by The Digital Fast workbook with daily devotions, journaling and reflection. Weekly featured talks by experts on THINQ Media’s platform help discern the culture and enhance the conversation, while the Aro App helps promote and track time away from phones, aggregate weekly reports and quantify the intentionality.

  • Digital Fast Workbook

    Darren Whitehead
    Author and Pastor

  • Aro App

    Quantify Your Off-Screen Time 

  • THINQ Media Access

    Expert Talks to Enhance the Conversation
    Free THINQ Account

Download Free Sample

Not sure the Digital Fast Challenge is for you? Download a free sample to learn how you can prepare and invite those around you to join you!

Think Well About Technology

On mission to help people think well about pressing issues in our culture, THINQ has brought together Pastor Darren Whitehead’s Digital Fast, Aro’s screentime wellness platform, and THINQ Media’s digital library of talks from leading cultural experts—all to provide a transformational 28-day experience for individuals, families, and small groups in your church. We believe, church by church, we can ignite a vitally important digital fast across our nation.

Start Your Digital Fast

When you purchase your Digital Fast workbook you’ll receive access to the Aro App and the THINQ library of content. The Digital Fast is best experienced in community. Bring the digital fast to your family or friend group and encourage them to participate alongside you! If you’re interested in bringing this to your church share this link with your pastor.

What the Experts Say About the Digital Fast

“I think religious communities can lead the way in reversing the mental health crisis, showing the rest of us, here’s how you raise kids in the digital age.”

- Jonathan Haidt, Bestselling Author, The Anxious Generation

“If every church did The Digital Fast…it would radically alter the current trajectory of the Church.”

- John Mark Comer, Bestselling Author, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

FAQs

  • Join thousands across the nation for the first-ever, Digital Fast. This 28-Day challenge will encourage you to disconnect and reconnect to the things that matter most. When you register to participate, you’ll receive a workbook, 2 months access to the Aro Screentime App and THINQ Media additional resources.

  • A Digital Fast is a perfect complement to a traditional fast. For starters, your church will be locked in to an intentional period and reducing digital consumption will only aid spiritual devotion.

  • The Digital Fast is only available for US-Based individuals in 2025.