Amy Lowe on reconnecting through nature.

What if the thing your family needs most is less screen time—and more presence?

In this episode of The MercyCast, host Raleigh Sadler sits down with Amy Lowe, director of Winshape Camps for Girls, for a timely conversation about kids, smartphones, social media, anxiety, parenting, faith, and the lost art of being present.

In a world where children can swipe a screen before they can tie their shoes, Amy has witnessed what happens when kids step away from technology and into nature, community, and meaningful relationships. At Winshape Camps, children spend time without phones, notifications, and the pressure to perform online—and parents often report something remarkable when they come home: “I got my daughter back.”

Amy and Raleigh explore why disconnecting from technology can actually help us connect more deeply with our families, our neighbors, God, and creation.

In This Episode, we learn about:

The cost of constant digital distraction for children—and adults.

How smartphones and social media can impact our levels of attention, anxiety, and relationships

The importance of the camp slogan “disconnect to connect”

What happens when children spend a week without phones

Why parents say they feel like they “got their kids back” after camp

The connection between technology, anxiety, and the pressure children face today

How Christian camps create space for kids to develop faith, friendship, and spiritual growth