It's Not About Phones

For too long, we've talked about Reclaimwell as a "screentime solution." Even writing those words makes me cringe a little.

Not because it was wrong, exactly. But because it missed the point entirely. When someone hears "screentime," they think about minutes and statistics and digital restriction. They think about taking something away.

That's not what we're actually doing here.

We're in the business of care. We're creating space for people to become who they're meant to be. Not just productive employees or engaged church members, but whole human beings with dreams, relationships, and callings that extend far beyond their work.

Last Monday, we launched Reclaimwell at City Church Marietta. Before we started, I asked each staff member a simple question: "How do you hope life will be different with Reclaimwell?"

It was mostly relational goals: closer family, better connected to my spouse, modeling better habits for their kids, making “micro-deposits” in the things that matter. My favorite though… “I want to reclaim time for practicing the drums.”

Practicing the drums. Not productivity. Not efficiency. Not even something spiritual. Just a guy who wanted space to return to something that brought him joy, something that had been crowded out by the constant pull of his pocket.

Most of us have incredible intentions. We know what we value. We know what we want to prioritize. But somewhere between good intentions and actual living, our devices intercept our attention and redirect it toward things that don't actually matter to us.

The stories we're hearing from organizations using Reclaimwell aren't about screen statistics. They're about restoration. A pastor rediscovering morning silence. A parent being fully present at dinner. A leader creating margin for the creative pursuits that energize them for everything else they do.

This is what holistic care looks like in practice. It's not about demonizing technology or retreating from the modern world. It's about creating intentional boundaries that protect space for the relationships, rhythms, and practices that make us come alive.

When we frame Reclaimwell as a wellness benefit, something shifts. Organizations aren't managing their team's digital habits, they're investing in their people holistically. They're saying, "We care about your marriage, your parenting, your creativity, your spiritual life, your mental health."

Because here's what I've learned: when people have space to practice drums, to have unhurried conversations, to sit quietly with their thoughts, to be fully present with their families, they don't just become better people. They become better at everything else too.

The phone was just in the way of what matters most.

We're creating space for people to remember who they are when nothing is buzzing or demanding their attention. And in that space, beautiful things happen.