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160. START HERE, Smartphones

Feb 14, 2023 | Gospel Tech Podcast

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Today we’re getting to the bottom of smartphones, and we’re doing it quickly.

My hope for this episode, and for this podcast in general, is to give more than just “good” answers when it comes to tech. My goal is to point you as a parent toward hope.

So, does your child need a smartphone? No.

But if yous top there, you might get the right answer and miss the real point: an opportunity to parent and love your child where they are!

So listen to today’s conversation, we’ll talk through five reason smartphones are a net-loss for children under 16, and we’ll also talk through what it looks like to prepare your child for a tech world.

Want more on this conversation? Check out Episode 160 on the Gospel Tech Podcast!

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Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3HJMFqG

Resources Mentioned:
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Article by Nathan Sutherland

Nathan is the co-founder of Gospel Tech and a former teacher. He's married to his best friend, Anna, and is dad to three kiddos. His passion is seeing families set free—and is committed to proclaiming the good news of Jesus.
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