A family tech policy, or what we call a Family Tech Framework, is a powerful tool to re-establishing tech norms. It can also be something we agree with in theory, but have a really hard time implementing in our own families. It can simply feel too overwhelming to...
If you're anything like us you've probably found yourself at the end of seven months of quarantine (thanks Covid) with some tech habits that are less than preferable. Now school is starting up online and we've got to get some things worked out! In this episode Anna...
Roger Smith is a 30 year educator in the public schools. He’s also the VP of Northwest Basketball Camps, the largest basketball camp organization in the United States. In today’s interview Roger shares his unique perspective gained from teaching, training, and hiring...
Today we’re in the 6th and final episode of the Gospel Filter Series! We’re going to tie it all together in the idea that the Gospel is the reminder that we are empowered to do everything God asks of us. Paul talks in Romans 7:15,18-19 about how we all have flesh that...
The penultimate addition to the Gospel Filter series is here! In episode 5 of 6 we're addressing how the Gospel enables optimism. We’re natural cynics. We look for the flaw, wait for the bad, and expect the worst. But God is the ultimate optimist. He pursues the bad...
In this episode Anna and I walk through how the Gospel lovingly establishes a basis for truth in our lives, which in turn lets us make intentional decisions regarding our choices, tech, and loving action. The Gospel does this by: Showing us the truth Freeing us in...
Quick Recap: The Gospel is foundational to our tech because it impacts everything we do. We've discussed previously how the Gospel is a "been done", it's good news of what God's already done for us. It's not a list of to-dos so God will love us or take pity on us. He...
Arrogance is so common place sometimes we begin to admire it rather than hate it. We consider it confidence, or swagger, or some sort of independent mindedness marking one as exceptional. The crazy part about arrogance is that’s exactly what the arrogant person is...
What do the ancient Persians, long-distance running, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ all have in common? Technology! And more specifically the Gospel Filter that we're starting to talk about today. We talk a lot about Gospel Tech, but what is the Gospel? And if I...