In this episode, we are continuing our Parenthood study and talking about how we navigate the tricky waters of technology with our kids.

Is Technology helping us:

1. be present in our families?
2. be alert?
3. be transformed?
4. grow in wisdom?
5. be patient?
6. be content?
7. be real?
8. pray?
9. be humble?
10. be stewards of what God has entrusted to us?

Bonus Question: Is technology helping me to be holy?

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Examples for “Digital Boundaries”

• Do not check my smartphone until after my morning devotions.

• Turn notifications off

• Try to end my digital day by 9:00 p.m.

• Don’t check my smartphone when having lunch or dinner with a friend, or leave phone in car.

• Take a digital fast every Sunday (or start with every Sunday afternoon)

• No digital gadgets at mealtimes.

• Limit checking emails or texts to once an hour.

• Try not to talk on the phone to virtual people when real people are in front of me.

• Pray daily for God to help me become a good steward of my virtual life.

Recommended Reading:

• Protecting Your Family from the Digital Invasion (Focus on the Family broadcast)
• The Digital Invasion by Dr. Archibald Hart
• Fake Love, Fake War: Why So Many Men Are Addicted to Internet Porn and Video Games by Russ Moore (on DesiringGod.org)
• Don’t Let the Screen Strangle Your Soul by Kevin DeYoung