Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on technology? How often do you pick up your phone throughout the day? Do you find yourself using it as a constant escape? On this “best of” God Hears Her episode, Elisa and Eryn revisit a conversation with Amy Crouch where they talk about being wise with how much time we spend on technology. Listen for some great practical advice from Amy.

About Our Guest:

Amy Crouch is the author of My Tech-Wise Life and attends Cornell University studying linguistics, English, and anything else she can fit into her schedule. Her book is a follow-up to her father’s book, The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch, and she describes what it’s like to grow up in a family that takes a disciplined approach to technology as well as offers helpful hints for others. Amy loves to cook, climb mountains, and chat about books.

Notes and Quotes:

• “We took a sabbath once a week from work, but also screens.”
• “My parents were always really intentional in saying to me, ‘This is why we have made these shared commitments.’”
• “Real life has to be difficult. If it is not difficult, it’s not real life.”
• “Another question to ask ourselves is ‘What am I escaping, and why?’”
• “Ask yourself, is social media making it harder for you to be content?”
• “Every time I survive distraction, I am reminded that it doesn’t have power over me.”
• “Technology is really good at shaping our habits.”
• Baby steps: Don’t beat yourself up, start and end your days without screens, leave your phone out of the bedroom, find something to take the place of technology.

Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show:

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
• Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
• Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon. https://amzn.to/32lYSgh
• Order My Tech-Wise Life on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xVCyaZ
• Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor
• Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy