Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast Brad East – God in the Digital Age
Nov 14, 2025
Brad East, a theologian and professor at Abilene Christian University, dives into the intersection of faith and technology. He discusses how digital use impacts prayer and attention, highlighting students' struggles with device addiction. Brad shares practical strategies for reducing screen time and emphasizes the importance of what we focus on for our spiritual health. He raises concerns about AI's effects on emotional connections and urges religious communities to lead in creating healthier digital habits. Ultimately, he calls for a Christ-centered approach to technology.
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Digital Is Central To Christian Life
- Digital technology now fundamentally shapes what it means to follow Christ.
- We must recognize the digital as the dominant sphere of contemporary life and faith.
Course As Lab For Digital Habits
- Brad taught a course called God in the Digital Age to study tech's spiritual effects.
- He created the class to read into literature and build practical habits for students.
Digital Natives Are Vulnerable
- Being a digital native doesn't equal mastery; it often means being most subject to devices.
- Young people see the harm and want help but often lack alternatives or exits.
