Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast Brad East – God in the Digital Age
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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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Attention Shapes The Soul
- What we give our attention to shapes our habits and becomes the main site of Spirit's work.
- Screens that degrade attention also deform spiritual formation and human flourishing.
Screens Amplify Deep Human Longings
- The tech era is novel and uniquely amplifies existing human brokenness like addiction.
- Screens function less like sugar and more like powerful opioids in their effect on attention.
Churches Should Lead On Tech Choices
- Churches and leaders must exercise bold choices and model healthier tech practices.
- Avoid hiding behind convenience; public institutions often lead when churches lag.
