Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Dangerous Devices? (with Trevor Sutton)
Oct 7, 2025
Trevor Sutton, a pastor and professor with expertise in theology and technology, discusses the paradox of time-saving devices that often seem to enslave us instead of liberate us. He advocates for practices like techno-fasting and outlines practical steps to reclaim control over our digital lives. Sutton explores the historical relationship between technology and worship, critiques our obsession with 'saving' time, and emphasizes a theological perspective on AI, warning against the idolatry of new tech while suggesting its useful applications in ministry.
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How Sutton Found Theology+Tech
- Trevor Sutton stumbled into studying digital rhetoric after seeking professional writing training while pastoring in Lansing, Michigan.
- That detour led him to integrate theology with technology and pursue a PhD focused on doctrine and philosophy of technology.
Dissatisfaction Reveals Device Power
- Widespread dissatisfaction with devices signals a deeper problem in our relationship with technology.
- We both desire and resent devices, indicating they may be shaping us rather than serving us.
Practice Device Fasts
- Try a device-free day or partial fast to test how tethered you are to screens.
- Use spatial or temporal distance from devices to exert agency and practice self-control.