Friend of the Show Devon Dundee: Tech, Faith, and Finding Your Path
Apr 27, 2025
Join Devon Dundee, a passionate blogger, podcaster, and creative media director at his church, as he explores the intersection of faith and technology. He shares how he navigates his diverse roles while maintaining community ties, and discusses the evolution of digital friendships and their unique challenges. Devon delves into the excitement surrounding decentralized social media and its potential for authentic connections, all while reflecting on personal growth and the joys of parenthood in a tech-filled world.
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Online Friendships Are Real
- Devon stopped separating online and offline friendships and treats both as real relationships.
- He rejects the notion that online bonds are inherently parasocial and values long-term digital closeness.
Slow Communities Beat Avalanches
- Devon finds large, fast-moving group chats overwhelming and prone to an "avalanche" effect.
- He prefers slower, categorized communities (like Discord) that let him choose where to engage.
Worship Through Tech Work
- Devon discovered church tech at a youth camp running song slides and felt worshipful doing tech work.
- That moment connected his interest in technology with a calling to serve the church's media needs.