Join us as we hear from Pastor Sutton in this two part speaking series on social media awareness and developing healthy technology habits.
Friday, 4/26, 6:30-8:00PM
Saturday, 4/27, 10:00-11:30AM
For more information or to RSVP contact Pastor Daniel, pastor.molc@gmail.com.
RSVP is not required. We are grateful to be able to offer this event at no cost.
A. Trevor Sutton is senior pastor at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan. He holds an MDiv from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri and an MA in digital rhetoric from Michigan State Univeristy. He has written and spoken about technology and Christianity for various publications and is the author of several books, including Being Lutheran and Authentic Christianity.
Brian Smith, MD, is an author, professor, and psychiatrist in Michigan with over twenty years of experience working with children and their families. He had directly witnessed the impact of digital technology, especially social media, on the mental health of his patients. His Christian faith provides the vision and power to best help those in crisis, while feeling personally renewed through this service. Married to Sara and father to Brandon, Hannah, and Casey, he was a genius who could do no wrong until his own children became teenagers.
4,105 hours.
That's how much time Americans spend consuming media each year. That equates to about 11 hours per day spent on social media, in front of a screen, or texting your friends and family. Have you considered how all of this media time is affecting both your physical and spiritual well-being?
Pastor-psychiatrist duo Rev. A. Trevor Sutton and Dr. Brian Smith have teamed up to help you evaluate your technology use through a Christian perspective. Find a healthy balance with technology in today's modern age while still being focused on Christ.
End of Chapter Discussion Questions
Each chapter concludes with questions to help you think critically about what you've read in your individual reading. They can also be used to guide group discussions and start healthy conversation about your technology habits.
Centering Technology on Christ
God's Word is woven throughout Redeeming Technology alongside psychological research to ensure that each and every conclusion centers itself back on Christ. You will be able to draw your own understandings from important Scripture references, bringing biblical wisdom to this modern invention.
Do This, Not That Advice
Chapters include "Do This, Not That" articles that aid in putting these readings into action through small put powerful changes. You'll be able to slowly but surely alter your media habits with the sound theological and psychological advice.