Technology is shaping our world at an unprecedented rate—but how should Christians respond? Are we thoughtfully engaging with the digital world, or are we being shaped by it in ways we don’t even realize?

In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer sits down with Dr. Derek Schuurman, Professor of Computer Science at Calvin University and author of Shaping a Digital World: Faith, Culture, and Computer Technology. Together, they explore how theology, technology, and Christian discipleship intersect in our increasingly digital lives.

📌 Key Discussion Points:
✅ How does the biblical narrative shape our approach to technology?
✅ Are we using technology wisely, or is it using us?
✅ Theological insights from Genesis, the Tower of Babel, and eschatology
✅ Are AI, social media, and digital tools eroding true human connection?
✅ How Christians can practice discernment in an efficiency-driven world
✅ Why technology is not neutral—and how we can shape it responsibly
✅ McLuhan’s Four Laws of Media & how they help us evaluate new tech
✅ Practical ways to maintain human flourishing in a digital-first culture

🎧 This episode is a must-listen for anyone wrestling with how to live faithfully in an age of rapid technological change.

🔗 Resources & Links:
📖 Get Derek Schuurman’s Book:Shaping a Digital World at IVP (use code IVPPOD20 for a 20% discount)

🔗 Learn more about Useful to God:www.usefultogod.com

📢 Stay Connected & Keep Growing!

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For more resources to help you grow in faith and deepen your walk with Christ, visit Useful to God—where you'll find books, courses, podcasts, and more to equip you for faithful Christian living.

Technology is shaping our world at an unprecedented rate&mdash;but how should Christians respond? Are we thoughtfully engaging with the digital world, or are we being shaped by it in ways we don&rsquo;t even realize?
In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer sits down with Dr. Derek Schuurman, Professor of Computer Science at Calvin University and author of Shaping a Digital World: Faith, Culture, and Computer Technology. Together, they explore how theology, technology, and Christian discipleship intersect in our increasingly digital lives.
📌 Key Discussion Points: ✅ How does the biblical narrative shape our approach to technology? ✅ Are we using technology wisely, or is it using us? ✅ Theological insights from Genesis, the Tower of Babel, and eschatology ✅ Are AI, social media, and digital tools eroding true human connection? ✅ How Christians can practice discernment in an efficiency-driven world ✅ Why technology is not neutral&mdash;and how we can shape it responsibly ✅ McLuhan&rsquo;s Four Laws of Media &amp; how they help us evaluate new tech ✅ Practical ways to maintain human flourishing in a digital-first culture
🎧 This episode is a must-listen for anyone wrestling with how to live faithfully in an age of rapid technological change.
🔗 Resources &amp; Links: 📖 Get Derek Schuurman&rsquo;s Book: <a href="https://www.ivpress.com/shaping-a-digital-world">Shaping a Digital World&nbsp;</a>at IVP (use code IVPPOD20 for a 20% discount)
🔗 Learn more about Useful to God: <a href="https://www.usefultogod.com/">www.usefultogod.com</a>
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📢 Stay Connected &amp; Keep Growing!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Thinking Christian so you never miss an insightful conversation!
For more resources to help you grow in faith and deepen your walk with Christ, visit <a href="https://www.usefultogod.com/">Useful to God</a>&mdash;where you'll find books, courses, podcasts, and more to equip you for faithful Christian living.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

Find more from James at https://usefultogod.com/.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at <a href="https://usefultogod.com/">https://usefultogod.com/</a>.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

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Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at <a href="https://usefultogod.com/">https://usefultogod.com/.</a>