GiST Podcast Steve McAlpine - Technology and Digital Discipleship
Feb 19, 2025
Steve McAlpine, an author and speaker with decades in church leadership, dives into the multifaceted relationship between technology and discipleship. He argues that technology can be both a blessing and a curse, urging critical engagement with digital life. The discussion covers how the church can thrive in an anxious culture, promote community through in-person relationships, and equip the next generation to navigate digital distractions. McAlpine emphasizes creating balance between online interaction and embodied faith experiences.
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Engage Families in Tech Discussion
- Parents should discuss technology concerns openly within church communities.
- Avoid outsourcing parenting to screens; engage in active, embodied family interaction.
God's 'Digital' Discipleship Program
- Deuteronomy 6 describes an immersive, embodied discipleship program for families.
- This counters digital discipleship by focusing on continuous, relational faith formation.
Build Embodied, Multigenerational Church
- Churches should foster embodied community with older members discipling younger ones.
- Build practical relationships to counter digital distractions and shape faith in real life.
