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Theology for the Curious
Ep. 175 - Help My Device is Killing Me! w/Dr. Felicia Wu Song
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We have never been more connected, and yet many of us have never felt more distracted, hurried, and restless. Our phones sit beside our beds, our notifications interrupt our conversations, and our attention is constantly being pulled in a thousand directions. We can reach almost anyone at any time—but what might this perpetual connectedness be doing to our souls?
In this episode, the Curious team sit down with sociologist and author Dr. Felicia Wu Song to explore the promises and perils of life in the digital age. Together we ask some unsettling questions: How is technology shaping our understanding of personhood, presence, and community? Why do so many of us struggle to be still? What happens when there is never silence, never solitude, and never a moment when we are simply present before God? While recognising the remarkable benefits of digital technology—education, support, and meaningful connections—we also consider its hidden costs and the practical wisdom needed to reclaim attention, recover deeper relationships, and cultivate spaces where our hearts can once again hear the voice of God.
Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a cross section of articles here for further reflection;
https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/viral-jesus/felicia-wu-song-perils-of-digital-discipleship/
https://publicchristianity.org/podcast/the-year-of-getting-off-your-phone/
https://youtu.be/J71qzk_wMd4?is=TCwnKvZUt1go1QSW
What we’re reading?
As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode…enjoy!
Felicia Wu Song—
Restless Devices – Recovering Personhood, Presence, and Place in the Digital Age
Amy & Andy Crouch—
My Tech-Wise Life: Growing Up and Making Choices in a World of Devices
Samuel James—
Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age
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