152: The smartphone disciple (Part 2)

Digital technology like smartphones has revolutionised the way we navigate daily life and the way our whole society functions. Such technology has its downsides. Even so, our stance as Christians is often something like, “Let’s use this technology wisely, but not abuse it”, as if the technology is simply a neutral instrument. But the good things of our world (like technology or money) can become much more than this: they can become master-teachers that dominate and disciple us. In Part 1 of our series, we explored the extraordinary power and usefulness of the smartphone, as well as the powerful effects and consequences that follow from its widespread usage—the way that the phone, in fact, shapes the way we think about our lives and the way we act as humans. In this episode—Part 2—we’re going to think about what God says about all this—what he says about what it means to be human, and how human technology and manufacturing relates to God and to the purposes he has for humanity. How do the Scriptures shape our understanding of technology in general and the smartphone in particular? We’ll find it does so in surprising and disturbing and liberating ways. (Please note: Part 3 will be published in a fortnight’s time.) For an edited transcript and show notes, visit our website . To ask questions or to get in touch with us about this series, send us a voice memo or email to ccl AT moore edu au . Find out more and register for “Left right out: The strange position of the political Christian” (Wed 20 May 2026) Support the work of the Centre by making a tax-deductible donation . Please note: The episode transcript on your podcast platform may have been generated by AI and has not been checked for accuracy. If quoting, please check against the audio.

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This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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