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

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Thinking Christian is hosted by Dr. James Spencer, president of the D. L. Moody Center and author of Digital Discernment (InterVarsity Press). Each conversation reads the Bible as the final authority for life and faith, questioning the assumptions of our culture, even our Christian culture, so that we don't settle for a narrower vision than God's word offers.

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