Technology and the Family Part 2

Constant access to all the world's information through smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices has major effects on the family and on the Christian life in general. In this episode we continue the conversation about the modern world in which we live with some specific and practical tools that can help parents shepherd their children in their use of technology. 

Show Notes

• Filters (9:55)
  • Device level (iOS / android)
  • Covenant Eyes
  • Circle by Disney
  • DNS level
    • Open DNS
• Accountability Software (18:20)
  
  • iOS Screen Time
  • Covenant Eyes
  • X3 Watch
• Apps and sites for parents to be aware of (33:00)
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
  • hookup/dating apps (Tinder, Yellow, Grindr)
  • behavior obscuring apps (VPNs, app or file hiding software, tor browsers)
• Reverse funnel concept in Freedom vs. Responsibility with Brian Sayers

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Keywords: Smartphones, cell phones, tablets, smart devices, mobile devices, internet, mobile apps, social media, instagram, snapchat, facebook, texting, sexting, pornography, screen time screentime screen-time, screen addiction

Paul Funchess

Paul is Pastor of Trinity Church in Spokane Valley, planted by Faith Bible Church in 2022. He studied at Shepherd's Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Christie, have eight children: six girls, and two boys!

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Seth Weber

Seth is the Communications Director at Faith Bible Church and loves anything to do with design, video, audio and tech. He and his wife Kaitlyn have three children.

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