Best Nathan Sutherland Gospel Tech Podcasts (2025)

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The Three Best (And Worst) Uses of AI 36:05

5d ago36:05

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AI can be an amazing tool, if we use it right. Today we'll discuss the three best ways to use AI well, and three uses of AI that we should avoid. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3EQhAE0By Purposely

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Every Day is Easter 28:24

12d ago28:24

28:24

As a follower of Jesus, every day is Easter! Jesus is alive, and that's a big deal in every area of life: How we think about ourselves, how we parent our kids, and how we go about doing the good works we're called to do. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4lLNQsQBy Purposely

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Five Signs of Screen Overload (And What To Do) 28:02

20d ago28:02

28:02

Has your child ever been irritable after using his or her favorite tech? Does a certain show or game ever consistently lead to fights? If so there's a good chance your child is overstimulated and needs help getting back on a healthy path. In today's conversation we'll discuss the five signs of a brain overstimulated by screens and talk through spec…

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Living Well in an Overstimulated World 27:45

27d ago27:45

27:45

We live in a culture that encourages low focus, low attention, and low discipline in doing the hard stuff. To raise up our children well in a tech world requires a clear understanding of our goals, our priorities, and our plans. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/42uzQLgBy Purposely

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Protecting Our Children Online 20:45

1M ago20:45

20:45

There are three ways to get into trouble online: Look for trouble Lack a plan for safety (not-not looking for trouble) Accidents Yet in all three scenarios loving parents take the same actions: We build hedges around our family, networks, and devices, and we have the intentional conversations about how to use the best tech well. Show Notes: https:/…

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Using Strengths (And Weaknesses) for the Lord 21:30

1M ago21:30

21:30

Tech is amazing at helping us leverage our strengths for productive purposes. Organized people become more organized, social people become more social, and the doers of life get more done. Yet that same tech that allows us to truly shine in areas God has gifted us can be equally distracting, and even destructive, when our weaknesses show up. We can…

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Five Priorities for Raising Healthy Youth 25:11

2M ago25:11

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We are parenting in a time-stretched world. After sleep, school, food, and travel we have, on average, five discretionary hours a day. How will we spend that time? More importantly, as followers of Jesus, how are we called to spend those moments that aren’t prescribed for us? Today we’ll talk about the top five priorities we have as parents, and di…

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Five Ways to Keep Tech Healthy on Rainy Days 29:07

2M ago29:07

29:07

What can we do to ensure our tech stays healthy even when the weather is bad? I live in the Pacific Northwest, and our rainy season isn't set to stop for another three months at least. It's easy to pick up some bad tech habits, and make excuses about them because the days are so long and the weather is so poor. So what can we do instead? Today we'l…

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Parenting Pornography with John-Michael Bout (Into the Light Ministries) 33:53

2M ago33:53

33:53

Every family in America knows someone who has been harmed by pornography. Talking about phonography is fraught with challenges because it is personal, hurtful, potentially even an ongoing situation. It is into that environment that we join John-Michael Bout and his ministry Into the Light, which is committed to helping families have the difficult a…

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How Can I Get My Husband to Quit Gaming? 30:22

2M ago30:22

30:22

Gaming can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a good thing that distracts from the best things. Today's conversation is to equip wives to have the important, and sometimes difficult, conversation with their spouse about why we game, if it's a good fit, and how we can game on purpose not for purpose. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3XagMzT…

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Parenting Video Games 29:29

3M ago29:29

29:29

Video games can be amazing, but many young gamers struggle with balancing their digital adventures with their real life opportunities. Today answer three questions every parent needs to ask about video games: Is this a priority for our family? Is this game safe, ready, and good? Does this game line up with our family for: Characters, Violence, Lang…

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Tech is the New Cul de Sac. Right? 23:23

3M ago23:23

23:23

Making friends in an internet age can be tough. Everyone is online (90+% of teens), and more than half of teens say they are online “almost constantly”. So how do we help our children make good friends? We start by teaching them what it means to be a friend: someone who is of equal value, a priority to you, and real world. Then we look at which tec…

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Raising Porn-Resilient Kids 25:36

3M ago25:36

25:36

3/4 of teens have seen p*rnography. More than half of them seeing it on accident. This means the battle isn't just with the internet, but with our children's peers. The good news is that we can make a plan, talk it out, and build meaningful hedges that help us raise porn-resilient youth. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3WHsKAO…

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Using the Best Tech Well 36:08

3M ago36:08

36:08

Our children ask us for new tech all the time, and as loving parents we long to give them good gifts. Yet our children aren't all the same, some can handle more digital responsibility than others, so how do we know when the timing is right for new tech? The answer is simple, if not easy: We give them all the tech that is Safe, Ready, and Good. Show…

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Five Ways to Assess Tech Health 26:35

3M ago26:35

26:35

In the digital world there are a lot of new ways to do old things: Young people hangout online, play sports via the internet, and get famous for their ideas and influence. So how do we know if this is just the latest phase in life and culture, like the printing press or the bicycle, or if there is something unhealthy in our child's life that needs …

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Six Questions to Ask When Choosing Tech 34:41

4M ago34:41

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Our kids ask us for all kinds of tech, and as loving parents we love to give them good gifts. So how do we know which tech they should use and which they should avoid? Today we'll walk through the six simple questions that will help us choose great tech AND teach our children how to discern which tech is the best for them. Show Notes: https://bit.l…

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Starting the New Year with Healthy Tech 22:32

4M ago22:32

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We can ensure our tech is healthy to start the New Year by answering three simple questions: What type of tech are we using? What tech is most concerning right now? What can we do instead? Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4h88y2HBy Purposely

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Best of 2024: Little Choices Matter (Talk to Teens #1) 27:31

4M ago27:31

27:31

It's tough being a kid. Being raised in a tech world is even worse. In today's conversation I talk directly to the teens in our lives, and give a reminder that yes, our choices matter, and God's call is even bigger than our mistakes. (Originally recorded May 28, 2024: Episode 227) Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3P2kVl9…

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Best of 2024: Intentional Parenting 21:05

4M ago21:05

21:05

Prioritizing isn’t one of my gifts. I’ve got great energy, I’m adaptable, and I can do a great job being present. Being prepared is another thing. While I’d love to justify my lack of planning on account of my spiritual superiority (I’m clearly a Mary, not a Martha), I have to acknowledge that we are called to count the cost of following Jesus. Tha…

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Thank You! (A 2024 Review) 27:03

5M ago27:03

27:03

This year has seen God provide again and again for the relationships, resources, and opportunities to do the work of both Flint and Iron and Gospel Tech. Thank you, listeners, for being such an active part of helping us reach more families, make top-tier resources, and for doing the hard work of raising healthy youth in a tech world. Today's episod…

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Talk Tech This Christmas Break 18:36

5M ago18:36

18:36

Christmas Break is a great excuse to talk about tech with your family. Your family is going to have more free time on your hands, more people to visit(along with their devices), and all of this means it's a great chance to talk about your expectations in time, place, and content, as well as what to do when something goes wrong with tech. This Chris…

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Keeping Tech Safe at Family Holidays 19:30

5M ago19:30

19:30

Christmas is coming, and so are those hangouts with family and friends who aren't in your usual rotation. These are the times when new tech can show up, and intentional conversations and boundaries can help our children and family stay safe with their tech use. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49m3IMUBy Purposely

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Intentional Time This Season 23:03

5M ago23:03

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The holidays are a chance for us to be deliberate with our time. As followers of Christ we have the chance to do more than simply survive this season--we can: Seek out opportunities to be amazed at God's goodness Connect with those God has put into our lives Place our fears and anxieties before the Lord Put the first things first Show Notes: https:…

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Analog Adventures for Christmas! 33:29

6M ago33:29

33:29

Christmas is an amazing chance to inspire and invest in high quality, high-engagement activities. Today we'll talk about five of our favorite ways to engage the minds and hearts of young people in real-world, tech-free play. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fTHCmYBy Purposely

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Saved For More Than Freedom 25:10

6M ago25:10

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The great news of the gospel is that we are saved from sin and set free to live freely. Today we look at how this truth goes further than just being from from making mistakes and dives into the freedom we have to own our mistakes, repent, and lead our families in making new choices because we are free. Our freedom in Christ isn't license to make ex…

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Redeeming Tech at Home 26:45

6M ago26:45

26:45

We can show our children how to use the best tech by bringing it intentionally into our homes. Today we'll talk about how we can think about our tech well, choose intentional tech, and I share a little of what the hottest tech is in the Sutherland house right now. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fwt9x1By Purposely

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What To Do When Tech Goes Wrong 18:13

6M ago18:13

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This week I've had the opportunity to practice what I preach. One of my lovely humans struggled with an unhealthy RESET due to tech I allowed. So what now? Today we'll discuss how the Gospel of Jesus helps us address unhealthy tech as a heart issue, and build our relationships with our children as we seek to serve and lead them in the way they shou…

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Parenting Roblox, Minecraft, and YouTube 38:35

6M ago38:35

38:35

Should your child play Roblox? Is Minecraft a safe choice for a child? How do we go about handling YouTube? Today, we're putting our tech conversations to work and looking at all three of these to assess: Are they safe? Is my child ready? Is the fruit good? Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3YxGY8QBy Purposely

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Use the Best Tech (Tech Boundaries #3) 34:11

7M ago34:11

34:11

Christmas is coming, and your child is going to ask for that new tech. What will you say? Today we'll give you the tools you need to answer in hope, not fear, and ensure that you give your child all the best tech and none of the tech that will harm or distract them for their full potential in Christ. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3BLYs8u…

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Location Limits for Tech (Tech Boundaries #2) 23:33

7M ago23:33

23:33

The location of our tech matters. Raising healthy youth is more than simply having good rules, it means having good conversations about how, and where, we use our tech. Today we'll discuss why location matters and what we can do to ensure that our families use best tech in the best ways. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4ey4A2G…

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Set Time Limits for Tech (Tech Boundaries #1) 32:31

7M ago32:31

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Tech has a way of creeping into the nooks and crannies of our lives. Today we begin our series on the three boundaries we all need around our tech, and we start with time.Specifically we address: How much time we should spend on tech What time of day we should use our tech How many times a day we should use our tech Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3BwdM…

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Handling Hidden Sin 25:27

7M ago25:27

25:27

The lie of anonymity is one of the great lies tech tells us. We are told we can do what we want, go where we want, and be who we want without real life consequences. This is a lie, and it brings harm and death to many hearts and families. Today we discuss what to do with hidden sins: why they matter, how to address them, and how to apply the gospel…

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How Do We Balance Video Games? 15:32

8M ago15:32

15:32

Video games are a perennial struggle for time management. If we have decided that games are a great option for our kiddos, how do we balance them with everything else that's important in life? Today we'll walk through the process of making the most of our gaming time, and in building a conversation that supports what is most important with graceful…

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Getting More Out of Life 35:11

8M ago35:11

35:11

Jesus says that he came for us to have life, and to have it to the fullest (John 10:10). So what does this "fullest" life look like? And how can we get it in a hectic tech world like ours? Today we discuss three changes we can make, starting today, and three additions Nathan has made to his life recently. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3XyNZWh…

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Managing Tech Mistakes With Grace 19:51

8M ago19:51

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So your child has made a mistake. On purpose. Potentially repeatedly. Now what? Today we'll discuss the difference between confession and repentance (and why it matters A LOT), what removing and replacing can look like, and what new actions we can take to develop healthy tech choices. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TffhP8…

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Celebrating God's Work This Past Year 34:00

8M ago34:00

34:00

Today's episode is a celebration of what God has done, with your support, in Flint and Iron and Gospel Tech this past year. We've grown in reach and resources, we've developed amazing relationships, and we have reached more families with hope and help in raising healthy youth in a tech world. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fYEfvI…

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Talking Tech with Your Children 27:19

9M ago27:19

27:19

Talking about technology can be an amazing win for both parents and children. In today's conversation we break down how we can talk about tech's benefits, potential drawbacks, and it's fit for our family as we tackle even the hardest tech conversations with hope and grace. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dRp1Xo…

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Should Your School Go Phone Free? 36:47

9M ago36:47

36:47

School is starting and smartphones are at the center of the conversation. Should our schools ban smartphones? Today we'll talk about how parents and schools can take steps to ensure the best possible outcomes for students and staff, while including the best technology possible for health, growth, and learning. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3M4IMiC…

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Gospel-Centered Tech 18:36

9M ago18:36

18:36

My new book, Gospel-Centered Tech, equips parents, leaders, and mentors talk about tech health, communicate the gospel, and connect the hope of the gospel to everyday life. My hope is that every family will know the terms Tool and Drool Tech, will understand how to apply a RESET, and will use tech on purpose, not for purpose, as they live out the f…

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The Graceful Disconnect (Author Interview with Anna Sutherland) 20:29

9M ago20:29

20:29

The Graceful Disconnect is a guide for parents to foster deeper family connections and faith and avoid the common pitfalls of tech-saturation in daily life. In today's conversation Anna walks us through what inspired this book, how it will help parents (especially moms), and what families can expect from a season of graceful disconnect. Show Notes:…

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Keeping Tech Safe This Summer (Five Tech Fixes #3) 25:48

10M ago25:48

25:48

Summertime provides an amazing opportunity for us to discuss the fifth of the Five Fixes for unhealthy tech: Loving Boundaries. Today we'll discuss how to build open communication around tech, which is the basis for any meaningful tech change, and develop practical hedges for our family, devices, and network. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4bPQ5oN…

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Making Summer Fun (Five Tech Fixes #2) 32:40

10M ago32:40

32:40

Summer is an amazing time for adventures. The key to great making summer fun? Real world, analog adventures. Today we'll dive into how we can make this happen even with busy schedules and small budgets. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3S9D7LkBy Purposely

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How Do I Manage Tech This Summer? (Five Tech Fixes, #1) 33:19

10M ago33:19

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Summer is here, and our children have a lot more time on their hands. How do we help them navigate the tech that helps vs. hurts? I've received a number of queries from parents and I'm using three recent scenarios to inspire our conversation on how we can use tech from hope, not for hope, and ensure our tech is safe, good, and that our children are…

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Sutherland Family Tech Check-In 31:57

10M ago31:57

31:57

Anna joins us today to talk about how summer changes our tech rhythms, where we're struggling to use tech well, and how we can implement one of the Five Fixes to improve our summer fun and tech health. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3XJdN2nBy Purposely

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What Will You Be When You Grow Up? (Talking with Teens #5) 21:37

10M ago21:37

21:37

Young people are asked this question from the time they can speak. Yet what we do isn't as important as who we are while we're doing it. In today's conversation we'll discuss what we're called to do as followers of Christ, and reflect on whether our current goals and achievements (or failures) in the area of a career line up with who God is calling…

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Which Tech Can I Use? (Talking to Teens #4) 26:35

11M ago26:35

26:35

It's a story I'm hearing more and more often: a high school junior who swapped Instagram for Whatsapp to reclaim her goals and time a twenty year old who deleted social media to spend more time in his own life rather than the lives of others a college senior who asked his mom to put parental controls on his smartphone to help him focus on his schoo…

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Love, Dating, and Tech (Talking to Teens #3) 18:15

11M ago18:15

18:15

Love and dating is always an awkward world, especially in middle and high school, and tech only makes it worse. Today we'll talk about what it looks like to truly love someone, how we can step into loving relationships, and what we must get right about love and tech. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Ky5EGg…

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Loving Parents Give Good Gifts (Talking to Teens #2) 26:59

11M ago26:59

26:59

“What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?" (Luke 11:11) I love to give my children good gifts. Whether it's a delicious treat, snappy new clothes, or a new game or toy, I love being able to provide my children with not only what they need but al…

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Little Choices Matter (Talking to Teens #1) 27:31

11M ago27:31

27:31

It's tough being a kid. Being raised in a tech world is even worse. In today's conversation I talk directly to the teens in our lives, and give a reminder that yes, our choices matter, and God's call is even bigger than our mistakes. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4brDl8qBy Purposely

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Being Intentional Parents 21:05

12M ago21:05

21:05

Prioritizing isn’t one of my gifts. I’ve got great energy, I’m adaptable, and I can do a great job being present. Being prepared is another thing. While I’d love to justify my lack of planning on account of my spiritual superiority (I’m clearly a Mary, not a Martha), I have to acknowledge that we are called to count the cost of following Jesus. Tha…

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