Derek Schuurman | Faith & Technology: Navigating the Digital Age with Wisdom

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

🎧 This episode is a must-listen for anyone wrestling with how to live faithfully in an age of rapid technological change.

🔗 Resources & Links:
📖 Get Derek Schuurman’s Book: Shaping a Digital World at IVP (use code IVPPOD20 for a 20% discount)

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