Episode 40: The Role of Digital Discipleship in the Church
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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, hosts Drew and Tim discuss the concept of digital discipleship, an evolving space within global religious dynamics. The conversation explores how churches can purposefully implement digital discipleship, the fusion of age-old spiritual instruction with modern technology. They discuss the upsides and drawbacks of using technology in religious contexts and highlight the essential role of intentionality in any virtual engagement. The discussion also focuses on various tools such as podcasts, digital platforms, and AI technologies like ChatGPT to cultivate online based spiritual growth. The hosts further caution against blurring the lines between genuine discipleship and mere information dissemination while also highlighting the challenges of balancing timeless religious teachings with modern trends. The episode concludes with advice for individuals seeking digital discipleship and underscores the need for disciples to impact change in their communities. Join our Group on Facebook- Eyes on Jesus podcast community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast/ Email feedback, questions or show topic ideas to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to connect with the hosts! For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Tim Ferrara: Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/
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