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Gospel Tech is a resource for parents who are feeling outpaced and overwhelmed as they raise children in a tech world. Our goal: Equip parents with the tools, resources, and confidence they need to raise kids who love God and use tech. Gospel Tech’s mission is to equip families to love God and use tech. We want to empower parents to: Talk about healthy tech Communicate the Gospel Connect the hope of the Gospel to their everyday tech lives Introduction to Gospel Tech Three years ago I (Nathan ...
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Hosts Ryan and Selena Frederick discuss modern marriage issues with transparency, humor, and gospel-centeredness. Join in for honest conversations, light-hearted hilarity, and more than enough grace to go around.
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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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5 Ways to FINALLY Get Unity Around Time and Priorities
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As Christians, we are called to prioritize what God prioritizes. How should that statement manifest itself in our daily priorities? It's brought us clarity in our life's big and small decisions, so we hope this episode is helpful for you too! Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://3…
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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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Lessons Learned about S X in 20ish Years of Marriage
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God made s*x for our good and His glory, BUT a thriving intimate life with your spouse doesn't happen by accident. It takes good communication, intentionality, effort, and several other lessons we've learned throughout our marriage. Listen in! Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://…
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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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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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7 Ways to Have Better Conflict In Your Marriage
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There’s no avoiding it; we all encounter conflict in our marriages. The real question is: how well do you handle it? Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: ht…
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4 Massive Lessons Learned on Communication
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By God's grace, we just celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary, and it got us thinking about the many lessons we have learned together over the years. This week, we're starting off strong with communication and discussing how essential it is to a thriving marriage. P.S. This is the start of a new series, so stay tuned each week as we go through di…
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Location Limits for Tech (Tech Boundaries #2)
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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)
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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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The Greatest Adultery Repellant Known to Man
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We must never assume that we are beyond the grasp of adultery. "Affairs rarely happen out of the blue; they start small and progress subtly over time. Every affair begins in the imagination, takes root in the heart, and slowly turns to action." Tune in to hear how to guard your heart and honor your spouse well. Master marital communication: https:/…
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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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20+ Creative Date Ideas to Stay Connected
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Different seasons of life can leave you and your spouse feeling more like roommates rather than husband and wife. If you need creative date ideas to spark some fun and intentional engagement with your spouse, this episode is for you! Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursu…
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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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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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Have you ever questioned the value of staying married, or do you know someone who could use some marital encouragement? Join us to be reminded of God's beautiful design for marriage! Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https:/…
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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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Q & A: Rebuilding Trust After It's Been Lost (Trust and Betrayal, 5 of 5)
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Today, we're wrapping up our series on trust and betrayal! To conclude, we are answering questions from you, our listeners. We pray that it's edifying to you and that it will help your marriage flourish in all areas of trust. Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com P…
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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 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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Creating Healthy Boundaries Around Tech in Marriage (Part 2 of 2)
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We could all benefit from an honest evaluation of whether our tech is serving us for good, or taking over in harmful ways. Our friends Nathan and Anna Sutherland are back for another episode to gently push back on our tech use and provide strategies to reorient our hearts and minds on the right things. We hope you'll join us! Check out Nathan and A…
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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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Phones, Video Games, Tech, and How They Affect Your Marriage (w/ Guests Nathan and Anna Sutherland, Part 1 of 2)
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Technology (phones, video games, shows) can cause marital strife if not handled with wisdom and clarity. Today we have our long-time friends, Nathan and Anna Sutherland as guests to discuss technology and how it impacts marriage. They've recently written books (releasing 8/13) all about the topic. Check out Nathan and Anna's new books at GospelCent…
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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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Maintaining Strong Trust in Marriage (Trust and Betrayal 4 of 5)
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Our hope for this series is that you and your spouse can learn to mend areas of your marriage that have experienced broken trust. Once you have placed your complete and utter trust in the Lord, and in turn your spouse, we pray that you can KEEP consistent trust in your marriage. That's what this episode is all about. We hope you'll join us! Master …
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The Graceful Disconnect (Author Interview with Anna Sutherland)
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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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Repairing Trust After It's Broken (Trust and Betrayal 3 of 5)
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Thankfully it is possible to repair trust in your marriage, but unfortunately, many couples struggle with where to even begin. We want to equip you with 5 tangible ways you can begin to reinstate assurance in your marriage. We hope it blesses you! Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: http…
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