Theme #1: Wisdom & Media
IN THIS HOUSEHOLD CONVERSATION
What voices guide you through life, and are they wise?
Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-11
Teaser Question: What voices guide you through life, and are they wise?
Read - My Tech-Wise Life: pages 7-22
Watch (optional) - Screen Sanity Video #1: Then & Now (12 Min)
Spark Question #1 — Exchange (youth): The scripture for Week 1 is about “wisdom calling out” to us all. But there are many voices that call out to us, especially from our screens. Share what literal voices you hear most throughout a given day. Which ones are wise, and which ones might not be?
Spark Question #2 — Entrust (discipler): Share with the youth in your Convo Group about someone you have known whose life makes you think that they have learned to listen to the voice of wisdom. If you have a story about them as an example, share it. How would you name what wisdom looks like in a person’s life?
Takeaway - Growing in Wisdom & Grace: Together, discuss one takeaway from this week's content, or the conversation that you've had so far, that you think is important for your own growth in wisdom and grace.
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The Social Dilemma (1hr 30 Min - documentary): Digital Media’s Impact on Social Fabric
Join or Die (1hr 40 min - documentary): Importance of real life engagement
A Brave Heart (1hr 20 min - documentary): Inspirational story against online bullying
Mitchel vs the Machines (2hr - movie): Fun & playful animated movie about battling against AI robots
Wall E (1hr 40 min- movie): Heartwarming story about a charming robot while warning about technology breakthroughs leading to human overconsumption
Childhood 2.0 (1hr 30 min -documentary) mature and powerful documentary highlighting the digital impact on the next generations well-being
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The Bible’s Challenge to Technofans & Technophobes - Christianity Today Article (8 Min read)
In the Age of AI Every Conversation is Crucial -Zoe in Babylon Substack (10 Min read)
Where the Magic Doesn’t Happen by Andy Crouch (15 min read): On the need for Biblical wisdom to guide technological engagement
This Isn’t a Game Any More - After Babel Substack (20 min read): On the dangers of online gaming
Simple Steps to Combat Smartphone Addiction - Plough Magazine (8 min read)
How Smart Phones are Killing Conversation - Shirley Turkle (7 min read)
AI Companions, The Final Stage of Digital Addiction - MIT Review Article (5 min read)
Meta’s AI Policy is Outrageous - After Babel Substack (10 min read): On the knowing social and sexual exploitation of children by the owners of facebook and Instagram
- Zoe In Babylon Substack (10 min read) On biblical wisdom for the practical application of using technology for good.
I Never Hear Anyone Complain of Loneliness - Christianity Today Article (10 min read) On conservative Anabaptist groups resilience to social isolation
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John Mark Comer & Andy Crouch - Digital Sabbath (1 hr)
The Creepy Line (1hr 30 Min)
Social Media Addiction (15 min)
Falling in Love with AI Chatbots - 60 minutes documentary (20 min watch)
A Handful of Tech Companies Control Billions of Minds Everyday - Tristan Harris Ted Talk (17 Min Watch)