God Hears Her Podcast

Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on technology? How often do you pick up your phone throughout the day? Do you find yourself using it as a constant escape? On this “best of” God Hears Her episode, Elisa and Eryn revisit a...

Show Notes

Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on technology? How often do you pick up your phone throughout the day? Do you find yourself using it as a constant escape? On this “best of” God Hears Her episode, Elisa and Eryn revisit a conversation with Amy Crouch where they talk about being wise with how much time we spend on technology. Listen for some great practical advice from Amy.

 

About Our Guest:

Amy Crouch is the author of My Tech-Wise Life and attends Cornell University studying linguistics, English, and anything else she can fit into her schedule. Her book is a follow-up to her father’s book, The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch, and she describes what it’s like to grow up in a family that takes a disciplined approach to technology as well as offers helpful hints for others. Amy loves to cook, climb mountains, and chat about books.

 

Notes and Quotes:

  • “We took a sabbath once a week from work, but also screens.”
  • “My parents were always really intentional in saying to me, ‘This is why we have made these shared commitments.’”
  • “Real life has to be difficult. If it is not difficult, it’s not real life.”
  • “Another question to ask ourselves is ‘What am I escaping, and why?’”
  • “Ask yourself, is social media making it harder for you to be content?”
  • “Every time I survive distraction, I am reminded that it doesn’t have power over me.”
  • “Technology is really good at shaping our habits.”
  • Baby steps: Don’t beat yourself up, start and end your days without screens, leave your phone out of the bedroom, find something to take the place of technology.

 

Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show: 

 

What is God Hears Her Podcast?

God Hears Her explores the stunning truth that God sees you, He hears you, and He loves you because you are His. It's for women who are in the trenches of the beautiful and messy moments of relationships, work, ministry, and life. Join Elisa Morgan (author and speaker), Eryn Eddy Adkins (founder of the lifestyle brand, "So Worth Loving”), and Vivian Mabuni (author and speaker) as they explore relevant faith-topics and invite guests to share stories of how God has met them in the every-day.