All Technology articles – Page 4
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OpinionWhy turning off your camera is the key to online empathy
Worn out by video calls? HTB's pastoral chaplain Rev Will Van Der Hart explains the science behind the problem
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OpinionOnline church is a necessity. But I don't have to like it
Physical presence matters, says Tim Gough, as he responds to what he believes is "cavalier theology" regarding online church services
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Opinion10 things you should do differently when preaching online
John Willison pastors an evangelical church in Shanghai, China. As the country has been in lockdown in recent weeks, he's been forced to modify his preaching style in order to best connect with his congregation. Here are some of the lessons he's learned
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Magazine FeaturesHolographics, automation and digital debt: 6 ways the Church will look different in 2040
Futurist Mal Fletcher considers how Christians will be living in 20 years
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Opinion6 ways digital tech is transforming the Christian life
On Sunday, worshipers at Exeter Cathedral were invited to play a video game. The unusual feature was designed to encourage "contemplations on the depths of Jonah." Premier's new head of Digital Theology, Pete Philips says the service is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how Christians are utilising all the opportunities that digital technology affords. In this link-tastic blog, Pete recommends some of the best of what's on offer
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OpinionHow to live out your Christian faith online...without getting fired
PR consultant David Taylor believes some organisations are implementing social media policies which make life difficult for Christian employees who want to share their faith online. Here, he provides seven tips to take note of
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OpinionSocial media is a subhuman environment. Here are 3 ways Christians can fix it
The academic vice principal at Moorlands College Andy du Feu explains why he believes social media platforms attack our humanity, and suggests how Christians can help change the culture
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Opinion6 things I learned by not posting on social media for a month
Leanne Halls ditched Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for four weeks. Here's what she learned
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OpinionA new industrial revolution is coming and the Church must not be silent
James Mildred says churches need to start discussing the implications of Artificial Intelligence before it's too late
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OpinionStop blaming social media for loneliness. The real problem is family breakdown
According to recent reports in the media, the UK is facing a loneliness epidemic and social media is to blame. But CARE's Nola Leach has a different perspective. She explains why we should each take a look much closer to home
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OpinionChristians are in danger of becoming digital Pharisees, here’s how to avoid bigotry online
Premier’s political editor, Martyn Eden, says recent events have led to an outpouring of acrimonious opinion online. He explains that Christians who communicate with a tone of arrogance in online debate risk being dismissed as religious bigots
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OpinionSocial media is the most sophisticated propaganda machine ever created
Cambridge Analytica, a firm whose social media strategies helped Donald Trump to win the Presidential Election, is under fire for overstepping the mark and harvesting information from 50 million Facebook profiles without the users’ knowledge or consent. The episode has sparked a debate about the power that big tech companies hold in the modern world. But according to Guy Brandon, the biggest surprise is that we find this news surprising
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OpinionLike it or not, you are not your social media
As a new study says children need better emotional support when using social media, Claire Musters says there can be damaging effects on adults too
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Magazine FeaturesWhy tech free Sundays saved my family
Is your family's digital diet out of control? Mark Ellis explains what happened when he began 'tech-free Sundays'
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OpinionPity Eugene Peterson, the latest victim of social media's theology wars
Sam Hailes interviewed Eugene Peterson shortly before his remarks on gay marriage caused controversy.
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Magazine FeaturesDigital disciples
Is meeting together online a valid expression of church? Joe Ogborn investigates
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OpinionThinking of doing a social media fast? Here's what its like
Three Christians share what happened when they gave up Facebook, Twitter and other social media for forty days in the run up to Easter
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Archive contentLife inside the bubble: How to escape your social media echo chamber
Were you shocked by the Brexit vote or the US election result? If so, you could be living in an online echo chamber. Lucy Mills explains how to break out
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Opinion6 ways to protect your privacy online – and why it matters
Why should Christians care about online privacy? Guy Brandon explains
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Opinion5 ways to stop technology ruling your life
We can't escape technology. But we should manage our time on it. Professor Maggi Savin-Baden shares some tips
