In this episode, Dr. Randa speaks with Fr. Nicholas Louh of AFR’s show “Live with the Louh’s.” He shares his insights on how to use digital media thoughtfully to bring people to Christ and His Church. With his strong online presence and a thriving parish, Fr. Nicholas is the ideal person to discuss “Digital Discernment” and the positive side of using technology in ministry. Note his fervent desire to meet people where they are and minister to them in a practical and uplifting way.

Website: TheLouhs.com

Fr. Nicholas together with his wife, Dr. Roxanne Louh are on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube, all under the headings of “The Louhs.”

All of Fr. Nicholas’ sermons are archived on the Louh’s Youtube Page

You can find their books, "Renewing You: A Priest, A Psychologist and A Plan," and "6 Hours 7 Lessons: How Christ's Light Transcends Our Darkness" at store.ancientfaith.com

In this episode, Dr. Randa speaks with Elizabeth Ayoub, a homeschooling

mom and parish leader in education and youth ministry. Elizabeth has approached technology

use with her child very thoughtfully, and she’s made courageous choices that buck the trends.

She’s read many books and reflected deeply on how to engage technology with intention and in

ways that align with Orthodox values.

Books mentioned in this episode:

1. Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport

2. Leisure as a the Basis for Culture, by Josef Pieper

3. The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World, by Christine Rosen

In this episode of Digital Discernment, Dr. Randa speaks with Panos Coufos,

the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries and the Metropolis of Boston Camp for the

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston. Focusing on the NYT best selling book, “Atomic Habits,”

by James Clear, Panos shares how the principles he learned from the book about breaking bad

habits and building healthier new ones have led him to a more intentional life with deeper

connections to Christ and those around him.

You can reach Panos at: [email protected]

Learn more about the Metropolis of Boston Summer

Camp: https://www.metropolisofbostoncamp.org/

And you can find the book, “Atomic Habits,” by James Clear online or at a bookstore near you.

In this episode, Dr. Randa Anderson and Fr. Panagiotis Boznos discuss the deep meaning of

“discernment” from an Orthodox perspective, including how to develop that discernment through

specific practices of the Orthodox Church. Exploring the teachings of St. John of the Ladder in a

straightforward and relevant way, Fr. Panagiotis gives fresh insights that inspire listeners to

become more discerning in their use of digital media.

Read further about the Ladder of Divine Ascent:

https://store.ancientfaith.com/thirty-steps-to-heaven

https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-ladder-of-divine-ascent-hardcover/

In this introductory episode, Dr. Ann Bezzerides, Executive Director of the CrossRoad Institute, details her inspiration to offer this podcast on Digital Discernment. She shares the context for offering stories of “everyday” people who’ve made courageous and creative decisions around ways to manage their tech use. She also sets up the frame for interviews with experts from psychology and theology on the discernment that is so critical to having a more balanced digital life.