How should Christians think about their smart devices? Should we fear them? Use them cautiously? Use them freely with no concern at all?

Hi! Our names are Toph and Jed. In this, the pilot episode of By the Way, we discuss one comprehensive metaphor that we think helpfully answers all of our concerns and questions about smart devices and life in the digital age.

This was an early recording, and the sound quality will get better on future episodes. Also, Toph has a cold.

If you're interested in any of the books we mentioned in today's episode, follow the links below to get those resources and learn more!

Man of the House, by C.R. Wiley — https://amzn.to/36L3gqL (This is a must-read; you don't want to be without this book)

Politics, by Aristotle — https://amzn.to/2PWRMdJ (This is an excellent and important work, but it does take some time to work through; this is the best edition we've found)

These last two we haven't read ourselves, but wanted to link to them in case you are interested since we mentioned them.

12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You, by Tony Reinke — https://amzn.to/2NPZGTt

Life After Google, by George Gilder — https://amzn.to/2WUHa0d

A new book by Doug Wilson just came out—since we recorded this episode—and in it he deals with many of these same issues; it's well-worth your consideration. Ploductivity: A Practical Theology of Work & Wealth — https://amzn.to/2SfAp7B

By the Way is a podcast of Termon Media. Termon exists to encourage, exhort, and equip busy believers to become committed and competent disciples of Christ in every area of life.

Godspeed!