Podcasts about corrupting power

Chapters: 00:00:32 Megan's Remarkable Story and Hiatus Recovery  00:05:38 Manipulation and Control: Unhealthy Aspects of Cults  00:06:36 The Complexity of Positive and Negative Experiences in Cults  00:11:07 The Corrupting Power of Leadership Positions in Religious Organizations  00:13:52 Maintaining a Pristine Image and Covering up Abuse in Religious Organizations  00:16:35 Tylenol Scandal: A Lesson in Crisis Management  00:21:45 Generational Mormonism and the Fear of Questioning  00:27:23 Indoctrination and the Difficulty of Breaking Free  00:30:53 The psychological impact of childhood indoctrination and abuse  00:34:01 Parents' awareness of the abuse and their response  00:37:26 Understanding the low rate of false reporting  00:40:34 The Devastating Impact of False Accusations  00:49:51 Struggle with Church's Treatment of LGBTQ Community  00:53:15 COVID as a Catalyst for Leaving the Church  00:59:08 A gradual separation from the church  00:59:57 Recent and rapid disconnection from the church in February  01:05:08 Making peace with our past and self-perception  01:05:45 Beginning of an Intense Discussion  01:05:47 Embracing the Shadow and Warrior Within

In the 235th episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, we spend a surprising amount of time talking about weird stuff from High School. Also, here's what we would do if we were John PlayStation! If you enjoyed this episode of the Voluntary Viewing podcast, please remember to like, comment, leave a rating, and subscribe for more! Also, be sure to email us your questions, follow us on Twitter for updates, and support us on Patreon if you're able. ActBlue: secure.actblue.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/Voluntary_Viewing Email: VoluntaryViewing@gmail.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/voluntaryviewing/?hl=en Twitter: twitter.com/V2_Podcast  Lucas' Twitter: twitter.com/LucasDeRuyter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voluntary-viewing/support

Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about the NFL, Technology, and Hines Ward. 0:00- Intro and sports 12:50-Technology 40:30- athlete 43:09- one thing John Dyer, From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology (Kregel 2011) → https://www.amazon.com/Garden-City-Redeeming-Corrupting-Technology/dp/0825426685/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dyer+garden+to+the+city&qid=1629658335&sr=8-1 Tony Reinke, 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You (Crossway 2017) → https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Your-Phone-Changing-You/dp/1433552434/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tony+reinke&qid=1629658695&sr=8-3 Tony Reinke, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age (Crossway 2019) → https://www.amazon.com/Competing-Spectacles-Treasuring-Christ-Media/dp/1433563797/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=tony+reinke&qid=1629658773&sr=8-5 Tony Reinke, God, Technology, and the Christian Life (Crossway 2022) → https://www.amazon.com/Technology-Christian-Life-Tony-Reinke/dp/1433578271/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=tony+reinke&qid=1629658773&sr=8-4 Gospel Coalition → https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/topics/technology/

Kevin O'Neill calls in for hour one to talk COVID-19 policy, Kamala Harris and much more. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker joins us for hour two to continue the COVID-19 policy discussion before talking corruption and how corporations abused PPP handouts.

Most of what that our elected officials do with their God-given authority defies God’s commands in Scripture. On Episode 40 of the Liberty Café, we examine what this means for governance in Texas.

Earthly power is corrupting. Unfortunately, most power exercised today by our elected officials–including those in Texas–is earthly, not biblical. Yes, their authority as rulers comes from God, but most of what that they do with their God-given authority defies God's commands in Scripture. On Episode 40 of the Liberty Café, we examine what this means … Continue reading "Episode 40: The Corrupting Power of Government-Texas Edition"

In our inaugural Storyboys episode, Q has a story to tell about the senior Senator from Arizona, the Queen Bee thumb-downer, the master of political disguise, Kyrsten Sinema, and about whether the US Senate is a corrupting influence, or if the institution’s allure of power and influence simply attracts the most easily corruptible handmaidens of power.  A little of both, ... Read More The post Storyboys: On Sinema – Kyrsten Sinema and the corrupting power of the U.S. Senate appeared first on Bird Road.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Derek Schuurman, Professor of Computer Science at Calvin University, and we talk about his work in computer science from a faith perspective.Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at jasonthacker.com/weeklytech.Meet Dr. Schuurman:Derek Schuurman worked in industry for several years as an electrical engineer and later completed a Ph.D. in electrical engineering at McMaster University in the area of robotics and computer vision. Besides his technical research, he has also taught and written about a Christian perspective on technology and computer science. He has taught computer science at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario and at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa and is currently professor of computer science at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Resources:Shaping a Digital World: Faith, Culture and Computer Technology by Dr. SchuurmanThe Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy CrouchFrom the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology by John DyerModern Technology and the Human Future: A Christian Appraisal by Craig GayThe American Scientific AffiliationChristian Engineering SocietyAssociation of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences

In today’s world, we are constantly confronted with new technology that promises to enrich our lives, educate us, or entertain us. But do we ever stop to think about how social media, video games, Zoom, smart phone devices, TV, and other technologies actually shape us instead? How can we use our screen time to the glory of God? How can we resist technology addiction? How can parents train their children to use technology to create rather than to consume? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this timely podcast takeover as Dave Furman interviews special guest Dr. John Dyer.Recommended Resources:Books:“From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology” by John Dyer — An in-depth look on the topics discussed in this episode“The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place” by Andy Crouch — A parenting book that offers ten helpful ideas for technology“The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction” by Justin Earley — Eight habits that you can implement to create new routines and bring order to your technology-filled life“12 Ways Your Smartphone is Changing You” by Tony Reinke — Helps uncover negative and sinful patterns and points readers to Jesus“Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age” by Alan Noble — A deeper look at how we construct our identity and how we can share hope in this worldOther Resources:FaithTech.com — an organization that helps people use their tech skills for God’s gloryTechLess.com — a new phone system called KidOS that creates a distraction-free phone for kids and adultsDeviceAndVirtue.com — a podcast on technology and faithSupport the show (http://redeemerdubai.com/give)

Guest Host: Brett KunkleBrett talks to John Dyer, author of From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology.Topics:Interview: John Dyer (00:00)Download the mp3...Mentioned on the Show: John DyerFrom the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology by John DyerThe MAVEN Conference – February 28–29The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy CrouchThe Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Earley

One of the most prevalent topics that I come across in my counseling and when I'm speaking, is the topic of technology and relationships. Specifically, the technology of the smart phone/iPad/computer...but usually the smart phone. And along with this technology there is typically a conversation around the online tools that are used with it...mostly, social media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.). And the reason these topics come up so often is because so many people find themselves with an unhealthy relationship to their technological devices which often impact their relationships. I spend a lot of time helping couples navigate their technological devices and how it's impacted their relationships, and talking through how to put proper boundaries on it. But one area of life that I think can be the most challenging for people is trying to know how to parent kids in an age of the smart phone and social media. Not a week passes where I'm not working with a teenager who is struggling with pornography (and it's not just boys who are dealing with this), or a teenager who has sexted or shared some nude image via text to a person or a group of people. This is a huge issue and I think most parents believe this will never be a challenge they have to face...and then inevitably they are sitting across from me in my office with this challenge.   I really feel for not only parents, but kids growing up in a world with instant access to not only some amazing things, but some of the darkest things on the internet. And so knowing how to parent in these times can be confusing and overwhelming.   I have spent the last 22 years working with kids and their families in both the church and clinical setting, and from about 2003-2013 I would often do workshops and seminars, and speak at conferences on the role of technology in our lives. In fact, my first time to have something published in a book was in 2008 when I wrote a chapter on Facebook and Youth Ministry for the book, The New Media Frontier: Blogging, Vlogging, and Podcasting for Christ. But probably my deepest understanding of the role of technology in our lives came when I met my good friend John Dyer. John is one of the most brilliant thinkers I know on technology, and especially from a theological/psychological/philosophical perspective, and we had the opportunity to team up and do some workshops together. So I owe a great debt to him, and you will hear about that in this episode. In this episode: I discuss how technology is neutral (neither good nor bad), but how it shapes us regardless of it's use. I discuss how to think through how technology will impact you when you bring it into your house (i.e. giving your kid a smart phone, using social media, etc.) I discuss the various ways parents have tried to parent when it comes to technology. I discuss the various tools parents have used in parenting with regard to technology. I discuss what some potential steps might look like when you are thinking about allowing your kids to have a technological device (i.e. smart phone, iPad, computer), and to use social media. Resources and People Mentioned in this Episode John Dyer Adam McClane From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology by John Dyer A Parent's Guide to Understanding Social Media by Adam McClane It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens by Danah Boyd Right Click: Parenting Your Teenager in a Digital Media World by Art Bamford and Kara Powell Disconnected: Parenting Teens in a MySpace World by Chap Clark HURT: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers by Chap Clark Covenant Eyes Safe Eyes (no longer available) Life360 Open DNS You can also check out Episode 24 of my podcast where I talk about, How Technology Shapes Us, Informs our Identity, and Some Boundaries We Can Implement As We Use It (also check out all the links in the show notes)  

In this interview with Andy Crouch (author of Tech Wise Family and former executive director of Christianity Today), we discuss how technology is shaping our world, and our lives, for good and for ill. In particular, what this means for us as a community of faith and for you as a believer.  Andy has been gracious enough to allow me this interview with him about this issue. Quite frankly this isn't being talked about much by believers. Beware of the cultural tsunami.  Referenced resources in interview: Kara Powell - Right Click: Parenting Your Teenager in a Digital Media World John Dyer - From Garden To The City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology Sherry Turkle - Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age

The author of "From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology", John Dyer brings keen observations that help us see technology, the Bible, and our own lives afresh. Believers and unbelievers alike are saturated with technology, yet most give it little if any thought. Consumers buy and upgrade as fast as they can, largely unaware of technology's subtle yet powerful influence. In a world where technology changes almost daily, many are left to wonder: Should Christians embrace all that is happening? Are there some technologies that we need to avoid? Does the Bible give us any guidance on how to use digital tools and social media? Larry and John share a fascinating discussion on the blessings and curses of technology in our culture today. It's an interview that will encourage and challenge you! This is the second of a two-part interview. The second part is available as a podcast from Hill Country Institute Live.

The author of "From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology", John Dyer brings keen observations that help us see technology, the Bible, and our own lives afresh. Believers and unbelievers alike are saturated with technology, yet most give it little if any thought. Consumers buy and upgrade as fast as they can, largely unaware of technology's subtle yet powerful influence. In a world where technology changes almost daily, many are left to wonder: Should Christians embrace all that is happening? Are there some technologies that we need to avoid? Does the Bible give us any guidance on how to use digital tools and social media? Larry and John share a fascinating discussion on the blessings and curses of technology in our culture today. It's an interview that will encourage and challenge you! This is the first of a two-part interview. The second part is available as a podcast from Hill Country Institute Live.

I love technology. It has absolutely shaped my life in some amazing ways in the last 12 years especially. Technology can encompass all kinds of things, but the technology I'm primarily speaking about here have to do with computers, cell phones and social media. In fact, there was a season of my life for about 7-8 years where I spoke quite frequently on the role of technology in our lives, specifically the impact it can have not only on us, but in our relationships. Though I don't go out and speak on technology as often these days, it's still something that I talk about everyday in my work with my clients and in my personal relationships. In this episode I wanted to briefly explore 3 aspects of technology that I think are really important. These three aspects are constant and never changing which is an important distinction in the world of technology which feels like it's always changing. The three aspects are: technology shapes us technology informs our identity technology needs boundaries as we use it I think that if someone grasps these three components of technology, then they can successfully navigate the world of technology in some healthy ways. So in this episode I explore: the importance of thinking about technology and the impact is has on us as we use it. the idea that technology is not neutral. the metaphor of a shovel in describing technology as a tool that shapes us. the idea that technology often is a tool that mediates our relationships. the metaphor of a mirror in describing how technology informs our identity. the idea that technology needs boundaries in our use of it. the metaphor of a tray/basket in describing how technology needs boundaries. ways that people can immediately go out and engage in some healthy practices and boundaries in their technology use. Resources and Links Mentioned in the Episode The Influence of Technology in our Lives Maintaining Relational Presence in a Technological World From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology by John Dyer The Saturated Self: Dilemmas of Identity in Contemporary Life by Kenneth Gergen Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan Two Technology Tips That Will Transform Your Relationships Exploring the Way that Technology Shapes Us, Our Relationships, and our Faith -- with Author, Technologist and Theologian, John Dyer

I first met John Dyer online somewhere in the summer of 2008. I was engaged online quite a bit at the intersection of faith and technology. I am definitely not an expert in technology, but there was a period of about 4-5 years where I spent a lot of time at social media and technology conferences, workshops, meetups, etc. And during that time I spoke quite a bit on how technology shapes our relationships. But it was when I met John in person in the Fall of 2008 and we started hanging out, that I really began to understand truly how technology shapes us. Some of John's work that really shaped me early on you can find in his presentation Technology is not Neutral: How Bible Technology Shapes our Faith. This presentation is a good introduction into John's thoughts on technology. And these thoughts powerfully shaped how I understood the role of technology in my life, especially understanding that it is not neutral, but is always shaping us in some way. The question is, how is the technology we are using shape us? If this is a question that you are curious about, I recommend you read John's book, From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology. I have had the privilege over the last 6 years to have a friendship with John, and I've also really enjoyed our time together team teaching/presenting at some church workshops and conferences on the role of technology in our relationships. John is a very thoughtful, intelligent, and humble guy, and as you listen to the podcast you will begin to understand what I mean. In this podcast we talk about: John's journey in understanding the role of technology in our lives and how it shapes us. what technology is and how it is defined (it's not just social media and our computers) how technology shapes us how we can use technology without it using us the implications of technology in our faith journey what are some of the exciting things on the horizon when it comes to innovation in technology what are some of the things in the innovation of technology that we might have caution about ideas about how we can more effectively use technology in a way that isn't harmful to our relationships Please listen and subscribe to my podcast in the following places, and then leave a comment letting me know what you liked about the show, or what guest you would like to hear from. Thank you so much for your support. iTunes Stitcher Player FM Libsyn Resources and Links Mentioned in the Episode Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life by Albert Borgmann The Medium is the Massage: An Inventory of Effects by Marshall McLuhan Wendell Berry Best Commentaries MediaElements.js From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology   Other Links Website:. John Dyer Twitter:. John Dyer Using Technology Without Technology Using You: Technology in the Kingdom, Society, and Your Life Thinking Theologically About Technology and Culture

"The demon behind money is Fear." So writes Richard Foster in his book, Money, Sex and Power. This fear produces worry and insecurity that can corrupt the thinking of even sincere followers of Jesus as in the infamous case found in Acts 5. Money is a huge part of all our lives and we need to be reminded of the subtle way it can pervert our thinking. Learn more in this week's Thread, the podcast for Christians who want their lives to be an influence on others.Play Episode