Truth.Love.Family.
  • Truth.Love.Family.
    • Public Relations
    • Press Kits
    • About
    • Reviews
    • Accolades
    • FAQ's
    • Contact
  • Donate
    • Your First Step
    • Giving Tuesday
    • Sponsor an Episode
    • Amazon Affiliate Program
  • Podcast
    • Special Guests >
      • Ryan & Kim Ahrens
      • Scott & Becky Aniol
      • George Barna
      • Dave Bender
      • Alan Benson
      • Carolyn Brewster
      • Tim Challies
      • Natasha Crain
      • Kristen Clark
      • Hillary Morgan Ferrer
      • Todd Friel
      • Ken Ham
      • Jay Holland
      • Kristen Jenson
      • Chris Kaspar
      • Becky Keife
      • Heath Lambert
      • Jessica Mair
      • Dr. Joe Martin
      • Mark Massey
      • Katie Miller
      • Jim Newheiser
      • Steve Pettit
      • Shannon Popkin
      • Aaron & Elaina Sharp
      • Mark Shaw
      • Lynna Sutherland
      • Nathan & Anna Sutherland
      • Brandon Talley
      • Arthur C. Woods
    • Episodes by Series >
      • Expectational Education
    • Episodes by Topic
    • Where to Listen
  • Community
    • Followers
    • Family >
      • Family Portal >
        • Challenges
        • Resources
    • Friends
    • TeamTLP
    • Parenting Social Network
  • Resources
    • Giveaways
    • Blog: Taking Back the Family
    • Family Fun >
      • Attractions
      • Games
      • Activities
    • Children's Audio
    • The Best Podcasts
    • The Best Video Curriculum
    • The Best Books >
      • Academics
      • Communication
      • Christian Living
      • Devotionals >
        • Sibling Investigations
      • Marriage Books >
        • Premarital
        • Couples
        • Husbands
        • Wives
      • Parenting Books
      • Sexuality Books
    • Parenting Quotes
    • Shareable Images
  • Counseling
    • Counselee Portal
    • The First Step to Being a Good Parent
    • Face to Face Counseling
    • Other Biblical Counselors
    • Counseling Reviews
  • Speaking
    • Request a Speaker
  • The Celebration of God
    • The Seasons
    • The Holidays >
      • Lent
      • Easter
      • Stewardship Day
      • Mother's Day
      • Ascension
      • Pentecost
    • The Podcast >
      • Episodes by Series
      • Where to Find the COG
    • The Blog
  • AMBrewster.com
  • Evermind Store
    • Truth.Love.Family.
    • AMBrewster
Back to Online Courses

Download the Evermind App


Picture

Click here to order the workshop or keep scrolling to learn more.

Picture
Picture
Picture

The Gospel Tech Online Workshop*
​by Nathan & Anna Sutherland

Gospel Tech is a resource to help families better love God and use tech. This online workshop is designed to equip parents with tools to fight for their families, not with them, when it comes to tech.

Why is our tech use such a big deal?
  • It’s thoughtless. We don’t try to use it, digital tech is simply how we get life done. Yesterday I used six of the largest companies in the world without thinking about it. I Googled an address on my iPhone. Checked my Outlook. Updated Facebook & Instagram. Confirmed my latest Amazon purchase. The effortless nature of tech makes it hard to manage. This is why it’s so important to discuss tech use with our kids. In the words of author Greg McKeown: “If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.”

Isn't unhealthy tech just a teen thing?
  • No, in America it’s an issue across age demographics. It’s true that a vast majority (84%) of teens have smart phones. It’s also true that 4 in 5 Americans (including adults) game and/or use social media. The average gamer is 33 years old.

What is the effect of entertainment tech on mental health?
  • The amount of time, as well as the type of tech, plays a role in our mental health. The average teen spends roughly eight hours a day on Drool Tech. Starting at two hours online a day a child’s risk of depression goes up 21% and at five hours a day of entertainment tech the likelihood of depression raises 66%. A high rate of stimulation, combined with gameplay designed to be habit forming, means escaping to the world of Drool Tech can be a “causal risk factor for poor mental health”. Liu and Liecthy found that individuals who are otherwise healthy can develop unhealthy mental health when Drool Tech is mismanaged or overused. In fact, researchers have found that screen time is directly related to mental health as a “risk factor for depression and suicide.”

Where can I start in helping foster healthy tech use?
  • Start by placing tech in public spaces (ie: no drool tech in the bedroom). There is no research or evidence that tech in the bedroom has any benefits. There are numerous studies showing the trouble that can come of independent tech use. The American Academy of Pediatrics states there should be three tech-free areas for young people and parents alike: -bedrooms - meal times - play time. Reduced sleep time has been linked to screen time and shorter periods of sleep are a risk factor for depression and suicide. They add that families should add a rule of no screen time one hour before bed.

Click here to order the workshop!

*Gospel Tech and its online course is not affiliated with Truth.Love.Family. We support this ministry because of the good job they've been doing.

Back to Online Courses
Truth.Love.Parent.
To submit general questions or ideas for future episodes: ​[email protected]
​To request specific assistance for your family: [email protected]
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Click any Amazon link at TruthLoveParent.com, shop as usual, and TLP will receive commissions off all of your sales! Click here to learn more.
Site powered by Weebly.
  • Truth.Love.Family.
    • Public Relations
    • Press Kits
    • About
    • Reviews
    • Accolades
    • FAQ's
    • Contact
  • Donate
    • Your First Step
    • Giving Tuesday
    • Sponsor an Episode
    • Amazon Affiliate Program
  • Podcast
    • Special Guests >
      • Ryan & Kim Ahrens
      • Scott & Becky Aniol
      • George Barna
      • Dave Bender
      • Alan Benson
      • Carolyn Brewster
      • Tim Challies
      • Natasha Crain
      • Kristen Clark
      • Hillary Morgan Ferrer
      • Todd Friel
      • Ken Ham
      • Jay Holland
      • Kristen Jenson
      • Chris Kaspar
      • Becky Keife
      • Heath Lambert
      • Jessica Mair
      • Dr. Joe Martin
      • Mark Massey
      • Katie Miller
      • Jim Newheiser
      • Steve Pettit
      • Shannon Popkin
      • Aaron & Elaina Sharp
      • Mark Shaw
      • Lynna Sutherland
      • Nathan & Anna Sutherland
      • Brandon Talley
      • Arthur C. Woods
    • Episodes by Series >
      • Expectational Education
    • Episodes by Topic
    • Where to Listen
  • Community
    • Followers
    • Family >
      • Family Portal >
        • Challenges
        • Resources
    • Friends
    • TeamTLP
    • Parenting Social Network
  • Resources
    • Giveaways
    • Blog: Taking Back the Family
    • Family Fun >
      • Attractions
      • Games
      • Activities
    • Children's Audio
    • The Best Podcasts
    • The Best Video Curriculum
    • The Best Books >
      • Academics
      • Communication
      • Christian Living
      • Devotionals >
        • Sibling Investigations
      • Marriage Books >
        • Premarital
        • Couples
        • Husbands
        • Wives
      • Parenting Books
      • Sexuality Books
    • Parenting Quotes
    • Shareable Images
  • Counseling
    • Counselee Portal
    • The First Step to Being a Good Parent
    • Face to Face Counseling
    • Other Biblical Counselors
    • Counseling Reviews
  • Speaking
    • Request a Speaker
  • The Celebration of God
    • The Seasons
    • The Holidays >
      • Lent
      • Easter
      • Stewardship Day
      • Mother's Day
      • Ascension
      • Pentecost
    • The Podcast >
      • Episodes by Series
      • Where to Find the COG
    • The Blog
  • AMBrewster.com
  • Evermind Store
    • Truth.Love.Family.
    • AMBrewster