Our guest today explores what it means to be ourselves truthfully. That is, true to our calling - our true, good, and beautiful callings.

In this episode of What Would Jesus Tech? we delve into the concept of vocation beyond traditional job roles with our esteemed guest, Dr. Karen Swallow Prior. An award-winning author and cultural commentator, Karen shares insights from her latest book, "You Have a Calling," exploring how vocation intertwines with truth, goodness, and beauty.

We discuss the evolving nature of work, the impact of technology, and how to find purpose in a rapidly changing world.

Karen Swallow Prior is an award-winning author and cultural commentator who writes at the intersection of faith, literature, and public life.

Buy her book! Link to Baker Publishing Group. Link to amazon.com.

00:00 - Intro

02:15 - Calling as Vocation

10:30 - Calling vs Passion

18:45 - AI and Job Shifts Due to Tech

27:00 - Integrating Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in Our Work

35:20 - Addressing Modern Challenges and Anxieties in Vocation

Karen's Substack: https://karenswallowprior.substack.com/

Thanks for listening. On behalf of me, Andrew Noble, and the rest of the team, we appreciate you taking the time to think more deeply about what it means to imitate Jesus in our technological age. You can support our podcast by sharing it with friends, writing a review, or going to our Patreon page and becoming a member. I do use Generative AI to help write the episode description and create the chapters. This last paragraph however, was written completely by me. Hence the unnecessary length, incomplete sentences, and abrupt ending.

Smart glasses are in your churches. What should you do?

In this episode, we explore the evolution of smart glasses, the need for churches to have policies in place regarding their use, and the importance of balancing accessibility for individuals with visual impairments against the need for privacy and safety, especially for children. The conversation also touches on the cultural acceptance of smart glasses, the future of this technology, and the necessity for churches to prepare for potential risks associated with it.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Smart Glasses in Churches

04:57 The Importance of Having a Plan

08:47 Privacy Concerns and Policies

16:04 Balancing Accessibility and Safety

22:26 Preparing for the Unexpected

26:00 Conclusion and Call to Action

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