Poets At War Ep. 230: Logos, Logic, and Digital Dominion

(NOTE: This recording was from 9/20/2025)

Poets at War is a monthly podcast following The Brood, a community of Christian creators who craft narrative art to glorify God. Episodes feature author interviews, story presentations, media discussions, and workshop sessions. Host Joshua David Ling fosters a supportive Christian fellowship where artists encourage one another and pursue excellence in storytelling that points toward truth, goodness, and beauty.

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Phishing, malware, deepfakes, AI scams... The digital world can feel like a minefield. Many Christians respond with fear, either hiding from technology in "digital monasticism" or becoming passively enslaved by the "dopamine casino" in their pockets. But is there a third way? A path of faithful action and stewardship?

In this special episode of Poets at War, Joshua David Ling presents a live talk he delivered on the crucial topic of Technological Stewardship. He lays a robust theological foundation, arguing that technology, from its binary core of zeros and ones, is rooted in the very Logos of God. Using the Christian innovator Samuel Morse as a guiding example, Joshua rejects the false dichotomy of "Luddite vs. Tech-Slave" and issues a powerful call to action for God's people to become creators, not just consumers.

This episode transitions from the "why" to the "how," offering practical, battle-tested strategies for families and individuals. You will learn:

How to reframe your thinking about technology as a gift to be stewarded.
Practical ways to fight "doom scrolling" by redeeming the time for God's glory.
How to identify and avoid common threats like phishing, malware, and various online scams.
Wisdom for parents on how to train their children to navigate the internet safely and creatively.
Actionable advice on passwords, public Wi-Fi, data breaches, and accountability software.
Whether you're a parent guiding your children, an artist creating in the digital space, or a Christian seeking to be wise as a serpent in a technological age, this episode provides both the framework and the tools to move from fear to faithful action. Join us to learn how to practice digital dominion and wield the tools of our age for the glory of God.