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title: 315 – Looking At Our Screens
description: "Tune in to this episode of WELSTech for a discussion of chapter 5 of the current WELSTech book selection, The Shallows, an interview with Pastor Jared Oldenburg, author of the Who Is Jesus? iBook and details on a Christmas video contest being held on the Bread for Beggars website. The discussion: New media via the […]"
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# [315 – Looking At Our Screens](https://welstech.wels.org/2013/11/12/315-looking-at-our-screens)

 Written by [Sallie Draper](https://welstech.wels.org/author/sallie-draper) | Nov 12, 2013 8:07:02 PM

Tune in to this episode of WELSTech for a discussion of chapter 5 of the current WELSTech book selection, *The Shallows*, an interview with Pastor Jared Oldenburg, author of the *Who Is Jesus?* iBook and details on a Christmas video contest being held on the Bread for Beggars website.

[https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Episode_315.mp3](https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Episode_315.mp3)

Podcast: [Download](https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Episode_315.mp3) (65.4MB)

### The discussion:

New media via the Net – Martin and Sallie discuss chapter 5 of Nicholas Carr’s book, ***The Shallows***, focusing on the changes that have taken place in media as it is webified as well as the results on our ways of thinking.

- [How Technology is Changing Millennial Faith](https://www.barna.org/barna-update/millennials/640-how-technology-is-changing-millennial-faith)

### The interview:

(13:36) The Author Speaks – Pastor Jared Oldenburg from [Eternal Rock](http://eternalrock.org/) in Castle Rock, CO talks with Martin and Sallie about his role in authoring the ***[Who Is Jesus?](http://whoisjesusbook.com/)*** book for iPad.

### Listener Reviews:

(27:03) Share your review of software, hardware or web sites which assist with your personal or professional ministry efforts, and you will be entered to win a Nexus 7 tablet. Deadline for entry is May 31, 2014.

### Ministry Resources:

- (28:15) Free Bible Images of Christmas
- Share a helpful resource that makes a difference in your ministry, and you will ll be entered to win an [Apple TV](http://www.apple.com/appletv/). Deadline for entry is May 31, 2014.

### Tech tips:

- (30:23) Keyboard shortcuts for new tabs and windows 
    - New tab – **Control+T**
    - Reopened the last tab closed – **Control+Shift+T**
    - New Window – **Control+N**
- The joys of tethering – [iOS requirements](http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3574)

### Picks of the week:

- (35:32) Google Apps Training 
    - Training and Certification Center
    - [Testing Center](https://google.starttest.com/)
    - Certified Trainer
- [JBL Charge](http://reviews.cnet.com/portable-speakers/jbl-charge-blue/4505-11313_7-35613369.html)

### WELS.net feature:

(43:01) Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary will celebrate their 150th anniversary with festival worship on November 17 at 3 and 7 p.m. Tune in for live streaming of the 3 p.m. service.

### Of interest:

(44:21) [Bread for Beggars Christmas Video Contest](http://www.breadforbeggars.com/2013/10/11/christmas-music-video-contest/)

### Community feedback:

- (46:17) [How to Use AirDrop in iOS7 – for iPad Classrooms](http://teachingwithipad.org/2013/11/06/how-to-use-airdrop-ios-7s-most-important-new-feature-for-teachers/)
- [Teens Are Leaving Facebook](http://www.businessinsider.com/teens-deserting-facebook-for-messaging-apps-2013-11)
- SnagIt Chrome Extension and App – Get in on the beta

### Coming up on WELSTech:

(55:03) Episode 316 – Martin and Sallie square off as they debate the pros and cons of their favorite platforms – Mac vs. PC and Android vs. iOS. (Release date – 11/19/13)

### Music download:

(55:44) This week only, download a free music single from WELS musician **Patrick Watson** ([www.reverbnation.com/#!/patwatsonproject](http://www.reverbnation.com/#!/patwatsonproject)) – ***Joy***

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