469 – Addiction

On this week’s WELSTech we tackle a difficult topic, Internet addictions including the use of pornography. Learn some practical tips and resources to help yourself or others you are close to who may suffer from some type of internet addiction. Martin test drives a new, affordable computer solution, and we share a brand new lectionary for the upcoming Church Year A.

The interview & discussion:

Too much or inappropriate use of technology – Martin and Sallie discuss the many types of addictions which can come from use of technology. Staff Minister Dan Schoeffel shares his experience working on the Conquerors Through Christ initiative to support those struggling with the sin of pornography.

• ConquerorsThroughChrist.net
• Read more about internet addiction disorders
• Internet Addiction Test
• Tips for Breaking free of Compulsive Smart Phone Use
• National Day of Unplugging – March 3 – 4, 2017
  • Resource for Families

News in tech:

• Microsoft Surface Studio
• Apple Macbook Pro

Picks of the week:

• Trello Webinars
• ASUS Chromebook M004U

Ministry resources:

Church Year A Lectionary from the Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV) of the Bible by the Wartburg Project

Featured video:

This week we’ve added video of a 4-year-old’s ABC Bible Verses to the WELSTech Presentation/Teaching Videos Playlist on YouTube. Download the verses from Homeschool Creations.

Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 470 – Martin and Sallie are side by side in the lovely WELS Studio to share ideas on Twitter for Ministry. Release date: Wednesday, November 9.

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