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title: 653 – iDols
description: This week WELSTech welcomes Pastor Christopher Ewings and a discussion of the Christian’s relationship and use of today’s technology. Martin and Sallie go retro with picks and resources that have stood the test of time. And Sallie says good bye … to Wisconsin. The interview The ultimate technology guru – Pastor Christopher Ewings from Faith […]
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# [653 – iDols](https://welstech.wels.org/2021/04/27/653-idols)

 Written by [Sallie Draper](https://welstech.wels.org/author/sallie-draper) | Apr 27, 2021 3:24:44 PM

This week WELSTech welcomes Pastor Christopher Ewings and a discussion of the Christian’s relationship and use of today’s technology. Martin and Sallie go retro with picks and resources that have stood the test of time. And Sallie says good bye … to Wisconsin.

[https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_653.mp3](https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_653.mp3)

Podcast: [Download](https://welstech.blob.core.windows.net/audio/WELSTech_Episode_653.mp3) (Duration: 51:20 — 48.0MB)

### The interview

The ultimate technology guru – Pastor Christopher Ewings from [Faith Lutheran Church](https://www.faithalaska.com/page/home-page) in Anchorage, AK shares details with Martin and Sallie about his recent *iDols: Putting technology in its proper place* Bible study.

### Picks of the week

- [Genius Scan](https://thegrizzlylabs.com/genius-scan/) – [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/genius-scan-pdf-scanner/id377672876) | [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thegrizzlylabs.geniusscan.free)
- [Day One](https://dayoneapp.com/)

### Ministry resource

[The Resurgence of the QR Code](https://www.shelbysystems.com/blog/the-resurgence-of-the-qr-code/)

### Community feedback

- Dana Kirchoff, featured on [WELSTech 651](https://welstech.wels.net/2021/03/30/651-lets-grow/), shared new resources 
    - 8 Must-Haves for School Websites
    - School Website Workshop
- From the [WELS Intersections](https://www.facebook.com/groups/717434395054874) group on Facebook – [Broadcasting confirmation privacy concerns](https://www.facebook.com/groups/WELS.Intersections/permalink/2206546599476972/)

### WELS now

- [WELS Technology is hiring](https://groups.google.com/a/groups.wels.net/g/welstech/c/YrPMB-HepHo/m/kPuLRnprAAAJ)
- [Share some kudos for your favorite grads](https://mlcday.com/celebrating-graduates/) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of [Martin Luther College](https://mlc-wels.edu) as part of May 5th’s [MLC Day](https://mlcday.com/) celebration

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