Digital Discernment
Digital Discernment
A Bright Spot Podcast of the CrossRoad Institute
At the CrossRoad Institute, we have found that youth, young adults, parents, and ministry leaders alike want to curb their constant connection to smartphones & digital media, but they aren’t sure where to start. There’s a sense that the constant deluge of information and entertainment pulls us away from our walk of faith, and it’s hard to stay focused on what’s truly good for souls. Meanwhile, clergy and parish leaders feel like they are fighting for people’s attention amidst a media-saturated world.This podcast focuses on the idea of 'Digital Discernment.' It will offer thoughtful discussions with everyday people who’ve found courageous ways to manage their tech use. We will also share interviews with experts to guide us in our digital discernment. And we’ll be taking the conversation one level up to talk about how parish ministries think about digital discernment for their efforts. We hope to discover how our ancient faith can bring clarity and purpose to our modern digital life–for ourselves, our families, our parishes, and the society around us–for the life of the world.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Louis Stamoulis, “Iron Sharpens Iron”
Digital Discernment has a new moderator! On this episode, Dr. Randa welcomes Louis Stamoulis as both the new moderator and the guest. Louis is a Relationship Manager for the CrossRoad Institute, as well as a Fenway Ambassador on the Fan Services Team for the Boston Red Sox. He shares his positive experiences with digital media use and creative ways to keep his screentime balanced, noting the importance of keeping good company amidst the digital noise.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Dr. Roxanne Louh, “Social Media and Girls”
Dr. Randa speaks with Dr. Roxanne Louh about how girls use social media and what this means for their mental, physical and spiritual health.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Dan Geoffrey, “Finding Beauty, Truth, and Goodness in the Classroom”
Dr. Randa speaks with Dan Geoffrey, a history and literature teacher at the St. Chrysostom Academy, an Orthodox Classical school in Pennsylvania. Dan shares his school’s approach to tech in the classroom and how the school’s foundational values of the love of beauty, the understanding of truth, and the pursuit of good shape that approach.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Tim Tassopoulos, “Guard Your Heart”
Dr. Randa speaks with Tim Tassopoulos, retired President and COO of Chick-fil-A. Drawing on his experiences as a leader in business, as a parent, and as a Catechism teacher for teens and young adults in his parish, Tim offers sage advice on using technology in our personal lives with intention and purpose.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Tim Tassopoulos, “Mission Driven Tech Use in Ministry”
Dr. Randa speaks with Tim Tassopoulos, retired President and COO of Chick-fil-A and board member of the Hellenic College & Holy Cross School of Theology, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, The Tull Foundation, and the CrossRoad Institute. Tim offers solid advice on how to implement technologies in parishes and ministries with intention and focus.
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English Talk
An Introduction to the Schism, Part 2