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, November 5, 2025
Dr. Gayle Woloschak, "Approaching AI with Discernment not Fear”
Dr. Randa speaks with Scientist, Dr. Gayle Woloschak about what it means to be human in a world increasingly dominated by technology and artificial intelligence.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Christopher Chiakulas, “Social Media’s Influence on the College Search Process”
Dr. Randa speaks with high school counselor and founder of Orthodox Christian College Counseling, Christopher Chiakulas, about how to avoid digital overwhelm when searching for a college
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Dn Gabriel Otte, “Getting REAL about Artificial Intelligence”
Dr. Randa speaks with AI entrepreneur and expert, Dn Gabriel Otte, about both old and new challenges that AI presents, and they focus in particular on AI’s influence on children.
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.
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