Digital Discernment
Dean Theophilos, “Is it Tech Addiction, Bad Habit or something else?”
Dr. Randa speaks with Dean Theophilos, a licensed mental health therapist and addictions counselor, about technology addiction vs bad habit. Dean explains some of the complexities around tech addiction and how it is different from a bad habit. He offers much hope for help and change regardless of the severity of the problem. *Note–This podcast is for educational purposes only and not meant as a substitute for medical or mental health diagnosis and treatment.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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About
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.
English Talk
An Introduction to the Schism, Part 2