George Papageorge, LMFT, “Understanding Boys from the Inside Out & the Outside in”
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 39 mins
Dr. Randa speaks with George Papageorge, LMFT about how technology impacts boys differently than girls, and why understanding boys from the “inside out” and “outside in” is a helpful framework for building close relationships with them. George offers sound guidance that is practical, encouraging and deeply rooted in the Orthodox faith. This conversation is not just for parents, but also youth leaders, clergy, teachers, coaches, and anyone seeking to understand boys better and connect with them authentically.
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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.