EP. 84: How to Live a Tech-Wise Life (Best of 2021 with Amy Crouch)

Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on technology? How often do you pick up your phone throughout the day? Do you find yourself using it as a constant escape? On this “best of” God Hears Her episode, Elisa and Eryn revisit a conversation with Amy Crouch where they talk about being wise with how much time we spend on technology. Listen for some great practical advice from Amy.

About Our Guest:

Amy Crouch is the author of My Tech-Wise Life and attends Cornell University studying linguistics, English, and anything else she can fit into her schedule. Her book is a follow-up to her father’s book, The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch, and she describes what it’s like to grow up in a family that takes a disciplined approach to technology as well as offers helpful hints for others. Amy loves to cook, climb mountains, and chat about books.

Notes and Quotes:

• “We took a sabbath once a week from work, but also screens.”
• “My parents were always really intentional in saying to me, ‘This is why we have made these shared commitments.’”
• “Real life has to be difficult. If it is not difficult, it’s not real life.”
• “Another question to ask ourselves is ‘What am I escaping, and why?’”
• “Ask yourself, is social media making it harder for you to be content?”
• “Every time I survive distraction, I am reminded that it doesn’t have power over me.”
• “Technology is really good at shaping our habits.”
• Baby steps: Don’t beat yourself up, start and end your days without screens, leave your phone out of the bedroom, find something to take the place of technology.

Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show: 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
• Subscribe on iTunes!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast
• Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  https://amzn.to/32lYSgh
• Order My Tech-Wise Life on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xVCyaZ 
• Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor
• Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy