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March 10, 2025 28 mins

How often do we let technology trick us into believing we're self-sufficient, drifting away from our dependence on God? 

In this episode of PREPPED, join our host, James Spencer. PhD, as we dig into this deep and sometimes uncomfortable question to challenge the modern pursuit of independence, exploring how human limitations are not weaknesses, but invitations to depend on God.

Drawing from biblical accounts of the creation story and the Tower of Babel, as well as insights from theologians like Alicia Uaro and Jacques Ellul, we’re examining how technology can erode empathy and push God to the margins in favor of self-reliance. But what if embracing our limitations is actually a way of strengthening our faith?

Through the lens of Paul’s letters, Jesus’ teachings, and even Shel Silverstein’s The Missing Piece, this episode explores how dependence on God fosters gratitude, spiritual growth, and true fulfilment.

(00:00) Dependence on God in Modern Times
(11:14) Technology, Pride, and Dependence on God
(19:51) Embracing Dependence, Cultivating Gratitude

 

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