Digital Public Square

In this episode, Dr. James Eglinton, Meldrum Senior Lecturer in Reformed Theology at the University of Edinburgh, joins me, and we talk about the work of Herman Bavinck and how his example can help us navigate the modern challenges of science and culture. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Dr. Eglinton: Dr. Eglinton is the author...

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Dr. Kutter Callaway, associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and Co-Director of Reel Spirituality, and we talk about his work on technology, film, and culture. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Dr. Callaway: Dr. Callaway has been actively engaged in wri...

This week, I am joined by my friend Klon Kitchen, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), and we talk about technology policy, national security, and the rise of China. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Klon Kitchen: At AEI, Kitchen focuses on the intersection of national security and defense technologies and...

On this episode of WeeklyTech, I am joined by my colleague Josh Wester, Chair of Research in Christian Ethics at the ERLC, and we talk about Amazon, book removals, and content moderation. A few weeks ago, Josh and I wrote a piece at the ERLC titled “ Should Amazon be able to ban books? .” Today we dialogue about Ryan Anderson’s book “When Harry became Sally” and discuss its removal from Amazon as...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Brian Brock, Professor of Moral and Practical Theology at the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland, and we talk about ethical technology. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Dr. Brian Brock: Dr. Brock is the author of numerous books including “Christian Ethics in a Technological Age,” “S...

In this episode, I am joined by Drs. James Davison Hunter and Paul Nedelisky, both professors at the University of Virginia, and we talk about the nature of science and morality based on their book “Science and the Good: The Tragic Quest for the Foundations of Morality” from Yale University Press. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Me...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Brent Waters who serves as the Jerre and Mary Joy Stead Professor of Christian Social Ethics at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, and we talk about theology, science, and technology ethics. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Dr. Waters: Dr. Water’s primary interests are in the areas of...

My friend Brett McCracken, senior editor for the Gospel Coalition, joins me on WeeklyTech to talk about the search for wisdom in the midst of information overload. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Brett: Brett McCracken is a writer and journalist based in Southern California. He is the author of several books and has written fo...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Derek Schuurman, Professor of Computer Science at Calvin University, and we talk about his work in computer science from a faith perspective. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Dr. Schuurman: Derek Schuurman worked in industry for several years as an electrical engineer and later completed a Ph...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. O. Carter Snead, Professor of Law and the director of the Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame. Today, we talk about his latest book, “ What It Means to be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics .”  Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Dr. Snead: Professor Snead...

This week, I am joined by Dr. Carl Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania, and we talk about his latest book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Dr. Carl Trueman: Dr. Trueman earned an MA in Classics from the University of Cam...

In this episode, I am joined by my friend David French who serves as senior editor at The Dispatch and a columnist for Time, and we talk about his new book “Divided We Fall: America’s Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation“ and the role of social media in the divisions we face. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet David Fre...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ben Mitchell, editor of Ethics & Medicine: An International Journal of Bioethics and a Research Fellow with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, and we talk about bioethics, medicine, and technology. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Dr. Mitchell: Dr. Mitchell previously served a...

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Trevin Wax who serves as a vice president at LifeWay Christian Resources, and we talk about his latest book, “Rethink Your Self: The Power of Looking Up Before Looking In” and the rise of individualism, especially with the influence of technology and social media. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklyt...

On this special episode of WeeklyTech, all of the hosts from the ERLC podcasts are together for one big crossover episode to wrap up 2020 with highlights, favorite things, and the banter that turns co-workers into friends. This MEGACAST joins the ERLC Podcast crew–Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood–with the Capitol Conversations team–Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Paul Miller, Professor in the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and we talk about his forthcoming book, “Just War and Ordered Liberty,” and the use of technology in the international order. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Dr. Miller: Dr. M...

Michael Sacasas, Associate Director for Educational Programming at the Christian Study Center of Gainesville, joins me to talk about the philosophy of technology and some of the most influential thinkers and writers in this area from the past. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Michael Sacasas: Michael Sacasas earned his MA in Th...

Dr. Jonathan Pennington, associate professor of New Testament Interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary joins me to talk about his latest book Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Lif e and how philosophy connects to our everyday lives. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning a...

Dr. Daniel Strand, Assistant Professor of Ethics at USAF Air War College and contributing editor at Providence Magazine, joins me to talk about AI, ethics, and warfare. We discuss just war tradition, autonomous weapons, and what these things mean for us today. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech .  Meet Dr. Strand: Dr. Strand’s research...

Dr. Jacob Shatzer, assistant professor of theological studies and associate dean in the School of Theology & Missions at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, joins me to talk about transhumanism and Christian discipleship. We look at what it means to understand technology in light of our theology and discuss how we can teach our kids to engage rightly with technology. Sign up to receive the...

Emily Wenger, a Computer Science PhD Student and researcher at The University of Chicago, joins me to talk about facial recognition technology and her PhD work. We discuss some concerns surrounding facial recognition technology and how her faith impacts her work. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech .  Meet Emily Wenger: Emily Wenger is p...

Dan Darling joins me to talk about his latest book “ A Way with Words ” and what it looks like to apply biblical wisdom to our engagement with social media. We discuss ways that we can have a healthier relationship with social media in this cultural moment. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at  jasonthacker.com/weeklytech .  Meet Dan Darling: Dan Darling is the Senio...

Dr. Jamie Aten joins me on the podcast to talk about technology, humanitarian disasters, and some of the psychological aspects of the pandemic. We discuss how technology has been a gift during this season but also some of its pitfalls and how we can navigate those. Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at jasonthacker.com/weeklytech . Meet Dr. Jamie Aten: Dr. Jamie Aten...

I love Sunday mornings, but there is one thing I dread each week about them. Outside of the blessing of gathering together as the church (even remotely in this season) and extra time with my family, I get the dreaded notification on my iPhone. From reading and entertainment to social media and productivity, the screen time activity report on my phone displays the reality of my online activity for...

You may read that headline and wonder how in the world someone could ask that question when many churches are still not able to meet in person or are having hybrid services to cut down on the spread of COVID-19. Technologies like facial recognition seem like such a far off dream that you likely haven’t even considered the possibility of using it in your church or ministry. But in light of the ques...