Digital Discernment

Dr. Randa Anderson, Dima Rentel, Louis Stamoulis, and Ancient Faith Ministries

A Bright Spot Podcast of the CrossRoad Institute

Episodes 24

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January 22 · length unknown
Fr. Michael Nasser, "Spiritual Formation and the Internet"
Dr. Randa speaks with Fr. Michael Nasser, Director of Spiritual Formation at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, about how the practices of the Church form us and whether or not “internet Orthodoxy” can be part of that formation.
January 8 · length unknown
Anna Kallis, Giving Youth the Gift of Unplugging
Dr. Randa speaks with Anna Kallis, MDiv, who shares insights from her over 15 years in youth ministry leadership. Noting that youth “crave connection,” she offers how we can offer tech free spaces that allow youth to build genuine relationships.
Dec 17, 2025 · length unknown
Larissa Geleris, "Play is Everything”
Dr. Randa speaks with Larissa Geleris, MS, OTR/L, an occupational therapist about the importance of play for healthy child development.
Dec 3, 2025 · length unknown
Dr. John Mark Reynolds, "Will Children Have Jobs in 30 years?”
Dr. Randa speaks with educator & philosopher, Dr. John Mark Reynolds of St. Constantine College about the future of education and work in a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence.

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