Jeremy Pettitt

Ellul's Cafe

Welcome to Ellul's Cafe - a podcast that brings theology, technology and culture to the table to discuss living a faithful life in a technological age....continue reading Ellul's Cafe

The Laptop and The Bonsai

If we talk about ourselves like machines, will we begin treating ourselves (and others) like machines? And is this the way that Jesus would talk about us?...continue reading The Laptop and The Bonsai

PEACE

How do we find peace in the midst of life's struggles and storms?...continue reading PEACE

What Does It Mean To Listen?

What does it mean to listen, really? Why should we listen in the first place? Professor Jeremy Pettitt answers four powerful questions about listening....continue reading What Does It Mean To Listen?

Exploring Stories

If you are seeking to learn and grow as a storyteller, check out these 10 book recommendations that explore storytelling....continue reading Exploring Stories

Telling Stories

Telling stories well requires effective mediums, encouraging mindsets and empowering methods as you engage your audience....continue reading Telling Stories

Creating Stories

In order to create strong stories, diagram the big picture first including the central idea, story arc, setting, conflict & resolution; then work on the details...continue reading Creating Stories

Understanding Stories

As we learn the essential ingredients of stories, we can begin to understand them better as well as create new ones that delight and transform our audience....continue reading Understanding Stories

Experiencing Stories

Stories have the power to transform our lives as they evoke our imagination and offer us fresh opportunities to act into new ways of thinking and engaging...continue reading Experiencing Stories

Child Discipleship and The Theology of Technology

Check out this episode I recorded for the Resilient Disciples podcast about the impact of technology on child discipleship....continue reading Child Discipleship and The Theology of Technology

Screen Time?

Not all screen time is created equal. Try to spend 2 minutes of Participatory media interaction for every 1 minute of Passive media consumption....continue reading Screen Time?

The Best Books I Read In 2020

From technology to art, fiction to faith, these books broadened my perspective and challenged me to grow in 2020. Check them out!...continue reading The Best Books I Read In 2020

Practical Suggestions for Online Small Groups

How can we make our online small groups as close to the effectiveness of our in-person small groups as possible? Check out these practical suggestions....continue reading Practical Suggestions for Online Small Groups

The Most Valuable Thing In The World

What is the most valuable thing in the world?...continue reading The Most Valuable Thing In The World

The Only Thing Humans Create That Lasts Forever

“Have humans ever created anything that lasts forever?”...continue reading The Only Thing Humans Create That Lasts Forever

The Gift Of Presence

In Alpine Chapel's special year-end message, Professor Jeremy Pettit shares about the gift of presence and challenges us to be more present in 2019....continue reading The Gift Of Presence

Technology and Control

Technology is based on the concept of efficiency and our desire for efficiency is often tied to our desire for control. But to what end?...continue reading Technology and Control

Technology As A Way Of Thinking

While we often think of technology as a set of tools, it is also a way of thinking....continue reading Technology As A Way Of Thinking

11 Ways To Engage Students Using Technology

Get the FREE e-Book and learn how you can use technology to connect with your students and parents: awanaym.org/blog/11-ways-to-engage-students-using-technology...continue reading 11 Ways To Engage Students Using Technology

Tech Trends and Students (Vantage Conference 2015)

A TED style presentation on technology concepts and trends for engaging students (from the 2015 Vantage Conference)....continue reading Tech Trends and Students (Vantage Conference 2015)