Digital Discernment

About Digital Discernment

A Bright Spot Podcast of the CrossRoad Institute

Publisher

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

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   George Papageorge, LMFT, “Bonus Segment: Understanding Boys from the Inside Out & the Outside in”

   In this bonus segment, George Papageorge, LMFT, returns to talk further with Dr. Randa about the research on boys and technology, as well as how to relate better to boys using that information. This conversation is not just for parents, but also youth leaders, clergy, teachers, coaches–anyone seeking to understand boys better and connect with them authentically.

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   George Papageorge, LMFT, “Understanding Boys from the Inside Out & the Outside in”

   Dr. Randa speaks with George Papageorge, LMFT about how technology impacts boys differently than girls, and why understanding boys from the “inside out” and “outside in” is a helpful framework for building close relationships with them. George offers sound guidance that is practical, encouraging and deeply rooted in the Orthodox faith. This conversation is not just for parents, but also youth leaders, clergy, teachers, coaches, and anyone seeking to understand boys better and connect with them authentically.

3. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Jillian Hughes, “Discernment not Defaults: Intentional Tech Use in the Home”

   Dr. Randa speaks with Jillian Hughes, a homeschooling mom who also runs her own business. She and her husband swapped icons for the television as the centerpiece of their home. But she also thoughtfully uses technology, including AI tools, to plan curriculum and run her Orthodox resources business. This conversation exemplifies technology use driven by purpose, rather than fear.

Who has been a guest on Digital Discernment

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Roxanne Louh
• Fr Michael Tishel
• Dr Ary Christofidis
• Nico LaLiberte
• Anastasia Friesen

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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