HeyJaredDigital Discernment
Thoughtful discussions with everyday people who’ve found courageous ways to manage their tech use.
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- Sep 2, 2026
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Jillian Hughes, “Discernment not Defaults: Intentional Tech Use in the Home” (opens the original)
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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.
Fr. Andrew Jarmus, “Disappoint the Algorithm: A Priest’s Approach to Social Media Ministry” (opens the original)
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Dr. Randa speaks with Fr. Andrew Jarmus, Dean of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Minneapolis, about how to build a social media ministry with care and intention. They unpack a three part framework for faithful engagement on social media that includes agency, discernment and the common good.
Mary Soot, “Toy Story 5, Screens and Raising young children” (opens the original)
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Dr. Randa speaks with Mary Soot, an Orthodox mother of two about Toy Story 5. Together they explore what the movie gets right (and wrong) about kids, technology, friendship, and the often challenging work of parenting young children with discernment.
Susan Zacharia, LCSW, "Dr. ChatGPT? Navigating AI as a Mental Health Tool” (opens the original)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Susan Zacharia, joins Dr. Randa to examine the promises and perils of using AI in mental healthcare. They consider why AI can make us feel better without actually helping us get better, as well as what responsible, faith-informed stewardship of these powerful tools looks like for Orthodox Christians. *Note–This podcast is for educational purposes only and not meant as specific advice for medical or mental health diagnosis and treatment. Please discuss with your c
Christian Gonzalez, LMFT, “Transformed People Transform People” (opens the original)
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Dr. Randa is joined by therapist Christian Gonzalez, LMFT, Director of Strategic Engagement of Orthodox Youth Ministries. Together, they explore attachment theory and its profound implications for our spiritual lives. They also examine how digital media can either strengthen or undermine the relationships we were created for.
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