S4Ep2. How Is Tech Affecting Us? | Rev. Dr. Rick Serina

What are the effects of modern-day technology on our relationships, our church, our selves? How can we help guide the next generation in using technology wisely? Join Steph and guest Dr. Rick Serina as they talk about the rapid changes of tech at our fingertips. Bio: Rev. Dr. Richard J. Serina, Jr., is Associate Executive Director of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations. Serina came to the CTCR in 2020 after serving parishes in urban Dallas, rural West Texas, and suburban New Jersey. He earned his doctorate in Reformation Studies at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, has taught at Concordia Seminary and Concordia College-Bronxville, edits book reviews for the journal LOGIA, and has written one book (Nicholas of Cusa’s Brixen Sermons and the Late Medieval Church Reform; Brill, 2016), has edited two others, and has published numerous essays and book chapters dealing mostly with ecclesiology, the late medieval church, and Reformation theology. He is married to Christina and has six children. Resources in this episode: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: lcmslife.org For resources on the family: lcmslife.org/family Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor. We believe that God is the author and sustainer of all life. We also know it can be hard to speak about the intrinsic value of life, health and the family when it feels like the world is trying to drown us out. We’re right here beside you. In this podcast of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Life, Health and Family Ministries, we’re coming alongside one another as a community of Christ’s redeemed people. Together we’ll explore life, health and family issues in a way that honors our heavenly Father’s value of human life, serves our neighbor, shares the faith and connects us to others who are doing the same. Join us, so that together we can be friends for life.