https://www.twr.org.uk/ In an age where the average UK adult spends nearly two hours a day on social media, this series explores how Christians can thoughtfully engage with digital platforms while remaining rooted in faith, community, and spiritual disciplines. Through conversations with theologians, mental health professionals, influencers, and ministry leaders, Faith in a Digital World examines both the opportunities and challenges of living in a hyper-connected world. en-gb TWR UK Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT webmaster@twr.org.uk (Webmaster) webmaster@twr.org.uk (Webmaster) TWR UK TWR UK: Faith in a Digital World webmaster@twr.org.uk In an age where the average UK adult spends nearly two hours a day on social media, this series explores how Christians can thoughtfully engage with digital platforms while remaining rooted in faith, community, and spiritual disciplines. Through conversations with theologians, mental health professionals, influencers, and ministry leaders, Faith in a Digital World examines both the opportunities and challenges of living in a hyper-connected world. https://www.twr.org.uk/logos/Faith_in_a_Digital_World_ITune.png https://www.twr.org.uk/ 2 Religion,Christianity,TWR, Faith, News no Every day, the average UK adult spends 2 hours online. How can we share our faith in digital spaces, and how do we resist the pull of distraction and division in the places where so many of us spend our time? Our guest is Andy Bannister from the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. Sat, 4 Apr 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260404_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260404_FDW.mp3 Being Christian in an online world Every day, the average UK adult spends 2 hours online. How can we share our faith in digital spaces, and how do we resist the pull of distraction and division in the places where so many of us spend our time? Our guest is Andy Bannister from the Solas Centre for Public Christianity. TWR UK 29:42 no We’re joined by Chris Goswami, who has worked in Silicon Valley and across the global tech industry, giving him a rare insight into how technology is shaping our culture and our spiritual lives. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260411_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260411_FDW.mp3 Is technology becoming our idol? We’re joined by Chris Goswami, who has worked in Silicon Valley and across the global tech industry, giving him a rare insight into how technology is shaping our culture and our spiritual lives. TWR UK 30:03 no In every generation, new technologies have shaped the way we view ourselves, but social media has accelerated the pressures facing many young people. We’ll be hearing from Judith Davey Cole from Girls’ Brigade Ministries as we explore the impact the digital world is having on girls. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260418_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260418_FDW.mp3 The impact of social media on girls In every generation, new technologies have shaped the way we view ourselves, but social media has accelerated the pressures facing many young people. We’ll be hearing from Judith Davey Cole from Girls’ Brigade Ministries as we explore the impact the digital world is having on girls. 29:35 no What does it mean for boys to grow up in a world filled with digital noise? Youth worker and author Dave Boden takes a look at how boys are wrestling with issues such as masculinity, gaming, and identity. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260425_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260425_FDW.mp3 The impact of social media on boys What does it mean for boys to grow up in a world filled with digital noise? Youth worker and author Dave Boden takes a look at how boys are wrestling with issues such as masculinity, gaming, and identity. TWR UK 29:35 no From the moment we wake up until the moment we fall asleep, digital technology chips away at our attention. What impact is this having on our mental health? Steve Midgley from Biblical Counselling UK will help us understand how this technology is shaping us and affecting our wellbeing. Sat, 2 May 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260502_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260502_FDW.mp3 Mental health and social media From the moment we wake up until the moment we fall asleep, digital technology chips away at our attention. What impact is this having on our mental health? Steve Midgley from Biblical Counselling UK will help us understand how this technology is shaping us and affecting our wellbeing. TWR UK 29:35 no Jackie Horbrook joins us to offer advice for those who want to navigate the world of social media without losing their soul. How do we show up online without performing, stay grounded when the internet never sleeps, and remain creative without chasing likes? How to be a Christian influencer Jackie Horbrook joins us to offer advice for those who want to navigate the world of social media without losing their soul. How do we show up online without performing, stay grounded when the internet never sleeps, and remain creative without chasing likes? 00:30:00 no Sat, 09 May 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260509_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260509_FDW.mp3 The internet and the smartphone have made pornography more accessible than ever before. What can be done if you’ve found yourself caught in the dark world of pornographic content? Cat Etherington from the Naked Truth Project will help us understand the impact of addiction in the online world. Pornography addiction The internet and the smartphone have made pornography more accessible than ever before. What can be done if you’ve found yourself caught in the dark world of pornographic content? Cat Etherington from the Naked Truth Project will help us understand the impact of addiction in the online world. 00:30:00 no Sat, 16 May 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260516_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260516_FDW.mp3 We’ll be hearing about one of the most remarkable stories of digital innovation in the church. YouVersion is one of the most popular apps in the world, connecting hundreds of millions of people to the Bible every day. We’ll explore how this project began and how technology is now serving the church. The YouVersion story We’ll be hearing about one of the most remarkable stories of digital innovation in the church. YouVersion is one of the most popular apps in the world, connecting hundreds of millions of people to the Bible every day. We’ll explore how this project began and how technology is now serving the church. 00:30:00 no Sat, 23 May 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260523_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260523_FDW.mp3 What does it look like to share our faith meaningfully in a digital age? We’ll be talking to Simon Lennox from The Word One To One, who will encourage us to return to the art of face to face evangelism. Digital or face to face evangelism What does it look like to share our faith meaningfully in a digital age? We’ll be talking to Simon Lennox from The Word One To One, who will encourage us to return to the art of face to face evangelism. 00:30:00 no Sat, 30 May 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260530_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260530_FDW.mp3 How can we practise our faith in a digital age? What does faithfulness look like when the world in our pocket is discipling us in outrage? Sara Billups will help us think about how ancient Christian practices can root us in something that truly matters. Spiritual practices in a digital age How can we practise our faith in a digital age? What does faithfulness look like when the world in our pocket is discipling us in outrage? Sara Billups will help us think about how ancient Christian practices can root us in something that truly matters. 00:30:10 no Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:20:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260606_FDW1.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260606_FDW.mp3 rapid development of AI has made it increasingly possible for everyone to access God’s Word in a language they understand. What does this mean for the ministries involved in Bible translation, and why should we be excited about these developments? AI and Bible translation rapid development of AI has made it increasingly possible for everyone to access God’s Word in a language they understand. What does this mean for the ministries involved in Bible translation, and why should we be excited about these developments? 00:30:10 no Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260613_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260613_FDW.mp3 Today on Faith in a Digital World, we’re diving into something every one of us feels but rarely slows down to examine — the way we relate to each other. We live in a time when connection has never been more accessible, yet genuine, life‑giving relationships often feel harder to build. Screens mediate so much of our communication, and the skills that make relationships thrive can quietly erode without us even noticing. That’s why I’m thrilled to be joined by licensed counsellor, speaker, and bestselling author Debra Fileta. Her new book, People Skills, is a practical and deeply insightful guide to rebuilding the relational muscles we were created for — skills like empathy, listening, emotional awareness, and healthy conflict. Debra brings together psychology, faith, and real‑world experience to help us understand not just how we interact, but why. Changing Relationships Today on Faith in a Digital World, we’re diving into something every one of us feels but rarely slows down to examine — the way we relate to each other. We live in a time when connection has never been more accessible, yet genuine, life‑giving relationships often feel harder to build. Screens mediate so much of our communication, and the skills that make relationships thrive can quietly erode without us even noticing. That’s why I’m thrilled to be joined by licensed counsellor, speaker, and bestselling author Debra Fileta. Her new book, People Skills, is a practical and deeply insightful guide to rebuilding the relational muscles we were created for — skills like empathy, listening, emotional awareness, and healthy conflict. Debra brings together psychology, faith, and real‑world experience to help us understand not just how we interact, but why. 00:30:10 no Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260620_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260620_FDW.mp3 In a world of endless scrolling, viral trends, deepfakes, and powerful algorithms, how can parents help their children navigate the digital world? We’ll be joined by Katharine Hill from Care for the Family, author of Left to Their Own Devices. Raising children in a digital world In a world of endless scrolling, viral trends, deepfakes, and powerful algorithms, how can parents help their children navigate the digital world? We’ll be joined by Katharine Hill from Care for the Family, author of Left to Their Own Devices. 00:30:10 no Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:10:00 GMT https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260627_FDW.mp3 https://www.twr.org.uk/assets/260627_FDW.mp3