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Journalist Tony Reinke asked these hard questions himself—critiquing his own habits—and now invites us along to see what he discovered as he investigated the possibilities and the pitfalls of our image-centered world. In the end, he shares the beauty of a Greater Spectacle—capable of centering our souls, filling our hearts, and stabilizing our gaze in this age of the digital spectacle.     Helps readers refocus their priorities in a world full of distractionsEnds with 10 practical applications for ways to thrive in an age of competing spectacles","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299487592821,"sku":"9781433563799","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781433563799_9bee8f09-857b-4abb-90e6-4567703d9f38.jpg?v=1786019353"},{"product_id":"9781433552434","title":"12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You","description":"Do You Control Your Phone—Or Does Your Phone Control You?   Within a few years of its unveiling, the smartphone had become part of us, fully integrated into the daily patterns of our lives. Never offline, always within reach, we now wield in our hands a magic wand of technological power we have only begun to grasp. But it raises new enigmas, too. Never more connected, we seem to be growing more distant. Never more efficient, we have never been more distracted.    Drawing from the insights of numerous thinkers, published studies, and his own research, writer Tony Reinke identifies twelve potent ways our smartphones have changed us—for good and bad. Reinke calls us to cultivate wise thinking and healthy habits in the digital age, encouraging us to maximize the many blessings, avoid the various pitfalls, and wisely wield the most powerful gadget of human connection ever unleashed.    Draws from many interviews with leading Christian thinkers, media ecologists, secular authors, and voices from the pastIncludes a foreword by John Piper, a popular speaker, author, and founder of desiringGod.org","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299596743029,"sku":"9781433552434","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781433552434_a0b0bf54-6f4d-495c-98ce-6281fab7be20.jpg?v=1786019278"},{"product_id":"9781433578274","title":"God, Technology, and the Christian Life","description":"What Does God Think about Technology? Many Christians remain perplexed about modern technology. New iPhones and social media platforms, self-driving cars, and genetic engineering all prove that human innovation is not slowing down for anyone. But as technologies multiply and life in this age becomes more complex, the questions become more stark: What does God think of human technology? Is he threatened by all its power? Is he trying to dismantle Silicon Valley? In his latest book, journalist Tony Reinke addresses these and other hard questions head-on from the Bible. By turning to 9 key passages and engaging with several theologians and thinkers, Reinke seeks to dismantle 12 common myths Christians often hold about technology, helping them understand the story of where human innovation came from and to embrace the church’s essential role in it.     Biblical, Informed Look at Technology: Written by the author of 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You and Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age  Gathers Ideas from Industry Experts and Theologians: Interacts with Christian and non-Christian sources on technology and theology including John Calvin, Herman Bavinck, Wendell Berry, and Elon Musk  Educational: Discusses the history and philosophy behind major technological innovations","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299678269813,"sku":"9781433578274","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781433578274_5b659452-9c04-4731-b1cf-5789e4542af4.jpg?v=1786019522"},{"product_id":"9781433522260","title":"Lit! – A Christian Guide to Reading Books","description":"I love to read.   I hate to read.    I don’t have time to read.   I only read Christian books.    I’m not good at reading.   There’s too much to read.  Chances are, you’ve thought or said one of these exact phrases before because reading is important and in many ways unavoidable.    Learn how to better read, what to read, when to read, and why you should read with this helpful guide from accomplished reader Tony Reinke. Offered here is a theology for reading and practical suggestions for reading widely, reading well, and for making it all worthwhile.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299704648053,"sku":"9781433522260","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781433522260_059c9340-d459-4a91-bdb9-531d4f63ac1b.jpg?v=1786019182"},{"product_id":"9781433581267","title":"Ask Pastor John – 750 Bible Answers to Life`s Most Important Questions","description":"John Piper’s Answers to Hundreds of Questions about Ethics, Theology, the Bible, and More Navigating the Christian life in a secular world will inevitably stir questions in the lives of thoughtful believers. Motivated by the need for sound biblical advice, Ask Pastor John was created, a podcast featuring pastor-theologian and bestselling author John Piper’s answers to audience-proposed questions about life’s toughest topics. Podcast episodes have been played over 230 million times and have become a staple in the lives of Christians around the world.    In this unique book, Ask Pastor John host Tony Reinke summarizes and organizes ten years of their most insightful and popular episodes into accessible, thematic sections. Readers will be able to quickly and systematically access Piper’s insights on hundreds of topics including Bible reading, dating, social media, mental health, and more. We discover afresh how asking good questions strengthens faith and grows our understanding of God’s word.   Based on John Piper’s Well-Known Podcast Ask Pastor John: Questions and answers are distilled by journalist, author, and host Tony Reinke Widely Accessible: Appeals to new believers, seasoned Christians, church leaders, and young adults alike Useful Reference Tool: Great for looking up commonly questioned topics related to life, Christianity, and the Bible","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299725357429,"sku":"9781433581267","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781433581267_c707c457-24bf-4867-8430-198fdcd877db.jpg?v=1786019556"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-tony-reinke.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}