How Screens, Stories, and Spirituality Are Shaping Us

We live in a world that is more connected than ever—and yet many of us feel more distant, distracted, and disoriented. From smartphones and social media to streaming and AI, technology has changed the way we live, relate, raise our kids, and even how we practice faith. Whether you’re a parent navigating screen time, a grandparent wondering what happened to simpler days, or someone who just feels overwhelmed by the pace of life, you’re not alone—and you’re not without hope.

Inspired by the release of Toy Story 5 and the cultural questions it raises, Tech Story is a new sermon series that explores how digital life is shaping our identity, relationships, mental health, and spiritual formation. Each week, we’ll look at familiar characters through a new lens and reflect on what it means to follow Jesus in a world that moves faster than we were created to go.

This series is grounded in real research, filled with grace, and designed to help you and your family reclaim a better rhythm, a deeper faith, and a more meaningful life. Come explore the story God is still telling—and how your faith can flourish even in the digital age.

May 24, 2026 | System Update Required

Woody's Story: Sometimes life changes faster than we can keep up. Technology has reshaped everything—from how we communicate to how we worship, rest, and relate to one another. Like Woody in Toy Story, many of us are trying to hold on to what once was, even as the world around us shifts. This message explores the disorientation of digital change and the invitation from God to renew our minds, re-root our faith, and discover who we are in a rapidly changing world.

May 31, 2026 | Offline

Buzz’s Story: We’re constantly connected, yet rarely fully present. Like Buzz Lightyear learning that he’s not actually a space ranger, we’re often pulled out of reality by distraction, self-image, and noise. This week, we’ll talk about how technology disrupts our ability to be present—with God, with others, and with ourselves—and how following Jesus helps us slow down, pay attention, and reclaim real connection in a distracted world.

June 7, 2026 | Parental Controls

Jessie’s Story: Today’s kids are growing up in a digital culture that none of us were prepared for—and parents, grandparents, and caregivers are doing their best to keep up. Jessie’s story, full of abandonment and anxiety, mirrors the emotional struggles many children face today. This week, we’ll explore how families can nurture faith, identity, and resilience in the next generation, even in a screen-saturated world. This is not about control—it’s about forming hearts for what truly matters.

June 14, 2026 | Low Battery

Bo Peep’s Story: In a culture that glorifies the new, it’s easy to feel left behind. Whether you’re aging out of certain roles or wondering if your time has passed, this message speaks to the Bo Peeps in all of us—those wondering if we’re still needed. We’ll explore how God renews our strength, reaffirms our purpose, and invites people of every generation into meaningful discipleship and community.

June 28, 2026 | Reboot

Forky’s Story: Forky believes he doesn’t belong—he was made from scraps and thrown together. And many of us carry the same feeling: that we’re broken, used up, or beyond repair. But in the Kingdom of God, nothing and no one is beyond redemption. This final message in the series is about grace, identity, and the invitation to start over. Jesus doesn’t just patch us up—He makes us new.