In a world where technology and faith often seem at odds, Digital Pilgrims offers families a unique roadmap for navigating the digital landscape with biblical wisdom and intentionality.
All Aboard the Digital Express!
Meet the Mitchell family: David, a data scientist at a major tech company; Hannah, a former Children’s Ministry director now homeschooling their children; 15-year-old Emma and 12-year-old Noah; and grandmother Ruth, a retired Bible teacher. Their ordinary lives take an extraordinary turn when they receive mysterious train tickets marked “Digital Pilgrims” – coinciding with David’s offer of a prestigious position developing revolutionary AI for children.
As they board the train, they’re greeted by a conductor resembling John Bunyan who explains they’ve been chosen for a special journey through seven train cars, each teaching a principle they’ll need to navigate the digital age faithfully. Their destination? The “Celestial Digital City” where technology serves God’s purposes rather than diminishing human flourishing.
From Pixels to Purpose: Seven Digital Disciplines
Through an engaging narrative that echoes Bunyan’s classic “Pilgrim’s Progress,” readers journey alongside the Mitchell family as they discover seven biblical principles essential for technology use:
Fearfully and Wonderfully Wired – Recognizing that every person is created in God’s image, requiring technology that upholds rather than diminishes human worth
Digital Time Lords – Learning to manage digital resources—time, attention, data—with the same care as physical resources
Truth in a World of Filters – Maintaining truthfulness and authenticity in an age of digital deception and curated personas
Beyond the Friend Request – Strengthening rather than substituting genuine relationships through technology
Algorithm-Proof Parenting – Taking responsibility for digital choices rather than surrendering decisions to algorithms
Tech That Serves the Least of These – Using technology to extend care to the vulnerable rather than enable their exploitation
Digital Discernment Detectives – Developing ongoing discernment as technology and family needs evolve
Byte-Sized Wisdom for Real-World Challenges
Unlike many books on technology and faith, Digital Pilgrims combines rich theological insights with practical application. Each chapter includes:
- A compelling narrative section following the Mitchell family’s adventures
- Biblical foundations connecting timeless Scripture to modern challenges
- Practical 3-step plans for parents, children, and families
- Age-appropriate conversation starters
- Weekly challenges to implement new habits
- Family prayers rooted in Scripture
God’s GPS for Every Digital Family
Whether you’re a tech-savvy household or digital newcomers, Digital Pilgrims offers wisdom without judgment. The book avoids simplistic answers of wholesale acceptance or rejection of technology, instead equipping families with discernment principles that can be applied across changing digital landscapes.
Perfect for:
- Family devotional reading
- Church small groups and parent ministries
- Homeschool curriculum supplementation
- Grandparents seeking to connect with digital-native grandchildren
From Scrolling to Soul-Growing
Digital Pilgrims isn’t just a book—it’s an invitation to transformation. As the Mitchell family discovers, navigating technology faithfully isn’t about reaching a static destination but embarking on an ongoing journey of wisdom, intention, and grace.
Join the Digital Pilgrims journey and discover how your family can use technology in ways that honor God, uphold human dignity, and strengthen rather than weaken your most important relationships.