Technology Boundaries for Marriage: How to Reclaim Connection in Your Home

Welcome to episode 150 of Bringing Hope Home! Pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer are addressing one of the most prevalent intimacy stealers in modern marriage - technology.

Your phone was designed to connect you to others, but is it actually disconnecting you from the people right in front of you? In this honest and practical episode, Bryce and Colette share how social media, games, and constant scrolling are robbing families of presence, peace, and genuine connection.

In This Episode:

• Why scrolling before bed increases anxiety instead of helping you relax
• The comparison trap that's stealing your joy and contentment
• How to create technology-free zones in your home (starting with the dinner table and bedroom)
• The 3-2-1 rule for better sleep and morning routines
• Why parents should never allow TVs or unchecked devices in kids' bedrooms
• How to have "the conversation" with your family about device boundaries
• What to replace screen time with so you don't fall back into old habits
• Practical challenges you can implement THIS WEEK

Drawing from Philippians 2:3-4, Bryce and Colette remind us that true connection comes from esteeming others above ourselves - and that includes putting down our phones to be fully present with those we love.

As parents of three adult children, pastors of New Hope Church in rural South Dakota, and marriage mentors to couples at every stage, Bryce and Colette bring both biblical wisdom and real-life experience to this crucial conversation.

Your Challenge This Week: Choose ONE technology boundary to implement. Don't try to change everything at once - pick one area where you want to win, and commit to it. Share your challenge in the comments and let's hold each other accountable!

Resources to Build Your Marriage:

• ⁠Marriage Builders Course - Our complete curriculum for strengthening your marriage⁠
• ⁠"Planted: A Guided Study to Produce a Peace-Filled Life" by Colette Schaffer⁠
• ⁠"Stolen Gifts" by Bryce Schaffer⁠
• ⁠"God Is Bigger" - Scriptures and prayers for difficult seasons⁠
• ⁠Conversation starters for couples ⁠

Remember: Bring hope home to your life today!