Device and Soul Both Need a Scan

Device and Soul Both Need a Scan

From Faith and Tech Bytes with Amy Lynn by Amy Lynn

January 19, 2026 · 3 min

About this episode

In this episode, Amy Lynn explores the parallels between computer malware and spiritual infections, encouraging listeners to examine their hearts and words.

Is your computer, laptop, or phone acting up? Maybe your connection speeds are slowing down to a crawl, or you are suddenly getting popups from out of nowhere. You might notice programs on your desktop that you never installed, a homepage that has been changed without your permission, or even a firewall that keeps shutting itself off. These are all classic warning signs that your device has been infected with malware. In this powerful and unique episode of Faith and Tech Bytes with Amy Lynn, Amy Lynn invites you to run that same diagnostic check on your heart. We look at how spiritual infections can be just as damaging and just as sneaky as a computer virus. The faith connection is clear: are you noticing that you are sharing too much information that is basically gossip? Do you find yourself reading something online and immediately typing out a bad or angry comment? Are you struggling with unwholesome talk or language that does not reflect your values? In this installment of Faith and Tech Bytes with Amy Lynn, we call these warning lights on the inside. When malware hits your computer, it hijacks your settings and opens doors you never meant to open. When mouthware hits your…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Lynn

Topics covered

  • malware
  • spiritual infections
  • gossip
  • faith
  • technology
  • self-reflection

Keywords

  • malware
  • spiritual health
  • gossip
  • Ephesians 4:29
  • technology
  • faith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ephesians 4:29

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