Hardware Glitch | Glitch | MenloMidweek

Hardware Glitch | Glitch | MenloMidweek

From Menlo Church Podcasts by Menlo.Church

June 10, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 960

About this episode

The episode discusses the physical nature of burnout and the importance of caring for our bodies in a high-tech world.

Welcome back to the Menlo Midweek Podcast! We are in Week 3 of our series, "GLITCH: Being Human in a Machine World." This week, host Matt Summers and Phil EuBank are joined by a special guest: Paul, co-founder of Faith Work and Tech. In an episode titled "Hardware Crash," the three of them dive into the very real, physical nature of burnout. Living and working in the Bay Area, it’s incredibly easy to operate as if we are just a "brain in a jar," ignoring our hardware (our physical bodies) to constantly serve our software (our productivity, careers, and output). But as we see in the story of the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19, when you crash hard, God doesn't send a software update or a productivity hack. Sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap and eat a snack. 📍 In This Episode:Dust and Breath: We discuss why burnout is ultimately what happens when our biology finally rebels against the pace of our technology. Faith in a High-Tech World: Paul shares his unique perspective on navigating an industry designed around constant connectivity and how we can faithfully set boundaries when our jobs demand endless output. Elijah’s Broom Tree Moment: A look at how God met…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Summers

Guests: Phil EuBank, Paul

Topics covered

  • burnout
  • faith in technology
  • physical restoration
  • spiritual care
  • high-tech living

Keywords

  • burnout
  • technology
  • faith
  • Elijah
  • physical care
  • spirituality
  • high-tech
  • productivity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Faith Work and Tech

Books & works: 1 Kings 19

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