In this Conquer Workshop, Zach Reed challenges Gen Z (and the rest of us) to “buy back eternity” by using technology as a tool rather than an addiction. Expounding Ephesians 5:15–16, he calls believers to walk wisely, redeem the time, and live transparently as children of light. Practical rhythms—phone-free dinners, scheduled text replies, grayscale screens, and nightly/early tech fasts—help us seize moments for discipleship and communion with God. 

Topics Discussed

• Ephesians 5:15–16: walking circumspectly and redeeming the time. 
• The smartphone’s dulling effect on spiritual appetite. 
• Wisdom vs. folly: living with an eternal perspective. 
• Discipleship as every Christian’s calling (bivocational examples). 
• Transparency and accountability with devices (parents/spouse). 
• Practical boundaries: do-not-disturb, no-phone dinners/bedrooms, tech fasts, grayscale, scheduled messaging. 

Key Takeaways

• Time is God’s gift; wise believers intentionally “buy back” moments for eternal purposes. 
• The person in front of you is the most important reality—be fully present. 
• Walk in the light: cultivate transparency and shared access on your devices. 
• Start and end your day tech-free to protect your appetite for God. 
• Ask the golden question: “What should I be doing right now?” and act on it.