SKU: 824064 Wake Up From Your Phone

Hank Smith

Description

Not long ago Brother Hank Smith was standing in his kitchen, doing something "very important" on his cell phone (like playing "Candy Crush"), not realizing that his nine,year,old daughter was trying to get his attention: "Dad. . . Dad. . . Dad. . . DAAAD. . . HANK!" Finally he heard her and turned to see what she wanted. "She looked at me with a little attitude, hands on her hips, and said 'Dad, wake up from your phone!' Then she turned around and left. "

In this enlightening talk, Hank Smith tackles a problem that can affect all of us in one form or another if we're not careful. Whether our challenge is an obsession with phones, video games, social media, the Internet, or other kinds of technology, the results can be equally devastating. Hank quotes Elder David A. Bednar, who says, "Sadly, some in the Church today ignore things as they really are and neglect eternal relationships for digital distractions, diversions, and detours that have no lasting value. "

Using stories, scriptures, and quotes from Church leaders, Hank shares a timely message that will bless both teenagers and their parents.

About the Author

Hank R. Smith grew up in St. George, Utah. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Dixie State University (2002), his MBA (2005) from Utah State University, and his PhD in educational leadership (2014) from Brigham Young University. His studies focused on the development of high trust educational organizations and their impact on student achievement. Before joining the religion faculty at BYU, he worked for fourteen years with Seminaries and Institutes of Religion as an instructor. He loves to teach from the scriptures, especially to the youth and young adults of the Church. He also enjoys consulting work with school districts and corporations centered on creating a high trust culture. He has addressed audiences in almost every state through seminars and keynote speaking engagements. His outside interests include marathons, history books, and hiking with his family. He and his incredible wife, Sara, are the parents of five children and reside in Mapleton, Utah.