Siri, Alexa, Google. Oh my!

 Have you been in the car and asked Alexa to give you directions to your destination only to be left in silence? Or, have you caught yourself saying “Hey Siri” and then realized that it’s quiet because your iPad is in a different room?

Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google Assistant have become integrated into our lives.

We lean on them for all kinds of information. We look to them to guide us, tell us what we don’t know, and even confirm things that we think might be true. They’ll even turn lights on and off. 💡

They help us strategize and navigate challenges, too. We know what to wear because they give us a weather report. They remind us of things to do. They help us avoid major traffic issues. And much more.

While they are all extremely helpful, we talk to them all the time, and we always have them with us in one way or another, we’ll never really become friends. We can’t have Siri be a mentor. Alexa can’t help achieve a shared goal. Google Assistant can’t engage in moral discussions.

Alas, all is not lost. There is hope. Especially for your player.

Gaming offers things that our digital assistants can’t. 😦

Gaming can offer mentorship. Older gamers can mentor younger players by using the interest in a shared game. Mature players can teach strategies and help navigate challenges, fostering a sense of responsibility and leadership.

Gaming can strengthen relationships. Since gaming often involves collaboration and teamwork, the value of working together to achieve shared goals is reinforced.

Gaming offers a platform for important conversations. Mentors and even parents can encourage conversations about the moral and ethical decisions made in a game.

We see the value of this. Players who participate in our events enter a culture that is totally Kingdom minded and helps players engage in a new way of living. Each time we gather players for a conversation, we share a biblical principle that will bring value to them. 📖

Proverbs 22:6, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, and Ephesians 4:15 each speak about the ways that through gaming, relationships can be built. Guiding youth in truth, having a companion on life’s journey, and having truthful conversations are key principles that help players find purpose through gaming.

Make the connection:

What are some ways we can use gaming for mentorship, relationship development, and a platform for meaningful conversations?

We are #ForTheGamer and help players play with purpose and win for good.

P.S. If you’re having a hard time figuring out what to do for your player’s next birthday, we can help.