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River Corner ChurchHow Is Your Soul: Habits for Seasons of Change (Week 4; James 1:12-18)Send us a textOn June 15, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 4 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Seasons of Change, Pastor Jeff teaches from James 1:12–18 and reminds us that in seasons of transition, we need spiritual habits that tether us to God’s unchanging presence, keep us grounded in truth, and form a resilient soul even when everything around us is shifting.How Is Your Soul SeriesHow Is Your Soul? is a reflective sermon series from River Corn...2025-06-1525 minRiver Corner ChurchHow Is Your Soul: Habits for Fear & Anxiety (Week 3; John 15:15-27)Send us a textOn June 8, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 3 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Fear and Anxiety, Pastor Jeff teaches from John 14:15–27 and reminds us that in seasons of fear and anxiety, we can develop spiritual habits that root us in peace, ground us in truth, and draw us into deeper communion with the Holy Spirit.How Is Your Soul SeriesHow Is Your Soul? is a reflective sermon series from River Corner Church that ex...2025-06-0836 min
River Corner ChurchHow Is Your Soul: Habits for Uncertainty (Week 2; Romans 8:18–39)Send us a textOn May 1, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 2 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Uncertainty, Pastor Jeff explores Romans 8:18–39 and reminds us that even in seasons of uncertainty, we can cultivate steady souls by anchoring ourselves in the love of God and the presence of the Holy Spirit.How Is Your Soul SeriesHow Is Your Soul? is a reflective sermon series from River Corner Church that explores the habits, rhythms, and spiritual practices that he...2025-06-0134 min
Tenth Church SermonsThe Gifts of the ResurrectionKen Shigematsu speaks on Luke 24 in his sermon "The Gifts of the Resurrection," as part of our current series "New Life Through The Risen King."2025-06-0100 min
Bridgetown Video PodcastBecoming Your True SelfEphesians 3v14-19 with Ken Shigematsu
Guest speaker Ken Shigematsu teaches from Ephesians on how God's love seeks us out in all our weakness and shame.
https://bridgetown.church/teaching
2025-04-2839 min
Bridgetown Audio PodcastBecoming Your True SelfEphesians 3v14-19 with Ken Shigematsu
Guest speaker Ken Shigematsu teaches from Ephesians on how God's love seeks us out in all our weakness and shame.
https://bridgetown.church/teaching
2025-04-2840 min
The Being Formed Podcast27. Now I Become Myself (with Ken Shigematsu)Ken Shigematsu (Pastor and Author, Tenth Church) sat down with Adam Ormord (Founder and President, LifePoint Resources) for an important conversation on the topic of shame. What is it? What happens when we wear shame as our identity? What is the answer to our shame?
Ken Shigematsu lives in Vancouver with his wife, Sakiko, and their son, Joey. He is senior pastor of Tenth Church (www.tenth.ca) in Vancouver, British Columbia, one of the largest and most diverse city-center churches in Canada. Before entering pastoral ministry, he worked for the Sony Corporation in Tokyo, Japan.
2025-03-0551 min
nourish with purposeTHE SABBATH: saying "no", honoring rest, breaking up with being busy, and questions for reflectionIn today's episode, I share how I've been honoring the sabbath and taking time to truly rest and do activities that feel rejuvenating. This is a newer habit, but one that has been extremely impactful in how I approach my weekend and support + show up for others throughout the week. The book referenced to often in this episode is: "God in my Everything" by Ken Shigematsu - this book has been extremely transformative and I could not recommend it enough if you're seeking true rest that can only be found when we lean more on God and less on...2025-02-121h 01
John Mark Comer TeachingsJoy (ft. Ken Shigematsu) | Advent E3How can we live with more joy? Ken Shigematsu explores how the good news of Jesus' birth is cause for celebration and happiness. He challenges us to draw near to the source of joy, God himself, and savor his blessings to allow his joy to saturate our hearts and minds. Key Scripture Passages: Luke 1v46-49, Luke 2v10-11, Luke 2v19, 1 Corinthians 2v9This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Tone from Stavanger, No...2024-12-2731 minJohn Mark Comer TeachingsPeace (ft. Ken Shigematsu) | Advent E2Why are we so anxious? Ken Shigematsu invites us to reflect on what Advent teaches about peace of heart. Drawing on Scripture, personal stories, and research, he shows how recognizing and living into God's love can help us move beyond fear and into resilient peace amidst a chaotic world.Key Scripture Passage: Luke 1v30-21, Luke 2v19This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Jeremy from Gaithersburg, Maryland; Rick from Anacortes, Washington; Charles fr...2024-12-2026 minJohn Mark Comer TeachingsHope (ft. Ken Shigematsu) | Advent E1How do we remain hopeful in a world that's falling apart? Ken Shigematsu reflects on the paradox of Advent, where light meets darkness and hope confronts despair. He challenges us to look honestly at our realities, confront the brutal facts, and find unshakable hope in Christ's first coming and promised return.Key Scripture Passages: Luke 21v25-28; Isaiah 9v1-2, 6; Mark 13v7-8, 24-26This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Gregg from Mo...2024-12-1330 min
Netarts Friends Church PodcastThe Gift of Not Taking Everything So SeriouslyJohn 17:13 & Hebrews 12:2Have you ever noticed that when you are taking yourself, and everything very seriously that your joy and gratitude diminish and go away? Have you ever noticed that some of your most joyful moments and thankful moments are also moments when you were caught up in being playful? This episode explores the relationship between these things and considers the way that joy comes to us. Credits & Sources:Ken Shigematsu, Lacy Finn Borgo, Steve Cuss, Edwin Friedman, Philip D. Kenneson, C.S. Lewis, Scott Peck, John Chrysostom, Thomas Aquinas, Gerard Manley Hopkins.2024-11-2425 min
Broken to Beloved Podcast024: Our Values: Goodness over WickednessThis the second episode in a short series on our values. You can listen to our first shared value, "Curiosity over Certainty" in Episode 20 here.By choosing goodness over wickedness, we affirm the original goodness of every human being and reject a theology that shames, demeans, and devalues. We choose a view of humanity rooted in Genesis 1, not Genesis 2. We reject a “worm theology” that declares our wretchedness and depravity, clinging instead to the truth of the gospel, freedom from condemnation in Christ, and our redemption to God.Your default nature is not sinfulness, wickedness, and...2024-11-1911 min
Around The FireEp35: Soul Path: 'Waypoints' Part 2Part 2: Waypoints - Rhythms
Why Waypoints? What are they? How can they help us?
Jesus lived with a rhythm - activity and rest. He’s basing decision and direction from a place of prayer and encounter with the Father.
How does this rhythmic lifestyle help us?
Tracking the Sunday communications at ELC, Jonny & Sarah go deeper about these big ideas, and how to apply them.
Formed by Romans chapter twelve, 2024 will be an opportunity for us to explore pathways and practices shaping our Soul Path. In our commitment to...2024-10-1152 min
Things AboveConversation with Ken ShigematsuJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Ken Shigematsu about his book, “Now I Become Myself.” Drawing on a rich variety of personal experience, Scripture, spiritual formation classics, psychology, and relational neuroscience; award-winning author and pastor Ken Shigematsu shows how a deep, experiential encounter with the love of God can heal us […]
The post Conversation with Ken Shigematsu appeared first on Apprentice Institute.2024-06-1943 min
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryOvercoming Shame & Experiencing True Joy - Ken Shigematsu - 114 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeHow can we overcome our fears of not being enough, of falling short, of losing face? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Ken Shigematsu. Ken is the senior pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, one of the largest and most diverse city-center churches in all of Canada. Ken is an international best-selling author, and his latest book is entitled Now I Become Myself. Together, Ken and Jason explore how God's grace can bring healing to our feelings of inadequacy, shame, and envy. Ken also shares how we can take down the masks...2024-06-1835 min
SOLA Network[AALC 2024] Leading from Your True Self by Ken ShigematsuSpeaker: Ken Shigematsu
Description: The experience of shame is more common than we think. It isn’t confined to people who have failed or gone through trauma. People who are immensely successful also feel they are not quite enough. Drawing on Ephesians 3:16-19 and using stories from his life, Ken Shigematsu shows how a deep, experiential encounter with the love of God can heal us from the shadow of shame and enable us to live and lead with greater joy and lightness of being—to become our true self—which most reflects the beautiful image of God.
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Rockharbor Costa Mesa PodcastBecoming Your True Self Listen to guest Pastor Ken Shigematsu's message as he delves into the pervasive impact of shame, advocating for healing through vulnerability, genuine connection, and embracing one's true identity in God's unconditional love. 2024-04-2133 min
NLFSaratogaThe Final Chapter in Our Book Series -- "God in My Everything by Ken Shigematsu"Pastor Nathan Detweiler wraps up our series "God in My Everything" by Ken Shigematsu. Delivering a powerful challenge to us as Christians on how to better love the world.2024-03-2127 min
The Spirit Empowered LeaderHealing Shame and Inadequacy as a Leader with Ken Shigematsu | Season 2, Episode 6Shame isn't felt only by those who have gone through failure or trauma or been told they'll never amount to anything. Many leaders—even those who are considered successful—struggle with a sense that they are deficient or inadequate. Pastor and Author Ken Shigematsu join us on this episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader to share his leadership journey. He shares about developing spiritual rhythms as a young leader and also how he worked through shame and inadequacy.Ken Shigematsu is the Lead Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Ken studied business economics and philosophy at W...2024-02-0658 min
The Pastorate PodcastSpecial Episode: Elita Friesen on Abiding in Jesus, The Fruitfulness of Rocky Soil, and Recognizing the Work of the VinedresserSpiritual formation is more than a concept—it’s a lived invitation for pastors and leaders to abide deeply in Jesus and lead others into life with God. What does that look like in the context of the local church?In this episode, we share a special message from Elita Friesen, recorded at our one-day conference in collaboration with Practicing The Way. Joined by voices like John Mark Comer, Ken Shigematsu, and Tyler Staton, this gathering brought pastors and leaders from across North America into a shared exploration of spiritual formation as the foundation of ministry.El...2024-01-0833 min
100 Huntley StreetBecoming yourself in Christ
We live in a culture that tells us money, fame, and success won’t only make us worthy but make us feel worthy. Today on the podcast Ken Shigematsu joins us to share from his book, “Now I Become Myself” and shares why that is farthest from the truth. Ken shares how we all face the fear of not being enough, how shame can be both good and bad in our lives, the false sense of self we at times all face and how a relationship with Jesus is the only way that can help us define who we truly are. H...2023-11-2220 min
Living Brightly#114 Being Shaped by GodIn this episode we discuss the difference between allowing ourselves to be shaped by God (becoming) and striving (do it yourself, try hard, push). Let’s challenge one another to surrender to the Creator God and Master Artist, hand Him the paintbrush of our lives, and show us His path, as we trust Him. We are not self-improvement-project’s, rather, we’re created with beauty and goodness for a purpose. Let’s live this way, and enjoy the inner peace that follows.
Referenced Article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/may-web-only/ken-shigematsu-christian-identity-holiness-manifesting.html
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The Church in Action PodcastGod in My Everything, with Pastor Ken ShigematsuPastor Ken Shigematsu, senior pastor of Tenth Church in British Columbia, and author of multiple books, including “God in my Everything,” “Survival Guide for the Soul,” and “Now I Become Myself.”Pastor Shigematsu joins us to explore how our busy schedules affect our walk with God, and how we can form our lives in a way that centers on our faith, not our schedule.2023-10-3028 min
TEMC TorontoSurvival Habits of the SoulSunday Worship - October 22, 2023
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ken Shigematsu
Sermon: “Survival Habits of the Soul”
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-302023-10-2233 min
Rule of LifeSolitude 04: Encountering Our Enemies with Ken ShigematsuIn solitude, we not only encounter ourselves and who we are before God, we also encounter the voices of others. We can be met with fear, regret, and external voices that may be challenging to distinguish from God or ourselves. Is this why solitude can be so challenging? How can we tell the difference between God’s voice and the voice of the enemy? Why does solitude and silence facilitate this encounter with our enemies? In this conversation, John Mark Comer interviews Ken Shigematsu. Ken is the senior pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, one of the...2023-10-0547 min
The Resilient Pastor32 | Ken Shigematsu on Grace, Shame & Developing Healthy RhythmsSend us a textKen Shigematsu (Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC) joins Glenn Packiam to talk about the role of confession in overcoming shame, the healing power of embracing God’s grace and how a rule of life can help leaders set healthy rhythms of rest and formation in their lives. Check out Ken’s latest book Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self.Sign up for the Resilient Pastor cohort launc...2023-10-0350 min
The Discerning Leader PodcastKen Shigematsu | The Heart of a Discerning Leader (Ep 05)Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: Ken Shigematsu “If you can put yourself in a pathway of beauty every day, it can awaken you to God’s love for you and it leaves less room for shame to work so that you can become your truest self.” – Ken Shigematsu Author and Pastor Ken Shigematsu joins the podcast to talk about shame. In this episode he shares the spiritual practices that work to awaken us to God’s forgiveness and love for us, making less of shame and more of the self that God created us to be. From his b...2023-09-2843 minSOLA Network172: Healing Shame and Becoming “Myself”: An Interview with Ken ShigematsuDelve into the world of healing shame and rediscovering one's true self with pastor and author, Ken Shigematsu. His recently published book, "Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals our Shame and Restores our True Self," explores the profound impact of shame and how embracing God's love can lead to personal transformation.
Throughout this conversation with SOLA editorial curator Aaron Lee, Pastor Ken shares his journey, his experiences as an Asian Canadian, and the wisdom he has gained in his pursuit of beauty and joy. We hope this interview is a source of...2023-08-0325 min
Christ Community SermonsSurvival Habits of the SoulKen Shigematsu is the Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC. He continues the study on Jesus' unexpected teachings by digging into Matthew 11's instruction to "take my yoke upon you."2023-07-3000 min
Erasing ShameHow Grace Heals Your Shame to Become the Best Version of YourselfKen Shigematsu is the author of the newly-released book, "Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self," and we talk about his journey as an author, the difference between unhealthy and healthy shame, and how to experience the grace and power to become your true self, the best version of yourself, the person God created you to be!
2023-05-1624 min
Open Your Mind, Open a Free AudiobookNow I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self Audiobook by Ken ShigematsuListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 647054
Title: Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self
Author: Ken Shigematsu
Narrator: Ken Shigematsu
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5:28:32
Language: English
Release date: 05-16-23
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Christianity
Summary:
Read by the author.
Becoming who you were before the world told you who you had to be.
You're not alone when it comes to experiencing shame or fear of not being enough. Shame isn't felt only by those who have gone through failure...2023-05-165h 28The Pastorate PodcastKen Shigematsu on Seeking to Bless Those We Envy, Practicing Confession as a Pastor & How We Can Survive ShameWhat if the path to deeper leadership is through emotional honesty and quiet faithfulness?In this episode, Jason Ballard sits down with Ken Shigematsu—pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver and author of Now I Become Myself—to talk about envy, shame, identity, and the interior life of a leader. Ken shares what he’s learned over decades of ministry in the same church and offers a countercultural vision of spiritual leadership rooted in humility and formation.Key TakeawaysLeading the same church faithfully for over 25 yearsNavigating emotions like envy and sha...2023-05-1649 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityNow I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self by Ken ShigematsuPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/647054 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self Author: Ken Shigematsu Narrator: Ken Shigematsu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 28 minutes Release date: May 16, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: Read by the author. Becoming who you were before the world told you who you had to be. You're not alone when it comes to experiencing shame or fear of not being enough. Shame isn't felt only by those who have gone through failure or trauma or been told they'll never amount to anything...2023-05-1605 min
The Jesus Storybook Bible Podcast88. What We Miss When We Forget to Pause: Ken ShigematsuLife would be so much easier if everyone had access to a pause button. While we don’t have a literal red button to push, God gave us a way to access rest and clarity at the most challenging times — prayer and meditation. Ken Shigematsu found peace by studying the rhythm of life that monks in Ireland observed, and he shares his most profound and life changing practices. Quotes “It's really important not to see your rhythm of life, any spiritual practices that you might engage in, as a performance, but simply as a way to...2023-05-1114 min
Coaching For Pastors - Daily Coaching, Encouragement, and Support for PastorsWeekend Update 16 - Establishing A Rule Of Life with Ken ShigematsuJonny Craig and I recorded with Ken Shigematsu, the author of God In My Everything - How An Ancient Rhythm Helps Busy People Enjoy God. As pastors, we are often harried and busy, and serving out of our scarcity of time and energy and passion.Ken talks with us about time he has spent in monasteries, learning from the monks the ancient rhythms of life, and how he has established his own "rule of life" that guides him in his pursuit of spiritual intimacy and growth with God. Ken is a contemplative, reflective pastor, and h...2022-07-2342 min
Craft & CharacterThe Heart of Preparation with Ken Shigematsu“Ken, if the ship sinks now, everyone will blame you.”It wasn’t the ideal pep talk for a pastor in his first few days on the job, especially at a church that had gone through 20 pastors in 20 years. But when someone spoke those words to Ken Shigematsu, he stuck it out. 25 years later, he’s still leading Tenth Church in Vancouver, Canada.Steve Carter asks about his sermon prep process, and Ken explains how a tidbit from preaching legend Haddon Robinson transformed his method from anxiety-laden to prayerful一from crammed to creative.Ken shares...2022-07-1248 min
Coaching For Pastors - Daily Coaching, Encouragement, and Support for PastorsEpisode 83 - Can Doing Less Really Produce More?We get caught up in our culture of doing more, moving faster and further, achieving, and acquiring... and sometimes we forget about rest, replenishment, renewal, refreshment, recreation, and sabbath.Jeff speaks about Sabbath and disrupting our current way of doing things in order to produce a different result. Plus, a quick clip from Ken Shigematsu always helps!Support the showFor more great content and conversations for pastors, check out the over 400 episodes of the 200churches Podcast!2022-06-1308 min
The Kingdoms Podcast51 | Ken Shigematsu on Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture, Embracing Diversity in the Church, Pursuing God in Every Sphere of Life, and Discovering the Beauty of the Incarnation51 | Ken Shigematsu on Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture, Embracing Diversity in the Church, Pursuing God in Every Sphere of Life, and Discovering the Beauty of the Incarnation 2022-01-3034 min
The Churchology PodcastEp. 65: Ken Shigematsu on Crafting A Rule Of Life in 2022Today on the show we are talking to Ken Shigematsu. Ken is the pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC. He is also the author of God In My Everything and Survival Guide For The Soul. You can connect with Ken on Twitter.Thanks so much for listening to the podcast! We would love to hear from you. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks so much for listening and we will be back next Tuesday with a brand new episode. 2022-01-0434 min
Enhance Your Knowledge Through the Magic of Full AudiobookGod in My Everything: How an Ancient Rhythm Helps Busy People Enjoy God Audiobook by Ken ShigematsuListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 548345
Title: God in My Everything: How an Ancient Rhythm Helps Busy People Enjoy God
Author: Ken Shigematsu
Narrator: Alan Taylor
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6:52:51
Language: English
Release date: 12-14-21
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Counseling & Inspirational
Summary:
Learn how to live with the peace and presence of God in the midst of our hectic, busy lives.
Spiritual formation is more than just solitude and contemplative reflections. Spiritual formation happens in the everyday, in each and every moment of life. For those caught up in the b...2021-12-146h 52
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityGod in My Everything: How an Ancient Rhythm Helps Busy People Enjoy God by Ken ShigematsuPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/548345to listen full audiobooks.
Title: God in My Everything: How an Ancient Rhythm Helps Busy People Enjoy God
Author: Ken Shigematsu
Narrator: Alan Taylor
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 52 minutes
Release date: December 14, 2021
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Learn how to live with the peace and presence of God in the midst of our hectic, busy lives. Spiritual formation is more than just solitude and contemplative reflections. Spiritual formation happens in the everyday, in each and every moment of life. For those caught up in the busyness of work, family, and church, it often feels l...2021-12-146h 52
Practicing PresenceRule of Life: Sexuality and SpiritualityHave you ever thought about how intimately connected your sexuality and your spirituality are? Have you ever considered your sexual health as a part of your spiritual formation and growth? In this episode of the Practicing Presence Podcast we talk about all things connected to our sexuality and spirituality in light of our conversation about Rule of life and Ken Shigematsu's book "God in my Everything." Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente...Our Socials: 2021-08-2530 minPracticing PresenceRule of Life: PrayerAs Pastor Cullen and Clayton continue their discussion of Rule of Life through Ken Shigematsu's book "God in my Everything" today they tackle the conversation of prayer. And even though we just spent 20 weeks on prayer practices on the Practicing Presence podcast, its important to talk about prayer in the context of a rule of life. Learn how to pursue your spiritual formation through Rule of life. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente...Our...2021-08-0424 minPracticing PresenceIntroduction to Rule of Life Spiritual PracticeWith life busy and pulling us in every direction and distracting us from the things that matter, a rule of life can help. In this episode of Practicing Presence Pastor Cullen and Clayton discuss Ken Shigematsu's book "God in my Everything" as he walks the reader through how to use an ancient practice like Rule of Life in the modern world. The goal of this practice, is for your spiritual formation to find a way to have God in your everything. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and...2021-07-2122 min
Impactus podcastEp 22: Burnout & Rest - Ken ShigematsuThe one common element in almost every man is that they feel exhausted. COVID blurred lines between work and home, the pressure to survive and pay bills, or to achieve the next promotion are consistently pressuring men to keep going. We’ve been taught the Bible verses like Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites everyone who feels weary and burdened to come to him and he will give us rest. This sounds great in theory, but are there ways for men to experience this rest for our souls in reality? With more access to various digital devices, how can...2021-07-1526 min