Brave Parenting

Disney has made lots of headlines this year as they have made their intentions to push the LGBTQ+ agenda in all their programming very clear. Everything from the theme park to the Marvel movies are impacted by their ideological stance. So in this episode Kelly and Chelsea help parents think Biblically about Diseny and how much influence you allow Disney to have in the home and family.

Worldview Wednesday is where we take news headlines and stories and evaluate how to think Biblically, consider the impact on worldview, and how to discuss these hot topics with our children. This week’s episode reviews the following new stories: TikToker says he severed a major artery and ‘almost died’ while making a video about how to open a coconut because he was too focused on...

Kelly and Chelsea provide their favorite resources for helping you establish a Biblical Worldview. Everything from podcasts, to books, websites, documentaries, and curriculum are suggested to help equip you to bravely parent. A full resource list is available in a PDF linked below. Resource List

After a one year hiatus, Kelly and long time Brave Parenting parter, Chelsea, jump straight into hot topics impacting parents today. In a new segment called “Worldview Wednesday” Kelly and Chelsea review recent headlines in the news and discuss how to think biblically and consider how this  information helps shape worldview. In this episode we talk about Pew Research’s new screen...

Our culture is full of myths that attempt to satiate our need for a savior. If you’ve ever tried to convince yourself “I am enough!” but still feel like you fall short – you’ve fallen prey to the toxic world of “self-love”. In this episode we’ll be reviewing the book, “You’re Not Enough (and that’s okay)” by Allie Beth Stuckey...

How does what we watch and consume online impact our thoughts (and thus our character and beliefs)? In this episode we’re looking at how God’s word instructs us to exert control over the online content we consume every day. Most importantly, we’ll discuss what that control looks like and how to implement it. Scripture references: “Do not love the world or anything in the wo...

The greatest commandment given by Jesus is: Love the Lord your God with all your hearth, soul, and mind (Mat 22:36-40). Anything we love more is an idol. So it’s safe to say anything that consumes 7-12 hours of your day (screen time) could definitely be the object of your worship. Kelly and Chelsea look into what idolatry looks like in our modern culture and how parents can apply the truth o...

It’s back to school time around the country so we are tackling the vital topic of smartphones and the classroom. And today, we’re not just talking “theory”. We have the one and only technological brains behind Brave Parenting and public High School teacher, Kelly’s husband, Ryan Newcom on the podcast. Ryan will give us all educator insight, wisdom, and motivation to s...

After two years of podcasting and helping to keep parents educated and equipped to raise kids who are more tech savvy, we feel called to change the podcast up a bit. Here’s an overview of where we’ve been and where we are going.

In this episode we  review the 2021 “Dirty Dozen List” put out by The National Center on Sexual Exploitation. This list complies some of the largest mainstream entities contributing to sexual exploitation and abuse. We cover seven of the twelve: Amazon, Google Chromebooks, Netflix, Twitter, Reddit, Discord, and Wish. Those which we believe are most impactful for families today.

In this episode we are talking about the wildly viral game Among Us. Giving us some on-level explanation of the game is Kelly’s teenage son, Edward. Reviewing the game and its potential pitfalls, Edward provides our Brave Parenting standard for how to use the game successfully.

In a culture of “Cuties” on Netflix and “WAP” on YouTube, it feels almost impossible to keep our daughters valuing modesty. In this episode we’re talking with fellow brave parent Sarah Shanks about the over-sexulization of girls in media. Sarah talks about the notion of “sex sells” and its impact on younger, more innocent children. We discuss how parents c...

The Reface app is an entertainment app allowing users to swap their face into popular memes. A fun way to pass the time but is it safe? We’ll give you all the facts you need to know about the Reface app.

The Wizz app is a new social networking app your kids may be asking for. In this episode we’ll give you the facts you need about Wizz in order to decide whether it’s right for your kids.

Video games are a major player in the arena competing for our attention. Many would classify themselves or someone they love as “addicted” to online gaming. In this episode we will explore online gaming disorder and how to know if your child is “addicted” or overusing video games – and what to do next!

Often times obsessive social media usage is justified by the claim it’s “communicating with friends” – but how much is too much? And what is the potential problems associated with spending too much time on social media platforms. Join us for the episode as we explore Social Media Addiction.

Smartphones are an intricate part of our life, but how do you know if yours or your child’s usage is truly problematic? In this episode we’ll take a deep look into “smartphone addiction” and give parents tools to address the problem.

We talk Teens & Money with Brave Parent and Financial Advisor, Chris Van Stavern. Do we allow them to spend hundreds on Fortnite? What’s the right age for money-sharing apps like Venmo? We give parents practical wisdom to encourage wise money management in a culture of overindulgence and instant gratification. Download Teens & Money Best Practices: https://braveparenting.net/teens-mo...

For the moms who loved reading the Babysitter’s Club books as children, it’s easy to gravitate towards the new G-Rated Netflix series of the modern day Babysitter’s Club. In this episode Kelly and her 14 year-old daughter will give their Brave Parenting review for parents.

Stranger Things is the most binge-worthy Netflix series for adolescents and teens. The sci-fi horror phenomenon draws viewers in through 80’s nostalgia and a suspenseful storyline. We look at this series from a Brave Parenting perspective and shed light on some underlying themes in order to determine whether it’s appropriate for you and your teens.

13 Reasons Why is one of the most popular Netflix series to date. Originally created bring real life hard topics to the screen in order to address them head on, the fourth season released this month shows just how much over-dramatization directs viewership. We look at this series from a Brave Parenting perspective and shed light on some underlying themes in order to determine whether it’s ap...

A candid interview with Molly, a recent high school graduate, looking at how smartphones and technology has impacted the Class of 2020.

Summertime is here and we have expert advice for parents on how to approach learning activities. Special guest, Mrs. Lori Riehle, an elementary school principal in Cincinnati, Ohio has wisdom, ideas, and encouragement to share with us that is sure to produce hope!

Kids and video chatting, although more normal now, can still pose some danger. Add anonymity, livestreaming, Snapchat and Tinder to the video chat and we have the host of apps we’ll be discussing in this episode. This “new wave of social media” is growing in popularity so don’t miss this valuable review on Anonymous Video Chat apps.

How much do you know about PC gaming? In this episode we’ll be talking about Steam the online video game distribution platform. It’s where a lot PC gamers get their games so we’ll share with you everything you need to know about Steam.