Brave Parenting

In this episode, Kelly unfolds her research into the current Bible-based (Christian) streaming entertainment services for kids and families. She also gives parents a way to think biblically about consuming streaming entertainment. Streaming Services Reviewed: Minno YippeeTV PureFlix TweenXstream FaithLifeTV Faith Channel RedeemTV Up Faith & Family Scripture referenced: Philippians 4:19 2 Corin...

In today’s episode, we discuss intelligence and learning. Is AI going to take over education? If so, when and what are parents and students to do in the meantime? We consider AI homework help apps, learning amongst kids,  and what the AI leaders are saying about the future of education. Previous podcasts referenced: Ep. 138: ChatGPT & Education Ep. 139: Chatbots & Relationships Part...

As the 2024 Presidential election draws near, anxiety is at an all-time high. And not just for adults! Children, too, are absorbing the stress, rhetoric, and divisiveness they see in media and the adults in their lives. In this episode, Kelly reviews God’s sovereignty over nations and kings and how peace can be found in trusting God’s faithfulness throughout generations. This peace is...

In today’s episode, we consider the use of Bible apps during church worship services. Kelly and Chelsea survey the crowd at the Women in Apologetics conference about this topic, and they unpack the issue, looking at the benefits and detriments for ALL ages. Articles referenced: YouVersion Bible BlueLetter Bible Sexual Predator Uses YouVersion Bible App to Target Teen Girls in Church Youth Gr...

Today, we are unpacking the immanent and unhealthy social media culture of competition and comparison and the ‘Momfluencer’ movement. There is a growing norm of learning how to parent from so-called “experts” on social media. As always, Kelly & Chelsea evaluate this through the lens of Scripture. If we start with God’s word, how do we love our fellow parents in Ch...

In today’s episode, we examine whether Youth/Student Ministry Pastors should be friends with or follow their students on social media. We’ve been investigating this question, and we asked the attendees at the Women in Apologetics conference for their take on it. We biblically unpack the three most common reasons why Christians believe Youth Pastors should be friends/follow students. Ar...

Today, we are discussing the newly announced Instagram “Teen Accounts,” which will automatically restrict teens under 18 to a private account, offer more strongly filtered content, and prevent them from being DM’d unless they are already connected. Is this praiseworthy news?? We give our two cents. And we’re discussing the Toronto Zoo’s problem with patrons allowing t...

We’re so thrilled you’re here, WOULD YOU TAKE A MINUTE AND LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW?? In today’s episode, Kelly discusses the U.S. Surgeon General’s most recent advisory about parental stress in America. Dr. Murthy presents it as a serious public health issue, but Kelly walks us through the stress of parenting through the lens of Scripture. Why are parents so stressed and w...

In today’s episode, we discuss the norm of listening to music all day long and through earbuds/airpods. Is there such a thing as too much music? How does music impact someone’s mood? What about shutting the world out through airpods – is that healthy? And most importantly, what does Scripture have to say about music, its purpose, and its function in our lives? **Brave Parenting w...

We have heard many parents refer to YouTube content, such as Ms. Rachel, as “early childhood education.” Parents tell us how much their babies and toddlers love watching Ms. Rachel (and shows like Cocomelon). In this episode, we address this common trend of infant and toddler screen time with what both science and the Bible have to say about it. Articles referenced: JAMA: Screen Time a...

In the final week of our apologetic (defense) on why phones should be banned in schools  (from the first bell to the last), we look at the justification that kids need phones because of “mass shootings” in schools. Kelly unpacks a greater threat that students face every day – one that gives far greater credence to school-wide phone bans. Articles referenced: California Joins Grow...

This week, we continue our apologetic (defense) on why phones should be banned in schools – not just during class instructional time, but from the first bell to the last bell! In part 2, Kelly provides a counterargument for the common defense made for keeping phones in the classroom, hallways, and cafeteria: “Students need to learn proper use.” Articles referenced: California Joi...

This week, we are laying out the case for banning phones in schools – not just during class instructional time, but bell-to-bell! Several states are now legislating policies requiring this, but not all parents (or students) are in full support. In part 1, Kelly lays out where the movement is headed and identifies the largest hindrance to school districts putting bans in place. Articles refer...

In this episode, Kelly talks about the U.S. Surgeon General’s opinion piece in the New York Times, calling for government warning labels for social media. Dr. Vivek Murthy points to the need for adolescents and parents to understand the risk, but this should be a warning label for all of society! Kelly expounds on 2 Cor. 6:14-17 as a call for Christians of all ages to reconsider their partne...

This week, we are discussing the recent New York Times article “ The Internet’s Final Frontier: Remote Amazon Tribes .” After the internet was introduced to the Indigenous people in September, the members of the tribe had to grapple with the same ills American parents have been plagued with for fifteen years. Their story provides an object lesson for Christian parents on the impo...

In this week’s episode, Kelly interviews Kenzie Cates, a recent high school graduate who completed a senior research thesis on lgbtq content in children’s media and entertainment. How much content is out there in children’s media? Is it blatant or is it so subtle it would be overlooked by children? What is the motivation for promoting lgbtq to children? And, of course, why does i...

In today’s episode, Kelly and Chelsea offer a practical case for embracing the DVD player as an alternative to personal screens and media consumption. The technology may seem antiquated, but it is not obsolete and can provide families with much-needed sanity for summer screen time!   Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the book : Managing Media Creating Character Teach your kids how to have a b...

In today’s episode, Kelly unpacks her most recent conclusions about Snapchat. For years, she has maintained that Snapchat was the worst social media platform for teens. Is Snapchat still the worst – or has it been dethroned? Related episodes: Ep. 133: Constant Companion   Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the book : Managing Media Creating Character Teach your kids how to have a biblica...

A decade ago Facebook’s internal motto was “Move Fast and Break Things.” The broken pieces are all around us and Big Tech and now AI has not learned. In today’s podcast Kelly & Chelsea talk through some recent AI and Big Tech headlines through the biblical worldview. It is clear to see that “Move Fast and Break Things” is still the general mantra. Brave Pare...

Social Media is a hot mess – which is making young people a hot mess of mental health, lack of purpose, and a failure to flourish. Everyone knows this, but how can social media be reformed? Change must come. Will it be voluntarily through Big Tech, legislatively through Government, or wisely and bravely through Parents? In this episode, Kelly & Chelsea evaluate the present federal and st...

It is time for our review of the 2024 Dirty Dozen List ! This is the Top 12 Entities contributing to sexual exploitation as identified by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE). To no surprise, BIG TECH leads the way. In this episode, Kelly & Chelsea review the six that most impact parents raising kids. This content is so important to know! Maybe one of our most important episodes...

Today, we have Foundation Worldview Founder Elizabeth Urbanowicz joining us to expertly answer questions regarding how to best handle concerns around entertainment media our kids want to watch/read/listen to. We discuss fantasy books/movies like Harry Potter, music such as Taylor Swift, Netflix binging, and viral social media trends. Elizabeth has a wealth of wisdom in training kids to think bibli...

When you think about AI, how often do movies like Terminator or The Matrix come to mind? Futuristic and dystopian depictions of how AI will influence mankind has been a theme in the entertainment industry for almost a century! In this episode, Kelly & Chelsea review five portrayals of AI in the movies and consider each through the lens of our Biblical worldview. The goal is to help parents con...

In this episode, producer of the podcast Ryan Newcom joins Kelly in unpacking how Artificial Intelligence is allowing for more sophisticated scams. They review phishing attempts, voice cloning, and deep fake scams that are on the rise. Children and the elderly are common targets for internet scams making this an essential conversation to be had with the entire family! Articles referenced: 10 Ways...

In today’s episode we are breaking down Generative AI Images and Art. After a brief lesson in engineering, we talk about the main concerns for kids when it come to AI generated images. Some are minor concerns like copyright and displaced careers but others are of serious concern such as deepfakes! As we walk through the different implications for kids (versus adults) we offer practical ways...