Brave Parenting

We continue to examine Bible-based entertainment for kids by examining popular apps that promote biblical learning and fun. As always, we consider these apps and Bible-based play through the lens of Scripture and the biblical worldview. We seek to answer the question, ” Isn’t Bible-based content better than everything else?”

Articles referenced:

The Ultimate List of Bible Apps by MinistrySpark

Bible-Based Apps Reviewed:

Bible App for Kids

Mentioned but not reviewed: David & Goliath – A Righteous Tale

Scripture referenced:

John 6:25-27

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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

Scripture referenced:

Philippians 4:19

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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

Articles referenced:

Sam Altman says that if you’re afraid of AI taking your job, you should get good with AI

Scripture referenced:

Jeremiah 17:9

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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 much needed—peace that is achieved with less media and more Scripture.

Download the PDF version of the three steps, along with Scripture references.

Articles referenced:

We asked 10-year-olds about the election. Here’s what we learned

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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

Other illuminating articles:

YouVersion Bible app hires former Facebook exec to fuel growth

Scripture referenced:

John 4:24

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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 Christ and neighbors in light of the online comparison and parenting expertise culture?

Articles/Books referenced:

The New Parenting Gurus are the Mom Experts on Instagram

Scripture referenced:

Genesis 4, 16, 29-30, 37

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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.

Articles referenced

Youth Ministry in America (2014)

Scripture referenced

Matthew 11:29

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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 the gorillas to have too much screen time.

Articles referenced:

Meta: Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts

Scripture referenced:

Jeremiah 17:9

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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 what can be done about it? Kelly has a few ideas.

And this episode has two surprise announcements!

Articles referenced:

Parental Stress is a Significant Public Health Issue, Surgeon General Advisory says

Scripture referenced:

The Book of Genesis

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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 will be at the Women in Apologetics (WIA) Conference in Nashville, TN, Sept 13-14, and we have a ticket to giveaway!! If you are interested in attending, sign up HERE to win!

Articles Referenced:

Can Too Much Music Be Bad For Your Mental Health?

Scripture Referenced:

1 Sam 16:23

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Buy the book: Managing Media Creating Character

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