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November 07, 2024 Ep. 170: Bible-Based Entertainment for Kids – PART 1 Streaming Media
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 Corinthians 12:10
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36 min
October 30, 2024 Ep. 169: Intelligence: Educational vs. Artificial
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 1
Ep. 140: Chatbots & Relationships Part 2
Articles referenced:
Sam Altman says that if you’re afraid of AI taking your job, you should get good with AI
How ChatGPT Boss Sam Altman’s New AI Predications Affect Education
Generative AI in Classrooms: Cheating or the Future of Education?
Coursera CEO: AI won’t replace teachers—but it will transform education
88% of Parents Say AI Is Crucial but Worry Schools Aren’t Teaching It
How Will AI Like ChatGPT Change Education for Our Children?
Common Sense Media: The Dawn of the AI Era
‘No escaping it’: As S.A. school systems think hard about AI, teachers are plunging right in
Texas Alpha School Teaches Students with AI
Sam Altman Blog Post: The Intelligence Age
Scripture referenced:
Jeremiah 17:9
Romans 6:6
Colossians 3:23
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44 min
October 23, 2024 Ep. 168: Peace in Political Chaos – Less Media, More Scripture
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
CNN study finds Democrat-leaning kids 5 times more likely to say they wouldn’t visit pro-Trump family’s house
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30 min
October 16, 2024 Ep. 167: Using the Bible App in Church
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 Group
YouVersion Bible App Child Vulnerability Exposed
Other illuminating articles:
YouVersion Bible app hires former Facebook exec to fuel growth
When the Bible Turns Into Instagram
Why You Should Ditch Your Digital Bible
Scripture referenced:
John 4:24
Hebrews 12:28-29
Psalm 46:10
1 Corinthians 8:9-13
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35 min
October 09, 2024 Ep. 166: Parenting Competition, Comparison, & Expertise
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
Social Media Said I Could Become the Perfect Mother, It Was a Lie.
Survey Shows that More than 70% of Moms Compare Themselves to Momfluencers on Social Media.
Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture by Sara Petersen
Scripture referenced:
Genesis 4, 16, 29-30, 37
Galatians 6:3
James 3:14-16
Philippians 2:3-4
James 1:5
1 Thessalonians 4

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Get your Aro box to help motivate more 0ff-screen time in your life!
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54 min
October 02, 2024 Ep. 165: Youth Pastors, Social Media & “Friends”
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)
How Do Youth Leaders Disciple in a Media-Formed Generation?
Scripture referenced
Matthew 11:29
Galatians 5:17-18 (MSG version, in particular)
2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Romans 12:2
James 4:4
Ephesians 5:11
Book a Speaking Event!!
Buy the NEWLY UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated)
Teach your kids how to have a biblical worldview with Foundation Worldview!
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Get your Aro box to help motivate more 0ff-screen time in your life!
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Check out the Pinwheel phone – it’s our favorite not-as-smart kid-safe smartphone on the market.
Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s new without social media – a win for everyone!
37 min
September 25, 2024 Ep. 164: Instagram “Teen Accounts” & Gorilla “Screen Time”
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
Instagram Makes Teen Accounts Private As Pressure Mounts on the App to Protect Children
Instagram Launches “Teen Accounts” As Child Safety Scrutiny Mounts
Instagram Teen Accounts Aren’t Really for Teens
Zoo Bans Phone Screens After Gorillas Become Addicted
Zoos Concerned as Gorillas Become Hooked on Smartphone Videos
Scripture referenced:
Jeremiah 17:9
Mark 7:20-23
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Teach your kids how to have a biblical worldview with Foundation Worldview!
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Get your Aro box to help motivate more 0ff-screen time in your life!
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Check out the Pinwheel phone – it’s our favorite not-as-smart kid-safe smartphone on the market.
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37 min
September 01, 2024 Ep. 163: Parental Stress – A Public Health Issue
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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
A Half Century of Surgeon General Warnings
Parental Stress is so Debilitating, the Surgeon General Declared it a Public Health Issue
Surgeon General Prescribes Much Bigger Government
Scripture referenced:
The Book of Genesis
Job 1:4-5
The Book of Proverbs
Luke 2:41-50
Luke 15:11-32
Matthew 21:28-31
Matthew 11:28-30
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Buy the NEWLY UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated)
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Get your Aro box to help motivate more 0ff-screen time in your life!
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49 min
August 14, 2024 Ep. 162: The Problem With Music
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?
Why I’m Taking a 30-Day Break From Music
The Harmful Side of Music: Understanding the effects of rumination on adolescent mental health
Does Music Affect Your Mood?
Music Use for Mood Regulation: Self-Awareness and Conscious Listening Choices in Young People With Tendencies to Depression
Is Music Addiction Possible? Here’s What To Know
Do We Listen to Too Much Music?
Earbuds, Hearing Loss, and Social Isolation
The Lonely World of Earbuds
It’s hard to find a person not wearing headphones in San Fransisco
Headphones Everywhere
Scripture Referenced:
1 Sam 16:23
Deut 6:4-5
Deut 18:15
Matt 17:5
Psalm 81:8
John 10:27
Psalm 46:10
1 Kings 19
Exodus 14:14
Matt 11:28-30
Phil 4:6-7
1 Pet 5:7
Psalm 92
Col 3:16
Eph 5:18-19
James 5:20
Book a Speaking Event!!
Buy the book: Managing Media Creating Character
Teach your kids how to have a biblical worldview!
Use PROMO CODE: BRAVE to save $10 on any curriculum purchase.

Get your Aro box to help motivate more 0ff-screen time in your life!
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Check out the Pinwheel phone – it’s our favorite not-as-smart kid-safe smartphone on the market.
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51 min
July 26, 2024 Ep. 161: Is Ms. Rachel Early Childhood Education?
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 at Age 1 Year and Communication and Problem-Solving Developmental Delay at 2 and 4 Years
Scripture referenced:
Phil 2:3-15

Book a Speaking Event!!
Buy the book: Managing Media Creating Character
Teach your kids how to have a biblical worldview!
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Get your Aro box to help motivate more 0ff-screen time in your life!
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Check out the Pinwheel phone – it’s our favorite not-as-smart kid-safe smartphone on the market.
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26 min

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