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January 17, 2023 Ep. 90: TikTok Influencers & the Shaping of Kids’ Ideologies
Having established the power of TikTok’s algorithm in Episode 88, Kelly and Chelsea discuss the gravity of the impact Influencers on TikTok have on the hearts and minds of kids. They discuss the reality of the Dunning-Kruger Effect as young people with low knowledge but high confidence have the time, energy, and creativity to propagate their ideologies as influencers.
Articles referenced:
“Champagne Problems”
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Resources referenced:
The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life
Foundation Worldview
Scripture referenced:
Ecc 1:2
2 Cor 11 and 12
Eph 4:22-24
Rom 12:1-2
Rom 8:13
1 Pet 5:5
2 Cor 11:14
1 John 2:15
Mat 11:28
Mat 18:6
48 min
January 11, 2023 Ep. 89: WW -Thought Crimes, Age Verification for Porn Sites, Sport Are Important, & New Year’s Values
Our first headlines of 2023: Establishing values for the New Year, UK woman arrested for ‘thought crime,’ Sports are important until they aren’t at all, and Louisiana enacts law for age verification on pornography websites. Kelly and Chelse look at these news pieces through the lens of Scripture and parenting.
*CLARIFICATION: It is stated that OnlyFans requires age verification – this is true only for the OnlyFans creators, not the fans.
Articles referenced:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-the-new-year-figuring-out-what-matters-most-11672415574
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11571487/Catholic-woman-arrested-charged-PRAYING-outside-Birmingham-abortion-clinic-buffer-zone.html
https://www.pcmag.com/news/louisiana-law-requires-id-to-view-porn
Scripture referenced:
Phil 2:4
Rom 15:1
Rom 12:1-2
Gen 3:1
Ps 119:9-11
Mark 8:36
Ecc 2:10-11
John 5:44
1 Cor 4:16
1 Thes 1:6
Gal 1:10
56 min
January 03, 2023 Ep. 88: The Power of TikTok’s Algorithm
Just how powerful is the algorithm which determines what videos TikTok users will see? In this episode we discuss the recent push for algorithm transparency and TikTok’s response. All of that to help answer the question: how does this algorithm impact us as Christians? How should Christians approach an app like TikTok for ourselves or our children with what we know about the algorithm? We look at two major areas of concern regarding the content pushed: CONSUMERISM and FAME, and what God’s word has to say about this.
Articles referenced:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/4axmzq/tiktok-self-harm-eating-disorder-teens-algorithm
https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/57833/1/demystifying-algorithm-social-media-tiktok-eating-disorder-self-harm-twitter
https://blog.hootsuite.com/tiktok-algorithm/
https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/new-studies-quantify-tiktoks-growing-impact-on-culture-and-music
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/15/tiktok-self-harm-study-results-every-parents-nightmare
https://www.legalreader.com/tiktok-algorithms-are-exposing-preteens-to-self-harm-eds/
https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/21/22587113/tiktok-algorithm-wsj-investigation-rabbit-hole
https://9to5mac.com/2022/12/20/how-tiktoks-algorithm-works/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2022/tiktok-popularity/
https://uxdesign.cc/i-was-on-tiktok-for-30-days-it-is-manipulative-addictive-and-harmful-to-privacy-9e25445a9122
Scriptures referenced:
James 1:22
Phil 4:8-9
Luke 12:15
1 Tim 6:6-8
Phil 3:20
1 Cor 10:31
1 Tim 6:9
John 6
James 4:3
James 4:10
James 4:1-4*
Psalm 139*
Phil 2:1-5
*Use when discussing with children.
Documentary referenced:
Generation Wealth (Rated ‘R’)
1 hr 9 min
December 28, 2022 Ep. 87: Worldview Wednesday
In today’s Worldview Wednesday Kelly & Chelsea talk about some popular headlines from December and how to think about them through the lens of Scripture. From the 2022 Word of the Year to AI image-generating app Lensa, climate change fear, and a Navy SEAL detransitioning are analyzed with a Biblical Worldview so that parents and young people can learn to think Biblically about the news of the world.
Articles referenced:
‘Goblin mode’ is Oxford’s word of the year. What does it mean?
The Cut’s definition of Goblin Mode
The Dead Sea is dying. These beautiful, ominous photos show the impact
‘Magic Avatar’ App Lensa Generated Nudes From My Childhood Photos
Retired Navy SEAL made famous after coming out as trans announces detransition: ‘Destroyed my life’
Scripture referenced:
Gen 2:15
2 Thes 3:10-12
Prov 15:19
Prov 10:4
Prov 26:15
Col 3:23-24
Rom 1:18-32
Gen 3:17-18
Isa 51:6
Mat 24:35
Rev 21:1-7
Rom 8:22
Ps 24:1
Ps 46:1-3
Deut 6:7
Luke 8:15
Rom 8:25
Col 3:12
Jam 5:7
2 Tim 4:2
Rev 4:11
Ps 66:4
Jam 3:16
Documentary referenced:
Dysconnected

1 hr 10 min
December 20, 2022 Ep. 86: ChatGPT & How This Will Change Everything
In today’s podcast, Kelly & Chelsea are joined by our resident technology expert, Ryan Newcom, to talk about Open AI’s public release of ChatGPT. We aim to answer the question of what this type of advancing technology means for parents, children, careers, and especially students – both now and in the future. If AI can write your essay for you, what will stop students from using it?
Articles referenced:
Atlantic OpEd: The End of High School English
39 min
December 14, 2022 Ep. 85: Worldview Wednesday
In today’s Worldview Wednesday we look at headlines about (1) Pastors countering ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ with gospel-centered local library reading hour, (2) a new Virtual Reality therapy app for peer counseling, and (3) the drama associated with Balenciaga, their ad campaign with children and BDSM gear, and Kim Kardashian questioning her relationship with the company. Kelly and Chelsea think Biblically about these news stories in order to help parents apply God’s truth to parenting.
Articles referenced:
“Pastor Story Hour”
https://thefederalist.com/2022/07/07/the-epidemic-of-fatherless-boys-is-unraveling-our-society
https://ifstudies.org/blog/life-without-father-less-college-less-work-and-more-prison-for-young-men-growing-up-without-their-biological-father
“Virtual Reality App Focuses on Mental Health”
“Kim Kardashian ‘re-evaluating’ Balenciaga relationship over child images”
Podcasts referenced:
Breakpoint: Fashion World Embraces Pedophilia
Relatable w/ Allie Beth Stuckey: The Balenciaga Story is Even Worse Than You Think
Documentary referenced:
Dysconnected
Scripture referenced:
1 Timothy 5:8
Genesis 2:18
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Hebrews 10:24-25
37 min
December 06, 2022 Ep. 84: Why, When, and Which First Smartphone?
We are talking all things FIRST smartphone in this episode. We distinguish between a child wanting and needing a smartphone, the difference between needing to use a smartphone and full smartphone ownership, and the wrong reasons to give a child a smartphone. We dive deep into the responsibility and readiness that demonstrates a child is ready for smartphone ownership and how as a parent, you can set your child up for successful smartphone use. Finally, we review which smartphones are out there and how you can choose the best one for your child.
PDF to set up iOS ScreenTime
PDF Comparison Guide to Kid-Safe Phones
Books Mentioned:
Managing Media Creating Character
Scripture Mentioned:
Proverbs 1:7
Galatians 5:22-23
1 hr
November 30, 2022 Ep. 83: Worldview Wednesday (Good News Edition)
This is a special edition of Worldview Wednesday – all good uplifting stories that remind us of the importance of family, friendships, humility, and forgiveness. We still look at these stories with a Biblical Worldview but it’s definitely an episode with “all the feels”.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
Football Player Gives Homecoming Crown to More Deserving Student
Kentucky coal miner goes viral over a picture of him at son’s basketball game
A 95-year-old woman who survived Auschwitz and became a psychologist says having a happy family has brought her healing
Adorable Grandmother Took Notes During 30 Marvel Superhero Films so She Can Relate to her Grandkids
Scripture referenced in this episode:
Romans 5:6-8
Phil 2:3
1 Cor 9:19-23
Duet 4:9
39 min
November 27, 2022 Bonus Episode: PROVERBS 7 Teaching Sexual Wisdom to Kids
A bonus episode to put a bow on our “No Porn November” Series. This episode is definitely one you SHOULD listen to with your kids! This is the audio from Kelly’s exegetical teaching assignment on Proverbs 7 for her Master’s class. There is also a video if you’d rather watch the 20-minute teaching.
By the way, I cannot recommend The Master’s University more highly!
25 min
November 22, 2022 Ep. 82: OnlyFans & “Digital Sex Work”
Continuing in our “No Porn November” series this episode exposes the app and platform “OnlyFans” and its role in pornography and sex work. Kelly and Chelsea walk through a few testimonies from college girls on the platform and their reality in light of Scripture. OnlyFans highlights the movement towards desensitizing “sex work” in our culture, which explains why both TikTok and Twitter have announced they will begin allowing “Adult Content” on their platforms for a fee.
Articles referenced in this episode:
“Bella Thorne on OnlyFans”
“Cardi B on OnlyFans”
“The Naked Truth”
“College OnlyFans Creator Says Sex Work Isn’t the Best Creative Outlet”
“Living in a Fancy Prison”
“OnlyFans Bans Porn”
“OnlyFans Says Porn is Here to Stay”
“TikTok Introduces Adult Content”
“Twitter Introduces Adult Content”
Resources:
https://www.covenanteyes.com/
https://accountable2you.com/
https://www.joinfortify.com/
Scripture References:
Romans 1:18-26
Isaiah 44:9-20
Proverbs 4:4-9

1 hr 11 min

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