Media Talk 101 Podcast

Broken marriages, distracted parenting, deceitful children, and an abundance of wasted time are just a few of the problems that face this generation due to the creeping nature of media in our homes.  But what can be done to stem the tide?  Todd Wilson, host of The Familyman Show and author of “Taming the Techno-Beast”, joins the conversation to talk about making intentional media choices in today’s home.

How does a Christian stand strong in the midst of an increasingly humanistic society?  Phillip Telfer delves into the backstory of a few famous men who stood strong in their day and takes a look at why they were able to thrive in Babylon. Length: 59 minutes

Many people are waking up to the fact that our culture has an out-of-balance infatuation with the various forms of media that are available today, but is recognizing a problem enough?  What will it take to see lasting change?  Phillip Telfer gleans from Scripture to encourage action in the lives of believers. Length: 44 minutes

Everywhere we go people seem to be connected to someone somewhere else, but often not with those nearby.   What has happened to real conversations?  How can we help restore this basic social device?  Phillip gives Rhett a media history quiz and shares why it is important to make intentional connections in a superficially connected world. Length: 56 minutes

A recent report estimates a rapid increase of smartphone use in the next few years.  How will this affect our potential for outreach as we seek to impact the world with the Gospel?  Phillip Telfer shares some thoughts on this and other topics on this month’s podcast. Length: 49 minutes

What has over 55 million people captivated each month?  What is Amazon willing to pay so much for? How much data is out there? What happens in an “internet minute”? These are just a few questions answered in this month’s podcast as Phillip and Rhett discuss a variety of topics including a look into the worlds of Minecraft. Length: 62 minutes

Phillip moves to an important point from God’s word as he and Rhett wrap up their review of the documentary “Video Games: The Movie”. Length: 58 minutes

“Video Games: The Movie”, a documentary about the history, culture, and future of video games, was recently released and has received fierce criticism from both gamers and film critics  alike.  What topics did the producers cover, what did they leave out and how deep did they go into objectively looking at video games?  Phillip and Rhett weigh in with their analysis of the film and its message in this 2 part series. Length: 61 minutes

Would you hand the keys of your car to a child with no driving experience or training?  Of course not, yet many parents hand the “keys” to the internet to their children without first teaching them how to navigate the Web safely.  This month Phillip introduces Media Talk 101’s newest project and shares some helpful wisdom regarding child training and internet safety. Length: 64 minutes

The old saying “actions speak louder than words” is clearly portrayed in the parent-child relationship.  What you do as a parent can influence your child’s behavior more profoundly than what you say to them.  What pattern have you set in your home? Phillip and Rhett talk about some concerns to keep in mind when it comes to technology, our relationships, and what habits we are passing on to the next generation. Length: 64 minutes