In this episode, we’re diving deep into childhood bullying, cyberbullying, and online criticism... and how it affects not just kids, but adults too. From playground teasing to Reddit threads and tabloid headlines, we react to real comments about our marriage, parenting decisions, and public life.

As a couple in the public eye, we’ve faced online hate, marriage rumors, body shaming, and harsh assumptions, and we’re sharing how we’ve learned not to rise or fall with public opinion. We talk about setting boundaries with social media, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, and raising confident kids in a digital world filled with cyberbullying.

Most importantly, we explain why these experiences inspired us to write our new Christian children’s book about identity, belonging, and confidence in Christ. In a culture driven by validation, social media pressure, and comparison, we want to help kids understand their worth, build resilience, and remember they are made in the image of God. ❤️

If you’re looking for conversations about:

Bullying and cyberbullying

Parenting in the age of social media

Marriage rumors and tabloid culture

People pleasing and identity

Raising confident Christian kids

Dealing with online hate and criticism

This episode is for you.

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YOU ALWAYS BELONG: You Always Belong is a sweet reminder for kids that they are loved and they belong—especially during seasons of change or uncertainty. If you’re looking for an encouraging book for your child, you can learn more at ⁠https://www.zondervan.com/p/you-alway...

01:45 Living in the Public Eye & Ignoring Headlines

05:20 We Googled Ourselves… Reddit Reactions

09:30 “Interesting Body Language” – Internet Assumptions

13:40 Can We Talk About Dating Apps If We’re Married?

18:10 When Online Criticism Actually Got to Us

22:45 Marriage Rumors & Responding to False Narratives

28:30 “She Looks Dead Inside” – Mom Life & Exhaustion

33:15 Why Online Hate Inspired Our Children’s Book

36:40 Teaching Kids Identity, Confidence & Belonging

41:20 Cyberbullying & Raising Kids in a Digital World

45:30 How to Help Your Child Handle Bullying

49:15 Finding Your Identity in Christ

53:40 Reading From Our New Children’s Book

58:30 Final Encouragement for Parents

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