In this episode, we’re joined by author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to discuss her groundbreaking book Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World. As technology becomes increasingly woven into the fabric of our kids' lives, Arlene offers practical insights and wisdom for parents navigating the digital age. She unpacks five key relational skills every child needs to thrive, skills that help them build meaningful connections, maintain healthy boundaries, and develop emotional resilience despite the lure of screens. If you're a parent looking to equip your children with the tools they need to succeed in today’s tech-saturated world, this conversation is for you.

Arlene is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books, including Parents Rising, Making Marriage Easier, and Screen Kids. Arlene has been featured on popular media outlets and she is the spokesperson for National Marriage Week and has been happily married to her husband, James, for more than 25 years. Arlene earned her BA from Biola University and her master’s in journalism from Regent University. Arlene inspires parents to raise children who are ready for life. As an advocate of delaying smartphones and social media, her three children are living a revolutionary digital life and thriving. Arlene lives with her family in San Diego. To learn more, visit ArlenePellicane.com.

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We dive into the critical conversation surrounding parental rights and the growing concerns over gender ideology and the sexualization of our children. As society faces new challenges, it's more important than ever for parents to be informed, empowered, and ready to stand up for the well-being and innocence of their children. Join us as we explore the impact of these issues on today’s youth, discuss practical steps parents can take, and highlight the importance of reclaiming control over the decisions that affect our children’s future.

Erin Lee is a full-time working Mom of three in Northern Colorado, a proud former Army wife, Writer, Speaker, and the Founder of stopgenderideology.com. Erin has told her story on Fox News, NewsMax, Glenn Beck, the EpochTimes, Libs of TikTok, and the DailyMail UK. She has testified in multiple states for pro-transparency, pro-family involvement legislation and against the gender mutilation of children. She and another family have also filed a federal lawsuit against their school district with former FL Attorney General, Pam Bondi and America First Policy Institute leading their legal team.

Erin recently contributed to Dr. Miriam Grossman’s new book “Lost in Trans Nation” and can be seen in the upcoming feature documentary “Dysphoria” by Fearless Features. Along with former CO Senator, Kevin Lundberg, Erin has released a documentary film project called “Art Club.”

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What does it look like for Christians to wisely engage with artificial intelligence? Is there a place in our discipleship to mobilize AI as we spread the good news of Jesus? Is AI a neutral tool that can be leveraged for good, or is it inherently evil or dangerous? 

Dr. Jeff talks about all this and more with Shawn Ring, who is the Founder, CEO, CTO, and President of several technology-based businesses, domestic and international, with 25+ years of experience.

Shawn Ring has a proven track record in building and scaling high-growth strategies, having led the creation and expansion of national brands and franchise systems, driving startup growth to over $130 million in annual revenue. His expertise extends to Mergers and Acquisitions, where he successfully managed the integration of more than nine technology companies. Shawn has also developed and executed multi-national strategies, including international banking and legal frameworks across Singapore, South Africa, Fiji, and the United States. As the founder of a service-based company, he built operations across 47 states, offering both B2B and B2C services. Shawn holds a BS in Information Technologies and an MBA in International Business and Cross-Cultural Leadership.

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What is God’s will for my life? It’s one of the most common—and most important—questions Christians ask. In this episode, Tripp Almon from Stand to Reason joins Dr. Jeff to tackle this profound topic. Together, they explore what Scripture reveals about God's will, how to discern it in daily life, and why our understanding of God's character is essential to the process. Whether you’re facing a major decision or simply seeking to live more faithfully, this conversation will encourage and equip you to walk with clarity, confidence, and trust. Let’s dive in!

Tripp Almon serves as the Outpost Coordinator and a speaker with Stand to Reason. He is from Newnan, Georgia (just south of Atlanta) and now lives in Colorado with his wife, Megan, and their kids, Neely and Rogan. Tripp’s passion for educating students of all ages in the areas of Christian theology, worldview, and apologetics is driven in large part from growing up in a Christian home and then struggling profoundly with the tidal wave of cultural ideas that engulfed him as he entered a secular university. Thankfully, his experience taught him that Christianity not only stands in the marketplace of ideas — it soars.

Before joining Stand to Reason, Tripp, a former elite gymnast, coached gymnastics for more than two decades. He served as a pastor for 10 years, and was the Gap Year Director at Summit Ministries for 7 years. He and his family love the outdoors and adventure sports, particularly off-road motorcycling. Tripp is also a rally car co-driver with Almon Brothers Racing Team. He and his brother were 2017 champions of the NASA Rally Atlantic Cup Series. Tripp loves when he and his wife, Megan, get to speak and serve at events together. If you'd like Tripp to speak at your church, conference, or event please contact him at [email protected]

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God cares about our holiness--and the wholeness that it brings! Christopher Yuan shares his personal story of living a gay lifestyle, his conversion to Christ, and how grace and repentance should mark our identity as Christians.

Dr. Christopher Yuan's speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He has co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country, which has sold over 130,000 copies and is now in multiple languages. Dr. Yuan’s second book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel, was named 2020 Book of the Year for Social Issues by Outreach Magazine. Christopher has just produced The Holy Sexuality Project, a first-of-its-kind video series to help parents and grandparents to empower their teens to understand, embrace, and celebrate biblical sexuality.

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In our ever-changing culture, it can feel overwhelming to understand and defend what God has to say on our identity, gender, and sexuality. What does it look like to follow Jesus faithfully in a society that tells us to follow our hearts and be whatever we want to be? Listen in as Dr. Jeff Myers and Rob Jackson offer sage advice on this topic and more. 

Rob Jackson is a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family’s Counseling Services department specializing in calls related to sexuality, marriage and parenting. Jackson has provided counseling services through his private practice since 1991. He offers integrated care that helps people mature and heal spiritually, relationally, psychologically, and behaviorally.

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Does it align with reality? Jay Richards walks us through the logical breakdown of gender identity, and what states have helpful (and not helpful!) laws that will actually protect children, and give them a constitutional leg to stand on when the gender identity bubble bursts in a decade.

Jay W. Richards, PhD, is director of the DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family and the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, and a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute. He is the author or editor of fourteen books, including two New York Times bestsellers, and has appeared on over a thousand radio and television programs.

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5-year-olds talking about gender. TikToks and school classes. Gender identity is everywhere--so how do we engage thoughtfully with this cultural wave? John Stonestreet of The Colson Center shares how we got here as a society, how America is going opposite of the trend of even other countries when it comes to children and gender ideology, and what we can do!

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In 1980, the 42-year old father, husband, and corporate executive Walt was diagnosed with "gender dysphoria, underwent gender reassignment surgery, and lived as a woman for 8 years. Through an encounter with Jesus Christ and the support of a loving church, Walt got his life back (“detransitioned”) and has been restored for over 30 years.

But Walt isn't the only one who's experienced this, and the numbers have skyrocketed in our modern age. Walt shares about safeguarding children from experimental intervention, and how we should be willing to dig into the true trauma and mental health issues that are causing disorder in children's sense of identity.

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Too many boys are turning to virtual worlds of television, video games, digital media, and the internet to find realms they can conquer and areas where they can excel. The result of this virtual conquest is often apathy, apparent rebellion, or outright resistance to real-world challenge. How can a biblical worldview speak to this issue and offer young men a flourishing vision for their future? 

Today’s guest is Mark Hancock, who is the CEO of Trail Life. Mark began his career founding a national advertising agency and running it for fifteen years. His conversion to Christ led him into ministry as a Youth and College Pastor, Associate Pastor, Homeless Ministry Director and Global Event Director for an international ministry, organizing events on five continents. He holds two Masters Degrees in the Mental Health Counseling field, having spent several years in private practice, and has taught at secular and Christian colleges. Mark has been a guest on numerous radio and television programs including: Fox Nation's Starnes Country, Family Life Radio, Focus on the Family, and James Dobson's Family Talk Program. In 2017, Mark was named to the American Family Association's '40 Faithful'. An author, award-winning writer, and conference speaker, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of Trail Life USA and lives near Greenville, SC with his wife of over 30 years. They  have two sons.

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