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We are a network of brave parents who empower & equip others to intentionally develop & train children to have strong character & integrity. We believe brave parenting is doing the right thing even when it is hard. While it seems our children would rather be raised by the internet, the truth is they need strong and courageous parents who will invest in their character.
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Ep. 156: Internet to the Ends of the Earth
This week, we are discussing the recent New York Times article "The Internet's Final Frontier: Remote Amazon Tribes." After the internet was introduced to the Indigenous people in September, the members of the tribe had to grapple with the same ills American parents have been plagued with for fifteen years. Their story provides an object lesson for Christian parents on the importance of delaying access to the internet/smartphones/social media/games for the purpose of discipleship.
Scripture referenced:
Matthew 4:1-10
Matthew 28: 19-20
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Brave Parenting Guide to Old School Summers
Books referenced:
Christian Heroes: Then and Now
The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Ep. 155: Pride in Children’s Media
In this week's episode, Kelly interviews Kenzie Cates, a recent high school graduate who completed a senior research thesis on lgbtq content in children's media and entertainment. How much content is out there in children's media? Is it blatant or is it so subtle it would be overlooked by children? What is the motivation for promoting lgbtq to children? And, of course, why does it matter for Christian parents, and what can they do?
References:
Daily Wire's subscription-based Children's Media: Bentkey
Common Sense Media celebrating pride in children's media
Business Indsider's database of lgbtq characters and growth tracking in media
Scripture references:
Genesis 1:27-28
Matthew 19:4-6
Romans 1:18-32
Leviticus 18:22
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Ep. 154: The Case for the DVD Player
In today's episode, Kelly and Chelsea offer a practical case for embracing the DVD player as an alternative to personal screens and media consumption. The technology may seem antiquated, but it is not obsolete and can provide families with much-needed sanity for summer screen time!
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Ep. 153: I’ve Changed My Mind About Snapchat
In today's episode, Kelly unpacks her most recent conclusions about Snapchat. For years, she has maintained that Snapchat was the worst social media platform for teens. Is Snapchat still the worst - or has it been dethroned?
Related episodes:
Ep. 133: Constant Companion
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Ep. 152: Move Slow & Protect Things
A decade ago Facebook's internal motto was "Move Fast and Break Things." The broken pieces are all around us and Big Tech and now AI has not learned.
In today's podcast Kelly & Chelsea talk through some recent AI and Big Tech headlines through the biblical worldview. It is clear to see that "Move Fast and Break Things" is still the general mantra. Brave Parenting recommends the alternative: Move Slow and Protect Things (such as childhood, human creativity, sacredness, marriage, etc.).
Articles referenced:
Catholic AI Priest Stripped of Priesthood
Catholic Group Defrocks Priest After it Gave Strange Answers
Meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Videos referenced:
Figure 01 (Humanoid Robot Demonstration)
Apple iPad Commercial
Scripture referenced:
Hebrews 13:8
Romans 2:15
Romans 1:20
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Ep. 151: Social Media Reform
Social Media is a hot mess - which is making young people a hot mess of mental health, lack of purpose, and a failure to flourish. Everyone knows this, but how can social media be reformed? Change must come. Will it be voluntarily through Big Tech, legislatively through Government, or wisely and bravely through Parents?
In this episode, Kelly & Chelsea evaluate the present federal and state legislative initiatives to reform social media. By explaining the almost (but not completely) insurmountable obstacles, they demonstrate to parents where the hope of change really lies.
Articles referenced:
Senate Judiciary Hearings
U.S. Department of Justice Report calling for Section 230 reform
Bloomberg's excellent video explaining Section 230
Florida Legislation to Protect Children
Privacy Concerns Rise - NPR Interview with Carl Szabo
Scripture referenced:
Romans 13
Galatians 5:13-23
1 Corinthians 10:13
Previous Episodes referenced:
Episode 141: Why 41 States Are Suing Meta
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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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