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Ep. 172: Thinking Biblically About Entertainment with Chris Lynch Nov 27, 2024

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In this episode, Kelly is joined by Pastor Chris Lynch to discuss how to think biblically about entertainment. Starting with a broad definition of entertainment and seeing it as a gift from God gives a foundation parents can build upon when deciding how much and what kind of entertainment to allow. Chris offers a terrific depth of insight and practical next steps to take and apply today.

Articles referenced:

Entertainment, the Bible, and Your Kids Part 1
Entertainment, the Bible and Your Kids Part 2

Resource referenced:

Growing Fathers

Scripture referenced:

1 Peter 1: 13-16
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Philippians 1:6,
2 Corinthians 5:17
Romans 8:29
Romans 3:14
Psalm 119:9-11
Luke 2:52
1 Timothy 4:12
Deut 6:4-9
Ephesians 5:10, 15-16
Jeremiah 17:9
2 Corinthians 4:1-2

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Ep. 171: Bible-Based Entertainment for Kids – PART 2 Apps Nov 14, 2024

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We continue to examine Bible-based entertainment for kids by examining popular apps that promote biblical learning and fun. As always, we consider these apps and Bible-based play through the lens of Scripture and the biblical worldview. We seek to answer the question, ” Isn’t Bible-based content better than everything else?”

Articles referenced:

The Ultimate List of Bible Apps by MinistrySpark
Children’s Ministry: From Entertainment to Biblical Teaching

Bible-Based Apps Reviewed:

Bible App for Kids
God for Kids
SunSchool
Guardians of Ancora
Greatest Journey
The Superbook Bible

Mentioned but not reviewed: David & Goliath – A Righteous Tale

Scripture referenced:

John 6:25-27
1 Corinthians 10
Romans 12:2

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Ep. 170: Bible-Based Entertainment for Kids – PART 1 Streaming Media Nov 07, 2024

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In this episode, Kelly unfolds her research into the current Bible-based (Christian) streaming entertainment services for kids and families. She also gives parents a way to think biblically about consuming streaming entertainment.

Streaming Services Reviewed:

Minno
YippeeTV
PureFlix
TweenXstream
FaithLifeTV
Faith Channel
RedeemTV
Up Faith & Family

Scripture referenced:

Philippians 4:19
2 Corinthians 12:10

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Ep. 169: Intelligence: Educational vs. Artificial Oct 30, 2024

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In today’s episode, we discuss intelligence and learning. Is AI going to take over education? If so, when and what are parents and students to do in the meantime? We consider AI homework help apps, learning amongst kids, and what the AI leaders are saying about the future of education.

Previous podcasts referenced:

Ep. 138: ChatGPT & Education
Ep. 139: Chatbots & Relationships Part 1
Ep. 140: Chatbots & Relationships Part 2

Articles referenced:

Sam Altman says that if you’re afraid of AI taking your job, you should get good with AI
How ChatGPT Boss Sam Altman’s New AI Predications Affect Education
Generative AI in Classrooms: Cheating or the Future of Education?
Coursera CEO: AI won’t replace teachers—but it will transform education
88% of Parents Say AI Is Crucial but Worry Schools Aren’t Teaching It
How Will AI Like ChatGPT Change Education for Our Children?
Common Sense Media: The Dawn of the AI Era
‘No escaping it’: As S.A. school systems think hard about AI, teachers are plunging right in
Texas Alpha School Teaches Students with AI
Sam Altman Blog Post: The Intelligence Age

Scripture referenced:

Jeremiah 17:9
Romans 6:6
Colossians 3:23

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Ep. 168: Peace in Political Chaos – Less Media, More Scripture Oct 23, 2024

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As the 2024 Presidential election draws near, anxiety is at an all-time high. And not just for adults! Children, too, are absorbing the stress, rhetoric, and divisiveness they see in media and the adults in their lives.

In this episode, Kelly reviews God’s sovereignty over nations and kings and how peace can be found in trusting God’s faithfulness throughout generations. This peace is much needed—peace that is achieved with less media and more Scripture.

Download the PDF version of the three steps, along with Scripture references.

Articles referenced:

We asked 10-year-olds about the election. Here’s what we learned
CNN study finds Democrat-leaning kids 5 times more likely to say they wouldn’t visit pro-Trump family’s house

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Ep. 167: Using the Bible App in Church Oct 16, 2024

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In today’s episode, we consider the use of Bible apps during church worship services. Kelly and Chelsea survey the crowd at the Women in Apologetics conference about this topic, and they unpack the issue, looking at the benefits and detriments for ALL ages.

Articles referenced:

YouVersion Bible
BlueLetter Bible
Sexual Predator Uses YouVersion Bible App to Target Teen Girls in Church Youth Group
YouVersion Bible App Child Vulnerability Exposed

Other illuminating articles:

YouVersion Bible app hires former Facebook exec to fuel growth
When the Bible Turns Into Instagram
Why You Should Ditch Your Digital Bible

Scripture referenced:

John 4:24
Hebrews 12:28-29
Psalm 46:10
1 Corinthians 8:9-13

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Ep. 166: Parenting Competition, Comparison, & Expertise Oct 09, 2024

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Today, we are unpacking the immanent and unhealthy social media culture of competition and comparison and the ‘Momfluencer’ movement. There is a growing norm of learning how to parent from so-called “experts” on social media. As always, Kelly & Chelsea evaluate this through the lens of Scripture. If we start with God’s word, how do we love our fellow parents in Christ and neighbors in light of the online comparison and parenting expertise culture?

Articles/Books referenced:

The New Parenting Gurus are the Mom Experts on Instagram
Social Media Said I Could Become the Perfect Mother, It Was a Lie.
Survey Shows that More than 70% of Moms Compare Themselves to Momfluencers on Social Media.
Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture by Sara Petersen

Scripture referenced:

Genesis 4, 16, 29-30, 37
Galatians 6:3
James 3:14-16
Philippians 2:3-4
James 1:5
1 Thessalonians 4

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Ep. 165: Youth Pastors, Social Media & “Friends” Oct 02, 2024

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In today’s episode, we examine whether Youth/Student Ministry Pastors should be friends with or follow their students on social media. We’ve been investigating this question, and we asked the attendees at the Women in Apologetics conference for their take on it. We biblically unpack the three most common reasons why Christians believe Youth Pastors should be friends/follow students.

Articles referenced

Youth Ministry in America (2014)
How Do Youth Leaders Disciple in a Media-Formed Generation?

Scripture referenced

Matthew 11:29
Galatians 5:17-18 (MSG version, in particular)
2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Romans 12:2
James 4:4
Ephesians 5:11

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Ep. 164: Instagram “Teen Accounts” & Gorilla “Screen Time” Sep 25, 2024

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Today, we are discussing the newly announced Instagram “Teen Accounts,” which will automatically restrict teens under 18 to a private account, offer more strongly filtered content, and prevent them from being DM’d unless they are already connected. Is this praiseworthy news?? We give our two cents. And we’re discussing the Toronto Zoo’s problem with patrons allowing the gorillas to have too much screen time.

Articles referenced:

Meta: Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts
Instagram Makes Teen Accounts Private As Pressure Mounts on the App to Protect Children
Instagram Launches “Teen Accounts” As Child Safety Scrutiny Mounts
Instagram Teen Accounts Aren’t Really for Teens
Zoo Bans Phone Screens After Gorillas Become Addicted
Zoos Concerned as Gorillas Become Hooked on Smartphone Videos

Scripture referenced:

Jeremiah 17:9
Mark 7:20-23

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Ep. 163: Parental Stress – A Public Health Issue Sep 01, 2024

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In today’s episode, Kelly discusses the U.S. Surgeon General’s most recent advisory about parental stress in America. Dr. Murthy presents it as a serious public health issue, but Kelly walks us through the stress of parenting through the lens of Scripture. Why are parents so stressed and what can be done about it? Kelly has a few ideas.

And this episode has two surprise announcements!

Articles referenced:

Parental Stress is a Significant Public Health Issue, Surgeon General Advisory says
A Half Century of Surgeon General Warnings
Parental Stress is so Debilitating, the Surgeon General Declared it a Public Health Issue
Surgeon General Prescribes Much Bigger Government

Scripture referenced:

The Book of Genesis
Job 1:4-5
The Book of Proverbs
Luke 2:41-50
Luke 15:11-32
Matthew 21:28-31
Matthew 11:28-30

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