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Ep. 122: Phone Free Student Ministry with Nick Rodgers Aug 23, 2023

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As Christian parents raising children in the knowledge and discipline of the Lord, student and youth ministries serve as a vital adjunct to our kids’ discipleship. What happens, though, when their smartphones and online media content become a stumbling block during student ministry? How can the youth pastor do his job if the phone constantly vies for the kid’s attention? Today we are talking to a youth pastor who has successfully made his youth ministry PHONE FREE. This is a great conversation and it will equip you with immediate action steps to help both your student and your pastor.

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Ep. 121: WISDOM Screen Time and Education with Aaron Southwick Aug 16, 2023

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Continuing in our SET UP FOR SCHOOl series, today we have the perspective of a Classical Christian private school headmaster. In last week’s episode, we heard a public school perspective on how online media and screen time impact education; check it out if you haven’t already. Asking the same questions today, we think you might be surprised by the similarities and differences between each administrator’s answers. This interview is sure to stimulate conversation, so listen with a friend!

Resources discussed:

Dr. Keith McCurdy: Live Sturdy
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave: The Republic Book VII
Plato “Whatever is honored in a country will be cultivated there…” The Republic Book VIII, 551a
Neil Postman Amusing Ourselves to Death

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Ep. 120: BALANCE Screen Time & Education with Matt Myers Aug 09, 2023

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We have another episode in our SET UP FOR SCHOOL series. Today we are talking with a public middle school principal about how kids’ time in front of a screen consuming online media content impacts their education. A lot of times, it isn’t how media and technology are used (or misused) during the school instructional hours but what happens outside of school that has a tremendous impact on a child’s ability and willingness to learn.

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Ep. 119: THEOLOGY Over Entertainment with Krista Bontrager Aug 02, 2023

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Today is another episode in our SET UP FOR SCHOOL series, and we are talking with theologian and mom Krista Bontrager. In a way, we are all theologians, Krista explains, and because most Christians spend more time consuming online media than reading God’s word, we have a lot of wrong theology. How can parents correct this and how important is having a right theology as you raise and disciple your kids?

Find Krista and her tons of resources at TheologyMom.com, at the Center for Biblical Unity, and on her YouTube channel.

Articles Referenced

Arizona Christian University Cultural Research Center

Ep. 118: TRUTH Can Be Known with Elizabeth Urbanowicz Jul 26, 2023

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Kicking off our SET UP FOR SCHOOL series is a gifted teacher and blessing to the Christian community, Elizabeth Urbanowicz. Today we will discuss with her the importance of a Biblical Worldview: when and how to start teaching it and how online media and entertainment impact it.

Elizabeth holds an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Several years into her teaching experience in a Christian school, Elizabeth realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. Elizabeth began searching for curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. After not finding any materials that met this need, she began creating a curriculum for her students.

Today, she offers this curriculum through her organization, Foundation Worldview, which exists to equip Christian adults with the resources they need to train children to soundly interpret Scripture, carefully evaluate every idea they encounter, and understand the truth of the biblical worldview.

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Ep. 117: Biblical Encouragement to Set Up for School Jul 25, 2023

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Today Kelly introduces the upcoming series of Set Up for School. We have an amazing lineup of interviews to help parents keep them grounded in a Biblical worldview as the new school year begins. Before the episodes kick-off, however, Kelly gives Biblical encouragement to do this brave, hard work of teaching, admonishing, disciplining, and discipling your kids. What good is it to get straight A’s if they deny Jesus along the way?

Scripture referenced:

Ephesians 6:4
Mark 8:36
Matthew 16:26
Luke 9:25
Colossians 2:8
James 2:18
James 1:2
James 1:12
John 15:18
Romans 5:3
John 1:1
2 Corinthians 5:21

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Ep. 116: Threads App, BP Guide & What the Internet is Saying About it Jul 19, 2023

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In this episode, Kelly and Chelsea overview the new Threads app connected to Instagram that aims to be a better option than Twitter. As with all social media apps, there is much to consider when creating an account, and even more so if your child desires a presence on the app. After highlighting 5 FACTS parents need to know about Threads, they look at some popular news outlets’ take on Threads.

Check out the full App Review on Brave Parenting’s website: https://braveparenting.net/brave-parenting-guide-to-threads/

Scripture referenced:

Jeremiah 17:9
Romans 1:18-32
Ephesians 5:11
2 Timothy 3

Articles referenced:

What we love and hate about Threads, Meta’s new Twitter clone
The Missing Threads Features Adam Mosseri Says Are ‘On The List’
What Threads Needs to Beat Twitter
Instagram’s Threads app reaches 100 million users within just five days
Scoop: Branded content tools coming to Threads
Zombie Twitter Has Arrived
Threads is all the Worst Parts of Twitter and Instagram in One Very Bad App
Threads Review: Twitter Without the Rough Edges or News

Ep. 115: A Biblical View of Video Gaming Jul 11, 2023

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Today we have a conversation with Reagan Rose, Bible teacher, ministry leader, and author of the book A Student’s Guide to Gaming. Regan has so much wisdom and insight to share with parents about what Scripture says about addictive/obsessive entertainment as well as practical tips for parents to help navigate gaming.

Reagan’s Ministry: Redeeming Productivity
Reagan’s Book: Student’s Guide to Gaming

Scripture referenced:

Ephesians 6:4
Romans 7
Hebrews 10:22-25

Ep. 114: WW AI Beauty Filters Jul 05, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence has enabled the creation of dedicated beauty filtering apps as well as filters built into social media apps. These have given rise to increased demand for plastic surgery as patients desire to look like their filtered selfies. Tragically, there has also been an increase in Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Kelly & Chelsea take a look at this topic from the Biblical point of view of false witness, idolatry, and covetousness.

Articles referenced:

Picture Perfect – The Hidden Consequences of AI Beauty Filters
From ‘Instagram Face’ to ‘Snapchat Dysmorphia’: How beauty filters are changing the way we see ourselves
Plastic Surgery Inspired by Filters and Photo-editing Apps isn’t Going Away
Plastic Surgeons Are Worried About a Condition Called Snapchat Dysmorphia
‘Snapchat Dysmorphia’ Points to a Troubling New Trend in Plastic Surgery
Snapchat Dysmorphia and the Real Dangers of Perceived Flaws
Snapchat Dysmorphia’: Is the Stress of Social Media driving young people to plastic Surgery?
Beauty filters face legislation to protect mental health
NHS: Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry: Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Reflections on the last 25 years
Prevalence of BDD
TikTok’s Bold Glamour Filter

Scripture referenced:

Romans 5:12-14
Galatians 2:20
Luke 9:23
Matthew 6:33
Galatians 1:10
Genesis 1:31
Genesis 29:16-20
1 Samuel 16:7
Psalms 31:30
Isaiah 55:8
Proverbs 10:9
Galatians 6:5-6
Romans 12:2

Ep. 113: Christians & Social Media – An 18 Year Old’s POV Jun 27, 2023

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Today we are joined by recent high school graduate Mary Katherine. After her parents restricted her from social media at age 13, she made the radical (and amazingly wise) decision at 16 to abstain from social media altogether. Kelly & Mary Katherine talk about the impact that has had on her life: how she maintains friendships without Snapchat, relevance without Instagram, and news without everything else. This is an inspiring and joyful conversation that will give every parent SO MUCH HOPE!

Books referenced:

Who Are You Following? Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media Obsessed World by Sadie Robertson Huff
Why Social Media is Ruining Your Life by Katherine Ormerod
You’re Not Enough (And That’s Okay) by Allie Beth Stuckey

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