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Ep. 92: Talking About TikTok With Kids Feb 02, 2023

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In this episode we tie up our summary of some of the the intricacies of TikTok and its use by children and teens. Kelly & Chelsea cover 5 talking points parents can use to begin conversations around the value and dangers of the app. Kids will start asking for the app at young ages, so if you haven’t been asked yet – it’s coming. Prepare yourself with this episode!

Five Talking Points:

TikTok Challenges
Explicit Content on TikTok
Government and Privacy Concerns
TikTok Hashtags
Co-Viewing TikTok Content

Articles referenced:

TikTok Challenges
TikTok Ban on Government Devices and on University Campuses
TikTok Mascara Controversy

Ep. 91: WW Childhood Obesity, Big Tech Wants Birth Dates, M3gan Challenges Tech Reliance, & Seattle Sues Big Tech Jan 25, 2023

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How does the pervasive influence of media and big tech companies impact childhood development and worldview? You probably aren’t surprised to learn the impact is huge and (too often) destructive! This is precisely what Kelly & Chelsea address as they look at news headlines through the lens of Scripture in this week’s episode of Worldview Wednesday.

Articles referenced:

Childhood Obesity

Big Tech Wants Birth Dates

M3gan Challenges Tech Reliance

Seattle Sues Big Tech

Scripture referenced:

1 Cor 6:19-20
Rom 12:1
Phil 4
Rom 8:13
Prov 12:17
Prov 12:19
Prov 14:25
2 Cor 6:14
Heb 10:19-25
Ecc 2:10
Eph 4:22-24
Col 3:12

Commentaries referenced:

Expositor’s Bible Commentary
John MacArthur Study Bible

Ep. 90: TikTok Influencers & the Shaping of Kids’ Ideologies Jan 17, 2023

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Having established the power of TikTok’s algorithm in Episode 88, Kelly and Chelsea discuss the gravity of the impact Influencers on TikTok have on the hearts and minds of kids. They discuss the reality of the Dunning-Kruger Effect as young people with low knowledge but high confidence have the time, energy, and creativity to propagate their ideologies as influencers.

Articles referenced:

“Champagne Problems”
The Dunning-Kruger Effect

Resources referenced:

The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life
Foundation Worldview

Scripture referenced:

Ecc 1:2
2 Cor 11 and 12
Eph 4:22-24
Rom 12:1-2
Rom 8:13
1 Pet 5:5
2 Cor 11:14
1 John 2:15
Mat 11:28
Mat 18:6

Ep. 89: WW -Thought Crimes, Age Verification for Porn Sites, Sport Are Important, & New Year’s Values Jan 11, 2023

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Our first headlines of 2023: Establishing values for the New Year, UK woman arrested for ‘thought crime,’ Sports are important until they aren’t at all, and Louisiana enacts law for age verification on pornography websites. Kelly and Chelse look at these news pieces through the lens of Scripture and parenting.

*CLARIFICATION: It is stated that OnlyFans requires age verification – this is true only for the OnlyFans creators, not the fans.

Articles referenced:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-the-new-year-figuring-out-what-matters-most-11672415574
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11571487/Catholic-woman-arrested-charged-PRAYING-outside-Birmingham-abortion-clinic-buffer-zone.html
https://www.pcmag.com/news/louisiana-law-requires-id-to-view-porn

Scripture referenced:

Phil 2:4
Rom 15:1
Rom 12:1-2
Gen 3:1
Ps 119:9-11
Mark 8:36
Ecc 2:10-11
John 5:44
1 Cor 4:16
1 Thes 1:6
Gal 1:10

Ep. 88: The Power of TikTok’s Algorithm Jan 03, 2023

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Just how powerful is the algorithm which determines what videos TikTok users will see? In this episode we discuss the recent push for algorithm transparency and TikTok’s response. All of that to help answer the question: how does this algorithm impact us as Christians? How should Christians approach an app like TikTok for ourselves or our children with what we know about the algorithm? We look at two major areas of concern regarding the content pushed: CONSUMERISM and FAME, and what God’s word has to say about this.

Articles referenced:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/4axmzq/tiktok-self-harm-eating-disorder-teens-algorithm
https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/57833/1/demystifying-algorithm-social-media-tiktok-eating-disorder-self-harm-twitter
https://blog.hootsuite.com/tiktok-algorithm/
https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/new-studies-quantify-tiktoks-growing-impact-on-culture-and-music
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/15/tiktok-self-harm-study-results-every-parents-nightmare
https://www.legalreader.com/tiktok-algorithms-are-exposing-preteens-to-self-harm-eds/
https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/21/22587113/tiktok-algorithm-wsj-investigation-rabbit-hole
https://9to5mac.com/2022/12/20/how-tiktoks-algorithm-works/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2022/tiktok-popularity/
https://uxdesign.cc/i-was-on-tiktok-for-30-days-it-is-manipulative-addictive-and-harmful-to-privacy-9e25445a9122

Scriptures referenced:
James 1:22
Phil 4:8-9
Luke 12:15
1 Tim 6:6-8
Phil 3:20
1 Cor 10:31
1 Tim 6:9
John 6
James 4:3
James 4:10
James 4:1-4*
Psalm 139*
Phil 2:1-5
*Use when discussing with children.

Documentary referenced:
Generation Wealth (Rated ‘R’)

Ep. 87: Worldview Wednesday Dec 28, 2022

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In today’s Worldview Wednesday Kelly & Chelsea talk about some popular headlines from December and how to think about them through the lens of Scripture. From the 2022 Word of the Year to AI image-generating app Lensa, climate change fear, and a Navy SEAL detransitioning are analyzed with a Biblical Worldview so that parents and young people can learn to think Biblically about the news of the world.

Articles referenced:

‘Goblin mode’ is Oxford’s word of the year. What does it mean?

The Cut’s definition of Goblin Mode

The Dead Sea is dying. These beautiful, ominous photos show the impact

‘Magic Avatar’ App Lensa Generated Nudes From My Childhood Photos

Retired Navy SEAL made famous after coming out as trans announces detransition: ‘Destroyed my life’

Scripture referenced:
Gen 2:15
2 Thes 3:10-12
Prov 15:19
Prov 10:4
Prov 26:15
Col 3:23-24
Rom 1:18-32
Gen 3:17-18
Isa 51:6
Mat 24:35
Rev 21:1-7
Rom 8:22
Ps 24:1
Ps 46:1-3
Deut 6:7
Luke 8:15
Rom 8:25
Col 3:12
Jam 5:7
2 Tim 4:2
Rev 4:11
Ps 66:4
Jam 3:16

Documentary referenced:
Dysconnected

Ep. 86: ChatGPT & How This Will Change Everything Dec 20, 2022

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In today’s podcast, Kelly & Chelsea are joined by our resident technology expert, Ryan Newcom, to talk about Open AI’s public release of ChatGPT. We aim to answer the question of what this type of advancing technology means for parents, children, careers, and especially students – both now and in the future. If AI can write your essay for you, what will stop students from using it?

Articles referenced:
Atlantic OpEd: The End of High School English

Ep. 85: Worldview Wednesday Dec 14, 2022

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In today’s Worldview Wednesday we look at headlines about (1) Pastors countering ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ with gospel-centered local library reading hour, (2) a new Virtual Reality therapy app for peer counseling, and (3) the drama associated with Balenciaga, their ad campaign with children and BDSM gear, and Kim Kardashian questioning her relationship with the company. Kelly and Chelsea think Biblically about these news stories in order to help parents apply God’s truth to parenting.

Articles referenced:
“Pastor Story Hour”
https://thefederalist.com/2022/07/07/the-epidemic-of-fatherless-boys-is-unraveling-our-society
https://ifstudies.org/blog/life-without-father-less-college-less-work-and-more-prison-for-young-men-growing-up-without-their-biological-father
“Virtual Reality App Focuses on Mental Health”
“Kim Kardashian ‘re-evaluating’ Balenciaga relationship over child images”

Podcasts referenced:
Breakpoint: Fashion World Embraces Pedophilia
Relatable w/ Allie Beth Stuckey: The Balenciaga Story is Even Worse Than You Think

Documentary referenced:
Dysconnected

Scripture referenced:
1 Timothy 5:8
Genesis 2:18
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Hebrews 10:24-25

Ep. 84: Why, When, and Which First Smartphone? Dec 06, 2022

Show notes

We are talking all things FIRST smartphone in this episode. We distinguish between a child wanting and needing a smartphone, the difference between needing to use a smartphone and full smartphone ownership, and the wrong reasons to give a child a smartphone. We dive deep into the responsibility and readiness that demonstrates a child is ready for smartphone ownership and how as a parent, you can set your child up for successful smartphone use. Finally, we review which smartphones are out there and how you can choose the best one for your child.

PDF to set up iOS ScreenTime

PDF Comparison Guide to Kid-Safe Phones

Books Mentioned:

Managing Media Creating Character

Scripture Mentioned:

Proverbs 1:7
Galatians 5:22-23

Ep. 83: Worldview Wednesday (Good News Edition) Nov 30, 2022

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This is a special edition of Worldview Wednesday – all good uplifting stories that remind us of the importance of family, friendships, humility, and forgiveness. We still look at these stories with a Biblical Worldview but it’s definitely an episode with “all the feels”.

Articles mentioned in this episode:
Football Player Gives Homecoming Crown to More Deserving Student
Kentucky coal miner goes viral over a picture of him at son’s basketball game
A 95-year-old woman who survived Auschwitz and became a psychologist says having a happy family has brought her healing
Adorable Grandmother Took Notes During 30 Marvel Superhero Films so She Can Relate to her Grandkids

Scripture referenced in this episode:
Romans 5:6-8
Phil 2:3
1 Cor 9:19-23
Duet 4:9

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