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Ep. 73: Modern Marijuana Use Sep 27, 2022

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In this episode we discuss the increased legalization of recreational marijuana in the U.S. and the shockingly high potency of THC in modern marijuana compared to that of 30 years ago. These two factors have led to increased mental health concerns as well as psychosis diagnosis, especially in young people. Social media is vocal on its approval of recreational marijuana use while the Bible is silent on the topic of “drugs”. Therefore Brave Parents must stand in the gap and begin having conversations with their kids about today’s use of marijuana. We dive into these issues and help you open the door to conversations with your children.

Articles/Reports referenced in this show:

Cannabis Policy: Public Health and Safety Issues and Recommendations

Highly Potent Weed Has Swept The Market, Raising Concerns About Health Risks

Marijuana and the Pediatric Population

Psychosis, Addiction, Chronic Vomiting: As Weed Becomes More Potent, Teens Are Getting Sick

Highly potent weed creating marijuana addicts worldwide, study says

Ep. 72: Worldview Wednesday Sep 21, 2022

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In today’s episode, we are looking at a few recent news headlines and processing them through a Biblical worldview. We highlight children influencers and their online exploitation, Bhad Bhabie’s Scholarship Fund, Instagram’s new “less” feature for those under 16, and the growing trend of “#quietquitting”. We also throw in a bonus headline about research that defines what makes you a “bad” parent.

Today’s headlines:
https://www.wired.com/story/child-influencers-exploitation-legal-protection/
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/bhad-babie-danielle-bregoli-scholarship-fund-trade-school-170016711.html
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/instagram-introduces-kid-safety-measures-after-congress-pressure
https://www.npr.org/2022/08/19/1117753535/quiet-quitting-work-tiktok
https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/bizarre/bad-parents-spend-much-time-smartphones-1364078.html

Ep. 71: Disney Dilemma Sep 06, 2022

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Disney has made lots of headlines this year as they have made their intentions to push the LGBTQ+ agenda in all their programming very clear. Everything from the theme park to the Marvel movies are impacted by their ideological stance. So in this episode Kelly and Chelsea help parents think Biblically about Diseny and how much influence you allow Disney to have in the home and family.

Ep. 70: Worldview Wednesday Aug 31, 2022

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Worldview Wednesday is where we take news headlines and stories and evaluate how to think Biblically, consider the impact on worldview, and how to discuss these hot topics with our children.
This week’s episode reviews the following new stories:

TikToker says he severed a major artery and ‘almost died’ while making a video about how to open a coconut because he was too focused on ‘looking good’

Tom Holland: Spider-Man actor steps back from ‘overwhelming’ social media

NC Courage defender Jaelene Daniels refuses to play on Pride Night

Kmart has launched a toy vlogger set to get kids ready for being social media influencers

‘Designer vagina’ surgery doubles in 2022 thanks to tight leggings

Ep. 69: Resources for a Biblical Worldview Aug 23, 2022

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Kelly and Chelsea provide their favorite resources for helping you establish a Biblical Worldview. Everything from podcasts, to books, websites, documentaries, and curriculum are suggested to help equip you to bravely parent. A full resource list is available in a PDF linked below.

Resource List

Ep. 68: We’re back! Introducing… Worldview Wednesday Aug 17, 2022

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After a one year hiatus, Kelly and long time Brave Parenting parter, Chelsea, jump straight into hot topics impacting parents today. In a new segment called “Worldview Wednesday” Kelly and Chelsea review recent headlines in the news and discuss how to think biblically and consider how this information helps shape worldview. In this episode we talk about Pew Research’s new screen time research, Hamilton (the musical) in the church, and Disney Drag Queens.

Percentage of Teens Who Say They’re ‘Almost Constantly’ on Social Media Has Doubled in Survey
From woke to woker: Disney casts drag queen in new Marvel series
Alexander Hamilton Raps His Way to Jesus at Texas Church

Ep. 67: You’re Not Enough (Book Review) Sep 26, 2021

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Our culture is full of myths that attempt to satiate our need for a savior. If you’ve ever tried to convince yourself “I am enough!” but still feel like you fall short – you’ve fallen prey to the toxic world of “self-love”. In this episode we’ll be reviewing the book, “You’re Not Enough (and that’s okay)” by Allie Beth Stuckey. Joining Kelly on the show will be Ashlyn & Brenna, high school sophomores who will give their take on the self-love culture surrounding teens today. This is a great episode to listen to with your daughters (and even your sons).

You’re Not Enough book on Amazon

Allie Beth Stuckey’s Podcast: Relatable

Ep. 66: Content Control Sep 12, 2021

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How does what we watch and consume online impact our thoughts (and thus our character and beliefs)? In this episode we’re looking at how God’s word instructs us to exert control over the online content we consume every day. Most importantly, we’ll discuss what that control looks like and how to implement it.

Scripture references:

“Do not love the world or anything in the world.” 1 John 2:15 (NIV)

“In this world you will have troubles. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)

“For you created by inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13 (NIV)

“Brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

“…knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?” Matthew 9:4 (NIV)

“For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.” Matthew 15:19 (NIV)

“For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly.” Mark 7:21-22 (NIV)

“Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)

“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.” Philippians 4:9 (NIV)

6 Steps Toward Content Control PDF

New York Time article: “The Messy Truth About Kids’ Screen Time”

Ep. 65: Modern Idolatry Aug 27, 2021

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The greatest commandment given by Jesus is: Love the Lord your God with all your hearth, soul, and mind (Mat 22:36-40). Anything we love more is an idol. So it’s safe to say anything that consumes 7-12 hours of your day (screen time) could definitely be the object of your worship. Kelly and Chelsea look into what idolatry looks like in our modern culture and how parents can apply the truth of scripture in raising and discipling kids.

Book References:

Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller
A Practical Guide to Culture by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle

Ep. 64: Smartphones (and devices) in the Classroom Aug 15, 2021

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It’s back to school time around the country so we are tackling the vital topic of smartphones and the classroom. And today, we’re not just talking “theory”. We have the one and only technological brains behind Brave Parenting and public High School teacher, Kelly’s husband, Ryan Newcom on the podcast. Ryan will give us all educator insight, wisdom, and motivation to still care about whether or not your high schooler is on their phone during school.

Bonus Download:

QUESTIONS TO ASK TEACHERS PDF

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