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Brave Parenting
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.
Episodes
Brave ParentingEp. 243: Grand Theft Auto VI – The Insanity Explained
Grand Theft Auto is already one of the most successful video games ever. And now, the extraordinarily anticipated GTA VI is set to finally launch on November…
Brave ParentingEp. 242: Meta’s Muse and The Promise of Personal Superintelligence
Meta’s new Muse AI is more than a chatbot – it’s an agent. Capable of managing your emails, scheduling appointments, making purchases, and…
Brave ParentingEp. 241: What Does ‘Restoring Childhood’ Look Like?
In his new book Restoring Childhood, evolutionary psychologist Peter Gray argues that declining childhood independence, excessive adult control, and…
Brave ParentingEp. 240: MrBeast, the Biblical Worldview, & the Worldview of Spectacle
MrBeast has mastered the YouTube algorithm, built a business empire, and used his influence to give away millions of dollars. But what is his content teaching…
Brave ParentingEp. 239: The Teenage “Tradwife” and a Biblical Worldview of Marriage
Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that teens have taken up the “tradwife” mantle and have begun building their personal brands and influencer…
Brave ParentingEp. 238: Astrology and the Biblical Worldview
Astrology has been around for thousands of years, but it’s seen a resurgence in the last decade thanks to social media. Today’s astrology is much…
Brave ParentingEp. 237: TRUE CRIME and the Biblical Worldview
True Crime is the most popular form of entertainment right now. There is no shortage of podcasts, documentaries, shows, movies, books, Facebook groups, TikTok…
Brave ParentingIs This the Beginning of a Social Media Reformation?
Meta has settled a landmark lawsuit for billions of dollars and agreed to sweeping changes for teens’ experience on Facebook and Instagram. In this…
Brave ParentingEp. 236: Childhood Should Not Be Automated
Parents are repeatedly told in culture that their work is exhausting, difficult, and inequitable. Technology then comes along, offering ways parents can…
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Ep. 235: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Empowered”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped…
Brave ParentingEp. 234: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Detached”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped…
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Ep. 233: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Disconnected”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped…
Brave ParentingEp. 232: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Documented”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped…
Brave ParentingEp. 231: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Diagnosed”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped…
Brave ParentingEp. 230: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Filtered”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped…
Brave ParentingEp. 229: Make Tech Slow Again – The Return of Friction
There is a growing trend of “friction-maxxing” and going analog, especially among Gen Z. People are seeking slower, more friction-intensive…
Brave ParentingEp. 228: Handheld Gaming Devices-Switch & Steam Deck
The Switch 2 and the Steam Deck handheld gaming devices are growing in popularity as people recognize the convenience of playing anywhere, anytime. In…
Brave ParentingEp. 227: Apple & Google Announce New Parental Controls
Apple and Google both announced new parental controls for their iOS and Android devices within days of each other. Ironic? Probably not. Will these new…
Brave ParentingToys Are For Play, But Tech is For Everything (Thoughts on Toy Story 5)
Toy Story 5 is capitalizing on a truly devastating part of our culture: the loss of childhood to technology. In this briefing, Kelly highlights some of the…
Brave ParentingEp. 226: The Essential Role of Grandparents in the Digital Age
We live in a culture where it seems that the generations are at war with one another, families are falling apart – some going no contact, and children…
Brave ParentingEp. 225: A Biblical Framework for AI & Children
AI tools can perform incredible feats of computation. They can also displace human relationships, outsource learning, distort reality, and pretend to have…
Brave ParentingThe Enhanced Games & Becoming ‘Superhuman’
The Enhanced Games took place over Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. The founders boasted they were making history and redefining what the human body…
Brave ParentingEp. 224: Is “Being Trusted” a Benefit of Smartphones for Kids?
When it comes to a kid having their own smartphone, trust is a much more complex issue than Peter Gray alludes to. Allowing a smartphone requires a parent to…
Brave ParentingEp. 223: Is Developing Digital Skill a Benefit of Smartphones for Kids?
Recent Barna research revealed that teens spend an average of 4.8 hours a day on social media. In this time, are they learning critical digital skills…
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Discipleship Has No Summer Break
Summer is an amazing time of rest and refreshing. Because screen time is a central part of so many students’ lives, this detail often feels most…
Brave ParentingEp. 222: Is Connecting with Peers a Benefit of Smartphones for Kids?
We all know that friendship and connection to peers are a critical part of what it means to be human, especially during childhood. The question parents must…
Brave ParentingEp. 221: Is Amusement a Benefit of Smartphones for Kids?
Enjoyment and entertainment are not inherently sinful, but because smartphones are engineered to capture time and attention, entertainment can grow to master a…
Brave ParentingEp. 220: Is Creative Self-Expression a Benefit of Smartphones for Kids
How did kids creatively express themselves before digital screens and the internet? Do smartphone kids “build” and “express” themselves…
Brave ParentingRelieved to be Caught – The Story of a Teen Hacker
What does it say about the online world when a 20-year-old cybercriminal feels relieved to be caught? This Brave Briefing looks at Matthew Lane’s repentance…
Brave ParentingEp. 219: Is Education a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?
Is the smartphone the greatest educational tool ever created? In today’s episode, Kelly counters Dr. Peter Gray’s claim, arguing that smartphones…
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Ep. 218: Is Documentation a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?
A smartphone lets you document life with an ever-present camera and note-taking capabilities. Is this something beneficial for kids? Will it build character?…
Brave ParentingEp. 217: Is Navigation a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?
The smartphone is an undeniable benefit to adult drivers navigating in their vehicles. But is it equally beneficial for kids who cannot drive yet? Would using…
Brave ParentingEp. 216: Is Outdoor Safety a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?
Does having a smartphone during childhood make a child “safer” when they are outdoors? Is having access to a flashlight, GPS, and a phone to call…
Brave Parenting“Moral Panic” Over Social Media Just Became Moral Accountability
The verdict of the landmark social media addiction/harms trial came back GUILTY. For more than a decade, those who spoke out against social media and its harm…
Brave ParentingEp. 215: Are the “Benefits” for Kids Having Smartphones Really Beneficial?
Many tech advocates and secular experts believe and promote the idea that children should have their own smartphones. They tout the benefits of self-expression…
Brave ParentingYouTube Says They Don’t Want Addiction to Their Platform
A landmark social media addiction trial is happening in California. Meta (Instagram) and Google (YouTube) versus a child who got captured by the content-driven…
Brave ParentingEp. 214: The Gamblification of Teens
There is a short walk between video games and gambling. The risk-reward and microtransaction economy mirrors casinos. Now, with the rise of sports betting apps…
Brave ParentingEp. 213: Unseen Evil in Video Game Avatars
Flowing from the idea that children need to express themselves online to form an identity, video game avatars serve as an introductory and primary portal for…
Brave ParentingEp. 212: Is Online ‘Self-Expression’ a Necessary Part of Childhood?
The freedom of self-expression has become a catch-all justification for everything done online. Why should children be allowed to have social media at a young…
Brave ParentingWhen Everything Becomes Content
Meta Ray-Ban Smart glasses have exploded in popularity. They allow people to film strangers without consent or even their awareness, which means that ordinary…
Brave ParentingCo-Parenting with AI
Generative AI apps such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Claude have rapidly become the go-to parenting sages. Every type of parenting question can be answered…
Brave ParentingEp. 211: When ‘Good’ Apps Go Bad
Often, apps begin with noble intentions of “connection” or “education.” While they promise to be different, they inevitably resort to…
Brave ParentingBig Tech is Doing Damage Control
After years of doing nothing, Big Tech social platforms started releasing new “teen safety” and “parental controls” to show how much…
Brave ParentingRebelling Against Greedy Tech Wizards
In today’s Brave Briefing, Kelly reviews the new book, The Amazing Generation by Jonathon Haidt and Catherine Price. Written for a Gen Alpha audience…
Brave ParentingEp. 210: Bricking Your Phone with Heather Wilkinson
Lots of companies promise solutions for taming screen time (for kids and adults). Joining Kelly today on the podcast is Heather Wilkinson, sharing her personal…
Brave ParentingEpisode 209: Bible Education for Public Schools with Aaron Braswell
LifeWise Academy has created an incredible program to enable kids in public schools to receive Bible education during school hours! In this episode, Kelly sits…
Brave ParentingEp. 208: Everyone Wants to Give Parents ‘Peace of Mind’
Every organization and business in the Media and Technology landscape offers parents ‘Peace of Mind.” They promise peace that only their app or…
Brave ParentingEp. 207: The Top Questions of 2025 Answered
Kelly and Ryan answer the most common questions you’ve asked in 2025. Don’t my children need to learn technology to stay relevant and get a job?…
Brave ParentingEp. 206: Everything Wrong with Social Media is in ‘Coverstar’
A new app has emerged over the last few years, gaining popularity among preteens. No doubt because the app markets itself as “Gen Alpha’s social…
Brave ParentingEp. 205: The Importance of the Australian Social Media Ban
It’s Deactivation Week!! On December 10th in Australia (which is really December 9 in the US), the first-ever social media ban will take effect. The…
Brave ParentingEp. 204: Sleep, ,Screens & Spiritual Apathy
Today, we talk about the connection between sleep (or lack thereof), screens, and spiritual apathy. Kelly walks through five ways screens contribute to sleep…
Brave ParentingEp. 203: Giving Tech As Gifts
Before you start Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping for the latest and greatest tech gadgets, toys, and tools, it is important to have a biblical approach…
Brave ParentingEp. 202: The “Keys” to Snapchat Safety
Snapchat released a digital safety course helping teens navigate the bullying, illicit drug activity, nude and intimate images, and sextortion found on their…
Brave ParentingEp. 201: Ten Kids & a Mission with Guest Michelle Lazor
Today, Kelly interviews Michelle Lazor of Mud Hen Mama. Michelle has ten biological children and a mission to provide books that support the biblical worldview…
Brave ParentingEp. 200: Tailored to You – The Dangers of Hyper-Personalization
In a world where Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon tailor everything “just for you,” convenience quietly and subtly reshapes our kids’ worldview, identity, and…
Brave ParentingEp. 199: Fighting Consumerism with Elizabeth Urbanowicz
How are parents to handle their kids’ insatiable desire for more stuff? Today, Elizabeth Urbanowicz from Foundation Worldview is here to talk about how…
Brave ParentingEp. 198: Why Big Tech Refuses to be the ‘Moral Police of the World’?
This week, Kelly responds to OpenAI’s decision to allow ChatGPT to create “erotic” content and Sam Altman’s defense to pushback against…
Brave ParentingEp. 197: Keep Your Kids Off Sora
Sora is a new short-form video social platform solely for AI-generated videos. In this episode, Kelly explains the app, its features, its dangers, and why…
Brave ParentingEp. 196: Brave Parenting When Your Child Does the Unthinkable
Every parent wants to believe “my child would never _________.” But what happens when your child does something unthinkable? What is our response…
Brave ParentingEp. 195: Approved Technology for Children Under 12
How much media & technology can you allow for young kids? If “zero” is impossible, how much and what kind of tech is good for kids to benefit…