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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. 150: Big Tech & Sexual Exploitation
It is time for our review of the 2024 Dirty Dozen List! This is the Top 12 Entities contributing to sexual exploitation as identified by the National Center on…
Brave ParentingEp. 149: Managing Entertainment with a Biblical Worldview GUEST Elizabeth Urbanowicz
Today, we have Foundation Worldview Founder Elizabeth Urbanowicz joining us to expertly answer questions regarding how to best handle concerns around…
Brave ParentingEp. 148: AI Influence in Entertainment
When you think about AI, how often do movies like Terminator or The Matrix come to mind? Futuristic and dystopian depictions of how AI will influence mankind…
Brave ParentingEp. 147: AI Scams
In this episode, producer of the podcast Ryan Newcom joins Kelly in unpacking how Artificial Intelligence is allowing for more sophisticated scams. They review…
Brave ParentingEp. 146: Generative AI Images & Art
In today’s episode we are breaking down Generative AI Images and Art. After a brief lesson in engineering, we talk about the main concerns for kids when…
Brave ParentingEp. 145: Disconnected & Disengaged: Parents, Teens, & AI with Tim Nixon
Today we interview Tim Nixon, retired pastor of 39 years and ACBC Biblical counselor and fellow. Tim offers insight to the state of the parent-teen…
Brave ParentingEp. 144: AI Influencers
AI influencers are ostensibly benign, but when you pull back the curtain of AI-generated “magic” avatars and the aesthetic of perfection that AI…
Brave ParentingEp. 143: AI & Transhumanism with Dr. Jacob Shatzer
Today we are joined by Dr. Jacob Shatzer, professor, parent, and author of the book, Transhumanism and the Image of God. If you’ve never heard the term…
Brave ParentingEp. 142: AI Robots for Kids
To no surprise, advancing AI technologies have lead to the production of AI toys for babies and toddlers in order to capture their dependence. In this episode…
Brave ParentingEp. 141: AI Therapy Chatbots
The Artificial Intelligence industry seems to be single-mindedly set on advancing the human-chatbot relationship. To no surprise, this has expanded into the…
Brave ParentingEp. 140: AI Chatbots & Relationships Part 2
In today’s PART 2, examining AI chatbots and the relationships that people can develop with them, we dive into the deep waters of AI companion (or AI…
Brave ParentingEp. 139: AI Chatbots & Relationships Part I
In today’s episode, we begin the discussion of AI chatbots and the relationships people can have with them. The conversational “chat” nature…
Brave ParentingEp. 138: ChatGPT & Education
After ChatGPT’s release in November 2022, the educational world went from a panicked ban of the chatbot to now embracing it as an educational tool. In…
Brave ParentingEp. 137: Understanding AI Lingo
Today, we begin our series unpacking AI (Artificial Intelligence) by defining many of the terms, acronyms and general jargon surrounding all things AI. What is…
Brave ParentingEp. 136: Sports Betting Apps
Sports betting has been a long-standing practice, but now that it is legal in 37 states and apps have made it easier than ever to place a bet on your favorite…
Brave ParentingEp. 135: Evolution of Shopping & Apps Temu and Shein
Shopping has not only moved from malls to the internet, it has also evolved from being a pattern of socialization to a game-show-style transaction. As Brave…
Brave ParentingEp. 134: Proposed Solutions to the Loneliness Epidemic
We are living in a global loneliness epidemic. Headlines saturate media news surrounding the growing problem – we collected at least ten published within…
Brave ParentingEp. 133: Constant Companion – A Review of Common Sense Media’s Report
Common Sense Media published research about a week in the life of a young person’s smartphone use, and they named it “Constant Companion.” In…
Brave ParentingEp. 132: Why 41 States are Suing Meta
In this episode, Kelly and Chelsea discuss the recently filed lawsuit against Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, Meta. Currently, the attorney…
Brave ParentingEp. 131: “Ethical” AI Porn
November is the month that we shine a light on the dark reality of online pornography. And today, we specifically highlight the newest debate on the ethics of…
Brave ParentingEp. 130: Busy, Productive, or Fruitful
Have you ever answered someone’s “How are you?” question with “Busy”? Today, we aim to define the difference between busyness and…
Brave ParentingEp. 129: Social Media News Headlines
Today we are talking about some recent news headlines surrounding social media and the culture it breeds. How do parents handle Snapchat? Do you know what the…
Brave ParentingEp. 128: Babies & Toddler Screen Time – Beneficial? or Detrimental? with Dr. Vivian Carlin
Continuing our conversation about baby and toddler screen time, today we have Dr. Vivian Carlin providing her expert insight as a pediatrician. We discuss the…
Brave ParentingEp. 127: Babies, Toddlers, & Screens: A Win-Win? or Win-Lose?
In today’s episode, we’re reflecting on and wading through the murky waters of screen time for our youngest kiddos. We look at the pros and cons of…
Brave ParentingEp. 126: Kids & Smartwatches
This week, we are sharing our best practices for giving kids smartwatches. Are they appropriate? At what age? What type of watch is best for kids? We’ve…
Brave ParentingEp. 125: Applying Biblical Boundaries & Restrictions
In this episode, Kelly discusses the WHY of boundaries and restrictions for media and internet-connected devices. Parents, you must know the WHY before you can…
Brave ParentingEp. 124: Learning the Bible at Home with Sam Langenbahn
While it seems like Gen Z has lost their faith and their way, we have another guest today who will shatter that presumption. Sam Langenbahn is finishing his…
Brave ParentingEp. 123: Learning Theology at a Young Age with Mary Katherine
Every small, next, right step parents take to help raise their children in the knowledge and discipline of the Lord makes an impact. If that’s prayer, if…
Brave ParentingEp. 122: Phone Free Student Ministry with Nick Rodgers
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’…
Brave ParentingEp. 121: WISDOM Screen Time and Education with Aaron Southwick
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 120: BALANCE Screen Time & Education with Matt Myers
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 119: THEOLOGY Over Entertainment with Krista Bontrager
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 118: TRUTH Can Be Known with Elizabeth Urbanowicz
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 117: Biblical Encouragement to Set Up for School
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 116: Threads App, BP Guide & What the Internet is Saying About it
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 115: A Biblical View of Video Gaming
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 114: WW AI Beauty Filters
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 113: Christians & Social Media – An 18 Year Old’s POV
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 112: WW Dopamine Detoxing
Today’s Worldview Wednesday episode discusses the TikTok trend #dopaminedetox. Time magazine has noted the “moment” dopamine detoxing is…
Brave ParentingEp. 111: The “Reality” of Apple Vision Pro
Today, Kelly and her husband, Ryan, discuss the new mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5…
Brave ParentingEp. 110: WW Social Media & Smartphone News Headlines
In today’s episode, we look at four major news headlines over the past two weeks. The Surgeon General’s advisory on social media and kids, Early…
Brave ParentingEp. 109: NCOSE 2023 ‘Dirty Dozen List’
Every year the National Center on Sexual Exploitation researches and compiles a list of the twelve mainstream entities that facilitate, enable, and even profit…
Brave ParentingEp. 108: WW A Critique of APA’s Recommendations for Adolescent Social Media Use
On May 9, 2023, the American Psychological Association released its first Health Advisory Report on adolescents’ use of social media. Parents everywhere…
Brave ParentingEp. 107: Preparing Your Devices, Home & Kids’ Hearts for Summer
Summer is upon us and in this episode, Kelly & Chelsea help you prepare for the desire and propensity for extra screen time! First, they discuss the…
Brave ParentingEp. 106: WW Bullying & Suicide
This week’s Worldview Wednesday covers three recent headlines of young people who are bullied and then take their own lives. If bullies have always been…
Brave ParentingEp. 105: The Content Driven Life
This week Kelly & Chelsea tackle what it means to grow up living a “Content Driven Life.” This refers to the online content consumed or created…
Brave ParentingEp. 104: WW Underage Alcohol Delivery
This week we are looking into the reality of alcohol delivery to minors through apps like UberEats and DoorDash. It’s a growing problem that these…
Brave ParentingEp. 103: Five Myths of Social Media
To live in the world but not be of the world can be a challenge for every Christian. In the age of social media it is all too easy to slowly slip into…
Brave ParentingEp. 102: WW Sharenting and Using Kids as Content
What is the impact on kids when their parent is (or wants to be) an online influencer? What about when the kids are the content? In this Worldview Wednesday…
Brave ParentingEp. 101: Screen FREE Time with Special Guest Joey Odom
Brave Parenting is always looking for like-minded organizations that passionately care about the effect media and technology have on children, adults, and…
Brave ParentingEp. 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Special Guests Ryan Newcom & Zach Hezel
We are so excited to share our 100th episode with you! Joining Kelly & Chelsea today are the husbands behind Brave Parenting: Ryan Newcom & Zach Hezel…
Brave ParentingEp. 99: Pedophiles on Pinterest?
In this Worldview Wednesday, we look at recent investigative reports regarding the pinboards created on Pinterest by adult men of young girls. We look at three…
Brave ParentingEp. 98: Biblical Worldview – Do I Have One?
This week we are aiming to answer the question, “What exactly is a Biblical worldview?” and, more importantly, “Do I have a Biblical…
Brave ParentingEp. 97: WW – TikTok Announces Default Time Limits
In today’s episode, we look at the recent headlines about TikTok’s announcement that users under 18 will soon have a default time limit of 60…
Brave ParentingEp. 96: BeReal App Review
Today’s episode is an app review of ‘BeReal’. Voted the 2022 iPhone App of the Year, this app aims to give users a realistic glimpse into…
Brave ParentingEp. 95: WW “Teen Girls & LGBTQ+ Youth in Crisis”
This week’s Worldview Wednesday highlights headlines that swept the nation on February 13, 2023. The CDC released its most recent Youth Risk Behavior…
Brave ParentingEp. 94: The HEART and Online Influence
In this Valentine’s Day episode, Kelly & Chelsea take a biblical look at the HEART and how it is impacted by media and technology. Proverbs 4:23 says…
Brave ParentingEp. 93: WW School Monitoring Software Drops LGBTQ Word Alerts
In this Worldview Wednesday episode Kelly and Chelsea tackle just one headline. The veteran school communication monitoring software company Gaggle has deemed…
Brave ParentingEp. 92: Talking About TikTok With Kids
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 91: WW Childhood Obesity, Big Tech Wants Birth Dates, M3gan Challenges Tech Reliance, & Seattle Sues Big Tech
How does the pervasive influence of media and big tech companies impact childhood development and worldview? You probably aren’t surprised to learn the…