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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. 90: TikTok Influencers & the Shaping of Kids’ Ideologies
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 89: WW -Thought Crimes, Age Verification for Porn Sites, Sport Are Important, & New Year’s Values
Our first headlines of 2023: Establishing values for the New Year, UK woman arrested for ‘thought crime,’ Sports are important until they…
Brave ParentingEp. 88: The Power of TikTok’s Algorithm
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 87: Worldview Wednesday
In today’s Worldview Wednesday Kelly & Chelsea talk about some popular headlines from December and how to think about them through the lens of…
Brave ParentingEp. 86: ChatGPT & How This Will Change Everything
In today’s podcast, Kelly & Chelsea are joined by our resident technology expert, Ryan Newcom, to talk about Open AI’s public release of…
Brave ParentingEp. 85: Worldview Wednesday
In today’s Worldview Wednesday we look at headlines about (1) Pastors countering ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ with gospel-centered local library…
Brave ParentingEp. 84: Why, When, and Which First Smartphone?
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 83: Worldview Wednesday (Good News Edition)
This is a special edition of Worldview Wednesday – all good uplifting stories that remind us of the importance of family, friendships, humility, and…
Brave ParentingBonus Episode: PROVERBS 7 Teaching Sexual Wisdom to Kids
A bonus episode to put a bow on our “No Porn November” Series. This episode is definitely one you SHOULD listen to with your kids! This is the…
Brave ParentingEp. 82: OnlyFans & “Digital Sex Work”
Continuing in our “No Porn November” series this episode exposes the app and platform “OnlyFans” and its role in pornography and sex…
Brave ParentingEp. 81: Sugar Dating
This episode could be confusing to children and adolescents, please listen first before inviting your kids into the conversation. Kelly and Chelsea dive into…
Brave ParentingEp. 80: Worldview Wednesday (No Porn November Edition)
This episode could be confusing to children and adolescents, please listen first before inviting your kids into the conversation. Kelly and Chelsea take a…
Brave ParentingEp. 79: It’s Time To Do Something About Pornography
This episode is for our adult, Christian audience. Kelly and Chelsea take a biblical look at God’s design for purity, what Scripture says about…
Brave ParentingEp. 78: Worldview Wednesday
Today we think Biblically about headlines about McDonald’s “Adult Happy Meals”, Sara Michelle Gellar’s comments regarding not allowing…
Brave ParentingEp. 77: The Magical Age of 13
In this episode, we discuss how COPPA deems 13-year-olds to be “internet adults” and the implications of this 1998 policy on parenting. We…
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Ep. 76: Worldview Wednesday
Today we think Biblically about headlines about Beyonce’s popular song ‘Church Girl,’ the NYU professor fired for his Organic Chemistry class…
Brave ParentingEp. 75: Why Reading Still Matters
Literacy rates are dropping and new data shows that children’s reading level is the lowest it has been in 20 years. In today’s episode, Kelly and…
Brave ParentingEp. 74: Worldview Wednesday
This week we are looking into news headlines about cyber-flashing, self-harm on Twitter, deciding the world is too scary to have kids, and Pornhub’s…
Brave ParentingEp. 73: Modern Marijuana Use
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 72: Worldview Wednesday
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 71: Disney Dilemma
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 70: Worldview Wednesday
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 69: Resources for a Biblical Worldview
Kelly and Chelsea provide their favorite resources for helping you establish a Biblical Worldview. Everything from podcasts, to books, websites, documentaries…
Brave ParentingEp. 68: We’re back! Introducing… Worldview Wednesday
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 67: You’re Not Enough (Book Review)
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 66: Content Control
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 65: Modern Idolatry
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 64: Smartphones (and devices) in the Classroom
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…
Brave ParentingEp. 63: Introducing Our New Approach to the Brave Parenting Podcast
After two years of podcasting and helping to keep parents educated and equipped to raise kids who are more tech savvy, we feel called to change the podcast up…
Brave ParentingEp. 62: NCOSE 2021 Dirty Dozen List
In this episode we review the 2021 “Dirty Dozen List” put out by The National Center on Sexual Exploitation. This list complies some of the largest…
Brave ParentingEp. 61: Among Us
In this episode we are talking about the wildly viral game Among Us. Giving us some on-level explanation of the game is Kelly’s teenage son, Edward…
Brave ParentingEp. 60: Raising Modest Daughters
In a culture of “Cuties” on Netflix and “WAP” on YouTube, it feels almost impossible to keep our daughters valuing modesty. In this…
Brave ParentingEp. 59: Reface App
The Reface app is an entertainment app allowing users to swap their face into popular memes. A fun way to pass the time but is it safe? We’ll give you…
Brave ParentingEp. 58: Wizz App
The Wizz app is a new social networking app your kids may be asking for. In this episode we’ll give you the facts you need about Wizz in order to decide…
Brave ParentingEp. 57: Video Game Addiction, Overuse, and Abuse
Video games are a major player in the arena competing for our attention. Many would classify themselves or someone they love as “addicted” to…
Brave ParentingEp. 56: Social Media Addiction, Overuse, and Abuse
Often times obsessive social media usage is justified by the claim it’s “communicating with friends” – but how much is too much? And…
Brave ParentingEp. 55: Smartphone Addiction, Overuse, and Abuse
Smartphones are an intricate part of our life, but how do you know if yours or your child’s usage is truly problematic? In this episode we’ll take…
Brave ParentingEp. 54: Teens & Money with Financial Advisor Chris Van Stavern
We talk Teens & Money with Brave Parent and Financial Advisor, Chris Van Stavern. Do we allow them to spend hundreds on Fortnite? What’s the right…
Brave ParentingEp. 53: The Baby-Sitters Club with Lily Newcom
For the moms who loved reading the Babysitter’s Club books as children, it’s easy to gravitate towards the new G-Rated Netflix series of the modern…
Brave ParentingEp. 52: Netflix – “Stranger Things” with Chelsea Hezel
Stranger Things is the most binge-worthy Netflix series for adolescents and teens. The sci-fi horror phenomenon draws viewers in through 80’s nostalgia…
Brave ParentingEp. 51: Netflix – “13 Reasons Why” with Chelsea Hezel
13 Reasons Why is one of the most popular Netflix series to date. Originally created bring real life hard topics to the screen in order to address them head…
Brave ParentingEp. 50: Eighteen & Smartphone Life
A candid interview with Molly, a recent high school graduate, looking at how smartphones and technology has impacted the Class of 2020.
Brave ParentingEp. 49: Summertime Learning Activities with Special Guest with Lori Riehle
Summertime is here and we have expert advice for parents on how to approach learning activities. Special guest, Mrs. Lori Riehle, an elementary school…
Brave ParentingEp. 48: Anonymous Video Chat Apps
Kids and video chatting, although more normal now, can still pose some danger. Add anonymity, livestreaming, Snapchat and Tinder to the video chat and we have…
Brave ParentingEp. 47: Steam
How much do you know about PC gaming? In this episode we’ll be talking about Steam the online video game distribution platform. It’s where a lot PC…
Brave ParentingEp. 46: Hiring and Raising Gen-Z Babysitters with Special Guest Dinah Hutson
Generation Z teens are at the prime age for babysitting. Many parents of young children, however, are concerned about Gen Z’s character and screen time…
Brave ParentingEp. 45: Whisper
Whisper is an anonymous app allowing users to post their secrets, thoughts, and questions online without identifying themselves. Despite its 17+ rating there…
Brave ParentingEp. 44: Screen Time’s Impact on Speech & Language with Special Guest Marie Bowers
It’s easy to choose the convenience of a screen to entertain a young child and not realize – or recognize – the impact on the child’s…
Brave ParentingEp. 43: Episode App
Episode is a popular role-playing app that lets the reader direct the story. Aimed mainly at girls 13 and older – is this app worthwhile? We look into…
Brave ParentingEp. 42: Messenger Kids
Messenger Kids is growing in popularity due to the social distancing and quarantine directives in place at the time of this recording. Owned and created by…
Brave ParentingEp. 41: YouTube Kids – Understanding the Parental Controls
YouTube is ingrained into the fiber of our kids lives – even our young kids know and crave YouTube! So is YouTube Kids a safer alternative? Is it worth…
Brave ParentingEp. 40: Working and Schooling from Home during COVID-19 with Special Guest Chelsea Hezel
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 crisis, children and parents finds themselves both working and schooling from home. In this episode we talk with…
Brave ParentingEp. 39: TikTok (Updated 2020)
TikTok has been at the #1 free app for nearly all of 2020 and as more kids join we learn more about its influence on culture and character. We cover the basics…
Brave ParentingEp. 38: YouTube Music
YouTube is a powerful force and influence in our children’s lives. In this episode we discuss the importance of ongoing conversations about YouTube with…
Brave ParentingEp. 37: Hoop, New Friends on Snapchat
Snapchat: so many nuances and potential issues/dangers with this app. In this episode we cover Snap’s announcement to roll out a mental health feature of…
Brave ParentingEp. 36: IRL, Having a Social Life in a Social Media World
Today, our teenage children’s culture tends to blend social media and social life together. Can one help improve the other – or – is one be a…
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Ep. 33: Amino, Passion, and New Friends Friday
Innovative ideas are springing up across the country as schools try to balance education and smartphones. Today, we highlight one principal in Iowa’s…
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Ep. 32: Houseparty, OK Boomer, Empathy, and the Common Sense Media 2019 Census
In this episode we discuss the app Houseparty, the new trend of OK Boomer, the character focus of Empathy, and the Common Sense Media 2019 Census.