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Brave Parenting

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.

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Ep. 121: WISDOM Screen Time and Education with Aaron...

Brave Parenting ·

2023/08/16

A private school headmaster's perspective on how SCREEN TIME at home impacts a kid's readiness, willingness, and ability to gain wisdom through education.

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Ep. 120: BALANCE Screen Time & Education with Matt Myers

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2023/08/09

What public middle school principals wish parents knew about how the family's HOME SCREEN TIME impacts kids' ability and willingness to learn.

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Ep. 119: THEOLOGY Over Entertainment with Krista...

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2023/08/02

What does theology have to do with parenting? Theology Mom, Krista Bontrager, joins us to discuss the impact online media and technology on parents' faith, and most importantly, on the faith and life of children and teens.

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Ep. 118: TRUTH Can Be Known with Elizabeth Urbanowicz

Brave Parenting ·

2023/07/26

Kicking off our SET UP FOR SCHOOL series is a gifted teacher and blessing to the Christian community, Elizabeth Urbanowicz. We will discuss with her the importance of a Biblical Worldview: when and how to start teaching it and how online media and entertainment impact it.

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Ep. 117: Biblical Encouragement to Set Up for School

Brave Parenting ·

2023/07/25

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 worldview as the new school year begins. Before the episodes kick-off, however, Kelly gives Biblical encouragement to do this brave, hard work of teaching, admonishing, disciplining, and discipling your kids. What good is it to get straight A's if they deny Jesus along the way?Scripture referenced: Ephesians 6:4 Mark 8:36 Matthew 16:26 Luke

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Ep. 116: Threads App, BP Guide & What the Internet is...

Brave Parenting ·

2023/07/19

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 apps, there is much to consider when creating an account, and even more so if your child desires a presence on the app. After highlighting 5 FACTS parents need to know about Threads, they look at some popular news outlets' take on Threads. Check out the full App Review on Brave Parenting's website:

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Ep. 115: A Biblical View of Video Gaming

Brave Parenting ·

2023/07/11

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 wisdom and insight to share with parents about what Scripture says about addictive/obsessive entertainment as well as practical tips for parents to help navigate gaming. Reagan's Ministry: Redeeming Productivity Reagan's Book: Student's Guide to Gaming Scripture referenced: Ephesians 6:4 Romans 7 Hebrews 10:22-25

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Ep. 114: WW AI Beauty Filters

Brave Parenting ·

2023/07/05

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 increased demand for plastic surgery as patients desire to look like their filtered selfies. Tragically, there has also been an increase in Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Kelly & Chelsea take a look at this topic from the Biblical point of view of false witness, idolatry, and covetousness. Articles referenced: Picture Perfect - The Hidden

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Ep. 113: Christians & Social Media – An 18 Year Old’s...

Brave Parenting ·

2023/06/27

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 amazingly wise) decision at 16 to abstain from social media altogether. Kelly & Mary Katherine talk about the impact that has had on her life: how she maintains friendships without Snapchat, relevance without Instagram, and news without everything else. This is an inspiring and joyful conversation that will give every parent SO MUCH HOPE! Books

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Ep. 112: WW Dopamine Detoxing

Brave Parenting ·

2023/06/21

Today's Worldview Wednesday episode discusses the TikTok trend #dopaminedetox. Time magazine has noted the "moment" dopamine detoxing is having on social media platforms. At the core, the idea is to create better, healthier habits. However, this social media trend also provides great lessons for learning discernment with online media. How can we ourselves and our kids critically think about the content promoted: is it true? What is their motivation for sharing the content? And how can we take what

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Ep. 111: The “Reality” of Apple Vision Pro

Brave Parenting ·

2023/06/13

Today, Kelly and her husband, Ryan, discuss the new mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5, 2023. What is this device exactly? How will it be used? And what are the implications for the future? Ryan is enamored with advancing technology, while Kelly is cautious about its impact on personal relationships. Their common ground is found only in the Word of God and their hope in Christ. Articles referenced: Introducing the Apple Vision Pro (9

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Ep. 110: WW Social Media & Smartphone News Headlines

Brave Parenting ·

2023/06/07

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 smartphone ownership linked with greater mental health issues, Montana bans TikTok, and Stephen & Ayesha Curry's social media regret. This episode is great to listen to as a family, and Kelly & Chelsea give thought-provoking questions you can begin with your kids. Articles referenced: Surgeon General Fears Social Media is Harming the Well-being of Our

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Ep. 109: NCOSE 2023 ‘Dirty Dozen List’

Brave Parenting ·

2023/05/30

Every year the National Center on Sexual Exploitation researches and compiles a list of the twelve mainstream entities that facilitate, enable, and even profit from sexual abuse and exploitation. This campaign is called the Dirty Dozen list, and on today's episode, Kelly and Chelsea discuss the twelve and what parents are to do with information like this. Do you boycott? Do you advocate for change? Do you use it to train others? The short answer: Yes. Articles referenced: NCOSE 2023 Dirty Dozen

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Ep. 108: WW A Critique of APA’s Recommendations for...

Brave Parenting ·

2023/05/24

On May 9, 2023, the American Psychological Association released its first Health Advisory Report on adolescents' use of social media. Parents everywhere await expert organizations like the APA to guide and direct their decisions and even affirm their concerns regarding the risks of kids' use of social media. Unfortunately, this report provides nothing of value that the everyday non-psychological scientist parent doesn't already know. Kelly and Chelsea walk through the recommendations provided in

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Ep. 107: Preparing Your Devices, Home & Kids’ Hearts...

Brave Parenting ·

2023/05/18

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 general boundaries every family needs in their home, and based on that, they discuss the common ways kids get around boundaries and parental controls. Frustrating, but it is the reality. Finally, Kelly & Chelsea look at preparing your kid's heart for the boundaries and limits by demonstrating obedience to Christ through God's word. Scripture

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Ep. 106: WW Bullying & Suicide

Brave Parenting ·

2023/05/10

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 a part of every generation - what is so different about bullying today that it leads to such tragic ends? Even more, why is suicide now the go-to solution for kids? Kelly and Chelsea look at scripture to find answers to these questions. Articles referenced: In His Final Moments, Indiana Middle Schooler Blamed His Bullies New Jersey school

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Ep. 105: The Content Driven Life

Brave Parenting ·

2023/05/05

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 that shapes their thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs. More specifically, we address the Social Contagions that take hold in a content driven life and how dangerous that is. Articles Referenced: Psychology Today: Nihilism Psychology Today: Social Contagion Dove Commercial: Mary's Story Scripture Referenced: Proverbs 4:23 Phil 2:3-5 Mark 12:31 Romans

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Ep. 104: WW Underage Alcohol Delivery

Brave Parenting ·

2023/04/26

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 delivery services are trying to navigate, but as we know, teens have a lot of time and a lot of tech savviness to find workarounds. As always, we look at this issue through the lens of Scripture. Articles referenced: Investigators Find Delivery Service Apps Getting Alcohol to Underage Students Will Delivery Services Let Your Kids Order Alcohol Home

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Ep. 103: Five Myths of Social Media

Brave Parenting ·

2023/04/18

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 believing lies. Whether that be bad or false ideologies or that social media itself poses no risks to you. Today, Kelly & Chelsea discuss 5 common myths Christians often believe about social media and their presence on it. This episode might set your defenses up but we pray that the Holy Spirit would reveal to you whether you believe these myths and

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Ep. 102: WW Sharenting and Using Kids as Content

Brave Parenting ·

2023/04/12

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 episode we look at headlines surrounding what is known as Sharenting: the sharing of kids pictures, videos, and lives by parents. What are the long term benefits (if any)? What are the unseen consequences? Most importantly, what does God's word say about this issue? Articles referenced: Influencer Parents and The Kids Who Had Their Childhood

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