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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. 82: OnlyFans & “Digital Sex Work”

Brave Parenting ·

2022/11/22

Continuing in our "No Porn November" series this episode exposes the app and platform "OnlyFans" and its role in pornography and sex work. Kelly and Chelsea walk through a few testimonies from college girls on the platform and their reality in light of Scripture. OnlyFans highlights the movement towards desensitizing "sex work" in our culture, which explains why both TikTok and Twitter have announced they will begin allowing "Adult Content" on their platforms for a fee. Articles referenced in this

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Ep. 81: Sugar Dating

Brave Parenting ·

2022/11/15

This episode could be confusing to children and adolescents, please listen first before inviting your kids into the conversation. Kelly and Chelsea dive into the growing trend of Sugar Dating, exposing the lies that are fed to young women on social media and looking at the topic Biblically from the perspective of Christians, parents, and spouses. We can no longer look at fringe trends around sex in our culture and expect them to never impact our lives. With social media - they always

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Ep. 80: Worldview Wednesday (No Porn November Edition)

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2022/11/09

This episode could be confusing to children and adolescents, please listen first before inviting your kids into the conversation. Kelly and Chelsea take a biblical look at recent news headlines surrounding pornography culture. In this episode, they discuss accountability apps deemed "Shameware," deep fake pornography on Twitter, and Pornhub getting kicked off Instagram for the second time. Articles referenced in this

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Ep. 79: It’s Time To Do Something About Pornography

Brave Parenting ·

2022/11/01

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 masturbation, and the cultural reality of online pornography's use of violence and children for the entertainment of the masses - and how this grieves God's heart. This episode will also equip every listener with at least ONE thing they can do today for the prevention and treatment of pornography use. Articles referenced in this episode: Covenant

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Ep. 78: Worldview Wednesday

Brave Parenting ·

2022/10/26

Today we think Biblically about headlines about McDonald's "Adult Happy Meals", Sara Michelle Gellar's comments regarding not allowing her kids to use social media, and common misbeliefs about adolescents and sleep. Articles referenced in this

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Ep. 77: The Magical Age of 13

Brave Parenting ·

2022/10/18

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 highlight recent research that shows a frighteningly large percentage of kids under 13 who are regularly using social media apps as well as recent TikTok-challenge deaths in kids under 13. Articles referred to in the

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Ep. 76: Worldview Wednesday

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2022/10/12

Today we think Biblically about headlines about Beyonce's popular song 'Church Girl,' the NYU professor fired for his Organic Chemistry class being too hard, the state of theology in America, and Google offering a service to clear your personal information from their search engine. Our conversation circles around the need for parents to be actively living out their Christian faith in practical ways so that today's young people can discern the relativistic teaching of culture versus that of

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Ep. 75: Why Reading Still Matters

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2022/10/04

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 Chelsea discuss the lack of reading of books compared to the abundance of screen media among children and adults today. What does Scripture say about reading? Why is reading essential for the Christ-Follower? And, most importantly, what role do screens play? Brave Parenting's Character-Driven Booklist We also recommend Foundation Worldview's free monthly

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Ep. 74: Worldview Wednesday

Brave Parenting ·

2022/09/28

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 Instagram account. Whether or not your kids read these headlines, chances are that they are absorbing some of the ideas that surround these news headlines. It's so important to have conversations with your child in order for them to think critically about what is truth, what is good, and what is right. Articles cited this

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Ep. 73: Modern Marijuana Use

Brave Parenting ·

2022/09/27

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

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Ep. 72: Worldview Wednesday

Brave Parenting ·

2022/09/21

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

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Ep. 71: Disney Dilemma

Brave Parenting ·

2022/09/06

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.

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Ep. 70: Worldview Wednesday

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2022/08/31

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

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Ep. 69: Resources for a Biblical Worldview

Brave Parenting ·

2022/08/23

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

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Ep. 68: We’re back! Introducing… Worldview Wednesday

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2022/08/17

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

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Ep. 67: You’re Not Enough (Book Review)

Brave Parenting ·

2021/09/26

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

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Ep. 66: Content Control

Brave Parenting ·

2021/09/12

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

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Ep. 65: Modern Idolatry

Brave Parenting ·

2021/08/27

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

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Ep. 64: Smartphones (and devices) in the Classroom

Brave Parenting ·

2021/08/15

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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Ep. 63: Introducing Our New Approach to the Brave...

Brave Parenting ·

2021/08/07

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 a bit. Here's an overview of where we've been and where we are going.

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