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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. 216: Is Outdoor Safety a “Benefit” of Smartphones...

Brave Parenting ·

2026/04/01

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 911 an essential addition to a child’s outdoor play? What are the downsides or detriments to having a smartphone while playing outdoors? Will children play outdoors as much if they have a smartphone?In today’s episode, Kelly evaluates this claimed benefit from both Dr. Peter Gray’s perspective and historical and biblical

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“Moral Panic” Over Social Media Just Became Moral...

Brave Parenting ·

2026/03/29

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 to children were accused of “moral panic.” While there was always an urgency to warn others, it was never fear or panic. But the persuasive and personalized design features embedded in social media platforms remain a moral problem in our society. Now, finally, we are starting to see some moral accountability. Articles

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Ep. 215: Are the “Benefits” for Kids Having...

Brave Parenting ·

2026/03/26

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 (Ep. 212), education, and outdoor safety. Are these benefits really beneficial? Or, are they just convenient? Because Brave Parenting recommends delaying smartphones until age 16, there’s a full decade gap between their recommendations and ours. This episode is the INTRODUCTION to a series of 10 podcasts evaluating whether the claimed

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YouTube Says They Don’t Want Addiction to Their Platform

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2026/03/18

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 life, which drove her to mental illness and suicidal thoughts. When YouTube VP Chrisos Goodrow took the stand, he noted that they don’t want people addicted to YouTube any more than they’re addicted to reading….”Is YouTube neutral? Sure, it can be used as a utility for learning, but in the hands of kids who want to be

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Ep. 214: The Gamblification of Teens

Brave Parenting ·

2026/03/11

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 and prediction market platforms like Kalshi, teens are falling into “get rich quick” gambling schemes. They are being fed a lie that the modern economy and market no longer reward prudence and delayed gratification. Of course, this issue runs much deeper than apps and games – it’s a worldview and anthropological issue

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Ep. 213: Unseen Evil in Video Game Avatars

Brave Parenting ·

2026/03/05

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 this. The cosmetic economy of avatar customization generates billions in revenue for game makers, while users pay and play their way into discovering their identity. The ability to customize your appearance in the game isn’t just a fun feature. As we reveal in this episode, avatar customization can shape children’s real-world

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Ep. 212: Is Online ‘Self-Expression’ a Necessary Part...

Brave Parenting ·

2026/02/25

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 age? Because they need to express themselves! Mark Zuckerberg even used this justification of ‘self-expression’ under oath in the landmark social media addiction trial. In this episode, Kelly exposes how ‘self-expression’ has been hijacked to exploit children and steal childhood. What was once “play” is now

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When Everything Becomes Content

Brave Parenting ·

2026/02/18

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 public interactions can now be turned into social media content. How are Christian parents to think about this latest tech gadget? And strangers becoming content? Articles referenced: Pranksters and pickup artists are using Meta Ray-Ban glasses to harass strangers for content So-called ‘manfluencers’ are filming themselves trying to pick up

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Co-Parenting with AI

Brave Parenting ·

2026/02/09

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 efficiently and with (what sounds like) expertise. Undoubtedly, these apps offer parents help during stressful times. But is this the way God intends for us to receive parenting advice and practical wisdom? What is lost when human relationships and struggle are removed from the parenting equation? Articles referenced: OpenAI CEO Can’t

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Ep. 211: When ‘Good’ Apps Go Bad

Brave Parenting ·

2026/02/04

Often, apps begin with noble intentions of “connection” or “education.” While they promise to be different, they inevitably resort to classic tactics for maximum engagement: streaks, coins, leaderboards, FOMO, and notifications. In this episode, Kelly uncovers this trend using Duolingo and Zigazoo as examples. This trend of app devolution is important for parents to understand. You may not be able to keep track of every app update, but you know your child, and you can

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6:48

Big Tech is Doing Damage Control

Brave Parenting ·

2026/02/01

After years of doing nothing, Big Tech social platforms started releasing new “teen safety” and “parental controls” to show how much they care about and prioritize children’s safety. The problem with these new safety features is that they are not enough. It’s the design of social media and games that creates spaces of chaos where everyone does what is right in their own eyes.Articles referenced: Time Limits for YouTube Shorts Scrolling Deeper Insights with

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Rebelling Against Greedy Tech Wizards

Brave Parenting ·

2026/01/28

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, this book aims to inspire rebels who don’t let technology use them. This book serves almost as a hopeful sequel to The Anxious Generation, which highlighted the harms done to Gen Z by online media and technology. Listen in to this brief episode to get our take on this book. Get The Amazing Generation on Amazon. Book a Speaking Event!! Buy

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Ep. 210: Bricking Your Phone with Heather Wilkinson

Brave Parenting ·

2026/01/21

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 story about excessive screen time, parenting, and the most powerful force for change: The Brick. The Brick is a physical device you tap in order to unlock the phone restrictions you’ve set up for yourself. Kinda like tap-to-pay, but better! It still requires intentionality and self-discipline but it may just be what can help you as

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Episode 209: Bible Education for Public Schools with...

Brave Parenting ·

2026/01/14

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 down with Aaron Braswell, a Texas director for LifeWise, to hear more about the ministry’s amazing work.Listen to learn how kids, families, and communities are being changed and how to help bring LifeWise Academy to your public school. There may already be a program started that you can help launch! Visit LifeWise Academy Watch the

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Ep. 208: Everyone Wants to Give Parents ‘Peace of Mind’

Brave Parenting ·

2026/01/07

Every organization and business in the Media and Technology landscape offers parents ‘Peace of Mind.” They promise peace that only their app or service can deliver: “Peace starts with us.” They offer parents peace as an apology: “We didn’t care about your kid’s safety before, but we do now, and here are some safety features to prove it.” And why is everyone offering parents peace? Because screens and the internet are the greatest source of stress for

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Ep. 207: The Top Questions of 2025 Answered

Brave Parenting ·

2025/12/30

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? How can restricting Snapchat and keeping kids from talking to their friends be the best choice? What is the right age for a child to get a phone? What punishments work when taking their phone away doesn’t phase them? How do I explain that screen time rules are rooted in Scripture and not my desire for control? How do I keep my kids from

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Ep. 206: Everything Wrong with Social Media is in...

Brave Parenting ·

2025/12/17

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 media.” Coverstar has the feel of TikTok, but with stricter community guidelines for content, zero tolerance for violations, and no direct messages. While it is perhaps “safer” than TikTok, what does an app that encourages young girls to put themselves on public display and compete for likes and follows actually do for their

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Ep. 205: The Importance of the Australian Social...

Brave Parenting ·

2025/12/09

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 major platforms are required by law to deactivate the accounts of children and teens under 16. Kelly reviews the details of the new law, the pushback from Big Tech, advocacy groups, parents, and teens, and why all of this is so important.While we watch and see how this works in Australia, here are some takeaways: Do not wait for the government

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Ep. 204: Sleep, ,Screens & Spiritual Apathy

Brave Parenting ·

2025/12/03

Today, we talk about the connection between sleep (or lack thereof), screens, and spiritual apathy. Kelly walks through five ways screens contribute to sleep deprivation and how children and teens who are sleep deprived are more likely to experience poor mental health, among other negative outcomes. More important for Christian parents is the spiritual apathy that arises in kids who are sleep-deprived. In this episode, you will learn how sleep is both biblical and necessary for children’s and

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Ep. 203: Giving Tech As Gifts

Brave Parenting ·

2025/11/26

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 to gift-giving. In this episode, you’ll learn:The biblical nature of gift-giving and gift-receiving The call for Christians to give sacrificially What Scripture considers “good” gifts The top tech gifts promoted as “what teens want” this year, along with the top tech you should reject buying Why you

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