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.

Episodes

July 31, 2025
Many people believe that Is AI the answer to classroom education. What will be the result when AI is introduced to children for "personalized" learning?
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Will Barbie be revamped with generative AI? It's one thing to engage with an AI chatbot as an adult - it's entirely different thing for a child to do so. Before this technology comes out, parents need to already have their decision made.
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TikTok has banned #skinnytok from its platforms, yet new hashtags have taken its place.
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July 8, 2025 36 mins
What is TruPlay Christian games and can a gaming app actually be considered "God time"? We examine TruPlay for its safety, user experience, and ability to grow a child's faith as it claims.
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July 1, 2025 4 mins
Are dumb phones like Blackberry phones really the new thing for Gen Z?
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When parents restrict their kids from having Instagram during high school, what happens when they turn 18 and have access?
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Is Instagram an idol? This young youth pastor felt it was and found radical freedom in destroying this idol of his heart.
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Should you quit social media? Can you imagine what that's even like?
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Despite a consistent conversation about the dangers of online media and screen time for kids, seventy-five percent of parents do nothing to limit their children's screen time.
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Common Sense Media reports that kids birth to 8 years old are spending 2.5 hours a day consuming media. Nearly a quarter of of kids have an internet connected smartphone by age 8. Why is this and what can be done to reverse course?
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Do kids need smartphones in order to communicate with friends? While it feels like they do, we present a simple and powerful way to allow communication without the risk of endless entertainment through apps.
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In this Brave Briefing, Kelly asks whether we are loving our neighbor or ourselves in response to an article published by The Telegraph in the UK lamenting how smartphones have caused us to lose all sense of common decency. The reference is to selfies taken with Pope Francis' open casket at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
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How can we think biblically about the issues raised in Netflix's popular series Adolescence? Instead of focusing on the hot topics of misogyny and the 'manosphere' we look at this show through the lens of Scripture for parents to understand their role in the lives of adolescents.
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The popular Netflix show Adolescence raises important questions about online content. This should also make parents rethink how much and how early they allow their kids to consume this content.
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April 9, 2025 27 mins
We give our Brave Parenting review of the Minecraft movie. What was good and bad, and what redeeming value does it have for Christian families.
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April 2, 2025 5 mins
Today, Kelly responds to a series of articles published by The Stylist asking the question, "What is it like to be a girl in 2025?" Are we, as a society, failing girls? If the picture they paint is true, how can it be remedied? What is the parent's role in all of this? Articles referenced: Is 2025 The Scariest Time to Be a Girl? Nowhere Feels Safe - What its Like to be a Girl in 2025. Scripture Referenced: Proverbs 31:25 1 Pet...
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TikTok announces new parental controls just weeks before new deadline to sell or be banned. No no one believes they really care about kids.
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March 11, 2025 5 mins
Tablets and iPads are finding younger and younger owners according to Common Sense Media. Why, though, are we giving toddlers tablets?
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Are online video games just entertainment? If they are free to download and play, should we automatically let our children?
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Online video games and social media platforms are not all that different when we consider the dangerous features. Should parents handle online gaming differently?
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