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

Are We Loving Our Neighbors or Ourselves?

April 28, 2025 • 5 mins
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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Ep. 183: Biblical Takeaways from Netflix’s Adolescence

April 23, 2025 • 66 mins
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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Netflix’s Adolescence Should Make Parents Rethink Their Strategy

April 21, 2025 • 5 mins
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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Episode 182: Minecraft Movie Review

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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Are We Failing Girls?

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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Ep. 181: TikTok Doesn’t Really Care About Your Kids

March 17, 2025 • 44 mins
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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Tablets Are Taking Over Toddlerhood

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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Marvel Rivals – The Hottest New Game

March 3, 2025 • 9 mins
Are online video games just entertainment? If they are free to download and play, should we automatically let our children?
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Are Online Video Games Any Different Than Social Media?

February 23, 2025 • 5 mins
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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Ep. 180: Research Proves Parents Just Need to Be Brave

February 19, 2025 • 50 mins
Research from Pew, Gallup, and Common Sense Media point directly to the need for parents to bravely restrict media and technology use. These reports reveal some shocking numbers about time on social media but after evaluating the three together it is obvious that the teens who have parents that restrict fare far better than those who do not.
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Brave Briefing: The Real Problem with Phones in Schools

February 16, 2025 • 5 mins
Why is education failing? Everyone wants to point to the phone but behind every phone is a parent demanding 24/7 access to their child.
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Ep. 179: Should Christians Use Meditation & Prayer Apps?

February 12, 2025
Meditation and prayer apps are massively popular. Should Christians use these apps for spiritual growth? Can screen time be the problem of mental health and the solution for peace and calm?
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Brave Briefing: Parenting Hacks for Reading Skills

February 9, 2025 • 5 mins
American children aren't learning to read and screen time is a likely culprit. Everyone wants the latest and greatest parenting hacks, but is there one when it comes to reading?
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Ep. 178: Parents & Location Tracking

February 2, 2025 • 36 mins
Parents insist they track location for the child's safety. But does it actually enhance safety or has this technologically enabled convenience deceived parents into feeling like effective and caring caregivers?
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Brave Briefing: TikTok Influencers admit to their own lies

January 30, 2025 • 6 mins
TikTok influencers admit to their own lies in gaining views and followers. Will that change their influence? More importantly, will it change parents in allowing their dishonest influence to impact their children?
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Brave Briefing: Age Verification vs. Explicit Content

January 19, 2025 • 4 mins
Today, Kelly discusses the recent Supreme Court hearing of oral arguments in the Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton case. It's a big deal for parents because, if upheld, it will set a precedent for the protection of children from accessing online pornography under the age of 18. Nevertheless, while the law gets settled what should parents be doing in the meantime? Referenced articles: Brave Parenting Guide to VPNs The Supreme Court...
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Brave Briefing – Meta announces no more fact-checking & TiKTok faces U.S. ban

January 16, 2025 • 6 mins
Weekly update on technology and cultural insight for Christians.
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Ep. 177: Is This Not a Lie? Evaluating the Top Apps of 2024

January 5, 2025 • 38 mins
Half of the apps we use as a tool and the other half uses us for data and profit. Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?
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Ep. 176: Top Ten Free Gaming Apps (and what kids can do instead!)

December 30, 2024 • 31 mins
Apple's Top Gaming Apps of 2024 are not games intended for kids despite their allure. We've got great alternatives to these games for you!
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Ep. 175: 2024 Media & Tech Trends

December 18, 2024
Kelly & Chelsea review the media and tech trends that shaped 2024. Everything from AI to iPad kids and how these trends will impact 2025.
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