How to Stay Informed of the News without Anxiety or Cynicism :: Kathleen Wadkins [Ep 545]

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October 20, 2025 • 44 mins

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kathleen from The Pour Over, a news outlet known for delivering the world’s biggest headlines with clarity and Christian perspective. We unpack the emotional weight of our 24/7 news cycle, especially in a world where social media pulls on your emotions and algorithms scream, “Why aren’t you talking about this?”. Moms are expected to stay informed, care deeply, and somehow shield their kids from the fear and confusion that often comes with breaking news. Here are some of the topics we cover:

How to talk to your kids about heavy headlines without additional fear
Discernment in the age of social media and video “evidence”
Monitoring your time consuming the news — and its effect on your mood
Staying informed while still showing the fruits of the Spirit

Connect with Kathleen Wadkins:

Website: Your politically neutral, Christian news source. - The Pour Over
Instagram: The Pour Over | News & Perspective (@thepourovernews)

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