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Episode 166: Parenting Competition, Comparison, & Expertise
Mom Influencer and parenting expert culture on social media is a multi-billion dollar industry constantly upping the ante on motherhood. What are the consequences for moms everywhere? Based on Scriptu
Episode 165: Youth Pastors, Social Media & “Friends”
Should youth pastors or student ministry leaders be friends with or follow their students on social media? We biblically consider the three most common reasons why Christians say they should.
Ep. 164: Instagram “Teen Accounts” & Gorilla “Screen Time”
Meta announces that teens will automatically be assigned "Teen Accounts" with slightly more restrictions - will it be enough?
Ep. 163: Parental Stress – A Public Health Issue
The Surgeon General sees the stress of parenting as a public health concern. Is he right? How should Christians handle parental stress? Is this something new or is this another over-psychologizing and
Ep. 162: The Problem With Music
Are streaming Music apps like Spotify and earbuds antisocial technology? The constant and intimate listening may be more of a problem than you think. Plus a brief biblical theology of music.
Ep. 161: Is Ms. Rachel Early Childhood Education?
Ms. Rachel is raved over by parents whose children are mesmerized by her YouTube content. Is this safe for kids to watch?
Ep. 160: The Case for Banning Phones in Schools Part 3
A common justification for students having phones in school is the threat of an active shooter. Do phones actually increase safety? We dismantle this justification and discuss the more likely and imma
Ep. 159: The Case for Banning Phones in Schools (Part 2)
Continuing to make the case for school phone bans - from the first bell to the very last - in this podcast, we demolish the argument that schools just need to teach "proper use."
Ep. 158: The Case for Banning Phones in Schools
The movement to ban phones in schools is growing. Understandably, students are pushing back. But surprisingly, so are parents. Why?
Ep. 157: Surgeon General Warning for Social Media Harms
The Surgeon General will not wait for causal proof that social media is detrimental to the mental health of young people. He is calling for warning labels for social media so all parents and users can