What Every Parent Should Know Before You Give Your Child a Phone… Listen to This

📖 Episode Description: Smartphones are everywhere, and for today’s youth, they can be both a tool and a trap. In this special conversation, I sit down with Pastor Jeff Allen (Arise Brandon Location Pastor) and Arise Youth Leader Jiovanni Cintron to talk about everything parents should know before giving their child a phone. Together we unpack: When is the right age to give a child their first phone. The apps every parent needs to install to help guard against online predators and pornography. The warning signs that your child may be engaging with inappropriate content. How phones affect mental health, identity, and relationships in teenagers. Practical steps for building trust, accountability, and boundaries around technology. How parents can lead—not just restrict—so kids see phones as a tool, not a trap. This episode is filled with wisdom, practical tools, and candid conversation to help you parent with confidence in the digital age.   👤 About the Guests Pastor Jeff Allen: A leader with many years of experience around equipping families and students to navigate culture with wisdom and faith. Jiovanni Cintron: Arise Youth Leader, speaking from real-life experience working with teens in today’s smartphone-driven world.   ✨ Connect with Dr. Brent: 💬 All Social Media: @DrBrentSimpson 🌐 BrentSimpson.com 🏡 MyAriseChurch.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast Audio: Podbean