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Brave Parenting
by 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
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Ep. 243: Grand Theft Auto VI – The Insanity Explained
Grand Theft Auto is already one of the most successful video games ever. And now, the extraordinarily anticipated GTA VI is set to finally launch on November 19th. It’s poised to become one of the biggest entertainment events in history. This gives parents an opportunity to consider the media we...
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Ep. 242: Meta’s Muse and The Promise of Personal Superintelligence
Meta’s new Muse AI is more than a chatbot – it’s an agent. Capable of managing your emails, scheduling appointments, making purchases, and managing your finances, this agent’s goal is to make your life better. More than that, Meta’s philosophy is to provide everyone with superintelligence to help...
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Ep. 241: What Does ‘Restoring Childhood’ Look Like?
In his new book Restoring Childhood, evolutionary psychologist Peter Gray argues that declining childhood independence, excessive adult control, and achievement-driven education – not smartphones or social media – are responsible for the decline in youth mental health. While Gray rightly points…
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Ep. 240: MrBeast, the Biblical Worldview, & the Worldview of Spectacle
MrBeast has mastered the YouTube algorithm, built a business empire, and used his influence to give away millions of dollars. But what is his content teaching children? What happens when generosity, spectacle, and the attention economy are mixed together? In this episode, Kelly examines MrBeast...
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Ep. 239: The Teenage “Tradwife” and a Biblical Worldview of Marriage
Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that teens have taken up the “tradwife” mantle and have begun building their personal brands and influencer content by adulterating the sanctity of marriage. Over the past month, there has been a whirlwind of commentary surrounding the teen tradwife trend – teens...
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Ep. 238: Astrology and the Biblical Worldview
Astrology has been around for thousands of years, but it’s seen a resurgence in the last decade thanks to social media. Today’s astrology is much deeper than pithy horoscopes – it’s about birth charts, planetary movements, and houses. Many astrology content creators use persuasive language that...
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Ep. 237: TRUE CRIME and the Biblical Worldview
True Crime is the most popular form of entertainment right now. There is no shortage of podcasts, documentaries, shows, movies, books, Facebook groups, TikTok communities, and subreddits dedicated to True Crime. What causes people (mostly women) to be so intrigued and infatuated with true crime...
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Is This the Beginning of a Social Media Reformation?
Meta has settled a landmark lawsuit for billions of dollars and agreed to sweeping changes for teens’ experience on Facebook and Instagram. In this briefing, Kelly debates whether these changes will be the start of a reformation for how social media is used. What is the role of Christian parents...
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Ep. 236: Childhood Should Not Be Automated
Parents are repeatedly told in culture that their work is exhausting, difficult, and inequitable. Technology then comes along, offering ways parents can automate the difficult parts of parenting to reduce their mental labor. Lost in all of this is the necessary friction that helps children…
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Ep. 235: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Empowered”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped young women and how Christian parents can respond with biblical truth. In this fifth episode on Chapter 6, “Empowered,” Freya reveals...
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Ep. 234: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Detached”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped young women and how Christian parents can respond with biblical truth. **This episode continues MATURE themes and is NOT recommended for...
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Ep. 233: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Disconnected”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped young women and how Christian parents can respond with biblical truth. In this fourth episode on Chapter 4, “Disconnected,” Kelly...
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Ep. 232: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Documented”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped young women and how Christian parents can respond with biblical truth. In this third episode on Chapter 3, “Documented,” Kelly examines…
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Ep. 231: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Diagnosed”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped young women and how Christian parents can respond with biblical truth. In this second episode on Chapter 2, “Diagnosed,” Kelly unpacks...
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Ep. 230: GIRLS by Freya India Biblical Support – “Filtered”
In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India’s book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped young women and how Christian parents can respond with biblical truth. In this first episode on Chapter 1, “Filtered,” Kelly considers…
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Ep. 229: Make Tech Slow Again – The Return of Friction
There is a growing trend of “friction-maxxing” and going analog, especially among Gen Z. People are seeking slower, more friction-intensive technology so they can spend less time on it. And it appears that the market is responding accordingly. In this episode, Kelly reviews the increasing range…
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Ep. 228: Handheld Gaming Devices-Switch & Steam Deck
The Switch 2 and the Steam Deck handheld gaming devices are growing in popularity as people recognize the convenience of playing anywhere, anytime. In today’s episode, Kelly explains the basics of the Switch 2 and the Steam Deck, while exploring the similarities and differences between these...
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Ep. 227: Apple & Google Announce New Parental Controls
Apple and Google both announced new parental controls for their iOS and Android devices within days of each other. Ironic? Probably not. Will these new controls be revolutionary? Probably not. In this episode, Kelly highlights the pressure these companies face to prove they can protect children....
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Toys Are For Play, But Tech is For Everything (Thoughts on Toy Story 5)
Toy Story 5 is capitalizing on a truly devastating part of our culture: the loss of childhood to technology. In this briefing, Kelly highlights some of the most important aspects of the movie to help parents grasp the weight of what it depicts. Can a tablet be the problem with kids no longer...
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Ep. 226: The Essential Role of Grandparents in the Digital Age
We live in a culture where it seems that the generations are at war with one another, families are falling apart – some going no contact, and children are increasingly without skills, purpose, and hope. Perhaps this is because we’ve lost sight of the benefits that intergenerational relationships...
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Ep. 225: A Biblical Framework for AI & Children
AI tools can perform incredible feats of computation. They can also displace human relationships, outsource learning, distort reality, and pretend to have wisdom. Christian families have a responsibility not to conform to the patterns of this world (Rom 12:2) but to test everything, hold on to…
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The Enhanced Games & Becoming ‘Superhuman’
The Enhanced Games took place over Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. The founders boasted they were making history and redefining what the human body is capable of. What was the evidence for this? Performance-enhancing drugs and bio-hacking in the name of becoming ‘superhuman.’ In this...
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Ep. 224: Is “Being Trusted” a Benefit of Smartphones for Kids?
When it comes to a kid having their own smartphone, trust is a much more complex issue than Peter Gray alludes to. Allowing a smartphone requires a parent to trust the child, their own parenting, Big Tech, the attention economy, and the whole of sinful mankind with access to the internet. In...
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Ep. 223: Is Developing Digital Skill a Benefit of Smartphones for Kids?
Recent Barna research revealed that teens spend an average of 4.8 hours a day on social media. In this time, are they learning critical digital skills essential for success in life? When kids play games on iPads or watch YouTube videos, are they learning essential skills? In today’s episode…
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Discipleship Has No Summer Break
Summer is an amazing time of rest and refreshing. Because screen time is a central part of so many students’ lives, this detail often feels most important. But beyond screen time, we want to encourage parents to take a different approach and ask the question: “What kind of character will be…
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Ep. 222: Is Connecting with Peers a Benefit of Smartphones for Kids?
We all know that friendship and connection to peers are a critical part of what it means to be human, especially during childhood. The question parents must contend with is what kind of peer connection do children need, and how does that connection shape a child’s character, faith, and worldview?...
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Ep. 221: Is Amusement a Benefit of Smartphones for Kids?
Enjoyment and entertainment are not inherently sinful, but because smartphones are engineered to capture time and attention, entertainment can grow to master a person’s life. And this is true for any age! In today’s episode, we are evaluating the benefit of smartphones for “amusement” as…
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Ep. 220: Is Creative Self-Expression a Benefit of Smartphones for Kids
How did kids creatively express themselves before digital screens and the internet? Do smartphone kids “build” and “express” themselves in ways that are beneficial – or biblical? In this episode, Kelly continues her series countering the beneficial claims Dr. Peter Gray cites in his Substack…
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Relieved to be Caught – The Story of a Teen Hacker
What does it say about the online world when a 20-year-old cybercriminal feels relieved to be caught? This Brave Briefing looks at Matthew Lane’s repentance, the consequences he is now willing to bear, and the sobering reality that tech savvy and tech intelligence are not the same as tech wisdom…
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Ep. 219: Is Education a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?
Is the smartphone the greatest educational tool ever created? In today’s episode, Kelly counters Dr. Peter Gray’s claim, arguing that smartphones provide information and convenience, which are not the same as education. Even if you don’t define education as structured, systematic instruction by...
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Ep. 218: Is Documentation a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?
A smartphone lets you document life with an ever-present camera and note-taking capabilities. Is this something beneficial for kids? Will it build character? Will it help them be present and more aware of their reality? On the other hand, what does growing up not having access to these smartphone...
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Ep. 217: Is Navigation a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?
The smartphone is an undeniable benefit to adult drivers navigating in their vehicles. But is it equally beneficial for kids who cannot drive yet? Would using smartphone navigation displace formative and fundamental lessons a child is meant to learn while growing up? Even more, are God’s...
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Ep. 216: Is Outdoor Safety a “Benefit” of Smartphones for Kids?
Does having a smartphone during childhood make a child “safer” when they are outdoors? Is having access to a flashlight, GPS, and a phone to call 911 an essential addition to a child’s outdoor play? What are the downsides or detriments to having a smartphone while playing outdoors? Will children...
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“Moral Panic” Over Social Media Just Became Moral Accountability
The verdict of the landmark social media addiction/harms trial came back GUILTY. For more than a decade, those who spoke out against social media and its harm to children were accused of “moral panic.” While there was always an urgency to warn others, it was never fear or panic. But the…
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Ep. 215: Are the “Benefits” for Kids Having Smartphones Really Beneficial?
Many tech advocates and secular experts believe and promote the idea that children should have their own smartphones. They tout the benefits of self-expression (Ep. 212), education, and outdoor safety. Are these benefits really beneficial? Or, are they just convenient? Because Brave Parenting...
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YouTube Says They Don’t Want Addiction to Their Platform
A landmark social media addiction trial is happening in California. Meta (Instagram) and Google (YouTube) versus a child who got captured by the content-driven life, which drove her to mental illness and suicidal thoughts. When YouTube VP Chrisos Goodrow took the stand, he noted that they don’t...
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Ep. 214: The Gamblification of Teens
There is a short walk between video games and gambling. The risk-reward and microtransaction economy mirrors casinos. Now, with the rise of sports betting apps and prediction market platforms like Kalshi, teens are falling into “get rich quick” gambling schemes. They are being fed a lie that the...
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Ep. 213: Unseen Evil in Video Game Avatars
Flowing from the idea that children need to express themselves online to form an identity, video game avatars serve as an introductory and primary portal for this. The cosmetic economy of avatar customization generates billions in revenue for game makers, while users pay and play their way into...
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Ep. 212: Is Online ‘Self-Expression’ a Necessary Part of Childhood?
The freedom of self-expression has become a catch-all justification for everything done online. Why should children be allowed to have social media at a young age? Because they need to express themselves! Mark Zuckerberg even used this justification of ‘self-expression’ under oath in the landmark...
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When Everything Becomes Content
Meta Ray-Ban Smart glasses have exploded in popularity. They allow people to film strangers without consent or even their awareness, which means that ordinary public interactions can now be turned into social media content. How are Christian parents to think about this latest tech gadget? And...
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Co-Parenting with AI
Generative AI apps such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Claude have rapidly become the go-to parenting sages. Every type of parenting question can be answered efficiently and with (what sounds like) expertise. Undoubtedly, these apps offer parents help during stressful times. But is this the way…
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Ep. 211: When ‘Good’ Apps Go Bad
Often, apps begin with noble intentions of “connection” or “education.” While they promise to be different, they inevitably resort to classic tactics for maximum engagement: streaks, coins, leaderboards, FOMO, and notifications. In this episode, Kelly uncovers this trend using Duolingo and…
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Big Tech is Doing Damage Control
After years of doing nothing, Big Tech social platforms started releasing new “teen safety” and “parental controls” to show how much they care about and prioritize children’s safety. The problem with these new safety features is that they are not enough. It’s the design of social media and games...
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Rebelling Against Greedy Tech Wizards
In today’s Brave Briefing, Kelly reviews the new book, The Amazing Generation by Jonathon Haidt and Catherine Price. Written for a Gen Alpha audience, this book aims to inspire rebels who don’t let technology use them. This book serves almost as a hopeful sequel to The Anxious Generation, which...
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Ep. 210: Bricking Your Phone with Heather Wilkinson
Lots of companies promise solutions for taming screen time (for kids and adults). Joining Kelly today on the podcast is Heather Wilkinson, sharing her personal story about excessive screen time, parenting, and the most powerful force for change: The Brick. The Brick is a physical device you tap…
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Episode 209: Bible Education for Public Schools with Aaron Braswell
LifeWise Academy has created an incredible program to enable kids in public schools to receive Bible education during school hours! In this episode, Kelly sits down with Aaron Braswell, a Texas director for LifeWise, to hear more about the ministry’s amazing work. Listen to learn how kids,...
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Ep. 208: Everyone Wants to Give Parents ‘Peace of Mind’
Every organization and business in the Media and Technology landscape offers parents ‘Peace of Mind.” They promise peace that only their app or service can deliver: “Peace starts with us.” They offer parents peace as an apology: “We didn’t care about your kid’s safety before, but we do now, and...
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Ep. 207: The Top Questions of 2025 Answered
Kelly and Ryan answer the most common questions you’ve asked in 2025. Don’t my children need to learn technology to stay relevant and get a job? How can restricting Snapchat and keeping kids from talking to their friends be the best choice? What is the right age for a child to get a phone? What...
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Ep. 206: Everything Wrong with Social Media is in ‘Coverstar’
A new app has emerged over the last few years, gaining popularity among preteens. No doubt because the app markets itself as “Gen Alpha’s social media.” Coverstar has the feel of TikTok, but with stricter community guidelines for content, zero tolerance for violations, and no direct messages.…
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Ep. 205: The Importance of the Australian Social Media Ban
It’s Deactivation Week!! On December 10th in Australia (which is really December 9 in the US), the first-ever social media ban will take effect. The major platforms are required by law to deactivate the accounts of children and teens under 16. Kelly reviews the details of the new law, the…
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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.
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