Brave Parenting

Feb 02 2025 100 ep. 40 mins 23
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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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Ep. 178: Parents & Location Tracking

Feb 02 2025 36 mins  
Location tracking is now part of the written code for effective modern parenting. In this episode, Kelly examines the widespread technological convenience of parents tracking their kid's location. Parents argue it's about keeping kids safe - but does it actually? Kelly unpacks the common reasons why parents insist on location tracking and how Scripture informs and instructs us diff

Brave Briefing: TikTok Influencers admit to their own lies

Jan 30 2025 6 mins  
On the brink of the TikTok ban, TikTok Influencers admit to their own lies. Will their professed dishonesty in attracting views change their influence on people? This should awaken parents to the lies that kids are building their lives on when they believe the influencer narrative. Scripture referenced: Matthew 7: 24-27 John 14:6 Get the newly published Managing Media Creating

Brave Briefing: Age Verification vs. Explicit Content

Jan 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 article

Brave Briefing – Meta announces no more fact-checking & TiKTok faces U.S. ban

Jan 16 2025 6 mins  
The Brave Briefing is a weekly technology and cultural update for Christian parents. This week, we discuss Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that fact-checkers and complex algorithms will no longer censor Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram to filter content. What does this mean for parents and teens? Also, with TikTok facing a potential ban in the U.S., we look at new evidence of

Ep. 177: Is This Not a Lie? Evaluating the Top Apps of 2024

Jan 05 2025 38 mins  
This episode evaluates the Top 20 Free Apps on Apple's App Store in 2024. We consider the contrast between apps that serve as a tool and apps that aim to manipulate our behaviors and essentially addict us. We look at the idol maker in Isaiah 44 in order to ask ourselves, "Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?" Articles referenced: Apple's Top Free Apps in 2024 Scripture refe

Ep. 176: Top Ten Free Gaming Apps (and what kids can do instead!)

Dec 30 2024 31 mins  
Every year, Apple releases its list of the top free apps. Today, we are discussing the ten top gaming apps in the U.S. in 2024. What kind of games are these and should your kids be playing them? Kelly provides alternative, real-life games that can (and should) be played instead. Articles referenced: Apple reveals 2024's most downloaded apps and games   Book a Speaking Even

Ep. 175: 2024 Media & Tech Trends

Dec 18 2024
Kelly & Chelsea recap the year 2024 for Brave Parenting and for the Media and Technology trends that shaped the year. Everything from AI to iPad Kids and how they will impact 2025. Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the NEWLY UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated) Teach your kids how to have a biblical worldview with Foundation Worldview! Use P

Ep. 174: Adding Friction to Our Phones

Dec 11 2024 32 mins  
Smartphones and all their apps are not neutral. To build healthy smartphone habits (something every parent - but really every human - must strive for), we must add a little friction to our phones. Friction helps make one-tap purchasing a little harder and mindlessly scrolling time-limited. In this episode, Kelly presents 14 ways to add friction to our phones so we can be more prese

Ep. 173: Uber Teen Accounts (& Teenage Independence)

Dec 04 2024 57 mins  
Would you allow your 13-year-old to order Uber rides to take them to their friend's house when you can't drive them? Uber now offers Teen Accounts to help teens get where they need to be (and keep them fed with seamlessly connected Uber Eats). This can feel like an allowance that fosters independence in a world encouraging parents to stop sheltering and hovering over teens. But is

Ep. 172: Thinking Biblically About Entertainment with Chris Lynch

Nov 27 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, Kelly is joined by Pastor Chris Lynch to discuss how to think biblically about entertainment. Starting with a broad definition of entertainment and seeing it as a gift from God gives a foundation parents can build upon when deciding how much and what kind of entertainment to allow. Chris offers a terrific depth of insight and practical next steps to take and apply