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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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