Brave Parenting
Kids & Family Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Kids & Family Podcasts
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@braveparent
Language:
English
Contact:
210-504-9731
Website:
https://braveparenting.net/
Episodes
Ep. 150: Big Tech & Sexual Exploitation
5/1/2024
Every year the NCOSE publishes their list of the top entities contributing to sexual exploitation. To no surprise, BIG TECH wins. We're reviewing the six that parents need to know about!
Duration:00:58:37
Ep. 149: Managing Entertainment with a Biblical Worldview GUEST Elizabeth Urbanowicz
4/24/2024
How can Christian parents help their kids engage with secular entertainment without influencing their biblical worldview? Guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz will tell us how!
Duration:00:41:29
Ep. 148: AI Influence in Entertainment
4/17/2024
The entertainment industry has generated various portrayals of how AI impacts civilization. We look at these common portrays through a Biblical Worldview so that parents and kids can think critically and biblically about the future of AI.
Duration:00:50:20
Ep. 147: AI Scams
4/10/2024
Internet scams are nothing new but AI technology such as voice cloning, chatbots, and deepfakes are making scams appear much more authentic. The most vulnerable are kids and elderly
Duration:00:28:10
Ep. 146: Generative AI Images & Art
3/20/2024
AI Image generators seem harmless - even innocent fun! In this episode we unpack all the concerns surrounding this emerging technology and KIDS! It's a different game altogether for adults. If you want to know whether or not your kids can engage with these apps/programs listen up!
Duration:01:02:15
Ep. 145: Disconnected & Disengaged: Parents, Teens, & AI with Tim Nixon
3/13/2024
Are teens disconnected from their parents or are parents disengaged with their teens? Pastor and biblical counselor, Tim Nixon, offers his wisdom and insight into the changing dynamic within the family.
Duration:00:39:54
Ep. 144: AI Influencers
2/28/2024
You would think AI influencers are a a non-issue, but the reality is that anyone (kids) can recreate themselves and hide behind AI generated image in their likeness. If the AI avatar is sexual or bullies - does it not still reflect the heart of the creator/poster? The reality is that the last thing kids need is an instantaneous tool to find their alter-ego.
Duration:00:51:37
Ep. 143: AI & Transhumanism with Dr. Jacob Shatzer
2/21/2024
Our interview with Dr. Jacob Shatzer, professor, parent, and author of "Transhumanism and the Image of God." We look at transhumanism (the evolution towards a post-human state) from a practical and parental perspective so that families can be aware of the push and resist it!
Duration:00:53:23
Ep. 142: AI Robots for Kids
2/13/2024
AI Robots are gaining popularity and marketed for toddlers and kids. They boast improving IQ, building responsibility, and, of course, being a friend. Before you get swept away in their propaganda, you need to know these core concerns!
Duration:00:45:30
Ep. 141: AI Therapy Chatbots
2/1/2024
The human-chatbot relationship has expanded across mental health care. Even if your kid is willing to bare their soul in a chatbot counseling session - should they?? Is chatbot therapy better than no therapy? We explain it all.
Duration:00:54:06
Ep. 140: AI Chatbots & Relationships Part 2
1/24/2024
Who is really having relationships with chatbots? Sadly, millions!! And, soon enough, it will be so normal kids will turn there to ease their loneliness. Parents, more technology is not the answer to the loneliness epidemic - please listen and understand where technology is moving!
Duration:00:55:26
Ep. 139: AI Chatbots & Relationships Part I
1/17/2024
Are people really having relationships with chatbots?? Yes, in various ways. Those most vulnerable are kids - lonely and desperate for friends, AI fills the void telling them everything they want to hear.
Duration:00:48:49
Ep. 138: ChatGPT & Education
1/10/2024
Schools are now embracing ChatGPT as a learning tool - have you done so as a family? We provide the pros and cons of AI informational chatbots like ChatGPT as well as best practices for using it as a tool and how to think biblically about it.
Duration:00:30:27
Ep. 137: Understanding AI Lingo
1/5/2024
Confused about all the lingo, acronyms, and general jargon used to talk about AI? This week we kick off our AI series with a explanation of terms!
Duration:00:21:37
Ep. 136: Sports Betting Apps
12/29/2023
As legalized sports betting spreads to more states, it also has become more accessible to teens. This is a topic you don't want to let slide under your radar - especially if your child plays video games!
Duration:00:41:07
Ep. 135: Evolution of Shopping & Apps Temu and Shein
12/20/2023
Shopping used to be a social event but today its just a transaction - much like most of our social interactions. Why does this evolution matter? And how does shopping apps like Temu and Shein add to this?
Duration:00:43:16
Ep. 134: Proposed Solutions to the Loneliness Epidemic
12/13/2023
U.S. government officials are taking notice of the loneliness epidemic and have suggested solutions. Will they work? It's doubtful, wo we've got a few suggestion from the biblical worldview.
Duration:00:40:52
Ep. 133: Constant Companion – A Review of Common Sense Media’s Report
11/22/2023
How many times a day do young people pick up their phone? How many notifications do they receive each day? Are they really on their phone during school? We review Common Sense Media's "Constant Companion" research results giving you a glimpse into the ways smartphones shape kids (hint: they don't call it "Constant Companion" for nothing!)
Duration:00:47:37
Ep. 132: Why 41 States are Suing Meta
11/8/2023
Forty-one states are united in one cause against one common enemy: Meta, the parent company of FB and IG. Why is this happening and is it a big deal? What truths does this reveal that should cause parents alarm? We identify 5 key harms that will illuminate the greater problem in both young people and adults.
Duration:00:41:16
Ep. 131: “Ethical” AI Porn
11/1/2023
Much of culture wants to call AI generated pornography "ethical." This justification is poison to the young mind who seeks justification for what they morally know is wrong. We unpack the argument and provide a factual and biblical defense of why porn can never be ethical.
Duration:00:45:58