Best Ministry Tech Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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Parenting as New Creations 27:52

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10h ago27:52

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In Christ we are new creations (2 Cor. 5:17), and that must change the way we parent our children. We must speak gently, act rightly, be generous with our time, energy, and resources, and think of our children the way God thinks of us. This is an act of the will, for sure, but it's only truly possible through the active working of God's Holy Spirit…

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An Anlalog Adventure Christmas (Part 2) 20:23

3h ago20:23

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As we look towards Christmas and the greatest gift God gave us in his Son, we need to think intentionally about how we can give our children the best gifts. Namely, we want to give the egg, not the scorpion (Luke 11:11). Today we continue our conversation about Analog Adventures this Christmas, and get into how these this Christmas can be a time to…

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An Analog Adventure Christmas (Part 1) 26:46

17d ago26:46

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Giving good gifts is a gift and responsibility as a parent (Just see Luke 11:11). This Christmas we can give our children amazing gifts that inspire, encourage, and equip them to have fun at the pace of real life. That's right, we're talking Analog Adventures! Over the next two weeks we'll discuss Board Games, Art, Competitive Fun, Books, and STEM.…

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Where Nerds Struggle 19:09

24d ago19:09

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While nerds are great at lots of things, we can struggle being present, knowing our limits with tech use, and generally submitting to God's kingdom and not our own. It is easy, in Tolkien's words, to move from Escaping to a better Reality towards Deserting the call God has put on our lives. The problem, at the end of the day, isn't that we haven't …

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Where Nerds Thrive 26:17

1M ago26:17

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Nerds are amazing at experiencing wonder, seeing past the mundane into the Reality God has made, and avoiding the typical traps that come with pursuing purpose in the daily grind. Today we'll celebrate how God has made nerds, and how you as a parents can celebrate your child, your own nerdiness, or maybe even grow in the area of faithful imaginatio…

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Too Much Screen Time 28:00

1M ago28:00

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Sometimes the hardest part of healthy screen time is knowing what to do instead. So how do we know if our child has too much screen time, and what can we do instead? There are three questions we need to ask, and then four activities we can use to quickly point our children back to analog adventures. 1. Are screens babysitting? 2. Does my child cont…

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Don't Stop Praying 27:49

2M ago27:49

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The Problem of AI and Social Media 27:56

2M ago27:56

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There are three unique struggles on social media thanks to the advent of AI: Bots and the Dead Internet So much p*rn Problems with Reality Retention There are three steps we can take today:Step 1: Get internet out of the bedroom.Step 2: Get your family hedges setup — start talking about this! Ask your child: Have they seen AI generated content? How…

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Mean People Online Part 2 22:09

2M ago22:09

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There are mean people online. Three steps to take to help ensure we handle mean people well are: Assume others are intelligent Attack ideas, not people Remember the Gospel: We were all once sinners (Ephesians 2:4) — now we’re saints, by grace. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3JZr8ieBy Purposely

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Mean People Online Part 1 21:27

2M ago21:27

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Few people go online looking to change their minds. Most want validation or escape. With this in mind, we must be intentional with our social media interactions. Today we'll discuss three ground rules for dealing with mean people online, and give practical examples we can look to for how to do online conversations and ministry well. Three ministrie…

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Being a Good Friend Online 27:47

2M ago27:47

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It's hard to make good friends. Today we'll discuss three questions we can discuss with our children to help them build healthy, and helpful, friends online and in real life. Are we of equal value? 2. Does this person make me a priority? 3. Is the person the point (or is it a shared activity)? Show Notes: https://bit.ly/45XlupG…

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Using Social Media for Ministry 27:56

3M ago27:56

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Can we use social media well, or is the fact it's designed to take our time, focus, and money make it more harmful than helpful? We'll cover there dangers, three blessings, and how we can remember to not gain the world but lose our soul. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4neMQxhBy Purposely

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Biblical Boundaries for Social Media 27:59

3M ago27:59

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God gives us clear statements of what is expected of our behavior both online and offline. Today we'll look at what God requires of our words, minds, focus, and content. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/45uelwMBy Purposely

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Is My Child Ready for Social Media? 26:53

3M ago26:53

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In America we have rules for helmets on a bike, licenses for a car, and permits for a gun, but we don't have any real standards about children and social media. We need a clear way to know when our children are ready, what to say when they're not ready, and a simple way to assess if social media is going well once they've started to use it. Show No…

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Social Media Safety 27:51

3M ago27:51

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Social media is inherently unsafe: It is designed for maximal engagement, with feeds drawn from live users on a global network, with a viewing rate far beyond what children will experience in nature (the average TikTok video is viewed for 5 seconds). Today we'll look at the age, limits, and boundaries we can lovingly put around our children to get …

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A High-Quality Tech Diet 25:51

4M ago25:51

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We need to treat our tech like we treat our food: With a high priority on quality, an awareness of what causes us to crash, and a plan for making it happen in the trenches of real life. Our tech will benefit from a similar focus. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4o27CROBy Purposely

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Slow Down This Summer 18:42

4M ago18:42

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Summer is a time when we can make space for what is most important. Specifically, we can go low(er) tech, make God's Word a priority, and make time for fun at the pace of real life. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TVhFu9By Purposely

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Living as Pro Abundant Life (a conversation w/ Roland Warren) 28:23

4M ago28:23

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Hey friends, just a quick heads-up that today’s conversation touches on some mature and important topics, so you might want to pop in some earbuds or wait for a quiet moment alone. Using the best tech well means using it to see God's kingdom come, and His will be done. But how do we do this when it comes to topics that are politically charged and h…

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Analog Adventure Time! 27:34

4M ago27:34

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Having fun at the pace of real life is a skill these days. It takes practice, flexibility, and the creativity to say yes as often as possible. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/407qPr1By Purposely

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Setting Summer Priorities 27:02

5M ago27:02

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It's easy for Summer to get busy, and then for good things to crowd out the best things. Today we discuss setting summer priorities, and Cal Newport's encouragement that: 1. We must limit ourselves to a max of three priorities 2. We delegate, or relegate, non-priorities (even awesome ones) 3. Plan a max of 1 priority event each day In doing this we…

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Stop the Summer Slip 22:13

5M ago22:13

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Summer break is amazing for students, but not for their learning. Research shows us that more than half of students lose up to 40% of their proficiency in reading and math over the summer months. Today we'll talk about why this happens, and what we can do to intentionally and consistently help our students keep their learning edge through the schoo…

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Raising Faithful Creators: Wisdom for Parents of Young Artists (w/ Master Penman Jake Weidmann) 37:00

5M ago37:00

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Our children are creative. They create from a young age as they design, draw, sing, and play their way through new experiences. Sometimes tech builds on these beautiful creative moments, and sometimes, as Jake Weidmann points out, they simply exist within the confines of other peoples' creative endeavors. Today we'll talk with Jake Weidmann, husban…

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Live in Victory (Walking in Freedom, Part 5) 26:25

5M ago26:25

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Walking in freedom from pornography doesn't simply mean having better rules, it means having a better focus on who, and whose, we are. Today we'll put a bow on this five-part conversation and look at how we: 1. Remove and replace 2. Remember our identity 3. Live in Victory Show Notes: https://bit.ly/43V6pTf…

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Parenting in a World of P*rn (Walking in Freedom, Part 4) 36:28

5M ago36:28

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How do we parent children well in a world saturated with pornography? It's actually quite simple, but that doesn't mean it's easy. It takes hard work, and diligent relational parenting, to do these three steps well. First, we define the term p*rnogrpahy, then we talk about it in a way that equips our children to spot the lie, then we build hedges a…

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The Good News (Walking in Freedom, Part 3) 38:27

6M ago38:27

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The Gospel of Jesus Christ gives us more than forgiveness, it gives us identity and power in the face of our sins. In Christ we are: 1. New creations 2. Children of God 3. Given everything we need for life and godliness Because of this we can live in freedom, starting today, no matter our history of mistakes or current struggles. Real victory is po…

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Porn is Bad for Everyone (Walking in Freedom, Part 2) 37:46

6M ago37:46

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To better understand our conversation on pornography, we need to understand the lay of the land when it comes to research about pornography. Today we'll address three specific questions: Why is pornography different from other digital inputs, or even other sins? How does pornography impact the brain? What does research tell us about porn and our wo…

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Porn is a Lie (Walking in Freedom, Part 1) 33:02

6M ago33:02

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Today we begin our short series on walking in freedom in an area of sin that is pervasive within the church: pornography. This conversation is hope-focused and aimed at equipping parents, students, friends, pastors, and believers from all walks of life to experience fullness of the freedom Christ has saved them for (Galatians 5:1). Today's conversa…

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Show Up 23:04

6M ago23:04

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Parenting means showing up. I've been wrestling with how to be a better parent, and often feeling like I'm falling short. When I'm laying in bed I'll run through all the ways I could've done a better job. In praying about this I've been convicted that, while I can always do better, I'm making it more complicated than it needs to be. My job as a par…

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A Time for Everything Under the Sun 39:13

7M ago39:13

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Jesus instructs us on just about every topic we run into during our human lives: He addresses abiding, suffering, love, grace, compassion, right living, being made new in him, and faith. He addresses Hell a lot. He’s pretty specific about his teaching on wealth, and on the fact that we all have borrowed time. In thinking about it, I think Jesus add…

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The Three Best (And Worst) Uses of AI 36:05

7M ago36:05

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AI can be an amazing tool, if we use it right. Today we'll discuss the three best ways to use AI well, and three uses of AI that we should avoid. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3EQhAE0By Purposely

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Every Day is Easter 28:24

7M ago28:24

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As a follower of Jesus, every day is Easter! Jesus is alive, and that's a big deal in every area of life: How we think about ourselves, how we parent our kids, and how we go about doing the good works we're called to do. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4lLNQsQBy Purposely

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Five Signs of Screen Overload (And What To Do) 28:02

7M ago28:02

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Has your child ever been irritable after using his or her favorite tech? Does a certain show or game ever consistently lead to fights? If so there's a good chance your child is overstimulated and needs help getting back on a healthy path. In today's conversation we'll discuss the five signs of a brain overstimulated by screens and talk through spec…

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Living Well in an Overstimulated World 27:45

8M ago27:45

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We live in a culture that encourages low focus, low attention, and low discipline in doing the hard stuff. To raise up our children well in a tech world requires a clear understanding of our goals, our priorities, and our plans. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/42uzQLgBy Purposely

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Protecting Our Children Online 20:45

8M ago20:45

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There are three ways to get into trouble online: Look for trouble Lack a plan for safety (not-not looking for trouble) Accidents Yet in all three scenarios loving parents take the same actions: We build hedges around our family, networks, and devices, and we have the intentional conversations about how to use the best tech well. Show Notes: https:/…

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Using Strengths (And Weaknesses) for the Lord 21:30

8M ago21:30

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Tech is amazing at helping us leverage our strengths for productive purposes. Organized people become more organized, social people become more social, and the doers of life get more done. Yet that same tech that allows us to truly shine in areas God has gifted us can be equally distracting, and even destructive, when our weaknesses show up. We can…

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Five Priorities for Raising Healthy Youth 25:11

8M ago25:11

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We are parenting in a time-stretched world. After sleep, school, food, and travel we have, on average, five discretionary hours a day. How will we spend that time? More importantly, as followers of Jesus, how are we called to spend those moments that aren’t prescribed for us? Today we’ll talk about the top five priorities we have as parents, and di…

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Five Ways to Keep Tech Healthy on Rainy Days 29:07

9M ago29:07

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What can we do to ensure our tech stays healthy even when the weather is bad? I live in the Pacific Northwest, and our rainy season isn't set to stop for another three months at least. It's easy to pick up some bad tech habits, and make excuses about them because the days are so long and the weather is so poor. So what can we do instead? Today we'l…

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E6 Canada Leading the Way: Innovating for a Sustainable and Resilient Housing Future 27:56

9M ago27:56

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Canada Leading the Way: Innovating for a Sustainable and Resilient Housing Future Summary We look at the future of housing innovation in Canada, with a focus on how technology—especially AI and digital solutions—can help tackle the housing crisis. Experts Brey Tucker and Tony Yang break down the evolution of construction practices, the challenges p…

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E5 Revolutionizing Construction: New Approaches to Building the Future 24:03

9M ago24:03

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Revolutionizing Construction: New Approaches to Building the Future Summary In this episode, we explore the challenges and innovations in the construction phase of housing development. We focus on solutions like offsite construction, AI technologies and sustainable practices. We look at key industry hurdles such as labor shortages and regulatory de…

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E4 The Future of Housing: Innovations in Pre-Construction and Fabrication 27:40

9M ago27:40

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The Future of Housing: Innovations in Pre-Construction and Fabrication Summary In this episode of Blueprint for Growth, we explore how digital technology and innovation are reshaping housing development, with a focus on pre-construction and procurement. We dive into industry challenges like supply chain disruptions, the push for sustainability, and…

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E3 Tech-Driven Design: Revolutionizing Engineering and Housing Development 26:19

9M ago26:19

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Tech-Driven Design: Revolutionizing Engineering and Housing Development In this episode of Blueprint for Growth, we take a deep dive into the challenges of housing development, with a focus on design and engineering. From navigating regulations to fostering collaboration among key players, we break down the obstacles that shape this crucial phase. …

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E2 Rethinking Housing: Changes in Planning, Feasibility and Investment 23:12

9M ago23:12

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Rethinking Housing: Changes in Planning, Feasibility and Investment In this episode of Blueprint for Growth, we dive into how technology is reshaping housing development. We explore the power of generative design in architecture, showing how AI can simplify planning and improve compliance. We also take a look at addy and their innovative platform, …

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E1 Building the Future: How Innovation and Collaboration Are Reshaping Housing 21:03

9M ago21:03

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In our first episode, we dive into British Columbia’s housing crisis and the urgent need for creative solutions and collaboration. We discuss the challenges facing the housing sector, the impact of public-private partnerships and ways we can encourage innovation. The DASH initiative- that’s Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing - serves as a p…

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Trailer: Blueprint for Growth: Innovation in Housing Season 1 2:03

9M ago2:03

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British Columbia is experiencing an unprecedented housing crisis. While addressing various aspects of the housing supply chain is essential, no single approach can fully solve the challenges we face in scaling housing production. So, what's the blueprint for growth? In November 2023, DIGITAL — Canada's Global Innovation Cluster for digital technolo…

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Parenting Pornography with John-Michael Bout (Into the Light Ministries) 33:53

9M ago33:53

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Every family in America knows someone who has been harmed by pornography. Talking about phonography is fraught with challenges because it is personal, hurtful, potentially even an ongoing situation. It is into that environment that we join John-Michael Bout and his ministry Into the Light, which is committed to helping families have the difficult a…

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How Can I Get My Husband to Quit Gaming? 30:22

9M ago30:22

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Gaming can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a good thing that distracts from the best things. Today's conversation is to equip wives to have the important, and sometimes difficult, conversation with their spouse about why we game, if it's a good fit, and how we can game on purpose not for purpose. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3XagMzT…

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Parenting Video Games 29:29

9M ago29:29

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Video games can be amazing, but many young gamers struggle with balancing their digital adventures with their real life opportunities. Today answer three questions every parent needs to ask about video games: Is this a priority for our family? Is this game safe, ready, and good? Does this game line up with our family for: Characters, Violence, Lang…

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Tech is the New Cul de Sac. Right? 23:23

9M ago23:23

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Making friends in an internet age can be tough. Everyone is online (90+% of teens), and more than half of teens say they are online “almost constantly”. So how do we help our children make good friends? We start by teaching them what it means to be a friend: someone who is of equal value, a priority to you, and real world. Then we look at which tec…

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Raising Porn-Resilient Kids 25:36

10M ago25:36

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3/4 of teens have seen p*rnography. More than half of them seeing it on accident. This means the battle isn't just with the internet, but with our children's peers. The good news is that we can make a plan, talk it out, and build meaningful hedges that help us raise porn-resilient youth. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3WHsKAO…