In this Brave Briefing, Kelly asks whether we are loving our neighbor or ourselves in response to an article published by The Telegraph in the UK lamenting how smartphones have caused us to lose all sense of common decency. The reference is to selfies taken with Pope Francis' open casket at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
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Ep. 183: Biblical Takeaways from Netflix’s Adolescence
How can we think biblically about the issues raised in Netflix's popular series Adolescence? Instead of focusing on the hot topics of misogyny and the 'manosphere' we look at this show through the lens of Scripture for parents to understand their role in the lives of adolescents.
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Netflix’s Adolescence Should Make Parents Rethink Their Strategy
The popular Netflix show Adolescence raises important questions about online content. This should also make parents rethink how much and how early they allow their kids to consume this content.
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Episode 182: Minecraft Movie Review
We give our Brave Parenting review of the Minecraft movie. What was good and bad, and what redeeming value does it have for Christian families.
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Are We Failing Girls?
Today, Kelly responds to a series of articles published by The Stylist asking the question, "What is it like to be a girl in 2025?"
Are we, as a society, failing girls? If the picture they paint is true, how can it be remedied? What is the parent's role in all of this?
Articles referenced:
Is 2025 The Scariest Time to Be a Girl?
Nowhere Feels Safe - What its Like to be a Girl in 2025.
Scripture Referenced:
Proverbs 31:25
1 Peter 3:4
1 Corinthians 6:18
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