Screens, social media, and technology are shaping our kids in powerful ways—but how should parents respond?

In this episode, I’m joined by Chris McKenna from Protect Young Eyes to talk about the real risks of screens and social media for kids—and the practical steps parents can take right now to lead well in a digital world.

We discuss:

The biggest dangers kids face with screens and social media
How technology is shaping their habits, attention, and relationships
What the recent concerns around platforms like Meta reveal
Practical habits parents can begin implementing today

If you’ve ever felt unsure how to navigate screens and social media in your home, this conversation will help you think clearly and act intentionally.

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About the guest:
Chris McKenna is the founder of Protect Young Eyes, an organization dedicated to helping families create safer digital environments for kids through education, resources, and practical tools.

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How do everyday habits like sleep, screen time, and physical activity shape not just our kids’ health—but their discipleship?

In this episode, I’m joined by pediatrician Dr. RoseAnn Scheller to talk about the importance of healthy habits in the home. From sleep and nutrition to movement, screen time, and discipline, we explore how caring for the body is an important part of raising kids to follow Christ.

We discuss:

• Why the body matters in discipleship
• Healthy rhythms for sleep, eating, and physical activity
• How screen time impacts kids’ development
• The connection between discipline, habits, and long-term formation

🎥 Watch Dr. Scheller’s full lecture, Healthy Habits of the Household:
https://youtu.be/Anu14B6gc54

If you’re looking to build healthier rhythms in your home that support both the body and the soul, this conversation will give you practical guidance and encouragement.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. RoseAnn Scheller’s pediatric practice:
https://www.cincinnatipediatrics.com/about/staff/roseann-scheller

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How should Christian parents think about youth sports—and what role should it play in discipling our kids?

In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, co-authors of Away Game, to talk about the opportunities and challenges youth sports create for families. From packed schedules to competing priorities, sports can shape our kids in powerful ways—for better or worse.

We discuss:

• The hidden pressures and pitfalls of youth sports culture
• How sports can compete with (or support) your child’s faith
• What it looks like to disciple your kids in the midst of busy sports seasons
• Practical ways to keep what matters most at the center

If your family is involved in youth sports—or you’re trying to decide how it should fit into your life—this conversation will help you think more clearly and intentionally.

📚 Resource mentioned: Away Game by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski

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What do you actually do in the moment when your child or student is overwhelmed, disrespectful, or struggling with big emotions?

In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Powers from Tried and True Parenting to continue our discussion on discipline as discipleship. We move from framework to practice, talking through how parents can respond with clarity, consistency, and intentionality.

📚 The Connected Parent by Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls

We discuss:

• The importance of parent self-assessment
• Practical scripts you can use in real situations
• How to respond to big emotions and disrespect
• Approaches that keep discipleship—not just behavior—as the goal

If you’ve ever felt unsure how to handle difficult moments with your kids, this episode will give you practical tools you can begin using right away.

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series on using discipline as a tool for discipleship in the home.

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What if discipline isn’t just about correction—but about discipleship?

📎 View the Pyramid of Discipline HERE:

In this episode, we begin a short series on how to think about discipline as a key part of forming our kids spiritually. Rather than focusing only on behavior, we explore a more intentional and biblical framework for discipline.

Drawing from Psalm 23, and insights from Justin Earley’s Habits of the Household, as well as The Whole Brain Child we walk through models that help shape how we approach discipline in the home.

We’ll cover:

• A different way to think about discipline
• Biblical models that shape how we discipline
• How discipline fits into the larger goal of discipleship

This is Part 1 of multi-part series on using discipline as a tool for discipleship in the home and classroom.

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How can you lead a meaningful Passover Seder in your own home with your kids?

In this episode, I’m joined by Old Testament scholar, and mom, Dr. Christine Palmer to talk about how families can walk through a Passover Seder in a way that is both faithful and practical.

📎 Download the Family Passover Seder Guide: HERE

We discuss:

• What a Passover Seder is and why it matters
• How to include and engage your kids
• Simple, practical ways to lead a Seder at home

If you’ve ever wanted to make Passover more meaningful for your family but weren’t sure where to start, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence.

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How do you start discipling your kids in everyday life?

In this episode, we talk about what is discipleship, why it matters and how to begin in simple, practical ways at home. If you’ve ever felt unsure where to start, this will help you take clear first steps.

We’ll cover:

• What discipleship is in everyday life
• Why discipling your kids should be a priority
• Simple, practical ways to begin discipling your children

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Are kids born sinful, or are they innocent? And when do they become accountable before God? In this episode, we walk through what the Bible teaches and what it means for how you disciple your kids.

We’ll cover:

• What Scripture says about a child’s sin nature
• The idea of an “age of accountability”
• How this should shape the way you parent and disciple your children

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