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Episode 122: “Expressive Individualism, Social Imaginary, Deathworks, and More” with Carl Trueman

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Posted 1.22.21 in Youth Culture Matters: A CPYU Podcast

Kids’ TV Teaching Children Wrong Lessons About Pain

Posted 12.16.20 in Research and News

‘Transhood’: New HBO Max Documentary ‘More Exploitative Than Cuties’

Posted 11.30.20 in Research and News

3(D) Review: “Lonely” by Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco

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Posted 11.06.20 in 3(D) Media Reviews

How To Talk To Kids And Teens About Misinformation

Posted 11.02.20 in Research and News

Erotic Lit And Young Minds – How Hyper-Sexualized Fiction Harms Girls And Boys

Posted 11.02.20 in Research and News

Episode 116: “Girls Over The Brink?” with Dr. Leonard Sax

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Posted 10.19.20 in Youth Culture Matters: A CPYU Podcast

Porn Spam On Your Kid’s Google Drive?! 3 Things You Need To Know Now

Posted 9.23.20 in Research and News

Do Viral Videos Really Tell You Anything About Today’s Teens?

Posted 9.18.20 in Research and News

Why ‘WAP’ Matters

Posted 9.11.20 in Research and News

Sex + Christian Parents Podcast – Episode 09: Biblical Media Discernment

The “Sex + Christian Parents” podcast is brought to you by Project Six19. For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by Walt Mueller and Kutter Callaway to talk about discerning media in a Biblical manner. They discuss some practical tools you can use to prepare for Biblical media discernment, how to pay attention to the...
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Posted 8.20.20 in Media Spotlight

You Are Always Being Influenced

Posted 7.14.20 in Research and News

Deepfakes Are Going To Wreak Havoc On Society. We Are Not Prepared.

Posted 5.28.20 in Research and News

Why ‘The Wonder Years’ Is The Ideal Comfort Show For Coping While Quarantined

Posted 4.10.20 in Research and News Resources during Coronavirus Pandemic

3 Biblical Correctives

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Posted 4.02.20 in Youth Culture Today Radio Show

New Psychology Research Highlights The Importance Of Talking To Your Kids About Media Use

Posted 2.19.20 in Research and News

“The Simple Seven” Ad Filtering Questions

Does marketing work? How many products or brands can you identify just by seeing their logos or hearing their jingles? Take for example the now famous Nike “swoosh.” All people have to do is see the swoosh, and they know whose product is being peddled. How many men can identify the Monday Night Football brand...
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Posted 2.19.20 in Helpful Handouts Tools for Leaders

The Simple Seven – Super Bowl Ad Filtering Questions

Does marketing work? You bet! If it didn’t work, then why are companies willing to fork out $5 million for a 30-second commercial spot during this year’s Super Bowl? Why not make your Super Bowl viewing experience productive for you and your kids? Use it as an opportunity to teach how to apply their faith...
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Posted 1.31.20 in Helpful Handouts Tools for Leaders

God-Honoring Media Choices

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Posted 1.30.20 in Youth Culture Today Radio Show

TV Violence Wrap-Up: How Much Is Too Much?

Posted 1.23.20 in Research and News
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