Episode 150: “Digital Distraction” a Youth Worker Panel Discussion
Download the podcast as an .mp3 by clicking here. RSS FEED – click here. Access from iTunes. FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools mentioned in the podcast: Rachel Hamming Rachel’s Pastoral Letter to Her Students… Levi Mohr (RockPointe…
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Smartphones and Loneliness in School
There is a sad irony in the fact that today’s children and teens have more tools at their disposal to stay connected with others, yet there is a growing epidemic of loneliness. New research from San Diego State University has…
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Some Surprising Facts on Smartphone Use
Sometimes I think that just hearing and considering some of the statistics on our smartphone use and dependence will cause us to sit up, take notice, and peel back from our growing dependence on our electronic devices. Knowing these facts…
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Pornography and Sex Ed
Defend Young Minds is an organization committed to helping parents and other caring adults give young children the information, skills, and mindsets they need to defend themselves against pornography and sexual exploitation. In a recent online call to action, Defend…
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Episode 147: “What Is Social Media Doing To Us and Our Kids?” with Chris Martin
Download the podcast as an .mp3 by clicking here. RSS FEED – click here. Access from iTunes. FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools mentioned in the podcast: Chris Martin (@ChrisMartin17 on Twitter) Terms of Service Newsletter from Chris…
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Smartphone Wisdom from a Youthworker
My friend Rachel recently wrote these words of Godly advice on smartphones to the students in her youth group. What you give your time and attention to is what you really worship. Where your eyes are, there is your treasure and…
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Instagram Sleep Accounts
Imagine that you’re a high school sophomore sitting in your 2nd period history class. For some reason, you are extremely tired. You put your head down on your desk and fall asleep. When you wake up, you’re still at the…
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