Episode 170: A Look Back at our Conversation with Dr. Leonard Sax
This episode was originally released on October 19, 2020. 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: Leonard Sax…
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Sexualized Music and Sexting
Back when I was a teenager, there was a growing movement in the church to steer kids away from popular music that referenced things like drugs, sex, and violence. Many parents and youth workers were criticized for monitoring what their…
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Media’s Powerful Influence
I remember being in Sunday School as a child and singing a catchy little song about wisdom, discernment, and influences that has stuck with me until this day. Perhaps you remember the same song, which issued warnings like be careful…
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The Dangers of Too Much Screen Time
In his new book, The Wolf In Their Pockets, Chris Martin offers up some insight and advice regarding what happens to us when we spend too much time staring into our smartphone screens. Chris writes, In the same way that…
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“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…
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“The Simple Seven” Ad Filtering Questions – Super Bowl Edition!
Does marketing work? You bet! If it didn’t work, then why are companies willing to fork out $7 million for a 30-second commercial spot during this year’s Super Bowl? Why not make your Super Bowl viewing experience productive for you…
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The Super Bowl and Ads
With the Super Bowl happening this week there’s excitement building not only about the game, but about all the new commercials that will air. This year’s cost to marketers? Seven million dollars for a thirty-second spot. As always, we suggest…
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