The Kids Are Not Alright

  • Feeling a bit lost in the whirlwind of ever-evolving digital tech?
  • Wondering how your smartphone, the internet, and AI fit into a biblical worldview?
  • Finding it tough to navigate parenting in this screen-filled world?

Us too! That's why we're excited to introduce our 3-week Sunday lunchtime class, kicking off this Sunday, October 8th.

Many people feel overwhelmed regarding kids and their relationship to technology.
We empower and equip parents with tools and resources to raise the next generation to be gospel-centered in a screen-saturated world.

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Resources

Longer Reads

Here are some recommended books for you to enrich your understanding of digital technology and the life of faith and parenting.

Analog Christian

Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age by Jay Kim
Exploring the ways the digital age and its values are affecting Christian discipleship, Jay Kim explores how we can cultivate the contentment, resilience, and wisdom to not only survive but to thrive as we navigate the digital age.

Digital Liturgies

Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age by Samuel James
This accessible book exposes 5 “digital liturgies” that prohibit people from contemplating big truths, accepting the uncomfortable, and acknowledging God as their Creator. It then calls readers to live faithfully before Christ, finding wisdom through Scripture and rest in God’s perfect design.

Shepherding a Child's Heart

by Tedd Tripp
Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child's heart into the paths of life. Shepherding a Child's Heart gives fresh biblical approaches to child rearing.

Parenting

14 Gospel Principles that can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
In this life-giving book, Paul Tripp offers parents much more than a to-do list. Instead, he presents us with a big-picture view of God's plan for us as parents.

Habits of the Household

Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley
Discover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other.

The Tech-Wise Family

Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in its Proper Place by Andy Crouch
Anyone who has felt their family relationships suffer or their time slip away amid technology's distractions will find in this book a path forward to reclaiming their real life in a world of devices.

Shorter Reads

In a hurry? Here are some shorter reads you can check out online from a trusted source: The Gospel Coalition
If I’d known how bad social media was going to be for my kids, I would never have given them a phone. They’re older now—in their late teens and early 20s—and are wrestling with issues like eating disorders, addiction, and sexuality. I feel like I totally messed up. What can I do?
As my kids get older, my wife and I continue to embark on new, unfamiliar terrain, as I’m sure all parents experience....What is your household approach to the use of digital technology?
According to a 2021 survey by Common Sense Media, 42 percent of children in the United States own a smartphone by age 10, 71 percent by age 12, and 91 percent by age 14. Those are astonishing numbers...
By now we’ve all heard stories of digital addiction, of depression precipitated by social media, or of child predators creating fake accounts. It should go without saying that it’s unsafe to give kids unrestricted and untrained access to a smartphone. Parents who love set boundaries...

Listen to some great podcasts

The Intentional Parenting Podcast

with Phil and Diane Comer
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The Wednesday Conversations Podcast

Episodes 421 & 422
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Raising Boys & Girls Podcast

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The Dad Tired Podcast

with Jerrad Lopes
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Watch these incredible documentaries

Viewer Discretion Advisory: Safe for 11 & Up
We tweet, we like, and we share— but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? As digital platforms increasingly become a lifeline to stay connected, Silicon Valley insiders reveal how social media is reprogramming civilization by exposing what’s hiding on the other side of your screen.
Viewer Discretion Advisory: Watch first, show after
Childhood 2.0 is required viewing for anyone who wants to better understand the world their children are navigating as they grow up in the digital age. Featuring actual parents and kids as well as industry-leading experts in child safety and development, this documentary dives into the real-life issues facing kids today — including cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more.

Parental controls that build trust

Bark is a parental controls company that helps families keep their kids safe online and in real life. Our products include an app, a phone, and an in-home filtering device.

With Bark’s award-winning, advanced technology, parents can:
  • Monitor texts, emails, photos and videos, files, social media platforms, and apps
  • Get alerts for potential dangers in online activities
  • Create custom screen time schedules
  • Block websites and apps
  • Track location in real time
  • And more