It’s nice to hear form seasoned moms on topics like navigating social media as a parent, and Brandy is not only a Christian mom of an 18-year-old son, but she is also a professional counselor who works with teens. I have asked her to share with us some information on social media, how it can affect teens’ mental health, and advice to help parents navigate social media with their teens.
As moms striving to raise our kids to love God and follow His ways, we must be aware of the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) messages being woven into the stories they watch. From distorted views of truth to the normalization of sin, the enemy is using movies to confuse our children and lead them away from a Biblical mindset. To help us navigate this, I had the opportunity to speak with former Hollywood actress and pop culture expert, Tina Griffin. Tina now dedicates her life to exposing harmful media messages and equipping families to stand firm in their faith. In this interview, Tina shares her personal journey, insights into the entertainment industry, and practical advice for parents who want to raise media-wise kids in a culture that often opposes Biblical truth.
As Warrior Mamas we have been discussing how we can protect our children from the lies of Satan, our enemy, found in media outlets such as books, music, and video games. The enemy often uses media to speak lie, bring temptation, and distracts our kids from truly following the Lord and His ways. Because most of us are so inundated with the culture around us, it’s far too easy to get swept away by the idea that the content is “harmless” and won’t affect our kids. That is exactly what the enemy wants us to believe, but in reality, there are so many harmful messages that we don’t notice, and they can negatively affect our children if we are not careful.
If there is one thing I want more than anything for my precious kids, its for them to understand and really know God’s amazing love for them.
We know that our enemy, Satan, uses many different avenues to speak lies to our children, and one of the ways he deceives our kids into unbiblical beliefs and temptations is through books. Books can be a powerful influence on those who read them, especially children. Children are not yet grounded in their convictions, so books can more easily shape their attitudes, moral convictions, and perceptions of the world. As Warrior Mamas, we must be vigilant against the enemy’s attempts to use harmful books to lie to our children.
We have been discussing in our Warrior Mamas Series how the enemy, the devil, can speak lies and bring temptation …
TELL ME ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
My name is Kathryn, wife to my husband Daniel of 16 years, and mom to three beautiful kids ages 12, 10, and 8. We have had a journey that has been different from others. My husband is a pilot, and I have been both a public educator and a homeschool mom. I taught the foundations of learning for kids in their formative years and received my masters in curriculum and instruction during this time. For a time, I was called back to the classroom to love on the community of students and am now a homeschool mom.
I am Michelle, married to my husband Jim for 25 years. We have 2 daughters, Bailey (age 16) and Sydney (age 12). Both girls have enjoyed ballet dancing for years, and Sydney has recently added track and cross country.
I’m Alicia, wife to my best friend for the last 20 years and mom to four adventurous,
energetic boys (ages 16 down to 7) who keep me on my toes—and my knees in prayer!
We live in beautiful Colorado, where we love hiking, watching sunsets, and cheering on
our kids in all their sports and school activities. Our home is far from perfect, but it’s
filled with love, laughter, and lots of learning moments where we get to point each other
back to Jesus.
Josh and I have been married for 17 years. We have 4 children; Weston who is 14, Braxton is 12, Baylor is 10, and Landon is 8. Josh is a pastor at Crossroads Baptist Church in the Woodlands, and I am a teacher at Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy where all four of our children attend. We love to be together as a family as well as do life with friends from church and school!