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Warrior Mamas: A Christian Parenting Guide to AI

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This is the last article in our Warrior Mamas Parenting Guide Series (at least until the next media advancement), and we will be discussing the newest technology that impacts media, artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI.  

We have been discussing how Satan, our enemy, speaks lies and brings temptation to our children through media, such as harmful books, music, video games, movies, and social media.   While AI is not a type of media, per se, it is a technology, like the internet, that influences how media is developed and shared with others.  It is also rapidly becoming a primary source of information used by teens, which can be good, but can also cause notable concerns.  Today we are going to look at ways the enemy can use AI to bring harm to our kids and distract them from their callings.  Let’s look at some benefits, harmful effects, and discuss ways to monitor and equip our kids to use AI in safe and productive ways.

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Navigating Social Media with Teens: An Interview with Counselor, Brandy Hussey

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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.

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Navigating Pop Culture as a Christian Parent: An Interview with Former Hollywood Actress, Tina Griffin

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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.

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Warrior Mamas:  A Christian Parenting Guide to Secular Music

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In our “Warrior Mamas” series we are taking a deep dive into secular books and media and how the enemy can use them to speak lies and bring temptation to our kids and teens. Today, we are going to look at secular music. If you are like most parents, you probably grew up listening to secular music without thinking anything of it. In fact, even in Christian culture today, most kids and teens freely listen to a variety of secular music, and because it’s so accepted by our children’s peers, it is easy to overlook any negative effects it may be having on our children.