Podcast appearances and mentions of jonathan mckee

The Dreamworks’ classic How to Train Your Dragon returns to the big screen in a new live-action version. Kennedy Unthank of the Plugged In team talks with the movie’s director, Dean DeBlois to get some insider secrets on Toothless and Hiccup. The team then discusses the Netflix docu-series Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, giving insight on the content as well as what it reveals about young influencers. Click here to get your copy of Jonathan McKee’s great book The Teen's Guide to Face-To-Face Connections in a Screen-To-Screen World: 40 Tips to Meaningful Communication! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: Up Bolt Avatar How to Train Your Dragon How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Youtube Reviews Outdoor Boys Check out the Plugged In Blog: Bad Influence and Devil in the Family: The Truth about Influencing The Plugged In Show: Episode 240 - The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin The Plugged In Show: Episode 134 - Of Influencers and Dinosaurs Netflix’s The Social Dilemma Paints a Sober Portrait of Tech’s Influence The Plugged In Show: Episode 46 – Examining the Social Dilemma and Our Interaction with Social Media The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

As school releases and summertime approaches, kids have a lot more free time. But does that mean more screentime? The Plugged In team says no and offers some thoughts on how to keep your child engaged without being on a screen. Paul Asay then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about Christian YouTubers that your family may enjoy watching. Click here to get your copy of Jonathan McKee’s terrific book Parenting Generation Screen! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Ryan Trahan · Dude Perfect · CoryxKenshin · Redeemed Zoomer · Testify · Apologia Studios · The Beat by Allen Parr · Mike Winger · YouTube Reviews Check out the Plugged In Blog: · Building Faith Online: A Conversation with Redeemed Zoomer The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Amazon Prime’s new show House of David portrays the life of this larger-than-life king! The Plugged In team’s Kennedy Unthank interviews Michael Iskander and Martyn Ford, the actors who play David and Goliath, as well as the creator and executive producer of the series, Jon Erwin. Paul Asay then chats with Emily Tsiao and Jonathan McKee about ways to curb your family’s screen time. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · House of David Check out the Plugged In Blog: · The Bible Goes to Hollywood: Seven Movies and Shows Based on Biblical Stories The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Based on his book More Than Just the Talk, Jonathan McKee explains how parents can move beyond just having “the talk” with their kids, to engaging them in ongoing conversations about sex including purity, pornography and more. Receive the book More Than Just the Talk by Jonathan McKee and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having the birds and the bees conversation with your child is one of the most important conversations to have. Jonathan McKee helps you learn how you can be your child's their go-to person to talk with about sensitive topics like God's design for intimacy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

TikTok, the short-form social media platform, has been at the center of plenty of controversy. The Plugged In talks about the type of content on the platform, the way kids use it, and what you need to know for your family. Paul Asay then speaks with Elizabeth Tabish, the actress who portrays Mary Magdalene in The Chosen about her new movie Between Borders. Get your copy of Parenting Generation Screen by Jonathan McKee today! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring · The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers · The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King · Raiders of the Lost Ark · The Wild Robot · The Chosen · Between Borders Check out the Plugged In blog! · The Plugged In Show: Episode 240: The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin · How Are Screens Affecting Our Sleep? · The Plugged In Show: Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders. Plus, Navigating Sad (but Good) Movie The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you could start all over as a parent, what would you do differently? Jonathan McKee helps younger parents learn from his parenting “flubs.” He'll give you some great strategies to be an intentional parent, bond with your child, and successfully raise him or her into adulthood.

Media discernment is one of the main missions of Plugged In...so much so, that the team has written a new book! Adam Holz and Paul Asay share some highlights from Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Then Kristin Smith and Jonathan McKee join in to look at how some movies and television shows have a spiritual messages woven into the stories and how you can navigate those as a family.   Get Your Copy of Becoming a Screen Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Ghosts ·       Avatar: The Last Air Bender ·       Kung Fu Panda 4 ·       Dune: Part Two ·       Spirit Rangers ·       Star Wars: The Force Awakens ·       Hercules ·       Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ·       Haunted Mansion The Plugged In Show Episode 223: Beyonce, the Grammys, and Dune Part Two   Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Watch on YouTube Guest Speaker Jonathan McKee, parenting expert, author, and speaker. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Surrounded by voices saying we are not enough, He proves He is enough.

Since Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol back in 1843, Ebenezer Scrooge has become an indispensable part of the holidays. The Plugged In team explores some of the film adaptations and why the story is still so popular. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz and Jonathan McKee about the announcement from Disney about fully fusing Hulu and its content with their already popular streaming service Disney+.   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Text MOVIE to 32728 to get the latest reviews from Plugged In! By texting MOVIE to 32728 you consent to receive periodic text messages from Focus on the Family via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 327284 info. Text STOP to 327282 cancel. Click www.mbit.ly/32728 for terms and conditions.   Read the full review: ·       The Muppet Christmas Carol ·       A Christmas Carol ·       Scrooge: A Christmas Carol ·       The Man Who Invented Christmas ·       Spirited ·       Breaking Bad ·       The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe ·       Krampus ·       You've Got Mail ·       Hugo   Plugged In Blog: Don't Say Bah Humbug to A Christmas Carol…The Timeless Message of Ebenezer Scrooge Plugged In Blog: Disney's M-rated Reboot Plugged In Blog: Parental Controls: Hulu Plugged In Blog: Getting Started with Parental Controls: Hulu Plugged In YouTube Video on Hulu Parental Controls Plugged In You Tube Video on Setting Up Hulu Parental Controls Plugged In Blog: Parental Controls: Netflix   How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Technology…. Does it create connections or hurt them? Social researcher Jonathan McKee explains how our dependance on “machines with screens” impacts our relationships and shares some ideas on how to stay connected in both the digital world, and the real one.

Author and Youth Pastor Jonathan McKee is our special guest today to talk about the attraction of social media and devices amongst young people.

How much screen time is too much? Are all screens potentially good and bad? How can we protect kids from ‘creepy basement guy', bullying, game addictions and other negative outcomes? Teen expert and author Jonathan McKee brings screen wise tips for you and ways you can build connection - before correction when kids cross boundaries.  

Can video games be entertaining...and educational? The Plugged In team looks at the way certain video games can actually help kids learn. Adam Holz then talks with Plugged In's summer intern Sarah Rasmussen about the young adult novel The Island.   Receive the book "Parenting Generation Screen" for your donation of any amount!   Additional Resources: ·      Game: Pop Culture Connection ·      Interaction Questions: What do you think of educational video games? Love ‘em? Hate ‘em? And what about The Island? Have you read it? And even if you haven't, we'd love to hear what you are reading this summer and why you chose that book or series. ·      GOAA: Parenting Generation Screen by Jonathan McKee ·      www.ThePluggedInShow.com https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read Kennedy's article about the value of educational gaming. ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/value-of-educational-gaming/ Learn five unexpected benefits of gaming. ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/5-unexpected-benefits-of-gaming/ Find out what video games and reading skills have in common. ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/what-do-kids-video-games-and-reading-skills-have-in-common/   Read the full review: ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/alanwake/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/sims2/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/mysims/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/minecraft/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/fortnite/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/big-brain-academy-brain-vs-brain/ ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/animal-crossing-new-horizons/   ·      How you can make wise entertainment choices for your family Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices ·      Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide Plugged In: Tech Guide   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Movies can entertain, but they can also educate and inspire us. Adam Holz speaks with actor Jim Caviezel and Angel Studios co-owner Jordan Harmon on their new movie Sound of Freedom. The Plugged In team then looks at the latest Indiana Jones adventure, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.   Receive the book "Parenting Generation Screen" for your donation of any amount!   Additional Resources: ·      Game: Pop Culture Connection ·      Interaction Questions: What did you think of our conversation with Jim Caviezel and Jordan Harmon? Are you planning on seeing Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny? Have you seen it already? ·      GOAA: Parenting Generation Screen by Jonathan McKee ·      www.ThePluggedInShow.com https://www.facebook.com/pluggedin https://www.instagram.com/pluggedinteam/ EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sound-of-freedom-2023 ·      https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-1981/ ·      www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-2023/   Read Paul Asay's Blog Post on Raiders of the Lost Ark   ·      How you can make wise entertainment choices for your family Focus on the Family: Making Wise Entertainment Choices   ·      Explore the Plugged In Tech Guide Plugged In: Tech Guide   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Screens…they're everywhere! In fact, you're using one right now. Here's an important question: are the screens that you're using improving your connections with other people? Or are you becoming more isolated? What about the screens that your children use? Join us to hear Jonathan McKee's perspective on how to trim down the screen usage that is distracting us from better things, like spending time with our family and the Lord.   Receive a copy of "Parenting Generation Screen" and an audio download of this broadcast for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Author and teen expert Jonathan McKee explains why teens are so hooked to their phones, meaningful ways to connect with your teen and tips on how to unhook them! See: www.source4parents.com.

Being a teen is never easy, especially for young men who are entering a whole new world of feelings and temptations. Jonathan McKee outlines the four battles every young man faces—self-image, screens, sexual temptation, and substance abuse. Jonathan equips you to help your sons pursue God.

Being a teen is never easy, especially for young men who are entering a whole new world of feelings and temptations. Jonathan McKee outlines the four battles every young man faces—self-image, screens, sexual temptation, and substance abuse. Jonathan equips you to help your sons pursue God.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among those ages 10-34. The realities we learned coming out of the pandemic and many social stressors make matters worse. If things continue as they are, suicide can quickly become the number one cause of death among young people. So, what can we do about it? Can we make a difference? On this episode of The Link, Pastor Chris is joined by Dr. Daniel Emina, a licensed psychiatrist and the associate director of the Amen Clinics, to have a conversation about suicide and how understanding brain science and brain health can help us in the fight against it. Resources: The Suicide Solution by Dr. Daniel Emina - https://biturl.top/zAVVBrResources: Woodside Student Ministries - https://tinyurl.com/wsallcampus"The Teens Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices" by Jonathan McKee - https://tinyurl.com/y2qz7973"From Social Media to Social Ministry" by Nona Jones - https://tinyurl.com/y4stb6tt"Who are You Following" by Sadie Robertson Huff - https://tinyurl.com/4yppnezaSupport the show: https://woodsidebible.org/listen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The problem with social media and mental health is really affecting our kids, but what do we do about it? Author, Jonathan McKee, helps parents understand the connection and how to talk to kids about it. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find Familylife.  Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the Familylife's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.

What comes to mind when you hear the words "social media influencer"? We live in a world where influence comes at us from every angle. How do we navigate through the messages we see daily, and what are some of the pitfalls of this new era of influencers? Pastor Chris is joined by Shanna Craig, Pat McIlrath, and Mary Reed for a conversation about the influence of social media, both the good and the downfalls. Parents, this is a good one for you as you navigate through the influencer generation with your kids! Tune in. You won't want to miss it!Resources: Woodside Student Ministries - https://tinyurl.com/wsallcampus"The Teens Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices" by Jonathan McKee - https://tinyurl.com/y2qz7973"From Social Media to Social Ministry" by Nona Jones - https://tinyurl.com/y4stb6tt"Who are You Following" by Sadie Robertson Huff - https://tinyurl.com/4yppnezaSupport the show: https://woodsidebible.org/listen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do your kids have an addiction to social media? Author, Jonathan McKee addresses the dangers and how to engage your kids. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Weekend to Remember Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find Familylife.  Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the Familylife's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.

Kids with phones are a big deal! On FamilyLife Today, Jonathan McKee, author of over 25 books, helps parents understand the value of connection with their kids, concerns about their phones and some tips on how to talk about it all. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Weekend to Remember Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find Familylife.  Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the Familylife's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network.

Luke and Ryan talk with Jonathan McKee about how to build a strong team of volunteers and how you can have a positive impact leading and blessing the volunteers in your ministry.   You can find Jonathan at BecomingScreenWise.com

What can we learn about God's attributes by examining His three persons? Dr. Vern Poythress, distinguished professor at Westminster Theological Seminary, joins me to discuss his book, "The Mystery of the Trinity: A Trinitarian Approach to the Attributes of God." Plus: Youth culture expert Jonathan McKee discusses his book, "The Teen's Guide to Face to Face Connections in a Screen to Screen World: 40 Tips to Meaningful Communication." Join us for Monday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

Mike, Ryan, and Mark Johannesen talk with author Jonathan McKee about the impact of technology and social media on families and students, and how we develop healthy habits and good conversations about social media. Jonathan McKee is the keynote speaker at the 2021 CLBA Youth Worker Continuing Education. The first 40 youth workers to register will receive a FREE copy of Jonathan's book, Parenting Generation Screen. Register here: https://www.clba.org/youth-worker-training-at-the-2022-biennial-convention/ You can find Jonathan at BecomingScreenWise.com Check out Mark Johannesen's book review of Jonathan's newest book: https://www.clba.org/parenting-generation-screen/

John Bradley of Lamia Afghan Foundation talks about the work they've done in Afghanistan and their drive to get their volunteers out of that nation as the Taliban are taking over.  Jonathan McKee, author of "Parenting Generation Screen," offers help to parents guiding their kid's use of technology.

John Bradley of Lamia Afghan Foundation talks about the work they've done in Afghanistan and their drive to get their volunteers out of that nation as the Taliban are taking over.  Jonathan McKee, author of "Parenting Generation Screen," offers help to parents guiding their kid's use of technology.

Most parents know too much screen time is unhealthy for kids, but what can you do about it? Kids are glued to smartphones, social media, and entertainment - how can parents teach their kids to be screen wise? Author Jonathan McKee has 20+ years of youth ministry experience and he's here to answer common questions parents have from his new book, Parenting Generation Screen. What's the single most important thing you can do regarding screen time? Find out in this conversation about being wise in a digital world. Learn more about Jonathan McKee and his book, Parenting Generation Screen.

To close out the summer, the Plugged In team examines a new Netflix release Vivo and Jonathan McKee's latest book "Parenting Generation Screen." They also run through a quick culture survey, highlighting things you need to know to navigate the world of entertainment and media with your family. Get Jonathan's book "Parenting Generation Screen" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-plugged-in-2021-08-12?refcd=1128701 Get more episode resources: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/the-plugged-in-show-episode-90/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In tonight's episode, we want to have a critical conversation about something that affects all of our lives, digital technology. In March, as the pandemic set in, we all began living out of our homes, but what became very clear the way we consumed spiritual content changed, and how we connected as a church changed. Joining Senior Pastor Chris Brooks is Trevor Cole and Melaina Jaeger, members of Woodside's Marketing & Communication team, to talk about the importance of digital media in the church and how we can leverage digital platforms for good. Resources: Woodside Blog - https://medium.com/woodside-bible-church"The Teens Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices" by Jonathan McKee - https://tinyurl.com/y2qz7973"From Social Media to Social Ministry" by Nona Jones - https://tinyurl.com/y4stb6tt"Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age" by Barna Group - https://tinyurl.com/y6dcabqqSupport the show: https://woodsidebible.org/listen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, when so many of these instant pleasures avail themselves at every turn without any peer pressure to resist, then, like sheep to the slaughter, it can be just too easy to allow our emotion to cloud our reason and proceed with something that we'll likely regret later. And, because so many of today's instant pleasures are ego-driven, visually appealing, excitement oriented or sexually stimulating, today's young men seem to be tempted more than the rest of the general population. Today, we'll be discussing a Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face with expert Jonathan McKee. Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books including the Amazon Best Seller – The Guy's Guide to God, Girls and the Phone in Your Pocket and The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face. He has over 20 years of youth ministry experience and speaks to parents and leaders worldwide, all while providing free resources for youth workers and parents on TheSource4Parents.com. Jonathan and his wife Lori live in Northern California. A Guide for our Guys Episode Highlights: Are guys today a victim of our society? What type of temptations is prevalent in our world? How do they differ from the temptations parents faced as teens? How is smartphone use impacting teen guys? How is the media impacting the sex lives of and sex talk with teen guys? Four Battles: the distraction of a screen, sexual temptation, self-esteem, and substances. Why are accountability partners so important? How do our children find good leaders for accountability if they don't open up to mom and dad? Picture via: Pixabay

And, when so many of these instant pleasures avail themselves at every turn without any peer pressure to resist, then, like sheep to the slaughter, it can be just too easy to allow our emotion to cloud our reason and proceed with something that we'll likely regret later. And, because so many of today's instant pleasures are ego-driven, visually appealing, excitement oriented or sexually stimulating, today's young men seem to be tempted more than the rest of the general population. Today, we'll be discussing a Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face with expert Jonathan McKee. Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books including the Amazon Best Seller – The Guy's Guide to God, Girls and the Phone in Your Pocket and The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face. He has over 20 years of youth ministry experience and speaks to parents and leaders worldwide, all while providing free resources for youth workers and parents on TheSource4Parents.com. Jonathan and his wife Lori live in Northern California. A Guide for our Guys Episode Highlights: Are guys today a victim of our society? What type of temptations is prevalent in our world? How do they differ from the temptations parents faced as teens? How is smartphone use impacting teen guys? How is the media impacting the sex lives of and sex talk with teen guys? Four Battles: the distraction of a screen, sexual temptation, self-esteem, and substances. Why are accountability partners so important? How do our children find good leaders for accountability if they don't open up to mom and dad? Picture via: Pixabay

This is the second part of our technology conversation with Jonathan McKee and we dive deep into current realities and practical action steps. If you missed part 1 of our conversation, here's episode 59. Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books and has over 20 years youth ministry experience speaking to parents and leaders worldwide. Free resources at https://thesource4parents.com/ Jonathan's Featured Books: The Teen's Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices 21 Tips to Wise Posting in an Insecure World If I Had a Parenting Do-Over: 7 Vital Changes I'd Make Conversation notes: Common Sense Media has a study from 2015 >> teenagers average 9 hours per day of media consumption In 2012 Americans crossed the 50% mark for smart phone owners 12-17 year olds... 89% of them have a smart phone We Listen to Music For More Than 4 1/2 Hours A Day, Nielsen Says - more info Adults average 10 hours and 45 minutes per day on media Parents spend more time looking at a screen than talking with their kids or their spouse Anxiety, depression and teen suicide... Mental health is taking a dive and all the studies are saying that smart phones are playing a big part and self-esteem is at an all-time low The more time you spend on your device and especially social media, the more depressed you will be The average kid gets a smartphone at 10.3 years old Instagram and Snapchat only allows kids 13 years old or older (COPA privacy law) Free resource from Jonathan McKee: Answering 30 top questions from today's parents No mater how many parent controls you have, you can't block everything. The best parental control is conversations with your kids Guide for parental controls from Common Sense Media How do we start having conversations and teaching truth in this world of lies? If we teach our kids truth, it's going to equip them when they are exposed to the world's lies. Three Types of Parents: (Alexandra Samuels study with 10,000 parents) Limiter Enablers Media Mentors Special thanks to: Sound Engineering:WADE B PRODUCTIONS Episode Music:Brent Haglund 

Jonathan McKee joins us to kickoff our Technology month. With over 20 years youth ministry experience, Jonathan speaks to parents and leaders worldwide. He's the author of over twenty books including the brand new THE TEEN'S GUIDE TO SOCIAL MEDIA & MOBILE DEVICES and IF I HAD A PARENTING DO OVER. Jonathan, his wife, Lori, and their three kids live in California and he resources parents with ongoing resources at TheSource4Parents.com.  The research is clear, parents overwhelmingly look back and say “I wish I had spent more time with my kids" Song: Cats In The Cradle-Harry Chapin The YES Factor - no matter what, if my kids came to me to ask “Hey dad, will you do this?”, the answer would be YES. Overreaction is never the answer. Be careful with saying to yourself, “I've got this”. James 1:19 - quick to listen and slow to speak and slow to become angry Hit the “Pause Button” and take time before responding. After giving your kid time to cool off, ask them what they think the consequence should be It was me messing up that gave me the insight to do it right the next time “Angry outbursts teach our kids I can't go to mom, she'll freak out or dad isn't safe. Consider the ramifications of that feeling. If mom or dad isn't safe, then who will our kids run to for comfort, for advice and for admiration." The most important thing I tell parents when they begin learning about culture and media is “Don't Freak Out”. Boundary Fast >> don't add boundaries, but instead begin the process by working on bonding. We must bond before we can add boundaries The Segue - the dissolve from one thing to another. We must slowly fade back on our boundaries as our kids grow older. Kids need clear boundaries, but those boundaries must pull back as they approach leaving the home and deciding for themselves. We need to look for opportunities for our kids to practice making decisions for themselves. MORE INFO: Free resource from Jonathan McKee: Answering 30 top questions from today's parents Special thanks to: Sound Engineering:WADE B PRODUCTIONS (itswadeb@gmail.com) Episode Music:Brent Haglund 

Georgene Rice invites Jonathan McKee to share tips from his new book, The Bullying Breakthrough, Real Help for Parents and Teachers of the Bullied, Bystanders, and Bullies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – December 1, 2018 Kevin McCullough and author Dr. Gina Louden discuss the media coverage of the “caravan.” Dr. Albert Mohler shares about the importance of evangelism by remembering the death of missionary John Allen Chau, who was killed by a violent tribe on a remote island in India. John and Kathy talk to Josh Gallagher, pastor of Paradise Alliance Church in Paradise, California, as he relives his family’s escape from the devastating fire that recently destroyed the town. Frank Sontag talks with Stasi Eldredge, author of Defiant Joy, Talking Hold of Hope, Beauty, and Life in a Hurting World. Georgene Rice invites Jonathan McKee to share tips from his new book, The Bullying Breakthrough, Real Help for Parents and Teachers of the Bullied, Bystanders, and Bullies. Bob Burney talks about a recent scientific article that is causing a big problem for those committed to evolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’ll talk with Jonathan McKee, author of “The Bullying Breakthrough: Real Help for Parents and Teachers of the Bullied, Bystanders, and Bullies” (Shiloh Run Press) and friends Kaytie and Stephanie as we share memories from my recent Indian Adventure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Josh talks about youth culture with author, speaker, and veteran youth worker Jonathan McKee. Jonathan shares the importance of staying in touch with culture and a few small steps we can take move from reacting to it to interacting with it. This is a great Mentor Me for any of us who have ever overheard a conversation between two students and thought to ourselves, “What in the world are they talking about?!” Jonathan also mentions ‘Sex Matters' a message just released in the DYM Store! http://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/sex-matters

In this episode, Josh talks about youth culture with author, speaker, and veteran youth worker Jonathan McKee. Jonathan shares the importance of staying in touch with culture and a few small steps we can take move from reacting to it to interacting with it. This is a great Mentor Me for any of us who have ever overheard a conversation between two students and thought to ourselves, “What in the world are they talking about?!” Jonathan also mentions ‘Sex Matters' a message just released in the DYM Store! http://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/sex-matters

Because digital devices have now become ingrained in our culture to the point of almost being considered a kind of “sustenance” by many people, we will need to prepare our kids to navigate today's digital age in ways that are safe and God-honoring. Of all the digital devices that bring liability to their users, social media and mobile devices are arguably considered to be the most concerning. Today, we will discuss these concerns as we talk to the author of the new book, The Teen's Guide to Social Media and Mobile Devices. Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books including the brand new Teen's Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices, 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid, More Than Just the Talk, Sex Matters, and The Guy's Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket. Jonathan has over 20 years of experience in youth ministry and speaks to parents and leaders worldwide, all while providing free resources for parents on his website TheSource4Parents.com. On this website, parents can follow Jonathan's blog and get a regular dose of youth culture and parenting help. How Digital Technology and Social Media Presents Kids with Risks and Complications Evidence that parents need to start rethinking the way they allow their children to interact with digital technology can be found in statistics, science, current events, and everyday life. Digital technology like the smartphone brings much unnecessary complication and risk into the lives of parents and kids. I'm all for simple cell phones for safety and communication purposes, but I think smartphones are addictive adult toys that can bring more liability and burden to our family dynamics than we need in our hustle/bustle age. I don't know that the risk of the smartphone is worth the reward. I also think there is a good case to be made that we inadvertently exasperate our kids, provoke them to anger, and cause them to stumble by giving these devices to them. We know what Jesus said about “causing one of these little ones to stumble.” Is it really worth putting our kids at risk just to be culturally relevant or accepted? In my line of work, I deal with otherwise good and godly kids whose lives and families have been wrecked. Virtually every case can be linked back to a smartphone. Let me ask you this: What would be the worst thing that could happen if we made smartphones “no-kid-zones” at home? Jonathan McKee and I discuss social media and smartphones as we cover the following topics: Why you should read The Teen's Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices. The difference between tech-enabled and not tech-dependant. Could smartphones be contributing to teen depression? A crucial question you need to ask as your child begins to enter adulthood. How you can empower your child to know the truth about the intentions of the creators of social media sites. How to help your child understand that nothing transferred over the internet is truly deleted. How to educate your child about privacy settings. The importance of understanding Snapchat and the new feature, “Snap Maps.” Picture provided by: maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com  

Because digital devices have now become ingrained in our culture to the point of almost being considered a kind of “sustenance” by many people, we will need to prepare our kids to navigate today's digital age in ways that are safe and God-honoring. Of all the digital devices that bring liability to their users, social media and mobile devices are arguably considered to be the most concerning. Today, we will discuss these concerns as we talk to the author of the new book, The Teen's Guide to Social Media and Mobile Devices. Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books including the brand new Teen's Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices, 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid, More Than Just the Talk, Sex Matters, and The Guy's Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket. Jonathan has over 20 years of experience in youth ministry and speaks to parents and leaders worldwide, all while providing free resources for parents on his website TheSource4Parents.com. On this website, parents can follow Jonathan's blog and get a regular dose of youth culture and parenting help. How Digital Technology and Social Media Presents Kids with Risks and Complications Evidence that parents need to start rethinking the way they allow their children to interact with digital technology can be found in statistics, science, current events, and everyday life. Digital technology like the smartphone brings much unnecessary complication and risk into the lives of parents and kids. I'm all for simple cell phones for safety and communication purposes, but I think smartphones are addictive adult toys that can bring more liability and burden to our family dynamics than we need in our hustle/bustle age. I don't know that the risk of the smartphone is worth the reward. I also think there is a good case to be made that we inadvertently exasperate our kids, provoke them to anger, and cause them to stumble by giving these devices to them. We know what Jesus said about “causing one of these little ones to stumble.” Is it really worth putting our kids at risk just to be culturally relevant or accepted? In my line of work, I deal with otherwise good and godly kids whose lives and families have been wrecked. Virtually every case can be linked back to a smartphone. Let me ask you this: What would be the worst thing that could happen if we made smartphones “no-kid-zones” at home? Jonathan McKee and I discuss social media and smartphones as we cover the following topics: Why you should read The Teen's Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices. The difference between tech-enabled and not tech-dependant. Could smartphones be contributing to teen depression? A crucial question you need to ask as your child begins to enter adulthood. How you can empower your child to know the truth about the intentions of the creators of social media sites. How to help your child understand that nothing transferred over the internet is truly deleted. How to educate your child about privacy settings. The importance of understanding Snapchat and the new feature, “Snap Maps.” Picture provided by: maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com  

Today we'll talk with Jonathan McKee, author of “The Teen's Guide to Social Media...& Mobile Devices: 21 Tips to Wise Posting in an Insecure World” (Shiloh Run), and we'll reflect on the death of cultural icon Hugh Hefner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These days, it's just so hard for parents to compete against today's addictive nature of being constantly connected to the world wide web. Our guest today, Jonathan McKee will provide practical steps you can take to connect with your smartphone obsessed kid. Jonathan McKee is the author of 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid. Jonathan has over 20 years of youth ministry experience and speaks to parents and leaders worldwide. He provides free resources for youth workers and parents. Also you can follow Jonathan on his blog, getting a regular dose of youth culture and parenting help. How to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid Sometimes things arrive in our cultural scene so hard and fast; that, as a people, we get blindsided. Then our reaction becomes nothing more than a failure to respond. I believe that this is what has happened in the case of today's smartphone situation with our kids. We're such a hustle-bustle society that we never paused to think through the ramifications of putting this kind of access in the hands of kids. Before parents could blink; virtually every kid in America had a phone with information, ideas, entertainment, voice, power and smut at their fingertips 24/7. The technology moved faster than our wisdom could increase, as well as our ability to make and/or amend laws. Think about it. We still have laws for where, how and what time and days smut and vice for adults can be found and displayed in certain neighborhoods or inside the four walls of certain retail outlets; yet, our kids too often have none of these same safety measures. This makes the privacy of their own bedrooms virtually as dangerous as the seedy side of town! They have access to some of the vilest sexual images that no previous generation of adults ever had. But, not only that, today's kids can personally connect with others from anywhere around the world to share, embellish and even participate in this smut in a virtual Sodom and Gomorrah any time day or night. I think if we had time to do it all over again, we might realize that smartphones are actually adult toys! And, so, I say that Christians ought to look at a complete paradigm shift when it comes to carte blanche giving some of these things to our kids—just for the sake of being culturally relevant. There are just some things we can't trust kids to possess till they've reached a certain maturity level like voting and drinking. As I see it, this one slipped by us. We discuss this point and the following: The truth behind the laws and the experts stance on social media. What is the "Children's Online Privacy Protection Act" (COPPA)? The role that the book of Deuteronomy plays in addressing the smartphone phenomenon. The two extremes of the parenting continuum; either too strict or not involved. Family engagement seems to be lacking due to our culture's obsession with smartphones. How to filter the content on your kid's phone. How to set your child up for success. The importance of giving your kid the keys. Picture provided by pixabay.com.