The Counter Culture Mom Show

“The best way to be for your children is to be with your children,” says social media expert Dr. Kathy Koch. Kathy is the President and Founder of Celebrate Kids, and she has been researching and speaking on the effects of technology on youth for over a decade. Technology is affecting the character and behavior of our kids, and parents are usually unaware of the level of danger. Most teens, tweens, and toddlers are using devices within the home, and the immediate gratification and satisfaction garnered from media can create selfishness and even stunted development. For example, there’s a difference between needing a smartphone and wanting a smartphone, Kathy highlights. Kathy also cautions parents to turn off their own screens and spend valuable, one-on-one time with their children - often. TAKEAWAYS Technology can change a child’s brain structure and feed them destructive lies about God and themselves When parents are holding their smartphones, kids rarely will start a conversation Technology can make kids believe that they are the center of their own world Check out Kathy’s phenomenal book, Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Download the CCM App: http://bit.ly/3d2wSYy  Screens and Teens Book: http://bit.ly/3V1WQM9  Connect Documentary: https://amzn.to/3XxUHJY   🔗 CONNECT WITH KATHY KOCH Website: https://celebratekids.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelebrateKidsInc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CelebrateKidsInc/  Podcast: https://celebratekids.com/resources/podcasts/    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

So many children have been exposed to horrifying social media content, but Titania Jordan offers a safeguard while kids are surfing the net. Titania is the Chief Parenting and Marketing Officer at Bark, a software program that keeps children safe both online and in real life. Bark’s dashboard proactively monitors text messages, YouTube, emails, and a plethora of social media networks, and alerts parents to any potential safety concerns. Bark also allows parents to manage screen time, filter websites, and set location alerts. Titania offers practical tips for parents who want to save time and gain peace of mind while their children are online. Creating safeguards and boundaries for the sake of children’s mental and emotional well-being is a must, and Bark is an excellent solution. TAKEAWAYS Childhood 2.0 is a documentary exploring the dangerous and damaging effects of social media on teens and tweens Children usually won’t share problematic content they’ve come across on their devices because they don’t want to lose access to the Internet  Make an effort to be plugged in and empathetic toward your children  Having a healthy relationship with your child trumps everything 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Pop Culture Purge Tour: Text the word TOUR to the number 55444 Social Media Dangers - Childhood 2.0 trailer: http://bit.ly/3V3to8A  Childhood 2.0 Movie Website: https://www.childhood2movie.com/ Bark Smartphone Video: http://bit.ly/3X5blk6  Parenting In a Tech World Book: https://amzn.to/3gB5keC   🔗 CONNECT WITH BARK Website (use code TINA for 10% off App subscriptions!): https://www.bark.us/  Facebook: http://bit.ly/3GJw4Eb Instagram: http://bit.ly/3U6hc6b Twitter: https://twitter.com/barktechco  YouTube: http://bit.ly/3gwE154   🔗 CONNECT WITH TITANIA JORDAN Twitter: https://twitter.com/titaniajordan    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

If you are looking for a quality entertainment option for your munchkins, TruPlay is the Biblically-sound solution you’ve been searching for. CEO and founder Brent Dusing explains how their team is building a beautiful, fun, world-class entertainment platform which invites children into a world of hope and God’s truth. Brent’s gaming platforms have over seven million players worldwide and has led to thousands of salvations over the years. “It’s about living out the calling,” Brent explains. “If you read the Bible, it’s about people who were praying but were also taking action!” Brent sees the incredible opportunity of reaching the lost for Christ through children’s entertainment and is excited to offer kids the opportunity to become a beta tester for his upcoming projects. TAKEAWAYS As Christians, we do a lot of praying and worrying, but we should be praying and taking action Kids and even adults can become a beta-tester for TruPlay The target age for TruPlay games is between five and 13, but younger ages are welcome to participate with the parents’ consent TruPlay is filled with rich art, deep stories, and real, Biblical lessons 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Donate to Counter Culture Ministries: http://bit.ly/3WgANmo  TruPlay’s Mission Video: http://bit.ly/3EDtjDe  TruPlay’s First Animated Short: http://bit.ly/3TBsxLa    🔗 CONNECT WITH TRUPLAY Website: https://www.truplaygames.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truplaygames/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truplaygame/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruplayG  YouTube: http://bit.ly/3VucDnj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/truplay  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truplay/    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Today’s entertainment is dishing out huge amounts of dopamine, making kids constantly wanting more. Unfortunately, dopamine is addictive, and it can damage kids’ developing brains, making them numb to the world around them and unable to make wise decisions as a result. Tech expert Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, podcast host, and co-author of Screen Kids, a book she co-wrote with Dr. Gary Chapman. She explains the key differences between digital candy and digital vegetables. Arlene explains how the brain likes a little bit of dopamine, but children’s brains are being overloaded with too much dopamine because of too much screen time. Kids need to get outside and enjoy activities in the real world to foster creativity, cognitive development, and maturity. TAKEAWAYS Overloading on screen time has the potential to narrow the scope of what brings kids pleasure as they grow up Screen time addiction is one reason why the brains of young adults are not developing as quickly as they should It is possible to raise kids and teenagers without giving them unrestricted access to smartphones and tablets Go to HappyHomeUniversity.com to take a quiz about your own home technology use and find out if it’s in balance 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE  Kerusso T-shirts (use code TINA for 15% off order): https://www.kerusso.com/?rfsn=6877677.515f6f Book Tina to Speak: http://bit.ly/3AjTOuD  Arlene Interview: http://bit.ly/3g9xHjL   Screen Time Quiz: http://bit.ly/3AkXsoh  Screen Kids Film: http://bit.ly/3tw8cw6  Screen Kids Book: https://amzn.to/3B5NiID Grandparenting Screen Kids Book: https://amzn.to/3F16Tfp Social Book: https://amzn.to/3U6aFIC   🔗 CONNECT WITH ARLENE PELLICANE Website: https://arlenepellicane.com/ Facebook: http://bit.ly/3hYZyDN Instagram: http://bit.ly/3VmelXE Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlenePellicane  YouTube: http://bit.ly/3OwRPJr Podcast: http://bit.ly/3Aj3CVK    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

“You are the biggest influence in your child’s life,” says Leah Langston. After transitioning from her full-time worship leader position, Leah authored Make Your House His Home: A Guide for Parents and Children to Experience Scripture Together. This new mom shares the ins and outs of daily discipleship and the importance of sharing Biblical wisdom with your children starting at an early age. “Take the truth and allow your kids to run with it,” she encourages. Leah points to the importance of creating Biblical foundations for kids, because when they walk out of our homes, their faith is what they’re always going to come back to. Her book is aimed to combine scripture and activities that families can do together to learn more about the Lord. TAKEAWAYS Leah’s book is an at-home guide for parents who want to focus on teaching their children the character, attributes, and promises of God  Parents are also on their own faith journey as they lead their kids in their walk with Christ Leah’s book breaks down big scriptural topics in a way little kids can understand Knowing the Lord starts with discipling your children in your home 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE VTech Camera for Kids: https://amzn.to/3USHZEd Donate to Counter Culture Ministries: https://bit.ly/3WgANmo  Make Your House His Home Book: https://amzn.to/3VgblMz   🔗 CONNECT WITH LEAH LANGSTON Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leah.livingston.1  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_langston/    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Derek White and his wife, Lucy, initially began designing a Christian board game on a piece of posterboard after their kids complained their Sunday school discussion on friendships was “boring.” The game was such a hit, they began to further develop the idea, bringing in a graphic designer and graphic artist and eventually created a hit board game called True Frenemies. “It was the biggest project we’ve ever done in our life,” Derek shares. It offers an alternative to mainstream board games that are steeped in witchcraft and dark underpinnings that stand in contrast to the values of Christian families. True Frenemies is a fun, Biblically-based, high-quality, unique board game the whole family will enjoy! TAKEAWAYS A lot of Christian board games are Christian “versions” of other games, but True Frenemies is something fresh and unique  The game includes a lot of strategy that makes it competitive and fun for both kids and adults The game includes lessons on morals and developing Godly character that come straight from scripture True Frenemies also includes game plays centered on sin, submission, baptism, and prayer  🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Board Game Video: http://bit.ly/3hAjmgK  Pop Culture Purge Tour: text the word TOUR to the number 55444 How to Build a Board Game Article: http://bit.ly/3gk3OgT   🔗 CONNECT WITH DEREK WHITE Website: https://www.mount21.com/  Facebook: http://bit.ly/3NYrfsi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwmount21/?hl=en  YouTube: http://bit.ly/3NWpX17    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Ainsley Earhardt is sharing an uplifting message of faith and inspiration through her new New York Times bestselling book, I’m So Glad You Were Born. Ainsley is a TV host, author, and mother and has been a co-host on the Fox and Friends morning show since 2016. This mom on a mission attributes her success to God’s gracious blessings over her life. Ainsley explains how her newest book highlights the specialness of each individual child, whether it’s our children or other little ones around us. The book beautifully celebrates the day a child is born, and the blessing that child’s life is to everyone around them. May we not lose precious bonding time with our kids during the busy holiday season. TAKEAWAYS God told Ainsley to be a shining light on top of a mountain, and she was eager to live out her calling Know that God will guide your steps in any situation and that you can make a positive impact I’m So Glad You Were Born has a wonderful message for all children, particularly kids who don’t hear they are loved and cherished enough Ainsley’s latest book was heavily inspired by the legacy and love of her late mother 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE  Science Experiments Gift Set: https://amzn.to/3EXemfv Download the Counter Culture Mom App: http://bit.ly/3d2wSYy  I’m So Glad You Were Born Book Trailer: https://bit.ly/3tlktn6  I’m So Glad You Were Born Book: https://amzn.to/3VeeRXD Through Your Eyes Book: https://amzn.to/3EwjvK2 Take Heart Book: https://amzn.to/3UVw1JK   🔗 CONNECT WITH AINSLEY EARHARDT Website: https://books.ainsleye.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AinsleyEarhardt/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aearhardt/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ainsleyearhardt    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Christmas is not full of joy and laughter for everyone. For many people, it highlights the pain or loneliness in their life. Dr. Bill Thrasher is a professor of theology at Moody Bible Institute and shares several meaningful Christmas traditions that can make your family gatherings even better. To be more focused on Jesus and others during the holiday, ask your family members what gift they want to give Christ on Christmas! Bill co-authored a wonderful book with his wife Penny about holiday traditions: Putting God Back in the Holidays. This year, invite Jesus to the dinner table, tell Him how much you appreciate what He has done, and encourage your family members to do the same. TAKEAWAYS Secular Christmas culture can put enormous financial pressure on people to buy the latest and greatest gifts Know how to curb anxiety and stress during the holiday season and refrain from imposing any unrealistic expectations What gift do you want to give Jesus this Christmas?  Learn creative ways on how you can be a vessel of love to those around you during Christmas 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE The Creation Club Magazine: http://bit.ly/3WYSWWg  It’s Christmas Again Movie Trailer: http://bit.ly/3EsmYKz  Tune In To the Program: https://counterculturemom.com/   Putting God Back in the Holidays Book: https://amzn.to/3OoWixN   🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. BILL THRASHER Website: https://victoriouspraying.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrBillThrasher  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBillThrasher  YouTube: http://bit.ly/3AcoRsj    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

There are two things that many modern grandparents often get wrong, says Dr. Josh Mulvihill: Indulgence and too much independence. Josh is the Executive Director of Renewanation and has authored and edited 10 books on parenting and grandparenting. Grandparents tend to overindulge their grandkids and spoil them, he says. Josh also explains that often, grandparents’ lives are too independent from their grandkids, which causes major distance physically and emotionally. There is a plethora of scriptural guidance for grandparenting from the Biblical perspective, Josh points out. As parents, we need to recognize that grandparents have an important role to play in our children’s lives and we need to invite them in!  TAKEAWAYS Grandparents, make an effort to be there for your grandkids and actively participate in their lives, especially during important events Society lies to grandparents and attempts to isolate them from their families, but grandparents have a special familial role to fulfill The Bible is highly prescriptive when it comes to parenting and grandparenting advice  Many grandparents and parents are living together, solidifying the importance of their role even more powerfully 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Gospel Shaped Family: https://gospelshapedfamily.com/  Grandparenting Books/Resources: https://shop.renewanation.org/ Counter Cultural Parenting Book: https://bit.ly/3rCLUb4  Grandparenting Book: https://amzn.to/3Tq4Wgm Christian Grandparenting: https://christiangrandparenting.com/   🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH MULVIHILL Website: https://www.renewanation.org/  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tfwcnf Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJoshMulvihill    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

More than 13 million kids are being raised by their grandparents, giving elders a major influence over the lives of the next generation and the need for guidance! Wayne Rice works with the Legacy Coalition as a conference director and podcast host. He has also authored dozens of books, including Long-Distance Grandparenting: Nurturing the Faith of Your Grandchildren When You Can’t Be There in Person. Wayne assists in the incredible Legacy Grandparenting Summits, and gives some excellent tips on how grandparents can connect with their beloved grandkids. Wayne reminds us that the older generation has the greatest influence on the spiritual formation of the younger generation. TAKEAWAYS Organize special time to spend with your grandkids, from meaningful conversations to weekend trips Traditional retirement is not something that inspires ministry work nor lines up with scripture The Legacy Grandparenting podcast covers much needed topics in a Biblically-based approach LegacyCoalition.com has a wide variety of books, seminar information, and resources available for grandparents to explore 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Legacy Grandparenting Summit: https://legacycoalition.com/summit/  Newsletter Signup: https://bit.ly/3wjpuhP   Long-Distance Grandparenting Book: https://amzn.to/3tfl6i5 Legacy Grandparenting Podcast: http://bit.ly/3EmumqS   🔗 CONNECT WITH WAYNE RICE Website: https://legacycoalition.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelegacycoalition  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacycoalition/    🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM  https://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom   📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow   📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageCCM   💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCMDonate2021 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/