We examine how digital content shapes our children's worldviews and explore practical strategies for guiding children through media choices that align with biblical values.• 80% of Christian teens say their worldview is shaped more by media than scripture• Media influences children through underlying philosophies and attitudes, not just explicit content• Setting clear family media guidelines about what, when, and where content can be accessed• Utilizing resources like PluggedIn.com and Common Sense Media to evaluate content before children watch• Watching media together as a family creates discipleship opportunities and meaningful conversations• Delaying social media until at least age 16 protects teens from identity formation around digital approval• Teaching children to ask "Would I post this if Jesus was following me?" before sharing online• Maintaining parental oversight through following accounts, knowing passwords, and using monitoring toolsTry this tonight: Ask your kids about their favorite online influencer, then discuss what worldview that person is shaping.Recommended Resources:The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://amzn.to/3FMtfnqThe Techwise Family by Andy Crouch https://amzn.to/4ie4O0GVidAngel https://www.vidangel.com/CommonSense Media https://www.commonsensemedia.org/Plugged In https://www.pluggedin.com/If Only I Had a Green Nose by: Max Lucado https://amzn.to/4iKLR5UCompeting Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age By: Tony Reinke https://amzn.to/4c4ikBCScreens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World by: Kathy Koch https://amzn.to/426FUcjSend any questions you want answered to [email protected] This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org

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