How to Protect Your Kids from Social Media | 6 Biblical Strategies Every Parent Needs

17/11/2025 38 min
How to Protect Your Kids from Social Media | 6 Biblical Strategies Every Parent Needs

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In this episode of the Project Survival Podcast, Emily and Laura break down 6 practical, Christ-centered strategies every parent needs to protect their kids from the dangers of smartphones, social media, online predators, comparison, and digital addiction.If you’ve ever wondered:• “When should my child get a smartphone?”• “How do I keep my kids safe online?”• “How do I talk to them about identity and comparison?”• “How do I monitor without becoming the ‘phone police’?”—this conversation will give you clarity, hope, and actionable steps.⸻What Is Covered in This Episode:1. Why delaying the smartphone is one of the most protective decisions you can make2. How to “strip back” a device without creating rebellion3. Why phones should never be in bedrooms or bathrooms4. How to monitor with love—not suspicion5. Why you MUST talk about identity daily6. How to model healthy tech habits as adults00:00 Intro – Why This Conversation Matters04:15 Step 1: Delay the Smartphone12:07 Step 2: Remove Harmful Apps (Strip It Back)17:53 Step 3: No Phones in Bedrooms or Isolated Spaces23:13 Step 4: Monitor With Love, Not Suspicion23:28 Step 5: Talk About Identity Daily33:02 Step 6: Model Healthy Tech Use as Parents38:02 Final Thoughts & Preview of Next Week (Discernment)Emily and Laura share real stories from their own homes, wisdom from student ministry, FBI insights, and biblical truth about guarding our children’s hearts (Proverbs 4:23, 1 Peter 5:8).⸻Key Scriptures Mentioned:• Proverbs 4:23 — “Above all else, guard your heart…”• 1 Peter 5:8 — “Your enemy the devil prowls like a roaring lion…”⸻If this episode encouraged you…Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with another parent who needs this conversation.⸻

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