Protecting Our Children in the Digital Age - Chris Gonzales, Part 3

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"The negative impacts of the digital realm include spiritual, physical, and emotional scars and casualties, and these effects are occurring at an increasing pace." — Chris Gonzales

Chris Gonzales, of GoodTube Kids joins Yvette Hampton for a deep dive into the dangers of the digital realm and the importance of protecting our children in this ever-evolving digital landscape. He shares his personal experiences and insights as a law enforcement officer, pastor, and homeschool dad, highlighting the critical role fathers play in raising their daughters and setting an example of what a Godly man looks like. Chris also emphasizes the integration of faith into all aspects of life, challenging the cultural message that tells young people to separate their faith from other areas. Join us as we explore the power of intentional parenting, the battle for our children's hearts and minds through social media, and the need for strong apologetics in today's world. Stay tuned as we learn valuable lessons and gain practical wisdom from Chris Gonzales on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast.

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Chris Gonzales resigned from the FBI after 14 years as a Special Agent when he realized the biggest threat we face today is in the war for the hearts and minds of our youth.

As parents, we often just don’t realize the incredible amount of terrible content and messaging forced onto our youth through social media and on-demand content such as YouTube Kids, Netflix, Disney, and Nickelodeon. Chris wrote an e-book called Poisoned Candy to tell parents about the dangers of children’s media.  Parents feel like they have nowhere to turn to find good content in a safe environment; so, after nineteen years in law enforcement, Chris felt God was calling him to a new fight to protect children in the digital realm. Chris launched GoodTube Kids to create a safe place for kids and a resource for parents all in one place. 

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Discussion Questions For the Series:

1. How do you integrate your faith into different aspects of your life, such as sports, career, and friendships?
2. What are your thoughts on children having access to social media? At what age do you think it is appropriate for them to start using it?
3. In what ways do you intentionally represent Christ in your daily life, whether it's through your media choices or interactions with others?
4. How do you engage in conversations with your children about worldview and explain why certain things go against your beliefs?
5. Have you ever encountered family-friendly content that did not align with your Christian values? How did you handle that situation?
6. How do you navigate the digital realm to protect yourself and your family from its dangers?
7. What steps can you take to strengthen and embolden your own faith, and how can you share your faith confidently with others?

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