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Teens say they’re weary of constant connection, and we explore how to guide their hearts toward real belonging without panic. We share five timeless principles, practical safety steps, and the questions we use to help kids grow wise online and off.

• always being formed and the heart as control center
• every platform selling a vision of the good life
• discernment as a skill we can train
• mission over isolation in a digital world
• online vs offline belonging and comparison traps
• Gen Z pullback, Delete Day, and screen-time limits that miss formation
• algorithms, echo chambers, and trust collapse in news
• three risks: predators and sextortion, substance exposure, news confusion
• five discipleship questions for relationships and apps
• build an open-door home for safe confession
• teach friendship categories and influence levels
• pre-decide a family safety plan with no-punishment help

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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