How do you help your kids stay grounded, wise, and safe in a digital world that’s constantly pulling at their attention — and their identity?

In this episode of The Project Revival Podcast, sisters Emily and Laura continue their series on social media by diving deep into discernment, digital safety, and Christ-centered parenting in the age of screens.

Together, they unpack:

How Scripture shapes the way we approach technology

Why every child needs guidance unique to their personality and struggles

The real risks kids face online — and how to prepare them without fear

How comparison, identity confusion, and online pressure shape young hearts

What to do when your child sees something inappropriate or unsafe online

How to build open communication, trust, and boundaries

Practical tools: pausing, thinking, discerning, and filtering content

The role of parents as guides, not police

Why connection at home — especially around the dinner table — is your greatest defense

This is a must-listen for any parent navigating phones, apps, online friendships, or screen time with kids of any age.

Scriptures Mentioned

• Proverbs 4:23
• Romans 12:2
• Ephesians 2:10
• 1 John 3:1
• Deuteronomy 6:6–7
• Proverbs 27:17
• Galatians 6:1–2
• James 1:5

Topics Covered

• Christian parenting & social media
• Digital discernment for kids
• Protecting children online
• Navigating comparison & identity
• Healthy phone boundaries & tech limits
• Sextortion, online predators, and digital safety
• How to talk to kids about what they see online
• Raising kids with wisdom, truth, and confidence
• How to stay unified as parents

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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.

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What Is Covered in This Episode:

1. Why delaying the smartphone is one of the most protective decisions you can make
2. How to “strip back” a device without creating rebellion
3. Why phones should never be in bedrooms or bathrooms
4. How to monitor with love—not suspicion
5. Why you MUST talk about identity daily
6. How to model healthy tech habits as adults

00:00 Intro – Why This Conversation Matters
04:15 Step 1: Delay the Smartphone
12:07 Step 2: Remove Harmful Apps (Strip It Back)
17:53 Step 3: No Phones in Bedrooms or Isolated Spaces
23:13 Step 4: Monitor With Love, Not Suspicion
23:28 Step 5: Talk About Identity Daily
33:02 Step 6: Model Healthy Tech Use as Parents
38:02 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).

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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…”


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In this episode of the Project Revival Podcast, Emily and Laura take a hard look at the impact of social media and screen time on kids, teens, and families.

From the rise in anxiety and comparison culture to the quiet erosion of family connection, this candid conversation explores how digital life shapes hearts, minds, and homes — and what we can do about it.

Rooted in biblical truth and practical wisdom, this episode challenges us to ask: Are we letting the world’s influence shape our children more than God’s Word?

You’ll learn:
- The latest statistics on youth social media use
- How screen habits affect mental health, sleep, and communication
- Why even positive parents fall into the “digital babysitter” trap
- What the Bible says about conforming to the world (Romans 12:2)
- Hope-filled steps to restore connection and discernment at home

Join us as we uncover the spiritual and emotional cost of constant connection — and rediscover God’s better design for our families.

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