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The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

THINQ Media

Parenting is no joke! Suzanne Phillips has spent years coaching intentional, legacy-minded parents—helping them overcome our increasingly confusing culture and connect the dots between faith, family, freedom and their child's future. Because informed parents make informed decisions. And let's face it, ages 0-25 are called formative years for a reason. Your children are being shaped! What goes in WILL come out. So, tune in to The InFormed Parent, from the THINQ Media Podcast Network, to get the guidance you need to parent with purpose, disciple with direction and leave an intentional legacy.

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  • S5 · E9
    Oct 30, 2025 · 57 min

    S5 E9: Digital Wellness for Your Children

    Episode Summary: In this eye-opening and deeply practical episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips is joined by Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes—a leading organization helping families, schools, and churches navigate the complex world of technology, internet safety, and digital wellness. Chris's work has reached hundreds of thousands of students and families nationwide and even led him to conversations at the White House about the dangers of AI and child safety online. This episode equips parents to take actionable steps toward creating safer digital environments at home and in schools. From the most dangerous apps to the latest AI threats, this conversation empowers you to protect your children without fear—through awareness, wisdom, and boundaries rooted in truth. ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ How Protect Young Eyes began and the mission behind it ✔️ Why tech is one of the most critical parenting conversations today ✔️ Chris's "10 Before 10" rule and other practical safety habits ✔️ The most dangerous apps parents need to know about—and why ✔️ The truth about Gemini AI, KIK, and other high-risk platforms ✔️ Understanding sextortion and how to protect your children ✔️ The importance of parental involvement in tech at school ✔️ Encouragement for parents feeling overwhelmed by technology ✔️ Hope and confidence for families navigating the digital age ⸻ 💡 Featured Resource: Protect Young Eyes Founded by Chris McKenna, Protect Young Eyes provides families, schools, and churches with the most up-to-date tools and strategies for digital safety and wellness. 👉 Visit → www.ProtectYoungEyes.com 👉 Follow → @protectyoungeyes ⸻ 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Chris McKenna & Protect Young Eyes: Instagram: @protectyoungeyes Website: www.ProtectYoungEyes.com 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: @suzannephillips_ @beacon_parent Website: www.beaconparent.com 📚 Free Resource Hub: Download guides, conversation starters, and digital wellness tools → The Hub ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Access Christ-centered coaching, community, and exclusive resources for parents → The Parent Club 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod? Grab The Pod Packet—a step-by-step guide to building and managing your own pod with confidence → www.beaconparent.com/podpacket ⸻ 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Wisdom, not fear, leads families to peace in the digital age. ✅ Parents are the gatekeepers of influence—digital wellness begins with discipleship. ⸻ 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): Technology is powerful—but so is your voice as a parent. Don't hand the digital steering wheel to the world. Be intentional, stay informed, and lead your family with conviction and grace. If this episode equipped or encouraged you, share it with another parent, teacher, or youth leader who's navigating these same challenges.

  • S5 · E8
    Oct 23, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    S5 E8: A Redemption Story: Parenting Forward

    Episode Summary: In this powerful and redemptive episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips sits down with Joshua Broome—a bestselling author, speaker, and former adult film star whose life has been radically transformed by the love and truth of Jesus. Now serving as the Executive Director of Walk Worthy, a division of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Joshua uses his story to educate and inspire families to confront the dangers of pornography, protect their children online, and live out a biblically grounded vision of sexuality and purpose. This conversation dives deep into the realities of hyper-sexualization in our culture, the impact of pornography on children and families, and the hope of redemption and healing that is available through Christ. Episode Highlights: ✔️ Joshua's remarkable story of redemption and transformation ✔️ How he found freedom and purpose through Christ ✔️ The harsh realities and dangers of pornography in our culture ✔️ What parents need to know about how early and easily children are exposed ✔️ How to talk with your kids about pornography in age-appropriate, truth-filled ways ✔️ The connection between pornography, identity, and broken family dynamics ✔️ Encouragement for families navigating hard conversations with grace and hope ✔️ What the Church and Christian counselors are doing to bring healing and restoration 📖 Featured Resource: 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life (Book)In his bestselling book, Joshua Broome exposes the seven lies that keep people trapped in shame and brokenness—and reveals how to find freedom, identity, and purpose in Christ. 👉 Get your copy → www.JoshuaBroome.me 📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Joshua Broome: Instagram: @iamjoshuabroome Website: www.JoshuaBroome.me Book: 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life Organization: Walk Worthy – A Division of AACC 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: @suzannephillips_ @beacon_parent Website: www.beaconparent.com 📚 Free Resource Hub: Download faith-based parenting tools, identity guides, and discipleship resources → The Hub ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Access community, coaching, and exclusive resources for intentional parenting → The Parent Club 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod? Download The Pod Packet—your free step-by-step guide to building a homeschool pod with confidence → www.beaconparent.com/podpacket 📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Freedom is found in truth. When families bring darkness into the light, healing begins. ✅ God's design for sexuality and purity isn't restrictive—it's redemptive. 🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA):Pornography is one of the most powerful weapons the enemy uses against families—but it's not stronger than redemption. Parents, your awareness and your willingness to talk about hard things can break generational cycles of shame and deception. If Joshua's story inspired you, share this episode with another parent, youth pastor, or friend who needs encouragement and truth today.

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