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How does our mental health relate to our faith? How can we become whole while living in a broken world? Join Pat & Kenna Millea for This Whole Life!
How does our mental health relate to our faith? How can we become whole while living in a broken world? Every day, we all strive to encounter God amidst the challenges of balancing faith and family, work and leisure, our sense of self and complicated relationships. Pat & Kenna Millea bring joy, hope, and wisdom to those who believe there *is* a connection between holiness and happiness. Kenna is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist; Pat served for 15 years as a youth minister; together they have 7 children and a perfectly imperfect marriage. From their education and experience, they share tools, resources, interviews, and stories that point the way to sanity and sanctity. (Music: “You’re Not Alone” by Marie Miller. Used with permission.)
”The Christian community is called to help them [parents] in teaching children how to live in a media environment in way consonant with the dignity of the human person and service of the common good.”
~ Pope Francis
Does technology really harm children & teens?
How do I raise my children in a world steeped in tech & social media?
Is it even worth the fight to resist the culture when it comes to technology?
This is an important one, friends! In Episode 62, Pat and Kenna delve into the complexities of technology's impact on children, families, and parents. They discuss the critical role of guiding children towards responsible tech use, while resisting the cultural push for children using devices & social media at a young age. Exploring the emotional strain parents face when limiting tech access, they emphasize the empowerment found in community support. The episode also highlights the importance of fostering real-world engagement & joy. The couple shares personal insights on managing children's screen time, advocating for setting boundaries to promote healthier interactions.
If you've ever faced difficult conversations or decisions about technology with your children, this episode is for you!
Episode 62 Show Notes
Chapters:
0:00: Introduction and Highs & Hards
17:50: Approach to technology & some statistics
27:37: Feeling a lack of agency
33:59: Proposing a vision for kids' tech use
40:52: Concrete actions & conversations around technology
50:17: The need for community among parents
58:09: Challenge By Choice
Reflection Questions:
- What is one specific thing that stuck with you from this conversation?
- What difficulties have you faced around technology & social media in your own life? In your children's lives?
- What does healthy tech use look like to you? What are your values around technology?
- What are technology & social media good for? What are the dangers of technology? How can you help your children enjoy the good and avoid the dangers?
- When you listen to the Holy Spirit, how are you being called to lead your family with regards to technology?
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Interested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for Integration
Music: ”You're Not Alone” by Marie Miller. Used with permission.
