Culture Is Coming for Your Kids — Amy Davison Teaches Moms How to Fight Back Without the Bubble Wrap: EP 222

This is the episode that will change how you think about every show your kids watch, every song they hear, and every conversation happening on the school bus. Kate and Rebecca welcome back return guest Amy Davison, Vice President of Mama Bear Apologetics — one of the most trusted resources for Christian moms who want to raise kids that think critically, love biblically, and stand firm in the faith. Amy is an Air Force veteran, mom of four (18, 16, 14, and 2), and a woman who has been in the trenches of this cultural conversation long enough to know exactly what tools moms actually need. This is not a fear-based conversation. It is a faithfulness-based one. And it is packed with some of the most practical, biblical wisdom for navigating media and culture that we have ever had on the show. * * * **About Amy:** Amy Davison is Vice President of Mama Bear Apologetics, a ministry dedicated to equipping Christian moms to raise the next generation to think critically and stand firm in the faith. She is an Air Force veteran, a writer, and a mom of four. Find all of Mama Bear’s resources at mamabearapologetics.com. * * * **In This Episode:** - Why bubble wrap Christianity does not work — if Satan got into the garden he can get into your living room - Your living room is either a training ground or it is not — and the armor of God is not a spiritual safe space - The shift that has happened in children’s media over the last 15 years — what was a punchline on Friends is now in CoComelon - Media is not neutral — it is the most proficient form of propaganda ever created and our kids are consuming it daily - Every worldview answers the same six questions — and the ones being fed to your kids have very specific answers - The history of the sexual revolution and why it matters for what your kids are watching today - The ROAR method — Recognize the message, Offer objective discernment, Argue for a healthier approach, Reinforce with prayer and discussion - Words matter and definitions are being hijacked — buzzwords every mom needs to know how to unpack with her kids - The no-flinch rule — fix your face, mama, because if you freak out they will stop coming to you - The difference between fear and wisdom in parenting — fear panics, wisdom prepares - Teen brain development — the prefrontal cortex, the amygdala, and why boys especially need more time - What homeschool kids, private school kids, and public school kids all have in common — they are having the same conversations, just in different places - I am not responsible for my children’s choices — I am responsible for the message of the gospel - It is never too late — you are responsible for the time you have been given right now * * * **Resources Mentioned:** Mama Bear Apologetics — mamabearapologetics.com  Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality The ROAR Method and buzzwords blog series — all at mamabearapologetics.com  * * * **Connect With Us:** gathermoms.com | @gathermoms | Join our Patreon at gathermoms.com Gather Moms: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Kate Henderson: Instagram | Facebook Rebecca Bradford: Instagram | Facebook