Concurrently: The News Coach Podcast

Walking alongside parents, educators, and mentors as they disciple their kids and teens through current events. The News Coach offers tools and tips for cultivating news literacy and a non-anxious learning environment through a Christian worldview.

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Mental health crisis and means of grace

Posted February 15, 2023 • 00:34:39

Sources such as the CDC and the American Psychological Association have declared a mental health crisis among kids and teens. How can parents and educators...

ChatGPT and the gift of work

Posted February 8, 2023 • 00:30:32

In a world where AI can write your homework, how do we teach our kids the value of work and learning? Kelsey and Jonathan explore the buzz around ChatGPT...

A process for evaluating shifting words and meanings

Posted February 1, 2023 • 00:33:36

The Associated Press asks journalists to use the term “abortion rights” and Dictionary.com chooses “woman” as word of the year. In a world that...

Video gaming and creation rhythms

Posted January 25, 2023 • 00:28:00

The headlines blame video games for all sorts of problems among kids and teens. But are video games the culprit? Or does gaming serve a purpose in our...

TikTok influencers and the weight of glory

Posted January 18, 2023 • 00:32:33

"YouTube/Social Media Influencer" has recently charted as the top vocational aspiration for teens and pre-teens in the US and UK. Join Kelsey and Jonathan...