Find and Follow Podcast
Find and Follow Podcast
Podcast Description
"Welcome to 'Find and Follow,' brought to you by Grace Community Church of Willow Street. Join Pastor Addison Roberts every other week for dynamic conversations that explore how different people live out their faith in Jesus Christ. Guests share their spiritual journeys and everyday encounters with Jesus. Whether seeking guidance, inspiration, or a deeper faith connection, 'Find and Follow' showcases the transformative impact of following Jesus in all aspects of life. Tune in for inspiring stories that resonate with everyone."
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes related to faith and life, including financial stewardship, community service, and balancing family with sports. Episodes feature practical topics such as financial peace with biblical insights, making missions part of daily life, and navigating youth sports as a Christian parent, providing listeners with relatable stories and actionable advice.
“Welcome to ‘Know and Follow,’ brought to you by Grace Community Church of Willow Street. Join Pastor Addison Roberts every other week for dynamic conversations that explore how different people live out their faith in Jesus Christ. Guests share their spiritual journeys and everyday encounters with Jesus. Whether seeking guidance, inspiration, or a deeper faith connection, ‘Find and Follow’ showcases the transformative impact of following Jesus in all aspects of life. Tune in for inspiring stories that resonate with everyone.”
Episode Summary
In this follow-up conversation, Pastor Addison Roberts continues with Pastor Kevin Lance, Youth Pastor at Grace Community Church, to explore how families can navigate the world of social media and online platforms. From Facebook and Instagram to TikTok, Discord, Reddit, and even video games, Pastor Kevin shares both the risks and opportunities these platforms present. This second part equips parents to set boundaries, ask good questions, and engage their kids with wisdom and faith in today’s digital landscape.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn
- What parents need to know about popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
- Why cultivating algorithms matters and how content can spiral quickly.
- How apps like Discord and Reddit open both positive and dangerous conversations.
- Why video games should be treated like movies—with attention to storylines, worldviews, and content.
- How to use tools like Common Sense Media and CPYU to evaluate apps, games, and media.
- Ways to keep open communication with kids while protecting them from harmful influences.
- How biblical stewardship and family convictions shape wise technology use.
Key Quotes
- “Most social media apps don’t have your kid’s best interests in mind.” — Pastor Kevin Lance
- “Treat video games the same way you would movies—know the content and set boundaries.” — Pastor Kevin Lance
- “If your kid is on a platform, you should be on it too, so you understand it.” — Pastor Kevin Lance
- “Open communication with your kids is the best safeguard against digital dangers.” — Pastor Kevin Lance
Ways to Get Involved / Resources Mentioned
- OurPact — Parental control and monitoring app.
- Life360 — Family location and safety app.
- Common Sense Media — Reviews and age-based ratings for movies, games, and apps: commonsensemedia.org
- CPYU (Center for Parent/Youth Understanding) — Cultural insights and resources for parents: cpyu.org
- Grace Community Church of Willow Street — Plan a visit or learn more: gccws.net
About the Know and Follow Podcast
The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Join us for weekend services on Saturdays at 6pm, Sundays at 8am, 9:15am, and 11am. Learn more at gccws.net.
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