In this episode of the 226 Next Gen Podcast, Garrett, Daniel, and Teresa tackle something almost everyone is feeling right now—anxiety, overthinking, and the constant noise in our heads.

We’re living in what many are calling the anxious age. From kids to students to adults, the weight of information, pressure, and uncertainty is higher than ever. But what if anxiety isn’t always a sign that something is wrong with your faith… but an invitation to bring your heart back to truth?

In this conversation, we unpack:

• What anxiety actually is (and what it isn’t)
• Why following Jesus doesn’t mean you’ll never feel anxious
• How culture, distraction, and information overload are shaping our minds
• A simple, practical framework for using Scripture to quiet the noise

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what’s true, but my thoughts feel louder than God’s voice,” this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned

• Brick (distraction-blocking device/app to help limit phone use): https://getbrick.com
  
  

Thank you for joining us! Want more information? Check out our website:

Kids: https://www.fbcboerne.org/kids/

Youth: https://www.fbcboerne.org/youth/

Theresa and Garrett sit down with Daniel to unpack a framework Daniel recently taught at MomCo (formerly MOPS): most of us parent like “owners,” when God calls us to parent like “ambassadors.” And that shift changes everything: how you see your kids, how you measure “success,” and what you do when you blow it.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The difference between parenting as an owner vs. parenting as an ambassador
• The four places “ownership” shows up most: identity, work, success, and reputation
• Why owner-parenting often feels like pressure… and how it can quietly turn into desperation
• How ambassador-parenting frees you to aim for faithfulness over outcomes
• Why confession, apology, and repentance with your kids can be a powerful discipleship moment
• Practical next steps: pause and pray, reframe discipline as discipleship, and anchor your identity in Christ

Resource mentioned:
Paul David Tripp, Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family

Thank you for joining us! Want more information? Check out our website:

Kids: https://www.fbcboerne.org/kids/

Youth: https://www.fbcboerne.org/youth/

This week, we’re joined by Kelly Newcomb—pharmacist, foster/adopt mom of seven, and founder of Brave Parenting—to talk about what’s actually happening in the digital world our kids are growing up in. Kelly shares the real story that launched her ministry (including a terrifying wake-up call involving online grooming and the very real threat of trafficking), and why she shifted her focus from “just data” to discipleship.

We cover:

• Why the best strategy for young kids is delay, delay, delay (especially personal handheld devices)
• The hidden way screens shape kids through isolation, not just “content”
• What’s happening with gaming and why it can function like addiction (and why it often escalates)
• Practical steps for parents who feel like they’ve already opened “Pandora’s box” (what to do if your teen already has a phone)
• The biggest red flags to watch for—TikTok and Roblox—and why they’re uniquely concerning
• Moving from tech “savvy” to tech wisdom: forming kids who can think, discern, and follow Jesus in a noisy world
• A surprisingly helpful tool for young families: the Tin Can kid-safe home phone

Kelly also points parents to resources you can use immediately—including app guides, her parent curriculum, and a new student study coming soon.

Resources mentioned:

• BraveParenting.net
• Brave Parenting Podcast
• Managing Media, Creating Character (Parent Small Group Study Guide)
• Managing Media, Creating Character (Student Study Guide — coming soon)

If you’ve felt overwhelmed, behind, or unsure how to lead your family through technology without fear—or without giving in—this episode is for you.

Thank you for joining us! Want more information? Check out our website:

Kids: https://www.fbcboerne.org/kids/

Youth: https://www.fbcboerne.org/youth/