88 episodes
Concurrently: The News Coach Podcast WORLD Radio
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- Kids & Family
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4.8 • 194 Ratings
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If you’re a parent, teacher, or mentor of children in today’s world, you probably feel overwhelmed by the news. How do you help the kids and students in your lives engage with what’s going on in the world? How do you disciple them through the news with discernment instead of anxiety?
I'm Kelsey Reed, News Coach for God’s WORLD News, seminary-trained educator, wife, mom of three, and most importantly, follower of Christ. I’m here to come alongside you as you have the important conversations of life, faith, and culture with your kids.
We’ll answer your questions, offer ideas and resources, and hear from other parents and educators to identify the best tools and practices for establishing a non-anxious learning environment, developing news literacy, and cultivating biblical discernment.
Today’s world can feel overwhelming. Let’s press pause together and learn concurrently.
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Play-by-Play | May 17, 2024
Violins made from boats, AI country music, and Hong Kong’s protest anthem. Read along online.Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom.Today's stories:Discover: Sail into song. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/sail-into-song). (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/wash-up-and-get-better)Explore: AI with a Twang. Read it at WORLDkids (https://kids.gwnews.com/news-shorts/ai-with-a-twang). (https://kids.gwnews.com/news-shorts/an-uh-oh-for-evs)Discern: No Protest Song Allowed. Read it at WORLDteen (https://teen.gwnews.com/news-bytes/no-protest-song-allowed). (https://teen.gwnews.com/news-bytes/social-media-at-the-senate)Today's Conversation Kickoff: If you could learn to play any instrument, what instrument would you learn? Instruments you already know don’t count!Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. — Psalm 100:1-3
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What we've learned in 2024
Another school year is ending. The news has us jumping from topic to topic, but we want to reflect, connect the dots, and trace the thread between the conversations. We’re joined by Amy...
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Nancy Pearcey and The Toxic War on Masculinity (with Nancy Pearcey)
We’re joined by Professor Nancy Pearcey to talk about discipling boys in a culture opposed to masculinity. Where did the idea of “toxic masculinity” come from? How do we promote a bibli...
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Play-by-Play | May 3, 2024
Making light, swimming to sea, and seeking freedom. Read along online. Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom. Today's stories: Discover: He brings light to darkness. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/he-brings-light-to-darkness). (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/wash-up-and-get-better) Explore: Swim Free, Baby Orca. Read it at WORLDkids (https://kids.gwnews.com/news-shorts/swim-free-baby-orca). (https://kids.gwnews.com/news-shorts/an-uh-oh-for-evs) Discern: A Call for Release. Read it at WORLDteen (https://teen.gwnews.com/news-bytes/a-call-for-release). (https://teen.gwnews.com/news-bytes/social-media-at-the-senate) Today's Conversation Kickoff: Inventors use their God-given talents to improve daily life in all sorts of ways. Which technological invention could you simply not live without? It could be something from recent history or something invented waaaay in the past. The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. — Isaiah 61:1
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Conspiracy theories, mystery, and truth
How do we handle mystery and truth without falling for the temptation of conspiracy theories? What makes conspiracy theories so tantalizing? And how can we offer our kids a better story?Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-66-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters (https://gwnews.com/newsletters).We would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at newscoach@wng.org (mailto:newscoach@wng.org). What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.See more from the News Coach (https://gwnews.com/newscoach/), including episode transcripts.Further Resources:* Read “A Parent’s Guide to Conspiracy Theories (https://axis.org/resource/a-parent-guide-to-conspiracy-theories/)” at Axis.* Learn more about the stages of conspiracy theory escalation (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/conspiracy-theories-how-social-media-can-help-them-spread-and-even-spark-violence/) at Scientific American.* Read about the conspiracy theories surrounding the Baltimore bridge collapse (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/27/baltimore-bridge-collapse-conspiracy-theories?utm_source=gsan&utm_campaign=gsan-apr1-2024a&utm_medium=email&emci=9309df60-64f0-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&emdi=f456e84b-f9f0-ee11-aaf2-002248223353&ceid=12227406) and the solar eclipse (https://www.rumorguard.org/post/solar-eclipse-prompts-spate-of-end-times-rumors?).Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com (https://gwnews.com/).
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Materialism and the purpose of creation (with Max Belz and Amy Auten)
What is materialism? How can we offer our kids and teens a better alternative? We’re joined by WORLD’s Max Belz and Amy Auten on today’s episode.
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Incredibly thought provoking
I am so grateful for your podcast. You are helping me learn to think more about my own thinking . I hope to become better at guiding the young people I have influence with to truly allow their faith to frame their thinking through your insights , perspectives and resources. Thank you !
Thank you for this timely episode!
I have five teens in the house and one that’s headed towards a committed relationship and one that’s not too far behind that one. One of the other young adults involved is from a different tradition, and that has made it a little more difficult.
Thoughtful, challenging, and encouraging
This is one of my current favorite podcasts. The discussion from the hosts helps me connect biblical understanding to culture and current events. I walk away challenged and encouraged and much better equipped to steward my kids hearts and minds on these issues. Keep up the great work!