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In this episode, Kelly discusses the implications of smartphones on children's creative self-expression and contrasts it with biblical principles of creativity.

How did kids creatively express themselves before digital screens and the internet? Do smartphone kids “build” and “express” themselves in ways that are beneficial – or biblical? In this episode, Kelly continues her series countering the beneficial claims Dr. Peter Gray cites in his Substack, Play Makes Us Human . This week, the claim is that the smartphone is a beneficial tool for creative self-expression. Kelly argues that biblical creativity is meant for God’s glory and the edification of others, rather than the self-promotion and audience-driven validation that occurs when sharing one’s creativity online. Articles referenced: Helping Kids (and Ourselves) Use Smartphones Safely Is Online Self-Expression a Necessary Part of Childhood? (Ep #212) Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:27 Exodus 31 Psalm 127:1 Luke 6 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Romans 14:19 Ephesians 4:29 1 Corinthians 8:1 Luke 6:45 Proverbs 4:23 Jeremiah 17:9 Proverbs 29:11 James 1:19 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 Galatians 2:20 Colossians 3:1–3 Proverbs 31:30 1 Peter 3:3–4 1 John 2:16 Proverbs 26:18–19 James 3:9–10 Ephesians 5:4 Galatians 1:10 Proverbs 29:25 Philippians 4:8 1 Thessalonians…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly

Topics covered

• creative self-expression
• smartphones
• parenting
• biblical creativity
• digital media
• childhood development

Keywords

• smartphones
• creative expression
• parenting
• digital media
• biblical creativity
• self-promotion
• childhood

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Books & works: Play Makes Us Human, Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated), Study Guide & Workbook

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