# Christian parenting in the age of AI and influencers

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Podcast: [Faith & Clarity - Biblical Perspectives and Biblical Wisdom on News & Cultural Issues](https://stenobird.com/podcast/faith-clarity-biblical-perspectives-and-biblical-wisdom-on-news-cultural-issues-4688878)
Published: 2026-02-25T11:00:52+00:00
Episode link: https://www.denisonforum.org/podcasts/faith-and-clarity/christian-parenting-in-the-age-of-ai-and-influencers
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## Resource

In this episode of Faith & Clarity , Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Stephanie Thurling, Josh Miller, and Dr. Ryan Denison for a timely roundtable on authority, wisdom, and raising kids in a noisy culture shaped by influencers, AI, and declining trust in institutions. Together, they explore a four-phase parenting framework—caregiver, cop, coach, and consultant—and reflect on how authority is being redefined by authenticity and relatability. The conversation offers practical insight on helping kids discern character and spiritual fruit through a biblical lens, while keeping ultimate trust anchored in God. They also discuss the growing role of AI in teens’ lives, the difference between knowledge and wisdom, and how families can process polarizing news with prayer, humility, and intentional media habits. Topics (0:00) Introduction (1:35) Parenting phases framework (7:39) Authority crisis and Gen Z (13:03) Influencers and trust online (20:38) Information vs. wisdom in the AI age (28:34) Kids using AI for schoolwork (33:22) Wisdom beyond information (37:09) Immigration news and kids (44:39) Emotions, facts, and Scripture (48:13) Media diet and guarding hearts (54:20) Prayer and parenting wrap up Resources Ask Us Anything: info@denisonforum.org Sign-up for a Denison Forum newsletter: DenisonForum.org/subscribe JH Ranch: 4 Phases of Parenting Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025 The Christian Parenting Podcast About Stephanie Thurling Steph Thurling is the host of The Christian Parenting Podcast , and a mom of three amazing kids! Steph has her master’s in youth, family, and culture from Fuller Theological Seminary and has a background in youth and children’s ministry. She is the co-author of Raising Prayerful Kids , a book that shares easy, life-giving, and fun ways to t…

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