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135- Shield Up: A Mom and Dad's Field Guide to Digital Addiction and Pornography with Doug Moore
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- Jun 16, 2026
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Summary
Digital addiction and wisdom for this Father's Day. In this episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast, host Jennifer Bosma talks with Doug Moore, a former wilderness trail guide, youth pastor, and current registered nurse and author of The Vanguard Project (released March 2026, available on Amazon). Designed for moms, dads, single parents, grandparents, coaches, and mentors, the conversation focuses on equipping families to lead children and teens through the modern threats of digital addiction, pornography, and AI-saturated content. Topics covered include: why kids develop a "digital fog" and the behavioral signs parents should watch for; specific risky platforms and features (including examples such as Roblox and Minecraft); how dopamine and rewired reward pathways fuel compulsive use; and practical tools for responding when exposure occurs. Doug shares field-tested strategies such as on-ramp (open-ended) questions to start hard conversations, the HALT protocol (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired), which often precedes risky use, device audits conducted in a non-shaming way, and the Shield Wall model, which enlists trusted adults as a support network. Listeners will hear real stories—from wilderness guiding to clinical nursing experience—and concrete language parents can use immediately, including scripts for reassuring a child who accidentally encounters pornography and for approaching kids who seem withdrawn. The episode also addresses how parents who struggle themselves can model vulnerability, seek help, and still lead courageously. It previews supplemental resources: a field manual-style book, one-day father-son conferences, and forthcoming tools for girls. What to expect: practical, compassionate next steps, example questions and scripts you can use at home, red flag…