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December 1, 2025


Title: THE GOOD AND THE BAD ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Topic: Family Entertainment
Discussed by Bret Eckelberry
with Bring Your Bible Day (www.BringYourBible.org)

Many people are beginning to see and understand the adverse effects of technology and social media. BUT can they still be useful?

Today, Bret Eckelberry shares about the good and the bad about technology and social media and discusses the encouraging rise in quality Christian entertainment. Bret is the managing editor of Plugged In.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the dark side of technology and social media? In what ways can we be grateful for technology and social media?

What are some warning signs parents can look for in their children which indicate they are becoming way too attached to technology and social media? Bret discusses a lack of concentration and drastic personality changes, specifically depression.

Can too much screen time effect adults?

As quality Christian entertainment becomes more widely available, what platforms are seeing growth?

What resources exist for families who want to make wise media and technology decisions for the holidays and beyond? Bret reminds us that Plugged In is the perfect place to find FREE reviews of movies, music, television, gaming, YouTube, and even books from a Christian Worldview.

Is limitation key to keeping us all in check regarding technology and social media?

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October 5, 2021


Title: Bring Your Bible to School Day – October 7, 2021
Topic: Bring Your Bible to School Day
Discussed by Bret Eckelberry
with Bring Your Bible Day (www.BringYourBible.org)

1 Timothy 4:12: “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (ESV)

Bret Eckelberry serves as the Project Manager for Education Issues at Focus on the Family and helps facilitate Bring Your Bible to School Day. Today he discusses the upcoming 2021 Bring Your Bible to School Day on Thursday, October 7.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How many students were bold enough last year to sign up and take their Bibles to school on Bring Your Bible to School Day?

What is Bring your Bible to School Day? Bret explains this is a way to empower Christian students to be bold in their walk with Christ.

Does the simple act of bringing a Bible to school have a positive impact on students, opening doors for them to speak God’s grace and truth into the culture around them?

Why are students encouraged to sign up for Bring Bible to School Day (not just simply do it)?

Can kids bring their Bible to school EVERY day? Absolutely! Is this even just for kids in public school? NOPE – It’s for ALL students.

Click here  to sign up for the upcoming 2021 Bring Your Bible to School Day on Thursday, October 7.



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September 27, 2021


Title: Bring Your Bible to School Day – October 7, 2021
Topic: Bring Your Bible to School Day
Discussed by Bret Eckelberry
with Bring Your Bible Day (www.BringYourBible.org)

1 Timothy 4:12: “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (ESV)

Bret Eckelberry serves as the Project Manager for Education Issues at Focus on the Family and helps facilitate Bring Your Bible to School Day. Today he discusses the upcoming 2021 Bring Your Bible to School Day on Thursday, October 7.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How many students were bold enough last year to sign up and take their Bibles to school on Bring Your Bible to School Day?

What is Bring your Bible to School Day? Bret explains this is a way to empower Christian students to be bold in their walk with Christ.

Does the simple act of bringing a Bible to school have a positive impact on students, opening doors for them to speak God’s grace and truth into the culture around them?

Why are students encouraged to sign up for Bring Bible to School Day (not just simply do it)?

Can kids bring their Bible to school EVERY day? Absolutely! Is this even just for kids in public school? NOPE – It’s for ALL students.

Click here  to sign up for the upcoming 2021 Bring Your Bible to School Day on Thursday, October 7.



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