Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.

The world has changed. Social media has emerged as arguably the most pervasive discipleship force in the world. It's shaping the way our kids think and behave. Chris Martin, author of The Wolf in Their Pockets, can help us understand the social internet and how to have better conversations with our teens. In today's conversation, you'll learn:

2:40 This group spends 2.5 hours a day on social media and it is not teens

5:23 How to fall into a happy technology medium

11:19 Is social media spending more time with your kids than you are?

15:45 Detecting social media influences in the home

19:34 How much should we shield our children from tech?

25:04 The constant hallway performance social media requires

30:17 Social media only wants your time

Chris Martin is the author of The Wolf in Their Pockets, 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead. Chris is the editor of BibletoLife.com and the content marketing editor at Moody Publishers. He is also the author of another book about technology, Terms of Service.

Learn more about Chris and The Wolf in Their Pockets at moodypublishers.com/the-wolf-in-their-pockets

Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMartin17

Take the quiz - Is My Child Getting Too Much Screen Time? happyhomeuniversity.com/screentimequiz

Spending too much time scrolling? Check out Arlene's book Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life.

More Resources for Your Family:

Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar.

Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Save 25% on God’s Big Promises Bible at TheGoodBook.com/GodsBigPromises Use code Happy at Checkout.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.