{"product_id":"lets-raise-media-savvy-kids-lessons-to-help-teens-stand-for-christ-in-todays-culture","title":"Let's Raise Media-Savvy Kids!: Lessons To Help Teens Stand For Christ In Today's Culture","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eAVAILABLE NOW!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday's teens are immersed in media that constantly shapes their beliefs, values, and identity. Sue Summers-respected media expert, engaging presenter, educator, and author of five books-offers a timely and powerful response. In her dynamic curriculum, Let's Raise Media-Savvy Kids!, she equips youth pastors, Christian school teachers, Sunday School leaders, and homeschool parents to intentionally inspire middle- and high-school students to become thoughtful, discerning, and faith-filled critical thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis curriculum features 25 interactive, scripture-based lessons designed as a clear, step-by-step guide to help teens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscern truth in a culture of misinformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze media content instead of passively absorbing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply God's Word to everyday decisions and influences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage thoughtfully in conversations about trends, viral posts, and popular beliefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigate conflicting values found in traditional and social media without compromising their faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's intentionally equip our teens with the knowledge and skills they need to become confident ambassadors for Christ-young people who understand the culture, think independently, make wise decisions, and honor God throughout their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample lesson topics include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAds: They're Ubiquitous!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeroes vs. Celebrities\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow Do the Media Affect Us?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesensitized to Violence?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecial Effects vs. Miracles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd many other timely, relevant issues teens face every day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lesson includes two engaging, discussion-based activities and can be easily adapted for youth group meetings, retreats, Christian school classrooms, or homeschool settings. Meaningful discussion and personal reflection are at the heart of the curriculum, guiding students to examine how culture influences them-and how God's Word, \"the Grid of Truth,\" speaks directly into their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo further support leaders and parents, a companion video course is also available. This training prepares educators and ministry leaders for the journey ahead, clearly explaining why this curriculum is essential as students interact daily with powerful cultural messages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedia is already teaching our teens. Let's Raise Media-Savvy Kids! empowers you to lead the conversation-grounding students in truth, strengthening their faith, and preparing them to live boldly for Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 75% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1181083011?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;muted=1\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Let's Raise Media-Savvy Kids! Trailer\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Let's Raise Media-Savvy Kids! Trailer\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1181083011?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/2603\/files\/Sue_Summers_Resize_240x240.jpg?v=1771478868\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSue Summers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a media-savvy author, speaker, and teacher based in Littleton, Colorado. She has dedicated 30 years to researching and creating effective ways to teach critical thinking skills about media to children and adults. In \u003ci\u003eLet’s Raise Media-Savvy Kids!\u003c\/i\u003e, she helps youth leaders and parents teach these skills from a Biblical worldview, emphasizing the importance of discernment for teens in today’s culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSue has been a library media specialist in Jefferson County, Colorado, for over 20 years. She was selected as the winner of Cable in the Classroom’s “Leaders in Learning” Media Literacy award, was a member of Turner Learning’s National Faculty, and served as a board member for the media literacy advocacy organization, PRIIME TIIME Today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eShe has taught master’s level courses at Colorado Christian University and developed and taught two graduate courses on media training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe author of four books on raising media-savvy kids, Sue has also co-authored a timely devotional book for women. Sue was married to her late husband, Dr. Bob, for 27 years. Her daughter and son are each married and live in the Denver area, along with Sue’s four grandchildren, ages 24, 22, 20, and 19.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leadership Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53055052054842,"sku":"9781965401484","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/2603\/files\/MediaSavvyKidscover.jpg?v=1771478722","url":"https:\/\/leadershipbooks.com\/products\/lets-raise-media-savvy-kids-lessons-to-help-teens-stand-for-christ-in-todays-culture","provider":"Leadership Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}