Snapchat released a digital safety course helping teens navigate the bullying, illicit drug activity, nude and intimate images, and sextortion found on their platform. Some may consider this altruistic, but it reveals a deeper problem with Snapchat’s very design. In this episode, Kelly walks through five points of contention with Snapchat’s design and the so-called “safety” options offered. Snapchat’s recent design upgrades further reveal that this is not an app for basic communication with friends. It’s an app that will do anything to make a profit – even if that means addicting them or exposing them to harmful content.
The difference between digital safety courses and biblical discipleship is wisdom. This episode provides parents with the facts about Snapchat’s current operations – an apologetic for prohibiting its use, to be used in discipling children to navigate a world that demands they use social media to connect and communicate
Articles referenced:
The Keys to Snapchat Safety
Snapchat’s CEO Outlines Difficult Path Forward for the App
Snapchat Adds Infinite Retention and Group Streaks
Metricool 2025 Study Unveils 70% Surge in Short-Form Video
Snap and Perplexity Partner to Bring Conversational AI Search to Snapchat
Snapchat rolls out ‘Topic Chats’ for public conversations
Snapchat and Instagram are starting to chase the same growth strategy
Scripture referenced:
Proverbs 25:28
1 Peter 5:8
John 14:27
Hebrews 12:3
Isaiah 30:21
Galatians 6:6-8
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