Defender Ministries

Monday: Social Networking Sites

noreply@blogger.com (Defender Ministries / David Staples) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:58:00 +0000

This episode is the first part of our look at Social Networking Sites. These include sites like MySpace, Facebook, Yahoo 360, Classmates, Xianz, and Orkut. The popularity of these networks have grown exponentially over the last couple of years. We talk about what the sites include, plus some positives and negatives -- and more. Click on the logo to the left to listen, or subscribe via iTunes.

Monday: Celebrity Gossip

noreply@blogger.com (Defender Ministries / David Staples) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:35:00 +0000

Today, we make up for our skipping out on Thursday's post with a stunning look at Celebrity Gossip. This comes in blog form, magazine form, television form, and basic news form. Some of the celebrity gossip blogs receive SIX MILLION VISITORS a day! This is big business. It can make and break careers. But is it good? Click on the logo to the left to listen, or subscribe via iTunes.

Monday: .XXX extension decision, Spring Break

noreply@blogger.com (Defender Ministries / David Staples) — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:02:00 +0000

Today, we look at the decision about the .xxx web extension. Also we take a look at the American tradition of Spring Break and how it is affecting our students - both now and long term. Just click on the logo to the left to download, or subscribe via iTunes.

Thursday: Adult Verification Case, IM Safer, Operation Isaiah

noreply@blogger.com (Defender Ministries / David Staples) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:18:00 +0000

Today, we look at the March 22 court case involvving Adult Verification on websites. Also, we take a quick look at the IM Safer software, and an even quicker look at our new Operation Isaiah curriculum. As always, click on the logo to the left to download the podcast. Thanks for visiting.

Welcome to Defender Ministries Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Defender Ministries / David Staples) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:44:00 +0000

Here is the very first Defender Ministries podcast. Check back every Monday and Thursday for new posts. This one is just a test and intro. Don't let it scare you away! :) Click on the logo to the left to download.

Welcome

noreply@blogger.com (Defender Ministries / David Staples) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:52:00 +0000

Welcome to the Defender Ministries blog. This is going to be a site to give current updates on our efforts to help churches, families, schools, and students battle the damaging effects of internet pornography - as well as media, sexual issues, and more. This blog will also serve as a good launching point for our new podcast that we are starting. We hope this blesses and equips you. Thanks for visiting.