KEEP KIDS SAFE
You’re not powerless—there's hope. Informed adults are the most powerful protection children have. KEEP KIDS S.A.F.E. is a faith-fueled podcast for Christian parents who want to guard their children from online and offline dangers. Hosted by Sarah Panus, each bite-size episode (20 minutes or less) helps you: See the risks clearly, Anchor in God’s truth, Focus on one simple action, and Empower your family with habits and conversations that build lasting confidence = S.A.F.E.
Featured Episodes
04. Apple AirTags and Stalking — How to Protect Your Kids
EP 04. Apple AirTags were created to help people find lost keys or bags—but predators have found ways to misuse them for stalking kids and adults. Host, Sarah Panus breaks down how AirTags can be used for good and for evil, ...
02. Catfished: Teen’s Story of Online Blackmail & What His Mom Did N…
A Christian mom’s teen son was catfished and blackmailed on Snapchat. She never thought it would happen to her family—until it did. In this episode, host Sarah Panus speaks with Danielle, a mom who courageously shares her son’s real-life experience of online sextortion. You'll hear how it happened,…
01. The Epiphany That Started It All
01. Ephesians 5:11–14 sparked Sarah's mission to help Christian parents bring light to dark places. This episode kicks off KEEP KIDS SAFE —a show to protect kids from online threats and trafficking, one hope-filled step at a...
Recent Episodes
11. How Predators Groom Kids: 10 Red Flags to Never Ignore | Kevin Cr…
EP 11. Veteran ICAC investigator Kevin Cronister returns to expose the 10-step grooming playbook predators use online. In this eye-opening conversation, we break down the exact red flags kids and parents must recognize — and ...
10. Protect Kids in Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft | Kevin Cronister …
EP 10. Predators are using online games like Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft to groom kids. ICAC investigator Kevin Cronister explains how it happens, what red flags to watch for, and simple action steps parents can take rig...
09. Raising Resilient Kids in a Quick-Fix World | Kelley Bell
EP 09. Many kids today struggle to bounce back from challenges and that lack of resilience can impact their safety and confidence. In this episode, middle school teacher and family consultant Kelley J. Bell shares faith-fill...
08. H.E.R.O. Safety Steps for Real-Life Threats | Adam Coughran Safe …
EP 08: Former law enforcement officer and founder of Safe Kids Inc., Adam Coughran, shares the H.E.R.O. method (Hide, Escape, Run, Overcome) that schools and families use to stay safe in unexpected real-life emergencies. Lea...
07. Sleepovers, Boundaries & Peer Abuse: What Parents Need to Know
EP 07: We’re unpacking one of the hardest, most important topics for parents: protecting our kids from child sexual abuse, with a special focus on the growing concern of peer-to-peer abuse. Host Sarah Panus welcomes legal ex...
06. Small Talk, Big Impact: Connecting with Your Kids
EP 06: Why do kids shut down—and how can we get them to open up to us more? Middle school educator, life coach and family consultant, Kelley Bell shares why meaningful conversations matter, what kids wish parents knew, and s...
Recent Blog Posts
How Predators Groom Kids: 10 Red Flags to Never Ignore, episode 11
EP 11. Veteran ICAC investigator Kevin Cronister returns to expose the 10-step grooming playbook predators use online. In this eye-opening conversation, we break down the exact red flags kids and parents must recognize — and how to interrupt t…
Protect Kids in Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft | Kevin Cronister, epi…
EP 10. Predators are using online games like Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft to groom kids. ICAC investigator Kevin Cronister explains how it happens, what red flags to watch for, and simple action steps parents can take right away to keep their kid…
Raising Resilient Kids in a Quick-Fix World with Kelley Bell, episode…
EP 09. Many kids today struggle to bounce back from challenges and that lack of resilience can impact their safety and confidence. In this episode, middle school teacher and family consultant Kelley J. Bell shares faith-filled ways to help kids endu…