Episodes

EP 12. What if one of the strongest protections your child has is simply… an involved dad? After interviewing more than 100 pedophiles, ICAC investigator Kevin Cronister uncovered a striking pattern: predators routinely avoid kids who have present, emotionally available father figures. We break down why, learn how a dad’s presence disrupts grooming from the very first step, plus simple everyday ways dads, grandpas, uncles, coaches, and other trusted men can strengthen a child’s sense of safety a...

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 the process before real harm occurs. This episode is designed so you can even listen with your kids to help them spot danger, speak up, and stay safe. View show notes and links: https://www.podpage.com/keep-kids-safe/blog/how-predators-groom-kids-10-red-fla...

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 kids safer. View show notes and links: https://www.podpage.com/keep-kids-safe/blog/protect-kids-in-roblox-fortnite-and-minecraft--kevin-cronister-episode-10/ JOIN Sarah’s Email List for episode updates and related parenting resources: ⁠https://sarahpan...

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 endure, problem-solve, and see themselves as capable in Christ. Learn how to celebrate effort over outcome and nurture lasting spiritual strength in your children.

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. Learn how to create a simple, age-appropriate family safety plan—without fear or overwhelm. View show notes & links mentioned: https://www.podpage.com/keep-kids-safe/blog/how-to-create-a-simple-family-safety-plan-without-scaring-your-kids-hero-safety-training-episode-08/ JOIN ...

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 expert Kimberlee Norris of MinistrySafe to share eye-opening insights, including how to spot warning signs, what parents need to know about sleepovers, and why supervision and honest communication are essential. You’ll walk away feeling empowered with practical tips, hopeful st...

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 simple ways to build emotional trust at any age. It's not too late to connect with your kids. View Shownotes and Links: https://www.podpage.com/keep-kids-safe/blog/small-talk-big-impact-connecting-with-your-kids-with-kelley-bell-episode-06/ JOIN Email List for upda...

EP 05. What does an anti-exploitation expert teach her own kids about online safety? In this episode, IJM’s Amanda Vohs shares the real conversations, boundaries, and faith-filled practices she uses at home to help her four kids navigate a digital world with courage and wisdom. Practical tips you can start using today to raise confident, resilient kids who know their worth—and trust their own voice. SHOW NOTES & LINKS: https://www.podpage.com/keep-kids-safe/blog/how-this-ijm-expert-equips-her-o...

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, real examples of stalking cases, and practical action steps to keep your kids safer. + Free downloadable safety checklist to help. 💡 Download free AirTag Safety Checklist for Parents pdf at: ⁠https://sarahpanus.myflodesk.com/airtag⁠ JOIN Email List for quick updates a...

EP 03. Online child trafficking is growing—and often happening live on camera and targeting children as young as TWO years old. In this episode, IJM’s Amanda Vohs joins host Sarah Panus to explain what OSEC is, why it’s spreading, and how Christian parents can respond with hope and action. DONATE TO IJM DIRECTLY: ⁠https://www.ijm.org/give/main-single-form?src=web&v=0&rsp=online&lv=#!/donation/checkout⁠ JOIN EMAIL LIST for quick updates about new episodes and related topics: ⁠⁠https://sa...

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, the exact steps Danielle took—including calling the FBI and local police—and what every parent should know to help prevent or respond to a similar situation. Part real talk, part hope, part action plan—this episode will empower you with knowledge, empathy, and next steps. Includes practical tips, a Bible verse grounding, and two trivia moments to test your awareness.

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 time. Subscribe and join us on this journey to bring light into the darkness—one step at a time. JOIN EMAIL LIST for quick updates about new episodes and related topics: ⁠https://sarahpanus.myflodesk.com/keep-kids-safe ⁠ DONATE $9 TO SUPPORT FUTURE CONTENT ⁠DONATE NOW...

TRAILER - In a world fraught with dangers, parents often feel helpless, overwhelmed and even clueless when it comes to protecting children from threats like child trafficking and online exploitation. Host, Sarah Panus, is on a mission to explore what Christian parents can do to safeguard children. Join Sarah on the "KEEP KIDS SAFE" podcast as she delves into these critical issues with experts in the field. Through insightful interviews and discussions, Sarah seeks to answer the pressing qu...