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Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

Fake Friends & Real Faith: Helping Kids Choose True Connection Over AI Companions

Oct 13, 2026 · 18m

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As AI "friends" become more common, what are our kids really learning about friendship? In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender unpack Meta's new chatbot update and explore how true friendships form character, resilience, and faith. Learn how to help your kids value real people over artificial connection—and why Jesus' definition of friendship changes everything.