For more details about Dr. Rathbun's background and seminars: There is no doubt that social media and improper use of technology have posed risks for adolescents and teens. It has been widely acknowledged that it has had a detrimental impact on our youth emotionally and even physically. Exposure to harmful content has caused anxiety, depression, addiction and in extreme cases has even led to suicide. In addition, the overuse of certain types of technology has negatively impacted children developmentally and educationally. An over allowance of AI as a source for research and writing in the classroom has negatively stunted the development of critical thinking skills. A social media and technology Seminar will be held at the Trinity Baptist Church Auditorium to help parents and teens with these matters. Dr. Renton Rathbun, ThM, PhD, an educational expert and motivational speaker as well as worldview expert will present talks on… Roots of Gen Z Thinking in a Technological World Social Media and the Concepts of Brain Washing AI and the Brain: Preserving the Art of Critical Thinking. Renton has been a classroom teacher for over 25 years. His experience has included both State and Christian colleges and universities. He speaks on biblical worldview and apologetics across the country as well as podcasts, radio, and TV. He trains faculty, administrators, and families in biblical worldview all over the US. Renton holds a BS in English Education and an MA in interpretative speech from Bob Jones University. He has also received an MFA in creative writing from Minnesota State University, an MA in philosophy from the University of Toledo, a ThM from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and has a PhD in apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary.