Ben Lippen Podcast

Born in Canada to an Indian family, Ben appreciates cultural integration and has participated in various ministries in his church and community. With degrees in Counseling, Psychology, and Theology, he enjoys collaborating across academic disciplines. 

He earned a bachelor’s in Biblical Studies from Emmaus Bible College, continued graduate work at Dallas Theological Seminary, and received an MA in Counseling and a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University. 

Ben worked in Dallas for years at the Minirth Clinic, specializing in adolescent rehab and mental health. He served over 20 years at Emmaus Bible College, most recently as Chair of Health Services and Professor of Counseling Psychology program. 

Ben is a Board-Certified Counselor (NCC) and currently serves as a Professor of Clinical Counseling (MA & PhD) at Columbia International University (ciu.edu). 

Chris McKenna: Founder, Protect Young Eyes, and Executive Director of the PYE Foundation.

His impactful 2019 testimony before the US Senate initiated a series of hearings to further online child protection policy. Years of effort earned PYE the 2020 Dignity Defense Award from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation and the 2024 Child Safety Award from The Phase Alliance. Recent state-level legislation co-authored by Chris - the Child Device Protection Bill - passed in Utah and moved through multiple chambers in six other states.

He is a technical advisor to Angel Kids AI and works closely with digital safety advocates and legislators to craft policies that reign in abusive technologies. As a representative of the Human Change Movement, Chris spoke at the 2024 World Economic Forum. The PYE team conducts presentations worldwide to parents, professionals, and schools.

Website: https://protectyoungeyes.com/