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How do we keep our kids safe online? How do we protect our children in an overexposed, sexualized culture?
Join Mandy Majors (award-winning author of "TALK" and "Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World") for real conversations about the intersection of tech, culture and faith.
nextTalk is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization keeping kids safe by creating a culture of open communication in families, churches and schools.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 348
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
My Kid is Ready for a Phone: 3 Things To Do
You’ve determined your kid is ready for a phone. It’s such a big decision, but you’re ready to take the plunge! We’ll give you three suggestions on how to roll it out effectively with y…
Is my kid ready for a phone?
It’s a big decision to give your child a phone. We provide three questions to ask yourself to help you determine if your child is ready.
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Parenting through Grief
Brian Montgomery lost his 16-year-old son and then was diagnosed with cancer. Each day, he still gets up and keeps going. How does he do it? If you are struggling – we hope this show wi…
Struggling in a Hard Season of Life with Pastor Robert Emmitt
Whether you are overwhelmed and stressed from the daily demands of being a parent or if you are walking through a crisis, Pastor Emmitt shares practical and hopeful advice to remind you…
My 12yo is spending all his money on V-Bucks. Should I be concerned?
Is your son always requesting online gaming gift cards? Is he spending all his money on V-Bucks? If you’re feeling uncomfortable about your kid spending so much money on virtual games, …
Legislative Work to Keep Kids Safe Online
Tori Hirsch, legal counsel for National Center on Sexual Exploitation joins us to discuss the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), image-based sexual abuse, child sexual abuse materials, sext…
Politics and The Church
Dr. Ed Newton is the Lead Pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX. He is a husband and dad of four who boldly follows Jesus. We discuss the intersection of our faith, politi…
Q&A: Answering Your Questions
We start with a short intro on a trend we’re noticing in churches and then we’re tackling your questions:
- My 16-year-old has a phone with no guidelines. How do I go back?
- My 5-year-old wa…
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Marriage Advice with Pastor Robert Emmitt
Pastor Robert Emmitt shares practical marriage advice from communication to honesty to finance management. He is the founding pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX. Robert…
AI, Deepfakes & Nudes
Many are talking about how AI is leading to deepfakes and misinformation, but how is AI affecting the way we talk to our kids about nudes? AI has shifted the conversation about nude pho…
The first nextTalk kid: an interview with Mandy’s 20-year-old daughter
Mandy sits down with her 20-year-old daughter to discuss: 1) how to respond when your kid is questioning their faith; 2) what she thinks about how Mandy parented phones and social media…
"Anxious Generation" Book by Jonathan Haidt
We review the #1 New York Times Bestseller, “The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist, Jonathan Haidt. He connects the high rates of anxiety and depression with the introduction o…
Brian Montgomery: Update, Prayer Request & Special Message for Dads
Brian Montgomery joins the show to give us an update on his health and legislative work to help keep kids safe through Walker’s Law. We also dig into the important role dads play in our…
Parenting Advice with Pastor Emmitt
Pastor Robert Emmitt was the founding pastor at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX. God used him over the years to grow the church and minister to our families. There are so many…
Live Podcast: Reclaim Your Family
At the end of a school year or after a difficult season in life, we often find ourselves crawling across the finish line. Screen time is at an all-time high, bedtimes are off, eating is…
Cherish Your Family
With summer on the horizon, we're excited to share with you some upcoming nextTalk events and the reason why FAMILY is a core value here at nextTalk. In the rush of May, and life in gen…
My kid saw porn and didn't tell me. Now what?
You feel betrayed and angry because the trust has been broken. Why didn’t your child tell you? Where do you go from here? God can use this for good. We’ll walk you through your next ste…
My kid was exposed to porn and confided in me. Now what?
What’s one thing I can do to protect my kid from sexual abuse?
There are many things we can do to protect our kids from sexual abuse like talk about private parts, boundaries, consent, etc. Yes, we need to do all of it! But, please don’t miss this …