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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
Sexual Abuse: A Counselor's Personal and Professional Journey
Jamie Mershon has the unique standpoint of being the spouse of a husband who suffered childhood sexual abuse, as well as being a trauma informed counselor. She shares how she walked thr…
Childhood Sexual Abuse: The story of an adult male survivor
A husband and dad of three little girls shares his sexual abuse story. He was 11 years old when it first happened but didn't recognize it as abuse until many years later. Learn about th…
Sexual Abuse: Boys are victims too
Every parent needs to listen to this show. Mandy talks with a mom who bravely shares the story of how she learned that her son had been sexually abused. What were the warning signs? How…
Let your kid struggle.
You've noticed your kid is struggling. You think it's gaming. Maybe their friend group. Is it social media? What should I do?
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Am I two-faced?
Has your kid ever come home and said, “My friend is acting differently when we’re around friends. His parents have no idea what he’s doing or saying!” How do you handle that? If we’re b…
The gift of Easter!
It’s Easter week! We challenge you to pause and reflect this week on who Jesus was, his ministry and how He changes everything. On this NEW show, we’ll share practical ideas on how to t…
Help! My child asked me a highly sexualized question.
We recently got asked, “How do I answer this highly sexualized question with my elementary aged kid?” We’ll tell you that exact question (it’s R-rated!), we’ll give you our answer and t…
My kid is addicted to screens. Help!
A mom stopped us and said “I think my kid is addicted to screens!” We shared 1 small shift for her to make that day. Listen to see if it helps you too!
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It feels like I'm losing my kid. Why is my kid pulling away?
If you're grappling with the fine line between privacy and supervision as your kids are growing up, especially in the digital realm, you are not alone! It can be difficult for many pare…
LIVE SHOW: Does your kid know what to do when they see something bad?
We've created six guidelines that when communicated to kids should trigger a red flag to go off in their mind that they need to tell mom, dad, or a trusted adult! Listen in for this ver…
Tall Cop: Vapes and Drug Culture
Tall Cop, Jermaine Galloway, is back! He paints a very clear picture about the reality of vaping and general drug culture and how parents play the most important role in protecting thei…
Consent
The word consent brings to mind a lot of different ideas and conversations. Kim tackles the idea that the concept of consent has changed and now applies to young kids and social media. …
Brian Montgomery: A Candid Conversation about Porn
Brian Montgomery returns to the nextTalk podcast to talk candidly about pornography. We discuss the desensitization of our kids and how that affects so many of their choices. Brian remi…
Alcohol
What if your older kid confides in you that they tried a sip of alcohol at a party? Inside you may feel disappointed, angry, or even wondering where you went wrong with your parenting. …
My Kid Would Never...
Just when you think "My kid would never say or do that..." they 100% DO! Good kids make mistakes, but how do we as parents keep the relationship healthy while still getting them back on…
AI and your Kid
You hear about it in the news, from your kids, and often linked to warnings about the latest scam. What exactly is AI? What do we need to know to protect our kids? Kim talks to a tech e…
300th Show: Real Stories from nextTalk Parents!
This podcast marks a huge milestone moment for nextTalk! On this show we celebrate wins through the eyes of pastors, moms, and dads just like you! Enjoy heartwarming and inspiring stori…
Roblox
Are your children playing Roblox? Do you feel uncertain, not knowing what they may be exposed to? Roblox is a unique platform where kids can not only play games but also create their ow…
Parenting YouTube
Does it feel like YouTube has become the TV and "Google" for your kids? Do you sometimes find it overwhelming to parent? On this show we share why we consider YouTube a social media pla…
I forgot how to have fun.
In this busy season of parenting, it's super easy to forget how to have fun! Anybody?? Mandy and Kim have a few unconventional ideas on why we end up feeling like the fun is gone, and h…