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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
Why are college kids leaving the faith?
Mandy interviews author, Jim Musser, about his brand-new book, "Letters from Downstream." He shares the high rate at which kids are leaving their Christian faith once they get to colleg…
5 Reporting Guidelines to Get Your Kid Talking!
This is one of our most common parent questions! How do I get my kid to talk to me? We'll give you 5 basic guidelines to share with your kids that will get them reporting what they see …
Deconstruction
Deconstruction is a big topic. We’ve heard some say it leads to “wokeness” and Progressive Christianity. What does it mean and how can you be prepared if your kid comes home and announc…
Racism
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, but we believe the conversations about race and racism need to happen every day. We share how other parents are tackling…
Enneagram
It's been around a long time, and some of us are even tired of hearing about it. Is it good or bad? Helpful or not? We're discussing the benefits and pitfalls of the enneagram and how i…
Be Intentional
Do you feel pulled in a million different directions? We get it! We asked ourselves some hard questions and realized that we needed to take some practical steps toward realigning our he…
From a 22-year-old ... Embracing Plan B
We sat down with Kamryn Nichols a couple of weeks before her wedding so she could share her story with us. As a young student, she was struggling to find her way because things didn't g…
Teaching Kids Grit
Grit = Strength of character.
How do we teach that to our kids? It's not easy, but it's absolutely worth it, and absolutely possible.
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Secrets
From grooming to sex trafficking, having a no secrets policy in your home is vital to keeping your kids safe. Not only will we give you a better understanding of the
"why" behind this r…
Oh no! They'll be here for dinner?
Whether it's outspoken Uncle Jankins, over-the-top neighbor Francine, or the little kid that always ransacks your child's toys, we've all received the eye-roll when we tell our family t…
Adjusting to Middle School
The leap from elementary to middle school can feel like you've landed in an alternate universe where your once responsible, organized, focused student now seems to be struggling. This i…
FOMO is real. How do I parent it?
FOMO = Fear of Missing Out. Your child says, "I feel left out because my friends are talking about Fortnite at the lunch table and I have no idea what they're saying." Or maybe they say…
10 Practical Ideas to Help Your Kid Prepare for College
College isn't THE path, it's one path. It isn't for everyone, but if your child is headed for college -- you need to plan. Mandy just walked her oldest through this process and shares 1…
Bullying
Bullying is a serious issue that can't be dismissed. On this show we discuss the critical conversations we need to have with our kids about understanding what bullying is and isn't. We …
I'm numbing myself with...
We all have ways to relax- wine, shopping, food, binge watching our favorite show, etc. What happens, though, when you realize you may have crossed the line from just relaxing? One of o…
Sex & STDs: Facts from an RN
Warning: Adult content. Parental guidance is advised.
As your kid gets older, this show will help you expand on the sex talk. We're giving medical facts in a practical format that you ca…
Shame vs. Conviction
When you know you've reacted poorly or done something wrong, what do you do with those feelings? Discerning between a nudge to change or apologize versus going to a dark place, is key. …
Too Strict or Too Lenient?
If you're a parent, you've probably struggled with this question! Mandy and Kim discuss how our kid's behavior help us determine our stance, as well as a few strategies for navigating w…
Emotional Vomit
Recently on social media we asked for topics you wanted us to discuss on the show. How to deal with emotional vomit was high on the list! We consulted our team and came up with a handfu…
Mom Guilt
On this show, Mandy shares a disappointing parenting moment that could have spiraled fast. Instead, wisdom from friends equipped her with new ways to combat mom guilt. If you're a mom …