nextTalk with Mandy Majors

Send us Fan Mail Mandy & her daughter recently spoke to a mother/daughter group about social media and online safety. At the end, a mom asked, “What would you tell your 9th grade self?” The reaction to the response is why we did this show! Moms, we recommend you watch first. If you are comfortable with the content we share, we encourage you to let your daughter watch. We pray you can use this...

Send us Fan Mail Jorge Barrera is a youth pastor who spends a lot of time connecting with high school students. He shares what he’s learning and provides three things every kid needs. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail 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 your child. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail 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 will be helpful to you. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail 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 that … you are not alone. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail 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, we have some talking points for you.  Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, T...

Send us Fan Mail 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, sextortion and the legal ramifications of sharing nude photos. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX...

Send us Fan Mail 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, politics, and The Church. He brings a theological perspective to this conversation, provides real-life cultural examples, and leaves us with a practical challenge at the end. Support the show KEEPING KIDS...

Send us Fan Mail 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 was exposed to porn at a neighbor’s house. I’m at a loss. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 1...

Send us Fan Mail Join Mandy & Kim for an announcement about our podcast. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail 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 and his wife, Julie, have been married for 45 years. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 16011...

Send us Fan Mail 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 photos. We’ll explain that shift in this show and give you practical ways to parent this evolving situation. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Insta...

Send us Fan Mail 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; and 3) how much she hated “nextTalk teachable moments” as a teen.  Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org...

Send us Fan Mail 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 of the smart phone. Haidt lays out the problem and provides practical ideas for collaborative action to change the "great rewiring of childhood." Mandy and Kim explain how nextTalk pri...

Send us Fan Mail 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 homes and community as well as Brian’s poignant challenge for dads. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org...

Send us Fan Mail 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 teachable moments we use from him on our shows and in our nextTalk parenting principles! He has a been a father figure to many of us! This is the church where our little moms’ group started. Under...

Send us Fan Mail 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 unbalanced, and we feel like we’re trying to survive. This is the time to take a minute to evaluate your next steps. We'll share practical ideas to get you back on track and RECLAIM YOUR FAMIL...

Send us Fan Mail 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 general, we want to encourage you with ways to truly cherish your family. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextT...

Send us Fan Mail 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 steps and give practical advice to get you and your kid on the same team. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.o...

Send us Fan Mail Your kid was exposed to porn and told you. You’re happy they were honest, but now what? We know it feels like their innocence has been stolen. We’ve been there, and we know how it feels. This is a defining moment where a culture of conversation can be built. God can use this for good. We’ll walk you through your next steps. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us...

Send us Fan Mail 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 very practical conversation that we believe also helps prevent sexual abuse. We’ll tackle that topic and share two helpful resources – one for little kids and one for teens. Support the show KEEPING...

Send us Fan Mail 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 through this as a wife, and then gives practical tips and eye-opening perspectives as an LPC. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the unique path he finally found on his road to healing and the number one thing he believes all survivors need to hear from whomever they share their story with. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SA...

Send us Fan Mail 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 can we best support our kids through a trauma like this?  Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX...