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... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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 SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111...

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... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

You've noticed your kid is struggling. You think it's gaming. Maybe their friend group. Is it social media? What should I do?  Support the Show. KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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 being honest, we all struggle with being a little two-faced because we’re all flawed and imperfect. There are some GOLD conversations that can happen in this moment to strengthen the relationship with your kid and to grow their faith! Don’t miss them!!  Support the Show. KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with...

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 talk to your kids about the Easter story and how it relates to their life and culture today … PLUS a fun new printable if you have younger kids to get your kid thinking about Easter, surprising their friends and talking about Jesus!  Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with...

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 then we talk about practical ways to talk about sex with your kids.  Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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! Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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 parents as kids start to mature and become more independent. Why aren't they talking to you much anymore? Is something wrong?  Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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 very practical resource that could save your kid. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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 their kids.  Beyond just statistics, Galloway takes us through a journey of understanding the real-world effects of substance abuse, including the normalization of drugs in media and daily life that's contributing to a surge in mental health issues among young people. Prevention is key! Support the showKEEPING KIDS...

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. While Mandy sees the larger issue of rape culture and young adults understanding boundaries. On this podcast we bring together both ends of the spectrum in a practical way that you can parent through good conversation topics with your kids.  Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with...

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 reminds us why education, and creating a culture of conversation in our homes, is critical. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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. Instead, is there a way we could handle this conversation without shame for us or our kids? We have some talking points we think can help.  Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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 track? Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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 expert who breaks down how we can understand AI, conversations to have with our kids, and what's on the digital horizon.  Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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 stories that remind us all how nextTalk has impacted our lives.  Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

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 own, raising unique challenges for parents when it comes to monitoring and approving content. On this show we share our 2 main concerns with Roblox and some practical tips for creating healthy guidelines around this game. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with...

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 platform and how that affects the way you approach it. We'll share real-life practical strategies for parenting YouTube as well as specific conversations to have with your kids that we believe are critical. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact...

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 how simultaneously we employ band-aid fixes in our quest to fill the fun tank back up. They share what they believe to be the very best way to see fun surface in your life once again. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact...

Mandy and Kim hosted a live podcast to share what they’ve learned about parenting social media at any age! Parents logged-in and were able to ask questions and get real time answers. We’re sharing the audio here so you can get ideas on helpful social media guidelines, important conversations to have with your kids, and the answers to parent questions you may have too!  Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact...

We recently spoke to students, and this was one of their questions! We loved it so much, we wanted to tell you how we answered it. And that answer...you can share it with your kid to equip them for situations from social media to just about everything in life!  Also, if your kid doesn’t have social media yet – Kim gives practical advice on how to have similar conversations with your littles.  Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with...

Grandparents, we need YOU to help keep your grandkids safe online! In this podcast, we’ll tell you what you can do to help. You don’t need to know anything about technology to play a role. You are part of the solution!! Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

This is a question we get asked at almost every event! If you have an older kid and never implemented any phone guidelines, how do you reel it in now? We’ll tell you what NOT TO DO & offer some suggestions on next steps. It’s never too late!! Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... [email protected] P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280