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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. 

  1. 1D AGO

    Kratom, 7-OH, and Hidden Gas Station Drugs: What Parents Need to Know

    Send a text Kratom and 7-OH are showing up in gas stations across the country, sometimes in energy-drink style bottles teens can easily access. Drug trend expert Jermaine Galloway (“Tall Cop Says Stop”) joins the nextTalk Podcast to explain what parents need to know about kratom, 7-hydroxy, and other hidden gas station drugs. Parents may assume these products are safe because they are legal or labeled “natural,” but that assumption can be dangerous. Jermaine breaks down how these substances are marketed, why mixing substances increases risk for teens, and how parents can start important conversations at home. In this episode we discuss: • What kratom and 7-OH actually are • Why “natural” does not mean safe • How these substances are being sold in gas stations • Why mixing substances increases risk for teens • Practical talking points for parents Guest: Jermaine Galloway (“Tall Cop Says Stop”) Drug trend educator and national speaker 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

    34 min

  2. MAR 3

    NCMEC: The Hidden Online Threat Targeting Kids

    Send a text Belinda Swan brings front-line insight from NCMEC’s CyberTipline, where reports of sadistic online exploitation (SOE) jumped more than 200%. Unlike traditional sextortion, the goal here isn’t profit or sexual contact—it’s terror. It’s a threat that twists fear into action: hurt yourself, hurt someone else, or we’ll ruin you. We discuss how parents can spot it, stop it, and protect their kids. Belinda Swan is the Partnerships Program Manager for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Belinda manages NCMEC's programmatic relationships with government and nonprofit organizations across the country. She also implements NCMEC's Community Education Partner Program and delivers NCMEC's child safety programming. Belinda is passionate about bringing communities and organizations together to recognize, address, and prevent safety issues affecting children, especially online exploitation.    Resources:  My child was a victim of sextortion. What should I do? - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/my-child-was-a-victim-of-sextortion-what-should-i-do/  Sextortion: The Hidden Epidemic Killing Teens - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/16-year-olds-suicide-from-sextortion-how-do-we-protect-our-kids/  Teach Red Flag Reporting - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/teach-red-flag-reporting/  Talking to Kids about Grooming - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/talking-to-your-kid-about-grooming/  AI, Deepfakes, and Nudes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvGll8RVkxc  FREE Guide: Red Flag Alert - https://nexttalk.org/red-flag-alert/  K2P Tips2Protect Against Sadistic Online Exploitation for Law Enforcement  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

    34 min

  3. FEB 24

    Raising Athletes Without Losing What Matters Most

    Send a text What if the real win in youth sports isn’t a trophy or scholarship, but a kid who knows who they are?  In this episode, we sit down with Merideth Zingelmann, Operations Manager at nextTalk and mom of three college athletes, to unpack a practical path for families who love sports but refuse to let it run their lives. From backyard games and rec leagues to varsity pressure and recruiting, we talk about how to build community, protect identity, and keep faith at the center. RESOURCES Be A Safe Space - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/build-a-safe-place/ Let Your Kid Struggle - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/let-your-kid-struggle/ Influenced - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/influenced/ 4 Reasons to Keep Screens Out of Bedrooms and Bathrooms - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/four-reasons-i-kept-screens-out-of-my-kids-bedroom-and-bathroom/ Phone Free Schools - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/phone-free-schools-mom-on-a-mission/ Boundaries - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/boundaries/ Pornography - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/pornography/ Consent - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/consent/ Good counselors are booked. What can I do while I wait? - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/good-counselors-are-booked-what-can-i-do-while-we-wait/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com   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

    1h 5m

  4. FEB 17

    Gender-Affirming Care: 3 Major Developments (Landmark Verdict + New Medical Positions)

    Send a text A landmark verdict and two powerful medical pivots leave parents asking: how do we love kids well while pressing pause on irreversible decisions?   RESOURCES Detransitioner wins $2 million against New York docs who pushed double mastectomy - https://nypost.com/2026/01/31/us-news/detransitioner-wins-2-million-against-new-york-docs-who-pushed-double-mastectomy/ US plastic surgeons group advises delaying gender surgery until age 19 due to insufficient evidence | Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-plastic-surgeons-group-advises-delaying-gender-surgery-until-age-19-due-2026-02-03/ Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/02/03/plastic-surgeons-youth-gender-surgeries-guidance/ American Medical Association Says Gender Surgeries For Minors Should Wait - https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-02-06/american-medical-association-says-gender-surgeries-for-minors-should-wait Gender: Hot Take on the President’s Executive Order - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/gender-hot-take-on-the-presidents-executive-order/ Pronouns - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/pronouns/ My kid came home and asked, “Is Jesus Trans?” - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/my-kid-came-home-and-asked-is-jesus-trans/ Mr. Beast’s friend is transitioning. How do I talk with my kid? - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/mr-beasts-friend-is-transitioning-how-do-i-talk-with-my-kid/ My kid says I’m a homophobe. Am I? - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/my-kid-says-im-a-homophobe-am-i/ How do I respond if my child is questioning their sexuality or gender? - https://nexttalk.org/podcast_episode/how-do-i-respond-if-my-child-is-questioning-their-sexuality-or-gender/ "TALK" by Mandy Majorshttps://a.co/d/1rsMxB9 Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 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

    17 min

  5. FEB 10

    Jen Oshman: Are Women Attending Church Less Than Men?

    Send a text Barna’s latest data reveals a historic shift: women now attend church less than men. But what if the Bible’s most debated words about women actually overflow with dignity and strength? Join author and Bible teacher Jen Oshman as we cut through cultural noise and reclaim a Scripture-first vision of womanhood. 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

    34 min

  6. FEB 3

    Talking to Kids About ICE: Defund, Defend, or Something Else?

    Send a text Outrage is easy. Raising calm, thoughtful kids in a world of viral tragedy is the hard, holy work we unpack today. We start where the internet rarely does—by mourning a human life—and then walk through how to guide teens and tweens when graphic clips and hot takes hit their feeds. Our aim is to lower the temperature at home, foster healthy communication, and teach practical skills for truth-seeking in an algorithmic age. 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

    42 min

  7. JAN 27

    Courtney Reissig: Is God Mad At Me?

    Send a text Sirens wailed, the power went out, and four boys huddled under the stairs while their mom felt the helpless truth every parent dreads: I can’t cover all of them. The tornado missed their house but tore through their town, and later a small voice asked a big question. Courtney Reissig unpacks how one terrifying day grew into a life-giving conversation about God’s character, suffering, and hope. 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

    35 min

  8. JAN 20

    Alena Pitts Franklin: Looking for God After Losing My Mom

    Send a text From an actress in War Room to the author of a new teen girl devotional, this heartfelt conversation is a gentle masterclass in presence over platitudes. We get practical about what to do if your child is struggling with their faith, how open hands can quiet rebellion, and why modeling Scripture at home matters more than quoting it.  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

    36 min
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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. 

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  • Creator
    nextTalk
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    371
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    © 2026 nextTalk
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