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nextTalkKratom, 7-OH, and Hidden Gas Station Drugs: What Parents Need to KnowSend a textKratom 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...
2026-03-1734 minnextTalkKratom, 7-OH, and Hidden Gas Station Drugs: What Parents Need to KnowSend a textKratom 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...
2026-03-1734 minnextTalkNCMEC: The Hidden Online Threat Targeting KidsSend a textBelinda 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 c...
2026-03-0334 minnextTalkNCMEC: The Hidden Online Threat Targeting KidsSend a textBelinda 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 c...
2026-03-0334 minnextTalkRaising Athletes Without Losing What Matters MostSend a textWhat 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.RESOURCESB...
2026-02-241h 04nextTalkRaising Athletes Without Losing What Matters MostSend a textWhat 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.RESOURCESB...
2026-02-241h 04nextTalkGender-Affirming Care: 3 Major Developments (Landmark Verdict + New Medical Positions)Send a textA landmark verdict and two powerful medical pivots leave parents asking: how do we love kids well while pressing pause on irreversible decisions? RESOURCESDetransitioner 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 S...
2026-02-1716 minnextTalkGender-Affirming Care: 3 Major Developments (Landmark Verdict + New Medical Positions)Send a textA landmark verdict and two powerful medical pivots leave parents asking: how do we love kids well while pressing pause on irreversible decisions? RESOURCESDetransitioner 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 S...
2026-02-1716 minnextTalkThe first nextTalk kid: an interview with Mandy’s 20-year-old daughterSend a textMandy 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 showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2024-09-0942 minnextTalkThe first nextTalk kid: an interview with Mandy’s 20-year-old daughterSend a textMandy 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 showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2024-09-0942 minnextTalk"Anxious Generation" Book by Jonathan HaidtSend a textWe 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 principles bridge the gap with parenting a phone and discuss eye-opening observations they made while digging into this book. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...
2024-08-2658 minnextTalk"Anxious Generation" Book by Jonathan HaidtSend a textWe 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 principles bridge the gap with parenting a phone and discuss eye-opening observations they made while digging into this book. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...
2024-08-2658 minnextTalkParenting Advice with Pastor EmmittSend a textPastor 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 Pastor Robert’s leadership, the church encouraged us to keep growing our group and eventually form a nonprofit and take it to e...
2024-06-1455 minnextTalkParenting Advice with Pastor EmmittSend a textPastor 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 Pastor Robert’s leadership, the church encouraged us to keep growing our group and eventually form a nonprofit and take it to e...
2024-06-1455 minnextTalkCherish Your FamilySend a textWith 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 showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio...
2024-05-2719 minnextTalkCherish Your FamilySend a textWith 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 showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio...
2024-05-2719 minnextTalkBrian Montgomery: A Candid Conversation about PornSend a textBrian 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 ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2024-01-2959 minnextTalkBrian Montgomery: A Candid Conversation about PornSend a textBrian 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 ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2024-01-2959 minnextTalk300th Show: Real Stories from nextTalk Parents!Send a textThis 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 ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2023-12-1847 minnextTalk300th Show: Real Stories from nextTalk Parents!Send a textThis 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 ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2023-12-1847 minnextTalkLIVE PODCAST: Summer Screens and SanitySend a textRecently Mandy and Kim recorded the first ever LIVE nextTalk podcast! They kicked it off discussing balancing summer screentime, but the live questions covered everything from AI to apologizing to your kid. It was so fun to have listeners on the show! Listen in for great tips not only on balancing summer schedules, but the power of discipling your kids by having difficult conversations.Related Shows:VR and the MetaverseOwning MistakesScreen AddictionSupport the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE
2023-07-3149 minnextTalkLIVE PODCAST: Summer Screens and SanitySend a textRecently Mandy and Kim recorded the first ever LIVE nextTalk podcast! They kicked it off discussing balancing summer screentime, but the live questions covered everything from AI to apologizing to your kid. It was so fun to have listeners on the show! Listen in for great tips not only on balancing summer schedules, but the power of discipling your kids by having difficult conversations.Related Shows:VR and the MetaverseOwning MistakesScreen AddictionSupport the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE
2023-07-3149 minnextTalkAuthor Interview: Kim NicholsSend a textNew Author and nextTalk team member Kim Nichols, shares the heart behind her brand-new book, Love Rises: The Journey from Fear to Love-Focused Parenting. This book chronicles a life-changing moment that set Kim on a path to give her husband, kids and others a safe place. Although her experience began with sexual abuse, her stories, practical tips, guided prompts, and wisdom are for every parent who has ever parented from a place of fear. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...
2023-01-2336 minnextTalkAuthor Interview: Kim NicholsSend a textNew Author and nextTalk team member Kim Nichols, shares the heart behind her brand-new book, Love Rises: The Journey from Fear to Love-Focused Parenting. This book chronicles a life-changing moment that set Kim on a path to give her husband, kids and others a safe place. Although her experience began with sexual abuse, her stories, practical tips, guided prompts, and wisdom are for every parent who has ever parented from a place of fear. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...
2023-01-2336 minnextTalkThe Importance of GoalsSend a textJoin Mandy and Kim to hear how goal setting has become an integral part of challenging and transforming themselves, their families, and nextTalk.Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2023-01-0925 minnextTalkThe Importance of GoalsSend a textJoin Mandy and Kim to hear how goal setting has become an integral part of challenging and transforming themselves, their families, and nextTalk.Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2023-01-0925 minnextTalkWhat my parents got right ... and wrongSend a textMandy's 18-year-old daughter talks candidly about what it's like growing up in a nextTalk home. From social media to modesty, screen guidelines to expectations and the development of her faith -- we’re covering a lot of ground that we hope will be helpful.Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2022-05-1643 minnextTalkWhat my parents got right ... and wrongSend a textMandy's 18-year-old daughter talks candidly about what it's like growing up in a nextTalk home. From social media to modesty, screen guidelines to expectations and the development of her faith -- we’re covering a lot of ground that we hope will be helpful.Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2022-05-1643 minnextTalkMy kid is telling me everything. Do I speak up?Send a textWhen you are successful in creating a nextTalk culture in your family, one of the toughest parts is...YOU KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT EVERYONE! So what do we do with all of this information? We share 3 steps to hone in on, but spend most of the show sharing real life examples of situations we've faced and for each one, should we "Get involved - or not?"Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagram
2022-04-2523 minnextTalkMy kid is telling me everything. Do I speak up?Send a textWhen you are successful in creating a nextTalk culture in your family, one of the toughest parts is...YOU KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT EVERYONE! So what do we do with all of this information? We share 3 steps to hone in on, but spend most of the show sharing real life examples of situations we've faced and for each one, should we "Get involved - or not?"Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagram
2022-04-2523 minnextTalkFrom a 22-year-old ... Embracing Plan BSend a textWe 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 go as planned.(Kamryn is the daughter of Kim Nichols, our nextTalk Event Coordinator, so we're calling this our first nextTalk wedding!)Related Shows:Parenting High Schoolers into Young AdultsLetting Go: Moving my Firstborn to CollegeSupport the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE
2021-12-1329 minnextTalkFrom a 22-year-old ... Embracing Plan BSend a textWe 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 go as planned.(Kamryn is the daughter of Kim Nichols, our nextTalk Event Coordinator, so we're calling this our first nextTalk wedding!)Related Shows:Parenting High Schoolers into Young AdultsLetting Go: Moving my Firstborn to CollegeSupport the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE
2021-12-1329 minnextTalkWhen your kid says, "Why don't you trust me?"Send a textRecently on our social media, a mom asked us for help. She said "My 13-year-old son says I give him no privacy on his phone - why don't you trust me?" We have some ideas on how to address the "Do you trust me?" question from your kids no matter the circumstance. And, some exciting announcements from nextTalk!Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...
2021-08-3020 minnextTalkWhen your kid says, "Why don't you trust me?"Send a textRecently on our social media, a mom asked us for help. She said "My 13-year-old son says I give him no privacy on his phone - why don't you trust me?" We have some ideas on how to address the "Do you trust me?" question from your kids no matter the circumstance. And, some exciting announcements from nextTalk!Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...
2021-08-3020 minnextTalkHuge Milestones and Exciting News!Send a textToday, we're celebrating! At the end of this show we have an announcement you WILL NOT want to miss! But the entire program is about some incredible milestones and exciting growth happening at nextTalk. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2021-03-0818 minnextTalkHuge Milestones and Exciting News!Send a textToday, we're celebrating! At the end of this show we have an announcement you WILL NOT want to miss! But the entire program is about some incredible milestones and exciting growth happening at nextTalk. Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2021-03-0818 minnextTalkQuestioning Kids Wrap-Up: Understanding my child instead of trying to "fix" themSend a textWhen our kids have big questions, sometimes we struggle with how to respond. Licensed Professional Counselor and nextTalk Advisory Council Member, Jamie Mershon, joins us to share a counselor's perspective on ways we can support our kids when they have questions about important topics.Support the showKEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEConnect with us...www.nextTalk.orgFacebookInstagramContact Us...admin@nextTalk.orgP.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280
2021-02-2221 min