Send us a text We break down how a simple guideline – no secrets in our family – turns kids into confident reporters. From team sports to online chats, we walk through a safety scale showing how prevention happens as we trace the grooming playbook from “small” secrets to predatory behavior. 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 a text Some lessons about online safety never show up in an app store. We walk through the practice that changed our home: teaching kids to be their own filter through red flag reporting. Instead of waiting for a device to block danger, we build the habit of honest, early reporting and a parent response that starts with calm praise, not panic. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 16...

Send us a text A text that changes everything. A nap that becomes a goodbye. And a father who chooses hope, presence, and integrity to lead four girls through a storm they never asked for. Pastor and nonprofit leader Jonathan Pitts shares the story behind sudden loss, the quiet courage of daily faith through single parenting, blending a family, and how a small resource grew into a magazine serving thousands of tween girls and their families. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Co...

Send us a text What if your child trusted you more than the internet? We unpack how to become a genuine safe place for kids and lay out the daily choices that keep kids coming back to us with their biggest questions and hardest moments. 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 a text Have you ever looked up from your phone to realize you've missed an important moment? That's exactly what happened to Joey Odom when he missed his five-year-old son's first-ever soccer goal because he was staring at his screen. That painful moment became the catalyst for a life-changing mission. 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 a text What happens when your child discovers something inappropriate online? Your reaction in that instant might be the most important parenting decision you make. Through a powerful personal story, we see how responding with gratitude for honesty and creating positive reinforcement fundamentally changes the parent-child dynamic around technology. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. B...

Send us a text How do I talk to my children about violence and politics from a faith perspective? If my kid and I disagree on politics, what should I do? How can I prevent my child from being radicalized online? The horrifying execution of Charlie Kirk has forced parents to confront these questions head-on. 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 a text What does a veteran police officer with 15 years of experience know about raising kids in the digital age? Doug Greene brings a unique perspective to parenting that blends his professional training with his faith. Rather than focus solely on technical safeguards, Officer Greene prioritizes developing spiritual discernment in his children, and perhaps most fascinating is how he applies police de-escalation techniques to parenting teenagers. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONL...

Send us a text What happens when a mother's worst nightmare becomes her life's mission? Maurine Molak never imagined that losing her son would transform her into one of the nation’s most powerful advocates for children's online safety in the US. Yet through unimaginable grief, she found purpose in creating change that could prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedies. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us.....

Send us a text If your kids are on social media or have heard about the viral affair at the Coldplay concert, now is the time to engage in these three important discussions about the sexual culture they’re growing up in. 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 a text Of course we can simply say no screens, but what if we used this as an opportunity to educate, talk about a healthy balance and help our kids zoom out and see a bigger picture – where we focus on more than technology. 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 a text Why should we keep screens out of our kid’s bedroom and bathroom? Mandy explains four reasons this was a guideline for her own kids and why she continues to recommend it to keep kids safe. 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 a text School districts and elected leaders across the US have been working to restrict phones in classrooms. Melissa Henson, the VP of Parents Television and Media Council (PTC), joins us to discuss state legislative efforts receiving bipartisan support. What is the biggest pushback? What can parents do? 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 a text 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 a text This mom recognized something was wrong, got curious and discovered her son was being groomed. It all started on a school-issued Chromebook. She takes us on her journey and shares how she contacted law enforcement, notified other families and walked through this with her son. 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 a text Brian Montgomery lost his 16-year-old son, Walker, to a sextortion scheme. He’s now on a mission to raise awareness, and we discuss practical ways we can put up guardrails to keep our kids safe. 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 a text If your child was a victim of sextortion, how do you report this? What is next? We want to walk you through some practical next steps on what to do next. 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 a text Have you ever reacted or responded in a way that you know you totally messed up? The power of an apology is healthy for any relationship to repair and recover. What does this look like with our kids? With our spouse? 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 a text #1 Best Selling Author, Kristen Jenson, has written two children’s books that will help you start the conversation about pornography with your little kids. We discuss the books, why they’re important and the addictive and mental health challenges associated with porn. 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 a text Texas requires pornography websites to verify the age of the user. Porn companies/Free Speech Coalition has challenged this Texas law and in early 2025, the Supreme Court heard this case. We are currently awaiting a decision. Our guest from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation breaks this all down for us and explains the importance of this historical moment. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... ad...