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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.
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Episodes
347 episodes
Viral Affair: 3 convos to have with our kids
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.
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25:14
Caller asks, “How do I keep my kids from playing on screens all summer?”
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.
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11:16
Four reasons I kept screens out of my kid’s bedroom and bathroom
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.
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13:28
Banning Phones in Schools?
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 supp...
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21:55
Mom Saves Son from Online Predator
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 w...
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Guardrails to Protect Kids Online
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.
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45:28
My child was a victim of sextortion. What should I do?
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.
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41:32
When I hijack the moment...
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?
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30:02
Talking to Kids about Pornography
#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 challeng...
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Supreme Court: Age Verification for Porn Sites
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...
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Body Image
Some of us grew up hearing toxic, negative comments about our weight and we may now think, “Don’t ever talk about your kid’s body!” We understand that logic, but we must be careful. We can’t ignore extreme weight loss/gain or any other body cha...
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Parents in the Classroom
What does your school teach about preventing child abuse, trafficking and exploitation? What does your school teach about sex and STDs? Is your state an opt-in or opt-out for their health and wellness curriculum? How can you get involved with t...
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Gender: Hot Take on the President’s Executive Order
Gender is a topic we’ve covered previously because we’ve seen the number of kids questioning their gender rise with more use of social media. With the recent Executive Order banning surgeries in minors, how do we talk with our kids about it?&nb...
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Your family is the most important team you will ever lead.
Pastor Robert Emmitt is back. He grew a church from 0 to tens of thousands and raised three successful kids while doing it. We sat down with him because we wanted to know – what leadership qualities make successful parents? You do not want to m...
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What would you tell your 9th grade self?
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 recommen...
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3 Things Every Kid Needs (From a Youth Pastor)
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.
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24:45
My Kid is Ready for a Phone: 3 Things To Do
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.
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15:04
Is my kid ready for a phone?
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.
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11:19
Parenting through Grief
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.
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Struggling in a Hard Season of Life with Pastor Robert Emmitt
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.
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