Politics and The Church
Dr. Ed Newton is the Lead Pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX. He is a husband and dad of four who boldly follows Jesus. We discuss the intersection of our faith, politics, and The Church. He brings a theological perspective to this conversation, provides real-life cultural examples, and leaves us with a practical challenge at the end.
Q&A: Answering Your Questions
We start with a short intro on a trend we’re noticing in churches and then we’re tackling your questions:
-My 16-year-old has a phone with no guidelines. How do I go back?
-My 5-year-old was exposed to porn at a neighbor’s house. I’m at a loss.
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Marriage Advice with Pastor Robert Emmitt
Pastor Robert Emmitt shares practical marriage advice from communication to honesty to finance management. He is the founding pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX. Robert and his wife, Julie, have been married for 45 years.
AI, Deepfakes & Nudes
Many are talking about how AI is leading to deepfakes and misinformation, but how is AI affecting the way we talk to our kids about nudes? AI has shifted the conversation about nude photos. We’ll explain that shift in this show and give you practical ways to parent this evolving situation.
The first nextTalk kid: an interview with Mandy’s 20-year-old daughter
Mandy 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.
“Anxious Generation” Book by Jonathan Haidt
We 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.
Brian Montgomery: Update, Prayer Request & Special Message for Dads
Brian Montgomery joins the show to give us an update on his health and legislative work to help keep kids safe through Walker’s Law. We also dig into the important role Dads play in our homes and community as well as Brian’s poignant challenge for dads.
Make sure to listen to Brian’s other shows, linked under resources, to hear the full story about his son, family, and mission, as well as good advice for parents that may help with really difficult conversations.