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Northbrook Next Gen Podcast

Northbrook Church
Parenting
Marriage
Mental Health
Emerging Adults
Religion
Faith
Church
Northbrook Church
Life-Giving Relationship With God
Foster Care
Jesus
Family
Northbrook
Character Development
Growth Through Failure
Social Media
Medication For Adolescents
Grace
Adoption
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The Northbrook Next Gen Podcast is where we talk about real life - marriage, parenting, and everything in between. Each episode offers practical tools and biblical encouragement to help you grow closer to God, connect with your kids, and invest intentionally in the next generation.

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Latest Episodes

In our busy lives, it’s so easy for faith and family values to become just another event on the calendar—instead of the foundation driving how we actually parent.

In this solo episode, host Jon Mahlstedt breaks down how to stay on target and focus o... more

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Meet Northbrook’s new Youth Pastor, Josh Kilde! In this special "get to know you" episode, host Jon Mahlstedt sits down with Josh to officially welcome him to the Northbrook family. Tune in to hear about:

• His Journey: How Josh was called to Northb... more

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What are the building blocks of a healthy marriage?

Host Jon Mahlstedt sits down with Paul and Jeri Robertson, who have spent years investing in and mentoring marriages. Together they discuss the role of shared faith in marriage, how to navigate sea... more

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What does it mean to be a young adult today? In this episode, host Jon Mahlstedt sits down with Steven Argue from the Fuller Youth Institute for an honest conversation about the unique challenges emerging adults face in today’s world. Together, they ... more

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Raising kids doesn’t come with a manual—but wisdom helps. This month, host Jon Mahlstedt sits down with Northbrook Lead Pastor, Mike Bellanti, for an honest conversation about building lasting relationships with your kids. Drawing from his experience... more

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Parenting comes with a lot of questions. In this episode, we explore the top ten parenting questions I’ve been asked over the years, and share practical wisdom and encouragement for the journey of raising kids.

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My guests for this episode are Paul and Katie Bernard.  Whether you are thinking about foster care, whether you are in the trenches of foster care, or just curious, you will enjoy this conversation.  Paul and Katie have been foster parents of 15 chil... more

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In this episode, Jenny Heckman, Pastor of Care, joins me for an honest and hopeful conversation designed to encourage and equip parents—not burden them.  In this episode, we talk about:

• Why parents still know their kids best

• Simple, powerful ha... more

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Josh Kilde
New youth pastor, pastor of student ministries at Northbrook
Northbrook Church
Episode: Meet Josh Kilde!
Paul Robertson
Marriage ministry leader at Northbrook Church
Northbrook Church
Episode: Marriage Tools
Jeri Robertson
Marriage ministry leader at Northbrook Church
Northbrook Church
Episode: Marriage Tools
Steven Argue
Dr. Steven Argue, Fuller Youth Institute
Fuller Youth Institute
Episode: Understanding Emerging Adults
Mike Bellanti
Senior pastor at Northbrook Church
Northbrook Church
Episode: Maintaining a Strong Relationship with Your Kids
Katie Bernard
Foster and adoptive parent with 15 foster children and 5 adoptions
Northbrook Church
Episode: A Journey of Foster Care and Adoption
Jenny Heckman
Pastor and licensed counselor at Northbrook Church
Northbrook Church
Episode: Helping Your Child Win the Mental Health Battle

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Meet Josh Kilde!
Q: Why Northbrook?
He explains longstanding respect for the church, family connections through his mother-in-law, and how the church environment and community felt like a good fit as they moved toward a new chapter in their lives.
Meet Josh Kilde!
Q: What are a few things you love to do when you're not doing ministry?
Josh lists disc golfing, computer games, running, mowing the lawn, and balloon twisting as hobbies, and notes that family time and balance with ministry are important.
Helping Your Child Win the Mental Health Battle
Q: What is the first thing you want parents to know about their kids' mental health in 2026?
That parents are often doing better than they think, and the solution starts with listening, validating emotions, and avoiding the pressure to become instant experts; trust your intuition and the family's relational environment as a foundation.
The Top Ten Parenting Questions
Q: How do I talk to my kids about sex and gender?
Start earlier than you think, normalize conversations, anchor discussions in identity in Christ, and stay calm and curious as they share.
The Top Ten Parenting Questions
Q: How do I protect my child from anxiety?
Model calm, limit over-scheduling, protect sleep, teach resilience, and seek professional help if anxiety worsens.

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The show centers on practical, faith-informed guidance for families, marriage, parenting, and nurturing the next generation within a faith community. Episodes frequently feature church leaders and ministry professionals who share research-based insights, personal stories, and actionable tips—for example sustaining healthy marriages, mentoring emerging adults, fostering strong parent-child relationships, and navigating foster care or adoption. A notable pattern is combining biblical encouragement with real-world tools, often illustrated through family-centered experiences, counseling perspectives, and intergenerational mentoring. The format appears to emphasize warm dialogue, practical steps, and community-based support, making it likely to ... more

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Recent guests on Northbrook Next Gen Podcast include:

1. Josh Kilde
2. Paul Robertson
3. Jeri Robertson
4. Steven Argue
5. Mike Bellanti
6. Katie Bernard
7. Jenny Heckman

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