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Sex + Christian Parents

20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Some of the most difficult questions for a parent surround those related to sex and sexuality. This is especially true for Christian parents. It has been said that the more religious the family is the less likely they are to talk about sex in their home. This podcast and its many conversations intend to change this reality.

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Episodes

Episode 20: Born Again This Way - A Conversation With Rachel Gilson

July 23, 2021 15:45 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined for the first time by author and speaker Rachel Gilson to talk about the theology surrounding singleness and marriage, as well as her story as someone who experiences same-sex attraction. Resources our guests from this episode recommend: Born Again This Way Resources we recommend:  The Very Good Sex Talk Sex + Christian Parents Episode 10: A Biblical Theology Of Marriage Sex + Christian Parents Episode 15: Single, Gay, Christian: A Conversatio...

Episode 19: The Shape and Sufficiency Of The Gospel In Our Sexuality

June 30, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined for the first time by author and pastor Sam Allberry to talk about his own experience of same-sex attraction, faithful singleness, and how marriage and singleness both show us the shape and sufficiency of the gospel. Resources our guests from this episode recommend: Seven Myths About Singleness Is God Anti-Gay? God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation Resources we recommend:  The Very Good Sex Talk Sex + Christian Parents...

Episode 18: Foundations For The LGBTQ Conversation

June 09, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined for the first time by author and speaker Dr Preston Sprinkle to equip parents with a strong starting point for conversations around LGBTQ+. Resources our guests from this episode recommend: People To Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just An Issue Living In A Gray World: A Christian Teen's Guide To Understanding Homosexuality Embodied: Transgender Identities, The Church, and What The Bible Has To Say Resources we recommend:  The Very Good Sex...

Episode 17: The Sexual Ethic Of Jesus

April 14, 2021 19:04 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined again by author and speaker Sean McDowell to talk about the sexual ethic of Jesus, what it means that Jesus was a sexual being, tips for pastors in this conversation, and more. Resources our guests from this episode recommend: Chasing Love: Sex, Love, And Relationships In A Confused Culture The Significance of Singleness: A Theological Vision For The Future Of The Church Resources we recommend:  The Very Good Sex Talk Sex + Christian Parents E...

Episode 16: Authentic Intimacy and God's Design For Sex

March 03, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by clinical psychologist, author and speaker Juli Slattery to talk about sexual discipleship, the purity narrative vs. the Biblical narrative, and understanding God's design for sex.  Resources our guests from this episode recommend: Rethinking Sexuality: God's Design And Why It Matters 25 Questions You're Afraid To Ask About  Love, Sex, and Intimacy Resources we recommend:  The Very Good Sex Talk Sex + Christian Parents Episode 01: Laying The...

Episode 15: Single, Gay, Christian - A Conversation With Dr Gregory Coles

February 16, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by author and speaker, Dr. Greg Coles to talk about his story, singleness, and following Jesus as a single, gay Christian.  His approach is intellectually and theologically honest, but also incredibly important for us as parents to engage. Resources our guests from this episode recommend: No Longer Strangers: Finding Belonging In A World Of Isolation Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey  Of Faith And Sexual Identity Resources we recommend:...

Episode 14: Parenting Through A Pornography Struggle

January 22, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by health coach, pastor, and founder of Live Free Community, Carl Thomas to engage a raw and honest discussion around struggling with pornography as a parent. In this episode, Carl discusses his testimony, what led him to start Live Free Community, and ways to find freedom from pornography addiction. You're not going to want to miss this conversation! Resources our guests from this episode recommend: livefreecommunity.org livefreewives.org Resou...

Episode 13: The Year In Review

December 22, 2020 04:24 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

In this special end-of-year episode, Jason and Thomas look back on 2020 and discuss their favorite episodes, highlight some topics they would've liked to tackle in the first year, and what they hope to discuss in 2021.    Thomas's Favorite Episodes: Episode 04: Parenting Social Media Part 1 Episode 05: Parenting Social Media Part 2 Episode 09: Biblical Media Discernment Jason's Favorite Episodes: Episode 01: Laying The Biblical Framework For Sex In The Home Homeword | Helping Familie...

Episode 12: Parenting Teenage Girls

December 02, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by speaker, blogger, and author Jessie Minassian to engage a lively discussion around parenting teenage girls in today's world. In this episode, Jessie discusses the common struggles that many teen girls are facing today, the reasons many girls struggle to talk about them, as well as some of the more sensitive topics like masturbation and modesty. You're not going to want to miss this conversation! Resources our guests from this episode recommend: ...

Episode 11: Parenting Healthy Relationships

October 28, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by counselor, author, and speaker Debra Fileta to engage a great conversation about parenting your children into healthy relationships. On our eleventh episode, Debra discusses the importance of taking inventory of your own life and history with relationships, laying out a Biblical foundation for healthy boundaries, singleness, marriage and more! Resources our guests from this episode recommend: truelovedates.com True Love Dates Book Choosing Ma...

Episode 10: A Biblical Theology Of Marriage

September 02, 2020 15:18 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by author, speaker, and professor Kutter Callaway to lead a dynamic discussion on marriage. Kutter takes a closer look at marriage in scripture, points out some of the common theological mistakes the church has made in recent years, and seeks to builds a healthier, more biblically-faithful vision for marriage moving forward. Resources our guests from this episode recommend: kuttercallaway.com Breaking the Marriage Idol Book Watching TV Religious...

Episode 09: Biblical Media Discernment

August 19, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by Walt Mueller and Kutter Callaway to talk about discerning media in a Biblical manner. They discuss some practical tools you can use to prepare for Biblical media discernment, how to pay attention to the narratives found in the stories of our culture, and ways to communicate these truths to our kids and ultimately equip them to discern for themselves. Resources our guests from this episode recommend: CPYU.org How To Use Your Head To Guard Your ...

Episode 08: So The Next Generation Will Know

July 22, 2020 07:08 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by author, professor and apologist Sean McDowell to talk about his new book, "So The Next Generation Will Know." In this book, Sean and co-author J. Warner Wallace discuss how to share biblical truth with a generation that desperately needs to hear it in a way that draws them in instead of pushes them away. Resources our guests from this episode recommend:   So The Next Generation Will Know So The Next Generation Will Know - Video Series Resourc...

Episode 07: The Pornography Conversation - Part 2

May 25, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

For this follow-up episode, our co-hosts were joined again by therapist and speaker Michael John Cusick, author and speaker Dina Alexander as well as Walt Mueller to discuss parenting your children through pornography struggle. For part two of this conversation, we discuss what to do if you catch your child watching pornography, ways to have conversations around pornography in your home, and ways to protect your children and home. Resources our guests from this episode recommend:   Restori...

Episode 06: The Pornography Conversation - Part 1

May 11, 2020 19:03 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by therapist and speaker Michael John Cusick as well as author and speaker Dina Alexander to discuss parenting your children through pornography struggle. In part one, we discuss the definition of pornography, it's affects on children and adults, as well as some things to consider if you find yourself struggling with pornography as a parent currently. Resources our guests from this episode recommend:   Restoring The Soul Surfing For God: Discove...

Episode 05: Parenting Social Media Part 2 - COVID-19

April 09, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MB

For this follow-up episode, our co-hosts were once again joined by school counselor Kara Twining as well as author and speaker Walt Mueller to discuss parenting your children through social media in the context of quarantine due to COVID-19. This encouraging conversation explores many of the unique opportunities available to parents during this time! Resources our guests from this episode recommend: Center For Parent Youth Understanding (CPYU) Sexual Integrity Initiative Digital Kids Ini...

Episode 04: Parenting Social Media

April 07, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by school counselor Kara Twining as well as author and speaker Walt Mueller to discuss parenting your children biblically around social media. During this episode, they cover some history of social media, the way it's affecting parents and youth alike, and healthy steps forward.  Resources our guests from this episode recommend: Center For Parent Youth Understanding (CPYU) Sexual Integrity Initiative Digital Kids Initiative Common Sense Media ...

Episode 03: Parenting Biblically - A Conversation

February 25, 2020 23:17 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by Charese Pettis and Marty Gonzales to engage a dynamic conversation around Biblical Parenting. This discussion includes strategies around connecting with your kids daily, tips in creating opportunities for healthy conversation with your children instead of lecturing them, utilizing media discernment as a conversational tool, and much more! Resources Project Six19 recommend: DriveTime: Season 01 Sex + Christian Parents: Episode 01 Sex + Christi...

Episode 02: Song Of Solomon - Why It's Helpful For Conversations In The Home

January 23, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by author and professor Mark McGinniss to dive into the book of Song Of Solomon. During this conversation, Mark talks about what the book is and isn't, why it's important for parents to know and speak from the song, and specific wisdom that the book has to offer us as christian parents. Resources our guest from this episode recommends: Contributions of Selected Rhetorical Devices to a Biblical Theology of the Song of Songs - Mark McGinniss Resour...

Episode 01: Laying The Biblical Framework For Sex In The Home

December 14, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

For this episode, our co-hosts were joined by guests Jim Burns and Joanna Hyatt to talk about laying a Biblical foundation for sex in your home, working through your own past, and being ok with simultaneous growth when it comes to God's design for sex and sexuality. Resources our guests from this episode recommend: HomeWord | Helping Families Succeed The Sex Talk: A Survival Guide For Parents - Joanna Hyatt For Parents Only - Shaunti Feldhahn Raising A Strong Daughter: 11 Steps To Keep ...

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