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In the very first episode of DriveTime Jason Soucinek and Walt Mueller look at the Biblical foundations for sexual integrity that we can share as parents with our kids. The overarching story of scripture tells us a ton about God's grand design for sex as the sex-maker. Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration all hold important truths about sex. Remembering Genesis 1 and 2 and looking to Jesus this episode will help parents build a firm foundation to communicate their value as followers of Christ. Today's teens are sitting within a sexual inferno as the world around them collapse. But we must do more than tell them to 'RUN!' We must tell them why. Kids should avoid premarital sexual activity not because we said so but because there are several good reasons. And scripture gives us many tools. This episode of DriveTime is sponsored by ANCHORED ENTERPRISES. They provide solutions to live a life anchored in health and financial freedom. Be sure to check them out at livelifeanchored.com. FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools from this podcast episode: Teaching Kids to Wait – By Walt Mueller Parents Guide to Teaching Kids God’s Design for Sexuality – By Walt Mueller What the Media is Teaching our Children About Sex – By Jason Soucinek Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us at admin@projectsix19.org! Find out more about Project Six19 at projectsix19.org. Find out more about Center for Parent Youth Understanding at cpyu.org

For the second episode of DriveTime Jason Soucinek and Walt Mueller help parents give a clear definition to sexual integrity. As each passing generation is waiting longer and longer to marry it is becoming more and more difficult to follow God's standard for sex. For almost two thousand years young people only waited one or two years from the time of puberty (physical changes communicating readiness to create life) until they married. Today, because of nutrition and other factors, the onset of puberty is generally younger and most young adults are waiting until their late 20’s to marry. This means that if they are going to follow God’s standards for sex they might wait as long as 15 years (or more) from the time their body is ready for sex until they marry. That is a long time! And that is why the definition of sexual integrity and the message given must resonate in ways that transcend rules and boundaries. Unfortunately abstinence and purity don’t always encapsulate this truth. This episode of DriveTime is sponsored by ANCHORED ENTERPRISES. They provide solutions to live a life anchored in health and financial freedom. Be sure to check them out at livelifeanchored.com. FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools from this podcast episode: Articles: Parents Guide to Navigating Puberty – By Walt Mueller Parents Primer on Sexual Integrity – By Jason Soucinek Talking About Sex Bible Study – By Ron DeHaas Bible Verses: 1 Corinthians 6:16-20, 1 Corinthians 7:7, Ephesians 5:31-33, Hebrews 13:4 Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us at admin@projectsix19.org. Find out more about Project Six19 at projectsix19.org. Find out more about Center for Parent Youth Understanding at cpyu.org

In the third episode of DriveTime Jason Soucinek and Walt Mueller look at how sexual integrity is possible in today's world. Conversations surrounding sex need to be good, true, and most important, point back to Christ. Sometimes though it is easy to think sexual integrity is just not possible. Especially when we look at the world our youth are living in. Only 44 percent of girls and 47 percent of boys between the ages of 15 and 19 had sexual intercourse at least once from 2011 to 2013. That’s down from 51 percent of girls and 60 percent of boys in 1988. Less than half of U.S. teenagers ages 15 to 19 are having sex, a rate dramatically lower than it was a quarter-century ago. This is good news. Youth are having less sex today then they were several years ago. And it lets us know that sexual integrity is possible! This episode of DriveTime is sponsored by ANCHORED ENTERPRISES. They provide solutions to live a life anchored in health and financial freedom. Be sure to check them out at livelifeanchored.com. FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools from this podcast episode: Suggested Books for Ages 3-5 The Story of Me - By Brenna and Stan Jones, and Joel Spector Authors share the wonderful story of God’s love and the marvelous body he has blessed us with. Using straight talk, age-appropriate language and realistic illustrations. It addresses God’s love and the goodness of all He has made, the nurturing family as God’s context for love, appropriate names for genitila, and the importance of a mother and father. God Made All of Me - By Justin and Lindsey Holcomb God Made All of Me is a simply-told, beautifully-illustrated story to help families talk about these sensitive issues with two- to eight-year-old children. Because the private parts of our bodies are private, the home is the ideal environment where a child should learn about his or her body and how it should be treated by others. God Made All of Me starts from the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies that truth to kids and their bodies. It equips parents to talk with both boys and girls about their bodies and to help them understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others. God Made All of Me allows families to build a first line of defense against sexual abuse in the safety of their own homes. Suggested Books for Ages 6-9 Before I Was Born - By Carolyn Nystrom The authors use straight talk, age-appropriate language and informative illustrations to help children see sex as a special gift from a wonderful God to a husband and wife within the context of a marriage and family relationship. Topics covered include: why God made boys’ and girls’ bodies different, the basic facts about intercourse, presented in the context of marital love and intimacy, conception and fetal development, and childbirth and breastfeeding Where Did I Come From? The Facts of Life without any Nonsense and with Illustrations - By Peter Mayle Now in use for a second generation, this easy to read and very explicit book with its silly but tasteful cartoon images covers the basic facts from love-making, orgasm, conception and growth inside the womb, through to the actual birth day. Gives the names and shows the important parts of the body. Amazing You! Getting Smart about your Private Parts - By Gail Saltz “A first guide to body awareness for preschoolers.” Straight forward without giving more information that most preschoolers would ask for. Good information for parents included. The text includes, “Lots of people have their own special names for their private parts, but it’s a good idea to know what the real names are, too.” Suggested Books for Ages 10-14 What’s the Big Deal? Why God Cares About Sex - By Brenna and Stan Jones This book is designed for parents and children to read through and discuss together. Each chapter introduces an age-appropriate issue and provides “written conversations” between a child and a parent. It is recommended that the child read his or her part and the parent read his or her part. This method provides an excellent way for new and challenging issues to be raised and addressed with a child. Facing the Facts: The Truth About Sex and You - By Brenna and Stan Jones While this book is designed to be read by the child, it is highly important that each chapter/issue be followed with a personal discussion time with a parent. The book provides information to help children understand the changes they will be experiencing as they go through puberty. Issues such as puberty, pregnancy, and God’s design for sex, marriage, love, and dating are just some of the many things tackled. What's Happening to Me? A Guide to Puberty - By Peter Mayle During the past 30 plus years, more than a million preadolescents and adolescents (and their parents) have benefited from the humor and honesty in this straightforward book. A few things are dated, e.g., the age of puberty has decreased, but reading it together continues to be a good way for parents to talk with children. Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us at admin@projectsix19.org. Find out more about Project Six19 at projectsix19.org. Find out more about Center for Parent Youth Understanding at cpyu.org

In the fourth episode of DriveTime Jason Soucinek and Walt Mueller look at lies the culture can communicate about sex. As a parent you have the unique opportunity to help your children navigate the many lies they hear and set them on a path that points to God’s plan as the sex maker. However, this can be difficult if we are not aware or lack the tools for better conversation. In our pursuit of sexual integrity is important we communicate truth while also tackling some of the ideas that might be misguided, dishonest, or not honoring to God. This episode of DriveTime is sponsored by ANCHORED ENTERPRISES. They provide solutions to live a life anchored in health and financial freedom. Be sure to check them out at livelifeanchored.com. FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools from this podcast episode: Books: Sex and the iWorld - By Dale Kuehne Articles: Parents Primer on Internet Pornography - By Walt Mueller Activities for those with children under 11: Take time as a family to discuss God’s good intent for sex and to talk about the lies our culture tells us about sex. Are there any your children might add? Are there any you might add or delve deeper into? Find a time to connect outside of normal routines and engage in some of these questions. Activities for those with children 11 or older: First, every time you sit down for a meal this week, pray that God would help you wisely consume a healthy media diet as a family. Together, assess whether the shows you watch or listen to are helping you move toward sexual integrity or not – and then pray for wisdom and discernment as you eliminate the unhealthy media and devour healthier options. Utilize the 3D resources found on CPYU.org to help in this conversation. Second, consider finding out what shows your teenager loves to watch. Ask if you can watch them together and then after the show is over ask if you can talk about what you observed. Find ways to engage in the content, good and bad, and use this as an opportunity to share your values and beliefs without criticizing your teenager or their show. Simply use it an exercise to learn more about their world and share how your values may be the same or different from what you saw or heard. Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us at admin@projectsix19.org! Find out more about Project Six19 at projectsix19.org. Find out more about Center for Parent Youth Understanding at cpyu.org.

In the fifth episode of DriveTime Jason Soucinek and Walt Mueller look at lies the church can communicate about sex. It's important to note that not every church is guilty of these and many no longer speak in the terms Walt and Jason will share on this episode. However, parents must be aware of each of these because they can have an impact on the way we engage and ultimately the way we share the message of sexual integrity with our children.

In this final episode Jason Soucinek and Walt Mueller want to give you, the parent, words of encouragement and affirmation. Tackling the subject of sexuality is not an easy task. So recognizing that your voice matters is incredibly important! Take time to listen to these words of affirmation and reflect on the tools already given so that you can be a parent who raises up a family that believes in sexual integrity!

In the second series premiere of DriveTime Jason Soucinek and Walt Mueller tackle the pitfalls of pornography. As the impact pornography is having in our culture continues to be revealed it is important we understand its influence. Parents need to be equipped to have honest conversations and find ways to best protect the home. The first episode starts with asking, “What is the BIG DEAL surrounding pornography?” This episode of DriveTime is sponsored by Simply Blessed: Finding Join in the Little Things. Simply Blessed contains thirty-one heartfelt devotional stories for the woman seeking to know God for who He is: a loving God who longs to have a relationship with her. It's author, Kim Chaffin, focuses on the foundation of a woman’s faith, tackling issues she faces on a daily basis and providing joyful and practical lessons for a woman’s heart. FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools from this podcast episode: Articles: Parents Primer to Pornography – By Walt Mueller Identifying Porn Addiction – By Fight The New Drug Children and Pornography – By Walt Mueller Bible Verses: Genesis 1:31, Genesis 3:6-7, Deuteronomy 6 Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

Conversations surrounding pornography can be intimidating and full of fear but they are needed. Acknowledging the awkwardness will help you as you prepare. But making sure the conversation takes place within a grander conversation of God’s design for sex as the sex-maker will be important. This episode of DriveTime is sponsored by Simply Blessed: Finding Join in the Little Things. Simply Blessed contains thirty-one heartfelt devotional stories for the woman seeking to know God for who He is: a loving God who longs to have a relationship with her. It's author, Kim Chaffin, focuses on the foundation of a woman’s faith, tackling issues she faces on a daily basis and providing joyful and practical lessons for a woman’s heart. Purchase the book today by clicking here! FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools from this podcast episode: Suggested Books for Ages 3-5 The Story of Me - By Brenna and Stan Jones, and Joel Spector Authors share the wonderful story of God’s love and the marvelous body he has blessed us with. Using straight talk, age-appropriate language and realistic illustrations. It addresses God’s love and the goodness of all He has made, the nurturing family as God’s context for love, appropriate names for genitila, and the importance of a mother and father. God Made All of Me - By Justin and Lindsey Holcomb  God Made All of Me is a simply-told, beautifully-illustrated story to help families talk about these sensitive issues with two- to eight-year-old children. Because the private parts of our bodies are private, the home is the ideal environment where a child should learn about his or her body and how it should be treated by others. God Made All of Me starts from the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies that truth to kids and their bodies. It equips parents to talk with both boys and girls about their bodies and to help them understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others. God Made All of Me allows families to build a first line of defense against sexual abuse in the safety of their own homes. Suggested Books for Ages 6-9 Before I Was Born - By Carolyn Nystrom The authors use straight talk, age-appropriate language and informative illustrations to help children see sex as a special gift from a wonderful God to a husband and wife within the context of a marriage and family relationship. Topics covered include: why God made boys’ and girls’ bodies different, the basic facts about intercourse, presented in the context of marital love and intimacy, conception and fetal development, and childbirth and breastfeeding Suggested Books for Ages 10-14 What’s the Big Deal? Why God Cares About Sex - By Brenna and Stan Jones This book is designed for parents and children to read through and discuss together. Each chapter introduces an age-appropriate issue and provides “written conversations” between a child and a parent. It is recommended that the child read his or her part and the parent read his or her part. This method provides an excellent way for new and challenging issues to be raised and addressed with a child. Articles: Questions to Ask Kids – By Jason Soucinek Parents Guide For Teaching God's Design for Sexuality – By Walt Mueller Bible Verses: James 4:17 1 John 1:7-9 Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us at admin@projectsix19.org!

Pornography used to exist in the dirt and dark shadows of society and culture. While it existed there were commonly held standards and societal safeguards that kept it at the fringes and out of the mainstream. But that has all changed in a relatively short period of time. The culture is now full of stories of how porn doesn’t hurt anyone. This episode of DriveTime is sponsored by Simply Blessed: Finding Join in the Little Things. Simply Blessed contains thirty-one heartfelt devotional stories for the woman seeking to know God for who He is: a loving God who longs to have a relationship with her. It's author, Kim Chaffin, focuses on the foundation of a woman’s faith, tackling issues she faces on a daily basis and providing joyful and practical lessons for a woman’s heart. Discover a God of relationship not religion. He is never too busy. In the humorous, frustrating, and mundane parts of life, God is pouring out His love on you. Purchase the book today by clicking here! FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools from this podcast episode: Articles: Parents Primer on Sexual Integrity – By Jason Soucinek What the Media is Teaching Our Kids About Sex and It's Impact – By Jason Soucinek Children and Pornography – By Walt Mueller Ways to Discuss Pornographic Images with Your Children – By Jason Soucinek Bible Verses: Hebrews 13:4 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Genesis 1:26-31 Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us at admin@projectsix19.org!

The culture is full of many lies when it comes to pornography. But sadly so to is the church. And not because of anything they do on purpose. It’s with good intent but a lack of knowledge or willingness that the church can sometimes communicate something it doesn’t plan or hope to share. This episode of DriveTime is sponsored by Simply Blessed: Finding Join in the Little Things. Simply Blessed contains thirty-one heartfelt devotional stories for the woman seeking to know God for who He is: a loving God who longs to have a relationship with her. It's author, Kim Chaffin, focuses on the foundation of a woman’s faith, tackling issues she faces on a daily basis and providing joyful and practical lessons for a woman’s heart. Discover a God of relationship not religion. He is never too busy. In the humorous, frustrating, and mundane parts of life, God is pouring out His love on you. Purchase the book today by clicking here! FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools from this podcast episode: Articles: 5 Ways To Avoid Shaming Your Kid If They've Watched Pornography – By Jason Soucinek A Quick Look at Habit vs. Addiction – By Jason Soucinek Bible Verses: 2 Peter 2:19 2 Corinthians 5:17 Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us at admin@projectsix19.org!

In the final episode of series 02, Walt and Jason want to leave you with several ideas and thoughts on how best to protect you and your family from the pitfalls of pornography. We understand that no one strategy is perfect for every family. But hopefully you can utilize pieces of information in this episode to set safeguards. One thing – no one solution will protect you 100%. We don’t live in a box and as such there is going to come a time where pornography makes its way into your families life. The hope, however, is to mitigate its influence and impact as best as possible. This episode of DriveTime is sponsored by Simply Blessed: Finding Join in the Little Things. Simply Blessed contains thirty-one heartfelt devotional stories for the woman seeking to know God for who He is: a loving God who longs to have a relationship with her. It's author, Kim Chaffin, focuses on the foundation of a woman’s faith, tackling issues she faces on a daily basis and providing joyful and practical lessons for a woman’s heart. Discover a God of relationship not religion. He is never too busy. In the humorous, frustrating, and mundane parts of life, God is pouring out His love on you. Purchase the book today by clicking here! FURTHER RESOURCES Resources, links, or other helpful tools from this podcast episode: Articles: Articles: Tech Wise Family - Blocking Access – By Jason Soucinek Family Digital Covenant of Conduct – By Walt Mueller Parents Primer on Social Networking – By Walt Mueller Bible Verses: Galations 5:19-21 Isaiah 40:28-31 Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us at info@projectsix19.org!