Sex + Christian Parents

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 and experience as someone who experiences same-sex attraction.Resources our guests from this episode recommend:Born Again This WayResources we recommend: The Very Good Sex TalkSex + Christian Parents Episode 10: A Biblical Theology Of MarriageSex + Christian Parents Episode 15: Single, Gay, Christian: A Conversation With Dr Gregory ColesSex + Christian Parents Episode 18: Foundations For The LGBTQ ConversationSex + Christian Parents Episode 19: The Shape And Sufficiency Of The Gospel In Our SexualitySupport this podcast on Patreon!Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 SinglenessIs God Anti-Gay?God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical FoundationResources we recommend: The Very Good Sex TalkSex + Christian Parents Episode 10: A Biblical Theology Of MarriageSex + Christian Parents Episode 15: Single, Gay, Christian: A Conversation With Dr Gregory ColesSex + Christian Parents Episode 18: Foundations For The LGBTQ ConversationSupport this podcast on Patreon!Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 IssueLiving In A Gray World: A Christian Teen's Guide To Understanding HomosexualityEmbodied: Transgender Identities, The Church, and What The Bible Has To SayResources we recommend: The Very Good Sex TalkSex + Christian Parents Episode 10: A Biblical Theology Of MarriageSex + Christian Parents Episode 15: Single, Gay, Christian: A Conversation With Dr Gregory ColesSupport this podcast on Patreon!Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 CultureThe Significance of Singleness: A Theological Vision For The Future Of The ChurchResources we recommend: The Very Good Sex TalkSex + Christian Parents Episode 01: Laying The Biblical Framework For Sex In The HomeSex + Christian Parents Episode 08: So The Next Generation Will KnowSex + Christian Parents Episode 09: Biblical Media DiscernmentSex + Christian Parents Episode 10: A Biblical Theology Of MarriageThe Jesus I Never KnewSupport this podcast on Patreon!Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 Matters25 Questions You're Afraid To Ask About  Love, Sex, and IntimacyResources we recommend: The Very Good Sex TalkSex + Christian Parents Episode 01: Laying The Biblical Framework For Sex In The HomeSex + Christian Parents Episode 10: A Biblical Theology Of MarriageSupport this podcast on Patreon!Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 IsolationSingle, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey  Of Faith And Sexual IdentityResources we recommend: Project Six19 - New WebsiteThe Very Good Sex TalkPeople To Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just An IssueSex + Christian Parents Episode 10: A Biblical Theology Of MarriageSupport this podcast on Patreon!Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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.orglivefreewives.orgResources we recommend: Project Six19 - New WebsiteThe Very Good Sex TalkCompelling Community: Where God's Power Makes A Church AttractiveSex + Christian Parents Episode 03 - Parenting Biblically – A ConversationSex + Christian Parents Episode 06 - The Pornography Conversation – Part 1Sex + Christian Parents Episode 07 - The Pornography Conversation – Part 2Support this podcast on Patreon!Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 1Episode 05: Parenting Social Media Part 2Episode 09: Biblical Media DiscernmentJason's Favorite Episodes:Episode 01: Laying The Biblical Framework For Sex In The HomeHomeword | Helping Families SucceedEpisode 08: So The Next Generation Will KnowSupport Us On Patreon:Project Six19 PatreonLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts here!Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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:lifeloveandgod.comBackwards Beauty: How to Feel Ugly in 10 Simple StepsUnashamed: Overcoming the Sins No Girl Wants to Talk AboutCrushed: Why Guys Don’t Have to Make or Break YouResources we recommend: Project Six19 - New WebsiteThe Very Good Sex TalkSex + Christian Parents Episode 01 - Laying The Biblical Framework For Sex In The HomeSex + Christian Parents Episode 10 - A Theology Of Marriage Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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.comTrue Love Dates BookChoosing Marriage BookLove In Every Season BookLove and Relationships PodcastResources we recommend: Project Six19 - New WebsiteThe Very Good Sex TalkSex + Christian Parents Episode 01 - Laying The Biblical Framework For Sex In The HomeSex + Christian Parents Episode 10 - A Theology Of Marriage Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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.comBreaking the Marriage Idol BookWatching TV Religiously bookResources we recommend: Project Six19 - New WebsiteThe Very Good Sex Talk Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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.orgHow To Use Your Head To Guard Your Heart3(D) Media Reviews from CPYU3(D) Leaders Guidekuttercallaway.comWatching TV Religiously bookResources we recommend: Project Six19 - New WebsiteThe Very Good Sex Talk Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 KnowSo The Next Generation Will Know - Video SeriesResources we recommend: Project Six19 - New WebsiteThe Very Good Sex Talk Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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: Restoring The SoulSurfing For God: Discovering The Divine Desire Beneath Sexual StrugglesEducate Empower KidsCenter For Parent Youth Understanding (CPYU)Sexual Integrity InitiativeCommon Sense MediaResources we recommend: The Very Good Sex TalkFilters and software recommended in this episode:Disney CircleKoala SafeCovenant EyesQuestions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 SoulSurfing For God: Discovering The Divine Desire Beneath Sexual StrugglesEducate Empower KidsCenter For Parent Youth Understanding (CPYU)Sexual Integrity InitiativeCommon Sense MediaResources we recommend:  The Very Good Sex Talk Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 InitiativeDigital Kids InitiativeCommon Sense MediaQuestions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 InitiativeDigital Kids InitiativeCommon Sense MediaQuestions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 01Sex + Christian Parents: Episode 01Sex + Christian Parents: Episode 025 Reasons You Need To Be Talking About Sex in Your Home – By Jason Soucinek5 Ways To Avoid Shaming Your Kid If They’ve Watched Pornography – By Jason SoucinekQuestions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 McGinnissResources Project Six19 recommend:DriveTime: Season 01Sex + Christian Parents: Episode 015 Reasons You Need To Be Talking About Sex in Your Home – By Jason Soucinek5 Ways To Avoid Shaming Your Kid If They’ve Watched Pornography – By Jason SoucinekQuestions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!

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 SucceedThe Sex Talk: A Survival Guide For Parents - Joanna HyattFor Parents Only - Shaunti FeldhahnRaising A Strong Daughter: 11 Steps To Keep Her Safe, Happy, and Healthy - Meg MeekerResources Project Six19 recommend:DriveTime: Season 01 Questions, comments, feedback, suggestions for future episodes? E-mail us!