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In this mini episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss some frequently asked questions about sex, including questions about cussing in the bedroom, sexual abuse, can I say “No,” sex during menstruation, and more. Scriptures:1 Corinthians 7:1-5Hebrews 13:4Ephesians 4:29 Questions to Discuss:How do you handle it in your marriage when one of you is in the mood for sex and the other isn't?Is there any part of your past/your story that would be helpful to discuss a counselor or doctor to get some help and guidance?What questions do you still have about sex and marriage? Email them in to marriage@harriscreek.org for future episodes. Resources:Book – Married Sex: A Christian Couple's Guide to Reimagining Your Love Life, by Gary Thomas and Debra FiletaWebsite – Authentic IntimacyMinistry for those who have experienced sexual abuse – Courageous Hope at Harris CreekBook – Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault, by Justin & Lindsey Holcomb
Girls AND boys begin to worry about their appearance long before the teen years – whether they are short or tall, slender, or muscular. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb share how you can help your child develop a healthy body image.
Dr. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb help you answer that question in a kid-friendly way. While the world wants to teach your kids about sexuality, God has shown us in nature and in His Word how to describe this to our curious kids in a way that honors and glorifies Him. You'll be encouraged and empowered as a parent! Get the book God Made Babies and an audio download of "Where Do Babies Come From?" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
At some point in your parenting journey, you'll probably have The Talk with your children. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb help you figure out how to share God's design in ways young kids can understand. You'll be well prepared to answer the question, Where do babies come from? in a way that honors and glorifies God! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
How do you talk to young kids about sex? Keep conversations small and have them often. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb are back to share insights on talking to your kids about their bodies, God's design for sexuality, and the boundaries of healthy touch. Guests: Justin and Lindsey Holcomb Show notes: Java #459 How Sexual Abuse Affects You (And Why God Is Still Trustworthy) with Justin and Lindsey God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb God Made Me in His Image by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb God Made Babies by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb Parenting Through Weakness (Juli's blog) Java #316 Sorry Mom & Dad, the "Sex Talk" Doesn't Work (exclusive content)
Where do babies come from? This common question leaves some parents perplexed. Authors Justin and Lindsey Holcomb bring us another fantastic book with powerful theology, practical applications, and a thoughtful approach to this big question! https://newgrowthpress.com/
When it comes to having “the Talk,” where do you start? Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, authors of God Made Babies, hand parents pointers for establishing healthy sexual worldview. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
“Where do babies come from?” Don't break out in a sweat just yet. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb help parents start the conversation with basic, biblical tools. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
Girls AND boys begin to worry about their appearance long before the teen years – whether they are short or tall, slender, or muscular. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb share how you can help your child develop a healthy body image.
Your young child just asked where babies come from – NOW what? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with Justin and Lindsey Holcomb to discuss God's love for creating and "the talk before The Talk." The post Justin & Lindsey Holcomb | God Made Babies | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.
Your young child just asked where babies come from – NOW what? This week, Steve and the gang hang out with Justin and Lindsey Holcomb to discuss God's love for creating and "the talk before The Talk." The post Justin Lindsey Holcomb | God Made Babies | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1544/29
Justin and Lindsey Holcomb describe the fundamental truth from scripture to teach kids about their bodies. And, they share practical implications of viewing others as people made in God's image. Authors of the book "God Made Me in His Image: Helping Children Appreciate Their Bodies (God Made Me)."
Episode 1062 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Does 2 Peter 3:9 refer to a specific group of people or the whole world? 2. Does the Bible require survivors of sexual assault to reconcile with their abusers? 3. Should my friend get re-baptized if she was baptized as a baby? 4. How should I understand Isaiah 46:10? 5. Can fallen angels repent? Today's Offer Philippians Bible Study Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources GRACE – Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
Looking for a Reformed Church in Orange County? Check out Santa Ana Reformed (a United Reformed Church plant) meeting Sundays at 2 PM at Davis Elementary School in Santa Ana! Contact us: santaanareformed@gmail.com Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! Check out the ESBT Series & NSBT Series from IVP Academic! Get a copy of the Family Worship Bible Study, The Works of William Perkins, & the RHB Store! Sign up with Logos Bible Software to receive a Free Book every month! Go to logos.com/guiltgrace to begin. WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! Justin Holcomb (PhD., Emory University) is an Episcopal priest who serves as Canon for Vocations in the Diocese of Central Florida, an adjunct professor at both Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, he also serves on the board of GRACE and is co-host of the popular White Horse Inn podcast, as well as a fellow of Theo Global. Lindsey A. Holcomb, MPH, works in a non-profit development and is an advocate for survivors of abuse. She is a former case manager at a sexual assault crisis center and a domestic violence shelter and is the cofounder of REST (Real Escape from Sex Trade). Lindsey is also the award-winning coauthor of God Made All of Me, God Made Me in His Image, God Made Babies, Is It My Fault?, and Rid of My Disgrace. Special thanks to New Growth Press! Purchase the book(s) here: God Made Babies God Made All of Me God Made Me in His Image Get in Contact! Email: guiltgracepod@gmail.com IG: @guiltgracepod Twitter: @guiltgracepod YouTube: Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast Please rate and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support
This weekend, we revisit our recent Daily Broadcasts "Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged and Celebrating the Bodies God Gave Us."On Part 1 of this weekend's program, Pastor David Gudgel offers insight and wisdom into things you'll want to consider before making a lifelong commitment to your future spouse. From communication styles to spiritual beliefs, Dave encourages you to examine your own heart before giving it to someone else.On Part 2, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb describe the fundamental truth from scripture to teach kids about their bodies. And, they share practical implications of viewing others as people made in God's image.Get Part 1 episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/questions-to-ask-before-you-get-engagedGet Part 2 episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/celebrating-the-bodies-god-gave-usIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Doth Protest Too Much: A Protestant Historical-Theology Podcast
What is heresy? Can it be understood sympathetically without condoning it? James and Stephen of 'Doth Protest' had a great discussion with Justin Holcomb on this topic. You are in for a fascinating and uplifting discussion. Justin is an Episcopal priest and has served as the Canon for Vocations in the Diocese of Central Florida since 2013. He teaches theology and apologetics at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. You can visit Justin's website at justinholcomb.com SHOWNOTES: Justin's article “Why You Shouldn't Call that False Teaching a Heresy?”: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2015/october/truth-about-heresy.html Justin's new devotional: God with Us: 365 Devotions on the Person and Work of Christ https://smile.amazon.com/God-Us-Devotions-Person-Christ/dp/0764234404/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1LQDITRF4ENQA&keywords=justin+holcomb&qid=1662587678&sprefix=justin+holcomb%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-6 Justin and Lindsey Holcomb's new children's' book: God Made Babies https://smile.amazon.com/God-Made-Babies-Helping-Conversation/dp/1645072231/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11GRJNT7CS1VV&keywords=god+made+babies&qid=1662587780&sprefix=god+made+babies+%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 We also referenced Michael Horton's book Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church https://www.christianbook.com/christless-christianity-alternative-gospel-american-church/michael-horton/9780801072215/pd/072215 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Justin and Lindsey Holcomb describe the fundamental truth from scripture to teach kids about their bodies. And, they share practical implications of viewing others as people made in God's image.Receive the book "God Made Me in His Image" and the audio download of the broadcast "Celebrating the Bodies God Gave Us" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2022-08-29?refcd=1460502&treatment=one-time-giftGet more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/celebrating-the-bodies-god-gave-us/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/
Girls AND boys begin to worry about their appearance long before the teen years whether they are short or tall, slender, or muscular. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb share how you can help your child develop a healthy body image. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29
In this episode, Dr. Audrey Nath speaks with internationally recognized artist Lindsey Holcomb. Lindsey explains how her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis changed her artistic practice and inspired her to begin painting diagnostic MRI images and found the #colorsofms project. Dr. Nath then speaks with Dr. Sally Harris, a neurologist and visual artist, who discusses her experience with art therapy and how she recommends art as a healing mechanism to her patients. Additional Resources: https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/multiple-sclerosis/ https://www.lindseyjoyholcomb.com/ https://sandianeurology.com/ Social Media: Guest: Lindsey Holcomb @ LindsHolcomb @lindseyjoyholcomb Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/427526-justin-and-lindsey-holcomb-pastors-lanes-helping-survivors-abuse.html Justin and Lindsey Holcomb join the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to talk about how pastors can help provide Jesus-focused, trauma-informed care to the abuse survivors in their congregations. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/
Real (…occasionally awkward) conversations about body image vitally protect our kids. Authors Justin & Lindsey Holcomb explain these critical conversations. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find Familylife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the Familylife's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
How can we weave confidence and truth into our kids' body image? Authors Lindsey & Justin Holcomb offer ideas to help kids embrace the image of God in them. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find Familylife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the Familylife's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
Do your children see themselves as made in God's image? If you or your kids have struggled with self-image, today's podcast addresses how to share positive, Christ-centered esteem. Justin and Lindsay Holcomb share practical tips to help parents demonstrate positive and Biblically-founded self-image for their children. We discuss the prevalence of poor self-image and body-shaming among kids. As authors of multiple books, the Holcombs offer tips to help parents navigate bullying and social pressures to adopt negative perspectives on eating and health. For more tips on how to raise kids with Christ-centered self-image, check out the full episode. Connect with Justin and Lindsey at https://justinholcomb.com/books/
Children notice from a young age when something about their appearance is different from others. This can be confusing and embarrassing to some children and result in a negative body image. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb are helping children with the message that God made their bodies and made them special. This foundational understanding of who made us and how we are special is critical in helping with the sad statistics regarding children today and body issues. Listen in to this important conversation to hear how you can build up your children and grandchildren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode we wrap up from the last, and continue our brave dive into discussing restoration in the age of pornography with guest, Greta Eskridge - reclaiming a healthy, godly sexuality from fear, trauma, shame and depression - with simple practical steps to fight porn with your kids, family and community.What an incredible time it is with Greta as she saturates with her fun, warm authenticity along with hope, empowering insights and strategies.Listen in to get emboldened and equipped with the power of restoration and connection - whether you're in need of restoration or you want to be equipped to support and help protect those around you from this pervasive issue.Greta would love to connect with you. Find her on Instagram as @maandpamodern #gretafightspornOr on her website www.gretaeskridge.comPlus, Greta has compiled some great resources and tools. Find some below, and the FULL LIST at www.bydami.comSHOW RESOURCES:To help your family fight pornography & cultivate a healthy sexual culture in your homeBOOKS:addressing pornography and body safety (to read with your kids)Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jensen (ages 5-8)Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen Jensen (ages 9-12)God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb (ages 4-10)How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography by Alexander Dina (ages 12-18) *non-sectarianaddressing healthy sexuality for adults:Mom, Dad, What's sex? Giving Your Kids a Gospel Centered View of Sex and Our Culture. by Jessica Thomson and Joel FitzpatrickRaising Boys Who Respect Girls by Dave WillisRethinking Sexuality--God's Design and Why It Matters by Julie SlatteryWEBSITES:that provide information on talking to your kids about sex and cultivating a healthy sexuality in the home:Birds and Bees and Kids – www.birdsandbeesandkids.comSmart Phone alternative for kids: Gab PhoneFind the rest of the show notes at www.bydami.comGet your hopes up!
In this episode we dive bravely into discussing restoration in the age of pornography with guest, Greta Eskridge - reclaiming a healthy, godly sexuality from fear, trauma, shame and depression - with simple practical steps to fight porn with your kids, family and community.What an incredible honor to chat with Greta as she saturates with her fun, warm authenticity along with hope, empowering insights and strategies.Listen in to get encouraged and equipped with the power of restoration and connection - whether you're in need of restoration or you want to be equipped to support and help protect those around you from this pervasive issue. Greta would love to connect with you. Find her on Instagram as @maandpamodern #gretafightspornOr on her website www.gretaeskridge.comPlus, Greta has compiled some great resources and tools. Find some below, and full list at www.bydami.comSHOW RESOURCES:To help your family fight pornography & to cultivate a healthy sexual culture in your homeBOOKS:Books addressing pornography and body safety (to read with your kids)Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jensen (ages 5-8)Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen Jensen (ages 9-12)God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb (ages 4-10)How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography by Alexander Dina (ages 12-18) *non-sectarianBooks addressing healthy sexuality (to read with your kids):The Story of Me by Stan and Brenna James (ages 4-8)The Bare Facts: 30 Questions Your Parents Hope You Never Ask About Sex by Josh McDowell (read with your teen)Chasing Love—Sex, Love and Relationships in a Confused Culture by Sean Mc Dowell (read with your teen)A Student's Guide to Culture by John Stonestreet & Brett Kunkle (read with your teen)Books addressing healthy sexuality (for adults to read):Find the rest of the full show notes at www.bydami.comGet your hopes up!@damitenin
In today's episode Erin has an open and honest discussion with Greta Eskridge about protecting our children from the devastating effects of pornography and the conversations we MUST be having. Not a one-time warning, but an ongoing open dialogue with our kids. Not sure how where to start? Have a listen as we share The Good, the Bad & the Beautiful of pornography and how to protect our kids. "If we truly want to protect our children from pornography, we have to be wiling to be radically different from the rest of the world." Greta Eskridge (*I am working on the sound quality on my end for future interviews.) Resources to help your family fight pornography & to cultivate a healthy sexual culture in your home Compiled by Greta Eskridge -- www.gretaeskridge.com Books Books addressing pornography and body safety (to read with your kids): Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jensen (ages 5-8) Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen Jensen (ages 9-12) God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb (ages 4-10) How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography by Alexander Dina (ages 12-18) Books addressing pornography (for adults to read): The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd Every Parent's Battle—a Family Guide to Resisting Pornography by Dan Spencer III Books Addressing Healthy Tech Use: The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch Find Greta on Instagram for lots more info and resources on fighting porn-- @maandpamodern If you'd like more information on any of these resources, or to have Greta Eskridge speak at your church or event, please send inquiries to: gretaeskridge@gmail.com
The statistics are sobering. About one in four women and one in six men are or will be survivors of sexual abuse in their lifetime. 34% of perpetrators are family members. 58% are known to the child and family. Only 7% are strangers. Tragically, we know that this can and does occur in local churches and homeschool groups. How can we help our children protect their bodies from those who would seek to harm them? Justin and Lindsey Holcomb join us in this week's Homeschool Conversations episode to discuss issues of child protection and body image, all in the context of who we are as image-bearers of God. Does this feel awkward to you, or are you unsure where to start or how to have these conversations with your kids? Justin and Lindsey share some great tips and encouragement with us in today's chat! Show notes and transcript: https://humilityanddoxology.com/justin-lindsey-holcomb Links to God Made All of Me and God Made Me In His Image: https://amzn.to/3h1kU0I (part of the Humility and Doxology Amazon shop) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humilityanddoxology/message
Follow us on instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Greta's Book “Adventuring together” Resources from this episode Books addressing pornography and body safety (to read with your kids)- Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jensen (ages 5-8)- Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen Jensen (ages 9-12)- God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb (ages 4-10)- How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography by Alexander Dina (ages 12-18) Books Addressing Pornography (for adults to read)- The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd- Every Parent's Battle—a Family Guide to Resisting Pornography by Dan Spencer III Some Parental Control Software and Apps- Covenant Eyes- Net Nanny- Kaspersky Safe Kids- Bark- Qustodio- Disney Circle
Follow us on instagram:@intentional_parents@brook_mosser@Emosser@philmcomer@dianewcomer Grab a copy of our book: Raising Passionate Jesus Followers (Now available in audiobook!)https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Passionate-Jesus-Followers-Intentional/dp/0310347777 Website: intentionalparents.orgSupport: https://www.intentionalparents.org/give Blog: https://www.intentionalparents.org/blog Greta's Book “Adventuring together” Resources from this episode Books addressing pornography and body safety (to read with your kids)- Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jensen (ages 5-8)- Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen Jensen (ages 9-12)- God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb (ages 4-10)- How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography by Alexander Dina (ages 12-18) Books Addressing Pornography (for adults to read)- The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd- Every Parent's Battle—a Family Guide to Resisting Pornography by Dan Spencer III Some Parental Control Software and Apps- Covenant Eyes- Net Nanny- Kaspersky Safe Kids- Bark- Qustodio- Disney Circle
Today on the MS Understood Podcast we chat with Lindsey Holcomb. She shares about how how she used her art to help heal emotionally after her diagnosis, she talks about her amazing project Colors of MS, how she takes an MRI of peoples brains and turns it into a colourful interpretation and how you can get involved. Links mentioned: My Colors of MS Initiative Doctor Gretchen The Neuro Studio Thank you so much for listening to today's episode of MS Understood. If you're interested in getting involved in Lindsey's My Colors of MS Initiative please check out the link on the show notes or head to her Instagram. You can find Lindsey on Instagram at @lindseyjoyholcomb. You can find me @Clare.Reilly or @MSUnderstoodPodcast. I'm always looking for new guests for the MS Understood podcast, if this is you or someone you know, please send me a message via either of my instagram accounts. In an effort to make sure to have representation I'd love to hear from any members of the lGBTQI+ community, our Black and BIPOC community or any men willing to share their stories of living with Multiple Sclerosis. The best thing you can do to support this podcast is click follow on Spotify, Subscribe on your other podcast listening platforms, and share this episode on your Instagram, don't forget to tag MSUnderstoodPodcast. Thanks again for listening and please share this episode with someone you think it might help.
Dave and Ann Wilson interview Bob Lepine about the qualities of biblical love from 1 Corinthians 13. Love is more than a feeling, and there really is a kind of love that "never fails." But how can a spouse bear and endure all things when things feel unbearable? How can a person believe all things when his/her spouse is deceitful? And how can we avoid enabling wrong behavior, including physical and emotional abuse, as we pursue a marriage that goes the distance? Show Notes and Resources "Making a Safety Plan" from Is It My Fault by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb. http://justinholcomb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/IsItMyFaultAppendix2.pdf ARTICLE: Are You in an Abusive Relationship? by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb (9 min. read) https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/archived-content/miscellaneous/are-you-in-an-abusive-relationship/ Take your marriage from good to great with these free resources. https://www.familylife.com/good-contest/ Find resources from this podcast at https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=95. Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/ Have the FamilyLife Today® podcast and resources helped you? Consider becoming a Legacy Partner, a monthly supporter of FamilyLife. https://www.familylife.com/legacy
Join Justin and Jesse on the inaugural episode of Carpe Fide! New Jersey has recently sent our their new 2020 guidelines regarding health and wellness for the students in public schools. As Christians, there are many points of concern that parents must consider as they follow the biblical requirement to raise up their children in righteousness.RESOURCES & LINKSGuidelines are found in the right side of the table at the bottom of this page.NavPress put out a great Christian series on teaching kids about sex and gender starting with the little kids, and moving up as they grow. You can find more info about them here.Justin and Lindsey Holcomb wrote a wonderful book for kids about how to protect their body and understand boundaries from a young age. It's called God Made All of Me, and it's highly recommended.Follow us on Facebook!
Join Justin and Jesse on the inaugural episode of Carpe Fide! New Jersey has recently sent our their new 2020 guidelines regarding health and wellness for the students in public schools. As Christians, there are many points of concern that parents must consider as they follow the biblical requirement to raise up their children in righteousness.RESOURCES & LINKSGuidelines are found in the right side of the table at the bottom of this page.NavPress put out a great Christian series on teaching kids about sex and gender starting with the little kids, and moving up as they grow. You can find more info about them here.Justin and Lindsey Holcomb wrote a wonderful book for kids about how to protect their body and understand boundaries from a young age. It's called God Made All of Me, and it's highly recommended.Follow us on Facebook!
Today’s guests are Dee Coleman and Lindsey Holcomb. Both of them serve at Samaritan Village, Dee as the executive director and Lindsey as the communications coordinator. According to their website, Samaritan Village is a safe home and therapeutic program for adult survivors of sex trafficking.This episode is by far one of the most eye-opening, emotional, and practical on the podcast thus far. There were several moments where all of us in the room were left speechless as Dee and Lindsey unpacked the realities of sex trafficking in 2020, specifically in Orlando.We don’t intend for this episode to invoke fear, but simply to educate and encourage action for those who’ve been victimized by this unspeakable practice. As a disclaimer, the following conversation includes descriptions of sexual abuse and content some listeners or young ears may find unsettling. Listener discretion is advised.
Create Your Sermon Notes HERE 1) Bathsheba's Sin? Read 11:1-2 Not uncommon to view Bathsheba as a temptress, seducing the king Bathsheba is “a willing and equal partner to the events that transpire” [Randall Bailey] “Feminine flirtation” [H. W. Hertzberg] “Bathsheba’s complicity in the sexual adventure.” [Lillian Klein] “The text seems to imply that Bathsheba asked to be ‘sent for’ and ‘taken.’” [Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan] Four Reasons Bathsheba is far more victim than villain: A) Bathsheba's Honor Verse 4 tells us the bath she was taking was a ritual bath to purify herself after her monthly cycle "Bathsheba was simply taking a purificatory bath . . . without knowing that the ‘good’ King was spying on her. The specific mentioning of the time of the bath, (‘in the evening’) further exonerates Bathsheba. Since her seven day ritual impurity ended at sunset (evening) on the seventh day (Lev 15:19), then her taking of a ritual bath at that time is not unexpected. It was David’s inability to control his . . . passion stirred by the bathing woman’s beauty that made him send messengers to get Bathsheba. To blame Bathsheba . . . is tantamount to blaming her for David’s lack of self-control. Without doubt, Bathsheba was a victim of David’s . . . lust. We argue, consequently, against the suggestion that Bathsheba seduced David. [Alexander Izuchukwu Abasili, “Was It Rape?: The David and Bathsheba Pericope Re-Examined,” Vetus Testamentum 61, no. 1 (2011): 15] If she knew God's laws about ritual impurity, she certainly knew His laws against adultery She knew the penalty for adultery was death B) David's Dishonor First, he's not going out to battle as expected but is lazily remaining in Jerusalem Second, he's leering at his subjects from his palace It was helpful for me in January to personally see the view of the Kidron Valley from David's palace... "It is not unreasonable to assume that the generally-accepted code of decency in David’s day included the understanding that it was inappropriate to look out from one’s rooftop or upper-story down into the courtyard of a neighbor’s property at this time of day, out of respect for privacy, since this was the normal time for baths to be taken. Still today this is part of an unwritten but strictly-enforced code of ethics prevalent in Middle Eastern culture" [Did King David Rape Bathsheba? A Case Study in Narrative Theology by Richard M. Davidson. Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 17/2 (Autumn 2006): 81–95.] C) David's Power Consider the verbs in these verses: David saw . . . sent . . . inquired . . . sent . . . took . . . lay ... But what about Bathsheba?!? She . . . "came to him" (v. 4) Same verb used of Uriah in v. 7 ("Uriah came to him") Neither Bathsheba nor Uriah had much of a choice!! "That the authority of David’s command was not to be trifled with is also confirmed in the later experience of Uriah: 'Uriah’s noncompliance with David’s suggestions, commands, and manipulations cost him his life.' Bathsheba is portrayed as “a powerless woman who was victimized by the conglomeration of David’s power, gender, and violence.” [Did King David Rape Bathsheba? A Case Study in Narrative Theology by Richard M. Davidson. Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 17/2 (Autumn 2006): 81–95.] D) David's Condemnation Read v. 27 The thing David (not Bathsheba) had done. . . Also, in chapter 12 Nathan rebukes David, not Bathsheba Nathan's parable presents David as a rich thief who takes what doesn't below to him and Bathsheba as an innocent lamb. Read 12:13-14 David, not Bathsheba, is the sinner who is being punished But the thing about sin is it always causes collateral damage. And Bathsheba, is not just a victim of David's sin, but she's affected by the consequences of David's sin... 2) Bathsheba's Shame Read vv. 4b-5 These are the only words Bathsheba speaks in the entire narrative I think her shame runs much deeper than the fact that she's found herself pregnant outside of her marriage to Uriah "Given the context of (at least psychological) coercion in this passage, the best modern expression to describe David’s action is “power rape,” in which a person in a position of authority abuses that “power” to victimize a subservient and vulnerable person sexually, whether or not the victim appears to give “consent.” David, the king, appointed by God to defend the helpless and vulnerable, becomes a victimizer of the vulnerable. Just as intercourse between an adult and a minor, even a “consenting” minor, is today termed “statutory rape,” so the intercourse between David and his subject Bathsheba (even if Bathsheba, under the psychological pressure of one in power over her, acquiesced to the intercourse) is understood in biblical law, and so presented in this narrative, to be a case of rape—what today we call “power rape,” and the victimizer, not the victim, is held accountable." [Did King David Rape Bathsheba? A Case Study in Narrative Theology by Richard M. Davidson. Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 17/2 (Autumn 2006): 81–95.] Careful to note that the Bible doesn't use modern terms like "power rape," but it describes it even if it uses different terms Justin & Lindsey Holcomb write sexual assault is “any type of sexual behavior or contact where consent is not freely given or obtained and is accomplished through force, intimidation, violence, coercion, manipulation, threat, deception, or abuse of authority.” [Rid of My Disgrace, 28] Enduring this type of abuse from another (especially someone you trust to love and protect you) always leads to shame... Sometimes shame is related to our own sin Sometimes shame is related to being sinned against Ed Welch: two types of shame (1) Shame from sinning and (2) Shame from being sinned against “Shame from . . .sinful victimization is more difficult to resolve. Though the shame from [personal] sin is the deeper spiritual problem of the two, in many ways it is easier to cover. Such shame can be covered through a confession of sin, repentance, and faith in the finished work of Jesus. . . . Shame from victimization can be more stubborn. Confession of sin cannot release it because the victim is not the guilty party.” [When People Are Big And God is Small, 65] A few months ago Rachael Denhollander shared a piece she wrote about her own battle with shame after being abused by Nassar as a young girl: Why didn’t you cry out? He probably would have stopped if you had. In fact, if he thought you would, it probably wouldn’t have happened at all. Why didn’t you cry out? Why? Because I trusted. I was a child. He was a doctor. He knows best. He had cared for me. He knew me. There had to be a reason. I must be reading too much into it. It isn’t fair to assume he was being sexual. Think about who he is. Give the benefit of the doubt. I must be the one with the dirty mind if I can even think something like that. Terror. Shame. Confusion. Shattered trust. Humiliation. Horror. Revulsion. Dirty. Used. How could you not cry out? I didn’t know. Foolish. How could you not know? Because I trusted. It’s over. But it’s not done. You didn’t cry out. I did inside. Is that enough? If you've been a victim of the abuse of another, you may feel dirty. You may feel like damaged goods. We will work hard to listen to you, to grieve with you, to help you, and not to blame you If you've been the victim of any form of abuse, we will trust civil authorities to investigate. The church does not have the resources or the authority to investigate claims of assault or abuse. The collateral damage of sin is greater than just feelings of shame, as devastating as those are. It also leads to real sorrow. 3) Bathsheba's Sorrow David's attempts to cover up his sin, culminating in Uriah's murder Read v. 26 "She doesn’t merely engage in customary “mourning” (v. 27) but “wails/laments with loud cries” (v. 26). The narrator here “uses a strong verb to express her wailing and lamentation, much more heavily freighted with emotion than the one he uses in the next verse of the rites of mourning.” [Did King David Rape Bathsheba? A Case Study in Narrative Theology by Richard M. Davidson. Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 17/2 (Autumn 2006): 81–95.] Your sorrow may be different from Bathsheba's: Read page 39, Rid of My Disgrace CHURCH: We must bear with those who feel like damaged goods SINNER: See what your sin does!!!! I know this is a tough text, but there is so much hope here when we understand the Good News of the Gospel! 4) Bathsheba's Savior Bathsheba's sorrow is not the end of the story! She'll later have a baby named Solomon and from his line will come the Messiah! The Gospel means we can actually condemn wrongdoing By what standard do you say abuse is wrong?! C.S. Lewis -- "My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. But how had I got this idea of just and unjust? A man does not call a line crooked unless he has some idea of a straight line. What was I comparing this universe with when I called it unjust? If the whole show was bad and senseless from A to Z, so to speak, why did I, who was supposed to be part of the show, find myself in such violent reaction against it?" The Gospel means we can have confidence that justice will be satisfied Abusers will not get away with it!!! BUT DAVID DID!!!! No he didn't, the son of David died in his place GOSPEL!!!! The Gospel means we have someone who can identify with us in our shame Hebrews 12:2 -- Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. The message of Christmas isn't for the holy and the whole, but for those who feel like they’re damaged goods like Bathsheba, and like you and me.
Kathryn shares her survivor story of sexual abuse and sexual assault. She shares her experience and resources as well as giving perspective on how to be a good friend to someone going through something difficult or who shares about a no-no with you.rainn.org, D2L.org, victornotvictim.net Book Rid of my disgrace by Justin Holcomb, God made all of me, by justin and Lindsey Holcomb.
“This is a complicated issue, but I truly believe that the Down Syndrome community is powerful enough to tackle this,” Lindsey Strickland on sexual abuse against children with Down Syndrome. We are so grateful to have our wise friend, Lindsey here to engage in this important conversation and empower us all to make a change. We know sexual abuse is tough to talk about, but our kids are #WorthTheConversation. Thankfully, today's guest is well-versed in this conversation. Lindsey has spent many years working for Child Protective Services as a case manager for at-risk families, and she also grew up with foster siblings who had experienced abuse. After working as a child advocate in a sexual assault clinic, she began to educate her community about the realities of child sexual abuse. Her extensive background, heart for outreach, and 6 year-old-son with Down Syndrome all lead her to create Worth The Conversation. Lindsey's online platform serves to empower parents to protect their children with different abilities. She acknowledges the many risk factors for our kids and encourages families to combat those dangers with fierce advocacy and clear communication. Remember listeners, you have the right to be present during your child's therapies, the right to drop in unannounced, and the right to set expectations and boundaries with your child's doctors, teachers, aides, baby sitters, care givers, and more. Let's shout their worth and protect our kiddos, it's definitely #WorthTheConversation. --- SHOW LINKS Follow Worth The Conversation on Instagram and be sure to check out their website for more resources. Keep up with Lindsey Strickland and her family on Instagram at @lindseystrickland. Read Teaching Children With Down Syndrome About Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality by Terry Couwenhoven. Read God Made All of Me by Justin & Lindsey Holcomb. Read Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, PhD. Lindsey used Terry Brown's So Happy To Learn teaching methods to homeschool Ben, check those out here! LET'S CHAT Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes. HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theluckyfewpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theluckyfewpod/support
Fruit of knowing the Good News is believing that God loves kids. He cares about their souls, he cares about their spirits, and he cares about their bodies. That is the focus of this episode: How can we protect our children, our nieces and nephews, and our friends' kids from childhood sexual abuse? How can we do it in a way that is not "shamey"? We explore it today with experts and authors of the important kids' book, 'God Made All of Me,' Justin and Lindsey Holcomb. (We also play a silly "Is this a Hallmark Movie or a Shmallmark Movie" game, and it turns out they are experts there, too.) Highlights: "We need to start talking young because 1 out of 5 kids will be victims of childhood sexual abuse before their 18th birthday."--Justin Holcomb "[If you talk about body protection with kids] it builds a trust so that if something happens, if they are exposed to something . . . they are going know, 'Mom and Dad know about this. They talked to me about this. They are safe and understand this.'" --Lindsey Holcomb "We are all about swimming safety, bicycle safety, wearing your helmet, getting in your your car seat, and wearing your seat belt. Add this to that: This is body safety. This is prevention and awareness. Lump it into that category, and feel empowered in your role as their advocate." --Lindsey Holcomb For More: https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/keeping-the-kids-safe/
This may be the most confusing seminar topic ever. Is codependency really a thing? After all, no one can agree on a definition (this is true). Besides, the problem isn’t me; it’s the people who are hurting me or are destroying their life with addiction. You’re not going to tell me this is my fault, are you? Wait a minute, no one in my life is an addict and I’m not married, can I be codependent? These are just a few of challenges we will have to navigate on our journey. We will define the concept of codependency in greater detail as we go along, but here are a few foundational premises for how we’ll use the term.Codependency is a style of relating; meaning it is an activity rather than a condition.Codependency is more about why and how you do things than what you do. There are not codependent behaviors (what you do) as much as there are codependent motives, tones, and patterns (why and how you do things).Those who relate codependently struggle to rightly assign responsibility for problematic actions by others and self.The struggle to rightly assign responsibility makes it hard to determine “reasonable expectations” for others.The struggle to appropriately assign responsibility results in a difficulty regulating personal emotions.The struggle to assign responsibility and regulate emotions produces unhealthy relational patterns.Codependency is often (not always) associated with abusive, addictive, or controlling home environments.Those who related codependently are usually physically-emotionally exhausted and feel used by others. Unless we intentionally learn to think about responsibility, relationships, and emotions differently, we will continue to relate in a codependent manner. You may not like using the term “codependency.” That is fine. There is no magic in the term. “We don’t have to label ourselves at all. Deal with the behaviors that hurt and call yourself whatever you want (p. 77).” Melody Beattie in The New Codependency You may not feel like you have the emotional energy left for what change will require. But realize the number of crises and amount of drama around you is going to take a large emotional investment. You might as well invest that energy in learning to relate in a healthier manner.“Given how long you have already lived with your drinker under the present circumstances, you can tolerate it a little longer as you make small, controllable changes (p. 6).” Robert Meyers and Brenda Wolfe in Get Your Loved One SoberYou may have reached out for help before and been burned. Unfortunately, this is too frequent, even in Christian contexts. Those affected by abuse, addiction, or adultery do not always get good counsel when they reach out for help. Hopefully this seminar provides a resource to help you vet the competence of helpers you invite into your life.“In fact, many victims believe clergy have the most potential to help them, when in reality they are too often the least helpful and sometimes even hurtful (p. 16).” Justin and Lindsey Holcomb in Is It My Fault? If you look at the studies referenced by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, what you will find is that direct invention helpers (pastors, police, lawyers) are initially less helpful to those in harm’s way than less direct intervention helpers (hot lines, social workers, counselors). When attempts are made to introduce change, even healthy changes, into your social systems before you are ready to consistently cooperate with those changes, the results are often a more difficult living situation.That is why this seminar is focused on you; more than your living conditions (i.e., abuse, addiction, manipulation, etc…). You will need to be ready to consistently live out the implications of any changes that are made in order for those changes to benefit you. You will also need to be ready to live out the implications to maximize the potential influence you have on your loved one(s) who are living destructively around you. With that said, one of the goals for this seminar is for you to understand the entire process. We will be taking a 9 step journey together that unfolds in three phases. A summary of the primary objective for each phase is listed below.Phase One: Steps 1-3 // Gain an accurate and unhurried view of your relational patternsPhase Two: Steps 4-6 // Remove destructive, dysfunctional messages from how your understand these patternsPhase Three: Steps 7-9 // Identify healthy ways you can have influence in unhealthy relationships and things you believe God has called you to pursue regardless of how much cooperation there is in key relationships becoming healthier See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode of the Undone Redone podcast, Tray and Mel take an in-depth look at Justin and Lindsey Holcomb's fantastic book for parents of young children called God Made All Of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies. This book is a wonderful tool to help parents educate their children in an age-appropriate way about their bodies...especially their private parts. As the introduction of the book states, "Education is vitally important in preventing inappropriate sexual behavior or contact. By teaching children about their bodies and discussing appropriate and inappropriate touch, you are helping them understand their ability to say "No" to unwanted touch, which will help them if anyone ever tries to hurt or trick them."
Welcome to the Shaun Tabatt Show! Today my special guest is Justin Holcomb and we're talking about his book God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies (New Growth Press, 2015). About The Book: God Made Every Part of You! It's easy to convey the message to children that their bodies or particular parts of their bodies are shameful. This misconception fuels confusion, embarrassment, and secrecy, and often prevents children from recognizing or reporting sexual abuse. 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. God Made All of Me is the first children's book written by Rid of My Disgrace authors Justin and Lindsey Holcomb. Parents of young children themselves, the Holcombs regularly counsel victims of sexual abuse and are profoundly aware of the dangers kids face. Their simple and relatable story, designed to help children protect their bodies, will be an important resource for every family with young children. Simple, relatable story for two- to eight-year-old children, designed to help them protect their bodies. Includes colorful, age-appropriate illustrations. Conveys a clear message that God made every part of the human body and that every part is, therefore, good (the doctrine of creation. Gently opens the conversation about sexual abuse that every family needs to have. Facilitates open conversations about appropriate and inappropriate touch. Overcomes confusion, secrecy, and embarrassment about bodies with truth. About The Author: Justin Holcomb, PhD, is an Episcopal priest and professor of theology and Christian thought at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary. He is the author of On the Grace of God, Know the Heretics, and Know the Creeds and Councils, as well as the coauthor of Is It My Fault? and Rid of My Disgrace. He also serves on the boards for REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade) and GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in Christian Environments). For additional show notes, visit ShaunTabatt.com/026.
Erica Bucey reviews God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies written by Justin Holcomb and Lindsey Holcomb and illustrated by Trish Mahoney. This book helps families to speak about sensitive issues related to bodies as a defense against sexual abuse. Participants: Camden Bucey, Erica Bucey
Erica Bucey reviews God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies, written by Justin Holcomb, Lindsey Holcomb, and illustrated by Trish Mahoney.