Category Children & Parenting

How Do You Talk To Your Pre-Teen About Sex?

She told us that a boy at her school kept telling her he wanted to “sext” her. Clearly this nine-year-old little boy didn’t fully know what he was saying, but when we heard this, Ben looked at me in slight panic. We both knew it was time to have a real sex talk with our daughter.

Let’s Talk About “The Talk”

Before my wife, Jenn, and I had a fourteen and nineteen-year-old, we had the privilege of being youth pastors for thirteen years.  Over the years, I have asked more than a few teens and adults, “What was the conversation you…

Proactive Parenting: Stopping Porn Before It Starts

Unfortunately, the question is not “what do I do IF my child finds pornography?” but “what do I do WHEN my child finds pornography?” How do we help them stay connected and stay or get free in a world of sexually charged images? With special guests Graeme Morris of BraveTestimony and Marriage & Family Therapist Doug Boyd, the team talks about the dangerous effects of pornography and what steps to take when your son or daughter discovers pornography.

5 Tips for Teaching Your Kids About Sex

There is so much shame surrounding the subject of sex in the culture we live in today. The media paints a perverted picture about what sex is supposed to be like, while the church rarely says a word. That is until…

Parenting Sexuality

The Sexual Revolution that emerged as a counterculture movement in the 60s has become the mainstream mindset of the new millennium. What was once whispered in the dark corners of topless bars is taught in mandated public school curricula all…

Talking to Your Kids About Sex FAQ

The Sex Talk Talking about sex with your kids can be intimidating. It’s an important topic, and it’s difficult to know how they’re going to respond. We believe it can be a great experience for you and your kids, and the…

Gender Confusion

QUESTION Right now in my life I’m so confused. I feel like my sexuality is all over the place. I am a girl and I like girls and I like guys. I also have gender issues. I don’t want to…

What Resources Do You Suggest For Children?

QUESTION My wife and I are children’s pastors and we wanted to see if you had any resources or curriculum for teaching children about purity, sex, etc. We have seen the need in our 6-12 class to have the “talk”…

She is 16

She is 16 years old. This is her first real relationship.  She’s dated some boys before, but this one has lasted through five months, two dances, Christmas and spring break, and it was a big deal to her. He also…

Who’s Your Daddy?

Babies have been on my brain lately, but not in the typical way for women my age. I’m not at the mercy of my “ticking, biological clock,” at least not quite yet. I’m not oohing and ahhing over every tiny…

The Joy of Becoming a Dad

THE FEARLESS FATHER There was a time that I had little value for life, especially the life of a baby or a child. I thought abortion was no big deal and I didn’t care if I ever became a father.…