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Jun 2024
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Teaching Children a Biblical View of Sex

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About this episode

Parents often feel overwhelmed, unsure, and nervous about speaking with their kids about sex, but what principles about “the talk” can we find in scripture?

This week, Janet and Jocelyn explore how Christians can approach conversations about sex with their children. They share personal examples of discussing the beauty of biblical sex, highlighting how their approaches varied based on each child's unique needs. Additionally, they address common obstacles to having these important conversations and offer strategies for overcoming them by emphasizing a biblical perspective of sex within marriage.

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Resources

Books

When Two Become One - Chris McCluskey

Biblical Principles of Sex - Dr. Robert Smith

How to Talk to Your Kids about Sex booklet - William Smith

God's Design for Sex series by Carolyn Nystrom

The Story of Me – ages 3-5

Before I Was Born – ages 5-8

What’s the Big Deal – ages 8-11

What’s the Difference booklet - John Piper

Lectures

Biblical Principles of Sex

Website

Faith Resource Store

Vision of Hope

Handout

Brent’s handout on Intimacy

Read Through the Scripture Challenge 2024

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