How to Talk to Your Kids about Sex
How can we talk with our kids about sex? As we learn to think differently than the culture around us, the way we speak and the choices we make will begin to change. And that will have a direct affect on our sexuality.
So whether you are a youth leader, a mom or dad, a counsellor, an educational assistant, or a grandparent, these are a few truths you can cling to as you approach conversations about sex with young people
Am I Addicted to Porn?
Your identity is not in your addiction—it’s in Christ. That truth is the foundation from which all deep healing begins.
And if you're someone who thinks, “It's not that big of a deal, I only look every now and then,”—you might want to buckle up. Addiction isn’t only about frequency. It’s about compulsion, secrecy, and ignoring the consequences of your behaviour. Let’s get after it.
How to Be Clean Again
As we have ministered with churches over the last number of years, bringing messages about God’s design for sexuality, we have recognized the way that sexual experiences deeply mark people—they feel unclean. We’ve heard countless confessions about how bypassing God’s moral instructions has caused them to feel defiled. And the shame, left unaddressed, has amplified to the point where they isolate themselves. They keep secrets and draw back. But this is not God’s heart for people!
Pixels vs. Personhood: The Impact of Technology on Human Identity and Relationships
Discover how AI, deepfake technology, and robotics are transforming human identity, sexuality, and relationships. Explore the ethical and spiritual implications of a world where technology blurs the lines between reality and artificiality. Are we losing what it means to be truly human?
You're Not Alone
In generations past, humanity lived in community and had to work hard to find moments of seclusion. In our day and age, most live in seclusion and are straining to find moments of genuine community. We have to rewrite "normal" if we are going to pull culture up out of this relational nose-dive that we're in.
Organic Dating Relationships
I’ve heard people say that they want their relationships to be organic. They are usually referring to a sense of the connection not feeling forced, but it got me thinking—what are the practical lessons we can apply to relationships to help them grow more organically?
First of all, we need to acknowledge that “organic” does not mean “easy”.
Dis-Integrated Discipleship: finding the answer for modern gender ideology
If you’re called to youth ministry, you’re stepping into the front lines of a rapidly shifting culture. To navigate this, one quality is non-negotiable: a passion for discipleship. Discipleship—a term frequently mentioned in church culture—is often misunderstood or reduced to attending services, serving on a team or simply knowing about Jesus. However, the Biblical model is far more demanding. And transformative.
The Looking Glass: seeing clearly in a confusing cultural moment
Have you ever wondered how you see the world—and why? It’s because of your worldview, a set of beliefs and assumptions that shape how you interpret life, make decisions, and find purpose. Everyone has one, whether they realize it or not. More than just culture or religion, a worldview underpins how we answer profound questions like, What does it mean to be human? and What is the definition of a man or a woman?
Pastor or Party Planner? How to reach the Next Generation in a Hyper-Sexualized Culture
Whether you are a full-time youth pastor in a paid position or a volunteer bi-vocational youth leader, the call you have from God to mentor and develop young people to be passionate disciples of the Lord is a high calling. You may feel overwhelmed and under-equipped, but what you do matters. Maybe you've experienced being the brunt of jokes suggesting that you just babysit kids who need to put on more deodorant, but the truth is you have an incredible opportunity to be a vessel which God uses to lead others to Himself. That being said, you also have your work cut out for you. The pressure young people are facing in this hyper-sexualized culture is no joke. It’s potent and persistent.
Is Sex Just a Physical Thing?
Sex is as much spiritual mystery as physical fact. Ever since the beginning of humanity, God designed sex to be an experience where the two would become one. He wisely prescribed sex as the binding experience between one man and one woman in the lifelong commitment of covenantal marriage. Scripture was announcing it to the world long before brain science could confirm it.
Is Sex the Most Important Thing in Life?
The lie of this modern culture, which is the same lie that God’s people have always faced is, “This life is all there is. Eat, drink, be merry, for tomorrow we die.” The lie is, “Seek pleasure, because that will satisfy you.” And the lie morphs further, “If you can get enough sex, you will be satisfied.” But if sex were the end goal, the epitome of human living, then wouldn’t the prostitute be among the happiest individuals on earth?
Is God Anti-Sex?
Within the church at large, the messages about sex are often reduced to a prohibition, “Sex outside of marriage is bad.” But said often enough or carelessly enough, and that message starts to sound like, “Sex is bad.” Add to that the negative personal experiences that people are having, and it is no wonder that the lie “God is anti-sex” gets propagated.