Raise your hands if you are excited about talking with your teen about sexual integrity? Not me. These are hard, but necessary conversations we must have with our kids. I have the very best voices in this area, Jim Burns and Erin Mashaw, on the podcast today.

In this episode, we discuss the complexities of parenting, particularly in relation to sexuality and communication. We talk about the importance of early education on sexual integrity, the challenges posed by the purity culture and the need for open dialogue between parents and children.

The bottom line is our kids need a healthy and safe place to talk about their sexuality. As a parent, that can feel very scary. You will love these two and want to pick up their newest book - that gives you and your teen some language that will help. Our kids are all curious about sexuality and bombarded with messages that are far from biblical truth. Erin and Jim approach a tough topic with such love and grace.

In this episode, we chat about:

• How to start conversations about sexuality early
• How purity culture created shame around sexuality
• Understanding curiosity and boundaries
• How to encourage dating in a way that fosters healthy relationships

Enjoy!

Courtney

00:00

Introduction to Parenting Challenges

05:58

The Importance of Early Education

12:05

The Scope of the New Book

17:45

Navigating Honesty in Parenting

23:43

Embracing Differences in Family Dynamics

30:10

The Long Game of Parenting

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Resources from today’s show:

The Unbreakable Boy movie

Jim’s Organization - HomeWord

Connect with Jim

Connect with Erin

A Student’s Guide To Sexual Integrity -Erin and Jim’s new book

Doing Life With Your Adult Children with Jim Burns

Affresh for your laundry

Courtney’s Amazon List

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