This is Episode 1 of Rooted’s Sex Education Curriculum for Families, “Sex is a Gift from God and Is To Be Used in a Certain Way.” It was recorded by Liz Edrington and Cameron Cole. Below you will find a few guiding questions which might help kick-start the conversation between parents and children in addition to just a few things to keep in mind as you listen to and discuss these podcasts. For a link to all of the episodes in this curriculum, please click here.
Where did sex come from?
What does the fact that sex came from God tell us about sex?
Is sex just a physical act? What kind of spiritual/emotional component is present?
When we desire sex, what ware we actually desiring? Is there a way to get what we desire outside of physical sex?
Things to keep in mind as you talk with your child about this:
This conversation is just as, if not more, awkward for them as it is for you. With that said, it’s also one of the most important conversations you’ll have with your child. Remember that in this conversation, you’re not just trying to keep your child from the negatives of sex outside of marriage, you’re also trying to paint for them a biblical picture of the greatness of sex within the context of marriage.