Summary
In this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, Charlie Ungemach and guest Zach Flunker tackle the importance of Christian sex education, both in parenting and marriage. They discuss the cultural taboos surrounding sex, the need for age-appropriate conversations with children, and the vital role parents play in teaching boundaries, preventing abuse, and modeling healthy relationships. The episode also explores marital intimacy, communication, and the call to glorify God in all aspects of sexuality and family life.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Podcast Purpose
01:06 – Why Christian Sex Ed Matters
02:54 – Challenges Parents Face
05:55 – Cultural Shifts & Sex Taboos
09:11 – Freedom vs. Silence on Sex
11:55 – God’s Design for Sex
15:14 – Risks of Avoiding the Topic
17:54 – Marriage & Honest Dialogue
25:53 – Knowing Each Other’s Needs
28:29 – Glorifying God in Intimacy
30:19 – Sex, Biology & Complexity
36:07 – Facing Sexual Temptation
39:19 – Talking to Kids About Sex
41:52 – Safe, Age-Appropriate Talk
51:29 – Abuse & Boundary Education
56:39 – Spotting Wrong Behavior
01:00:15 – Open, Ongoing Talks
01:07:57 – Relationship Expectations
01:12:56 – Modeling Healthy Love
01:17:34 – Parenting in Big Picture
Zach's Links:
Conquerers Through Christ: https://conquerorsthroughchrist.net/resources/
Paper by Paul Krueger: http://essays.wls.edu:8080/handle/123456789/27
Luke Gilkerson: https://www.intoxicatedonlife.com/store/product/the-sex-ed-series/
Dr. Mona Amin: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cl4u0jJNKWbD6n3gDPVMg?si=leIdawVRSAGIeopol-USiA
Gird Up Links:
https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFx
https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/
https://www.girdupministries.com
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