In this enlightening episode, Jason and Lauren Vallotton sit down with Ken Williams, a father of four and co-founder of the Changed Movement, to discuss one of the most critical and often challenging topics for parents today: how to talk to your kids about sex and sexuality. Ken shares his transformative journey of overcoming same-sex attraction and dedicating his life to helping others.

This episode emphasizes the 'first mention principle,' guiding parents on how to be the primary source of information for their children on topics of sex and sexuality. They dive deep into the following points:

Key Talking Points:

1. When and How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

• Timing is Key: Understanding when to start conversations about sex with your children and how to approach it based on their age and maturity.
• Parental Responsibility: Discussing how character development and sex education is primarily the role of the parent, referencing Dr. Stan Jones’ principles on the subject.
• Age-Based Conversations: Jason and Ken outline the age-appropriate conversations every parent should have to ensure comprehensive sexual education for their kids.
• Resource Highlight: God’s Design for Sex by Dr. Stan Jones is recommended as a foundational resource for parents.

2. Stewarding the Power of Sexuality

• Ken’s Insights: Helping your children understand and steward the powerful aspects of sexuality and reproduction responsibly.
• Vision and Development: Why attaching a clear vision to your children’s development helps prevent emotions and circumstances from dictating their views on sexuality.
• Avoiding the Pitfall of “The Talk”: Exploring where parents often go wrong by treating sex education as a one-time conversation rather than an ongoing dialogue.
• Purpose Behind the Drive: The importance of helping kids understand why they have a sex drive and how vision gives purpose to the discipline needed to protect it.

3. Addressing Gender Confusion and Identity

• Cultural Shifts: Jason and Ken discuss the rising percentage of young people identifying as LGBTQ+ and the cultural changes influencing this shift.
• Core Values vs. Cultural Norms: How parents can uphold their core beliefs and values while navigating relationships in a society with diverse views on gender and sexuality.
• Building Strong Identity: Practical advice for building a strong sense of identity in your kids to combat confusion about gender and sexuality.
• Compassion and Truth: Encouraging parents to raise kids who show compassion towards others while holding onto truth, and discussing the lies being fed to kids about gender identity.
• Personal Story: Jason shares his own story of navigating fear and confusion about his sexual identity.

Resources Mentioned:

• Moral Revolution's Parent Well: A valuable resource for parents navigating these complex topics.
• God’s Design for Sex: A recommended read by Dr. Stan Jones.
• Changed Movement: Visit ChangedMovement.com and check out their ebook “Self Discovery” for more insights and support.

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