End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Talking about Pornography
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We continue our series on hard conversations by talking with Daniel Weiss, executive director of the Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit, about how we approach conversations around pornography with our young people.
Bio: Daniel Weiss is the executive director of the Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit, which supports, equips, and collaborates with Christian leaders to promote Gospel-centered sexuality in the Church. Daniel and his wife live in the Wisconsin countryside with their five children. He has co-authored the book Treading Boldly Through a Pornographic World. This last summer he spoke at the LCMS Youth Gathering in sessions for both youth and adults on the topic of pornography and also attended the event as an adult leader. The Weiss family are members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Omro, WI.
Resources:
- YouthESource Website – youthesource.com
- Daniel Weiss’ Organization: sexualintegrityleaders.com/
- Daniel’s book: amazon.com/Treading-Boldly-through-Pornographic-World/dp/1684511607
- Family Technology Covenant: youthesource.com/2023/06/family-technology-covenant/
- Conversation Guide on Pornography: youthesource.com/2025/10/start-a-conversation-aboutpornography/
End Goals is the podcast of LCMS Youth Ministry in the Office of National Mission. LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.



