Intimate Conversations: Christian Sexuality beyond Purity Culture

The Bible can help us have better conversations about sex

For many of us, sex education often lacks clear information and honest dialogue. Discussing sexuality can be confusing, especially when secular and religious ideas seem at odds.

These concerns can be especially acute for parents seeking to have conversations with their kids about healthy, faithful sex. We know that abstinence-only education doesn’t prevent risky behavior and that purity culture leaves harmful legacies—yet we want our f...