EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 35 MIN
Episode 80-Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About But Don't with Mike Novotny
from Embracing Your Season: Raising Littles and Understanding Teens with Paige Clingenpeel · host Paige Clingenpeel
Pastor, Author, and Speaker Mike Novotny joins the show to talk about why certain topics—like sex, shame, and sin—feel so “taboo,” and how parents can break the silence with Gospel-centered conversations. Drawing from his personal battle with pornography, Mike shares practical ways to create a culture of honesty, grace, and truth in the home.He emphasizes the importance of these conversations, and encourages parents to have them early. He also reminds us that God’s design for healing is found in community. This episode offers hope, wisdom, and tools to help you talk with your kids about hard things—without shame and with the love of Christ at the center.Paige’s TakeawaysShare your flaws with your kids (in an age appropriate way)It’ll break down the wallsRelationships can healCreate a Gospel culture in your homeLive out the Gospel in your homeShow grace when our kids come to usThis does not mean there are no consequences, but that Continue to have dialogueTaboo subjects should be talked about frequentlyBe a safe place for your kids to talk to where they can come to to hear truthTalk about what the Bible says and what having a biblical worldview looks likeWe need communityWhen we sin, confess, and pray together, it brings healingTime of Grace: https://timeofgrace.org/ Taboo by Mike Novotny: https://timeofgrace.store/collections/donors-favorites/products/taboo PaigeClingenpeel.comQuestions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordKeywords/Hashtags#EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #ChristianParent #Parenting #Taboo #MikeNovotny #Discipleship #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo Send a text
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Pastor, Author, and Speaker Mike Novotny joins the show to talk about why certain topics—like sex, shame, and sin—feel so “taboo,” and how parents can break the silence with Gospel-centered conversations. Drawing from his personal battle with pornography, Mike shares practical ways to create a culture of honesty, grace, and truth in the home. He emphasizes the importance of these conversations, and encourages parents to have them early. He also reminds us that God’s design for healing is foun...
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