S5 E2: Raising Kids: Christian Sexuality

In this powerful and timely episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips is joined by long-time friend and national voice Laurie Krieg, Director of Parent Programs at The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. Laurie brings years of wisdom and fresh insight into one of the biggest questions parents ask: "When should I talk to my kids about sex?" Spoiler: sooner than you think. Together, they explore how to talk about sexuality, gender, singleness, and same-sex marriage with clarity, compassion, and biblical conviction. Laurie also shares behind-the-scenes insight into her new film and upcoming book—designed to help parents disciple their kids in a sexually broken world. This episode is a must-listen for parents ready to trade silence and fear for courage and truth.     Episode Highlights: ✔️ Why waiting to talk about sex is a mistake—and what age to begin ✔️ Why gospel-centered sexuality starts with the purpose of life ✔️ How to talk to your kids about same-sex marriage and gender identity ✔️ Why singleness must be part of the discipleship conversation ✔️ How to prepare your kids to respond when—not if—they see pornography ✔️ What Laurie learned while writing her new parenting book and film ✔️ What it really looks like to parent from truth, not pop culture trends ✔️ Where and when you can access the new Christian Sexuality film series     📖 Featured Resource: Raising Kids Discipleship Film & Course From the creators of Christian Sexuality, this new resource helps parents talk to their children with confidence about sex, gender, identity, and the gospel—all from a biblical worldview. 👉 Start learning → www.christian-sexuality.com 👉 Explore the course → Raising Kids Discipleship Series     📣 Call-to-Actions (CTAs): 📲 Follow Laurie Krieg and Christian Sexuality: Website: lauriekrieg.com Instagram: @laurie_krieg Ministry Hub: centerforfaith.com 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent: @suzannephillips_ @beacon_parent 📚 Free Resource Hub: Get instant access to printable downloads, discipleship tools, and Bible-based parenting guides → The Hub ✨ Join the Parent Club (Monthly Membership): Gain coaching, exclusive resources, and Christ-centered community → The Parent Club 📥 Starting a Homeschool Pod? Download The Pod Packet—a free guide to launch your own homeschool pod with confidence → www.beaconparent.com/podpacket     📖 Identity Truth for the Family: ✅ Biblical sexuality begins with understanding your identity in Christ. ✅ Discipleship in your home is the most important defense against cultural confusion.     🔔 Closing Call-to-Action (CTA): Talking to your kids about sexuality doesn't have to feel scary or awkward—it just needs to be biblical. If this conversation helped you or challenged your thinking, share it with a friend, a spouse, or your parenting group. Subscribe, leave a review, and join us each week as we equip you to parent with purpose, disciple with direction, and leave an intentional legacy.   Listen Now → https://youtu.be/1krdG5oDPK4