Episode 103. The Holy Sexuality Project with Christopher Yuan

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Apr 30, 2024

Christopher Yuan joins to discuss The Holy Sexuality Project, sharing his personal journey and the role of parents in shaping sexuality conversations. They explore introducing sexuality to children, clarifying terms, and the importance of biblical perspectives. The discussion highlights the need for home discipleship and equipping families to address cultural influences on sexuality.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

A Mother's Unwavering Prayers

03:54 • 11min

The Continuing Role of Parents and Grandparents in Religious Education and Sexuality

15:08 • 2min

Innovative Bible Project for Teens & Preteens

17:01 • 6min

Teaching Children about Biblical Sexuality and Gender

22:42 • 7min

Clarifying Sexual Identity Semantics

29:44 • 11min

Clarity in Beliefs and False Teachings

41:02 • 24min

Blessings and Prayers for Ministry and Family Focus on the Gospel

01:05:19 • 5min

Summary

On this episode we are Joined by Christopher Yuan to discuss The Holy Sexuality Project and what led him to create it. Christopher vulnerably shares his story of how he stepped into a homosexual lifestyle and how, as he says, the prayers of his own Mama Bear led to his salvation. We focus on the pivotal role of parents and grandparents in shaping the conversation on sexuality, emphasizing the necessity of home discipleship. Through the lens of Christopher's ministry, we explore why he felt the need to create resources aimed at equipping families to broach these topics from a biblical context.

We also discuss the challenges and timing of introducing the concept of sexuality to children and the pressing need for parents to guide their children before the onset of puberty. We recognize the flood of "almost true" information that surrounds our kids on a daily basis, even from the Christian community and the hope of this episode is to not only help provide a biblical context for confronting that messaging but also point you to a resource that helps you have those conversations with your children.

Main Points Covered

What is the current landscape of the sexuality conversation in our culture?
When is right time to talk with your child about sexuality.
The importance of clarity over agreement in the conversation of sexuality.
What is Side A and Side B as it relates to the Christian conversation on sexuality?
What is a biblical view of identity and sexuality?

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Unfamiliar Vocabulary

Side A: Your sexual orientation is unchangeable and is part of your identity that should be accepted.
Side B: Your sexual orientation is unchangeable and is a part of your identity that should be deprived.
Celibacy (in relation to Side B same-sex orientation): A volitional vocation of being single. (This is a practice primarily informed by the worldview that your sexual orientation cannot be transformed, but is a part of who you are).