Axis Conversations Dr. Preston Sprinkle & Laurie Krieg on Helping Kids Navigate a Sexually Broken Culture
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Aug 26, 2025 
Dr. Preston Sprinkle, a New York Times bestselling author and president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, teams up with Laurie Krieg, director of Parent Programs and co-author on parenting resources. They discuss navigating sexuality in a broken culture, emphasizing proactive, age-appropriate conversations for kids. They explore reframing life purpose beyond marriage, affirming both marriage and singleness as valid vocations. The importance of modeling love and resilience in the face of cultural challenges is also highlighted, offering practical tools for parents.
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Anchor Early To Shape Views
- Anchoring bias means the first source shapes future views, so parents should be the first voice on sexuality and gender.
- Preston and Laurie urge parents to anchor kids early before playgrounds or media do.
Answer Briefly And Tenderly
- When kids ask sensitive questions, answer simply, tenderly, and truthfully rather than avoiding the topic.
- Laurie models saying "that's a great question" or "I'll find an answer and get back to you."
Bathroom Conversation With A Three‑Year‑Old
- Laurie recounts cleaning the bathroom when her three-year-old asked, "Can two girls marry each other?"
- She answered truthfully, then framed God's design for marriage in simple, loving language.
