Pure Desire Podcast

447 - Talking To Kids About Sex: Boy Talk

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Jan 27, 2026
John Fort, Director of Training at Be Broken Ministries and co-author of Father-Son Accountability, shares practical ways dads can start honest talks about sex, boundaries, and character. He covers why conversations feel awkward, tips for age‑appropriate language, how moms can help, handling culture and tech, and ways to begin even with adult sons. Short, actionable guidance and real-life stories.
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ADVICE

Make It Easy For Dads

  • Do present resources to hesitant dads as simple, no-prep tools they can use together.
  • Do emphasize ease to lower resistance and get fathers to start.
ADVICE

Use Availability And Activities To Connect

  • Do use moms' relational access: stay available, ask gentle questions, and create informal moments to draw sons out.
  • Do use activities like baking or sports to lower defenses and encourage talk.
INSIGHT

Ask Kids What They Hear At School

  • Insight: Let teens lead about what they know and ask them what they hear from peers to start honest talks.
  • Insight: Kids enjoy sharing unknowns and will often teach parents what's trending among peers.
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