We've all heard the story of a kid in the church youth group who is now on a destructive path. Many parents are living this story. Sometimes the lessons we teach our kids don’t stick. The faith we hand down doesn’t become their own. They have outside influences that erode the foundation that us parents seek so diligently to build.



In this episode, Catherine shares a cautionary tale of a young man who was raised in the church, in the Bible belt, and yet he chose a very destructive path. Blake Howard found love and affirmation under layers of make-up and pounds fake body parts. There are a lot of lessons that parents can learn from his story. Catherine and Blake discuss:


Why we need to talk to our kids about sex early, and how to go about that.
The effects of bullying on kids who are struggling in the area of sexuality.
How the church often reinforces unhealthy ideas about gender.
How to help our kids understand masculinity and femininity.
The effects of worldly affirmation.



Along the way, you will see how a church kid can slowly descend into a life of sexual confusion and gender dysphoria, all from a guy who has been there and has a lot of wisdom to offer.



And while today’s tale is tragic, in the very next episode you will hear how this same young man went from being a drag queen to being a minister of the Gospel.



Only God could write a story like that!



Blake Howard is the Associate Pastor & Creative Director at Xtreme Harvest Church in San Antonio, TX. Blake graduated from Ramp School of Ministry in Hamilton, AL.



To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website.



Episode Links:

Blake’s Instagram & Facebook Pages



BOOK REFERENCED:

From Mascara to Manhoodby Benjamin Blake Howard

God’s Design for Sex Series (4 books) by Stan & Brenna Jones



PODCASTS REFERENCED:

Red Pilled America, Episode 149: Bondage, February 10, 2023

Allie Beth Stuckey, Episode 748: From Drag Queen & Drug Dealer to Jesus Follower

CPCW Series on Sexuality:

Episode 45: How Do We Help Our Kids to Understand Biblical Sexuality?

Episode 46: How to Talk to Your Kids about Biblical Sexuality

Episode 47: What is Our Culture Teaching Kids about Sexuality

Episode 48: How Our Culture is Distorting Sexuality and Harming Children



ARTICLES REFERENCED:

“Understanding Biblical Sexuality and How To Talk about It with Your Children” by Erin A. Barry and Catherine Segars

“What Culture Is Teaching Our Kids about Sexuality: 7 Ways to Respond” by Erin A. Barry and Catherine Segars

Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

We've all heard the story of a kid in the church youth group who is now on a destructive path. Many parents are living this story. Sometimes the lessons we teach our kids don’t stick. The faith we hand down doesn’t become their own. They have outside influences that erode the foundation that us parents seek so diligently to build.
 
In this episode, Catherine shares a cautionary tale of a young man who was raised in the church, in the Bible belt, and yet he chose a very destructive path. Blake Howard found love and affirmation under layers of make-up and pounds fake body parts. There are a lot of lessons that parents can learn from his story. Catherine and Blake discuss:
 
<ul>
<li>Why we need to talk to our kids about sex early, and how to go about that.</li>
<li>The effects of bullying on kids who are struggling in the area of sexuality.</li>
<li>How the church often reinforces unhealthy ideas about gender.</li>
<li>How to help our kids understand masculinity and femininity.</li>
<li>The effects of worldly affirmation.</li>
</ul>
 
Along the way, you will see how a church kid can slowly descend into a life of sexual confusion and gender dysphoria, all from a guy who has been there and has a lot of wisdom to offer.
 
And while today’s tale is tragic, in the very next episode you will hear how this same young man went from being a drag queen to being a minister of the Gospel.
 
 Only God could write a story like that!
 
Blake Howard is the Associate Pastor &amp; Creative Director at <a href="https://xtremeharvestchurch.com/">Xtreme Harvest Church</a> in San Antonio, TX. Blake graduated from <a href="https://www.theramp.org/school/">Ramp School of Ministry</a> in Hamilton, AL.
 
To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CatherineSegarsSpeaker/">Facebook</a> . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s <a href="https://catherinesegars.com/">website</a>.
 
Episode Links:
Blake’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/official_blakehoward/">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.howard.39">Facebook</a> Pages
 
BOOK REFERENCED:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mascara-Manhood-Benjamin-Blake-Howard/dp/1700500953/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15LQHAYQAYP2K&amp;keywords=from+mascara+to+manhood&amp;qid=1680910313&amp;sprefix=From+Masca%2Caps%2C112&amp;sr=8-1">From Mascara to Manhood</a> by Benjamin Blake Howard
<a href="https://www.christianbook.com/gods-design-books-revised-updated-edition/stan-jones/pd/53133X?event=PPCSRC">God’s Design for Sex</a> Series (4 books) by Stan &amp; Brenna Jones
 
PODCASTS REFERENCED:
Red Pilled America, <a href="https://redpilledamerica.com/episodes/ep-149-bondage/">Episode 149: Bondage</a>, February 10, 2023
Allie Beth Stuckey, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzn5c2-7uPU">Episode 748: From Drag Queen &amp; Drug Dealer to Jesus Follower</a>
CPCW Series on Sexuality:
<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/how-do-we-help-our-kids-to-understand-biblical-sexuality-episode-45">Episode 45: How Do We Help Our Kids to Understand Biblical Sexuality?</a>
<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-biblical-sexuality-episode-46">Episode 46: How to Talk to Your Kids about Biblical Sexuality</a>
<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/what-is-our-culture-teaching-our-kids-about-sexuality-episode-47">Episode 47: What is Our Culture Teaching Kids about Sexuality</a>
<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/christian-parent-crazy-world/how-our-culture-is-distorting-sexuality-and-harming-children-episode-48">Episode 48: How Our Culture is Distorting Sexuality and Harming Children</a>
 
ARTICLES REFERENCED:
“<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/understanding-biblical-sexuality-and-how-to-talk-about-it-with-your-children.html">Understanding Biblical Sexuality and How To Talk about It with Your Children</a>” by Erin A. Barry and Catherine Segars
“<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/what-culture-is-teaching-our-kids-about-sexuality-ways-to-respond.html">What Culture Is Teaching Our Kids about Sexuality: 7 Ways to Respond</a>” by Erin A. Barry and Catherine Segars
Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World&nbsp;podcast with Catherine Segars equips moms and dads to be godly parents in a world that often opposes their faith. As a passionate apologist and seasoned communicator, Catherine unpacks the tough cultural issues facing families today, offering insightful, biblically grounded guidance. Each episode helps parents understand the challenges of our times and respond with wisdom, confidence, and grace.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.