Talking to Your Kids About Sex and Gender Feels Overwhelming? You’re Not Alone—But You’re the Parent God Chose for This Moment.

Every Christian parent knows “the talk” is coming—but what if it’s sooner (and more important) than you think? In today’s hyper-sexualized, ever-confusing culture, silence is not an option. Someone—or something—will shape your child’s understanding of sex and identity. The real question: Will it be you, or the world?

In this courageous episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine sits down with trusted guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview. A seasoned educator, experienced apologist, and creator of biblically sound resources for families, Elizabeth Urbanowicz knows firsthand how to translate tough, complex topics for young hearts and minds. Her latest book, Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender, equips parents to start the conversation confidently and biblically—no matter your background.

What You’ll Learn and Why It Matters:


Why Christian Parents Must Go First
Catherine and Elizabeth Urbanowicz make the case that if you’re not the “first voice” your kids hear about sex and gender, you risk becoming just another commentary in a noisy world. The “founder’s effect” means early, honest conversations establish you—not TikTok or the classroom—as the expert in your child’s life


Conversation Starters for Every Age
Nervous about what to say? Take a deep breath. From age-appropriate ways to explain anatomy (“God has given us special body parts to be treated with special care”, to using simple analogies (“Just like we keep some toys special, some parts of our body are to be kept private”), Elizabeth Urbanowicz outlines practical conversation guides for little ones. She provides step-by-step approaches to discussing biological differences, the mechanics of sex, and the beauty of God’s design—without shame or fear.


God’s Good Design: Framing Matters
Instead of starting with “don’t do it,” this episode teaches you to anchor the entire conversation in God’s goodness—how He created sexual intimacy as a precious gift for marriage, reflecting Christ’s relationship with the Church, and as foundational, not shameful, to human identity.


Addressing Parental Wounds and Fears
What if your own story is marked by pain, brokenness, or unmet expectations? Elizabeth Urbanowicz offers heartfelt encouragement for parents who feel disqualified by divorce, loss, abuse, or regrets: “God is working all things together for your good by conforming you more into the image of His Son”. The goal is not a perfect family portrait—it’s pointing your kids to Jesus, no matter the journey.


You Will Not Steal Their Innocence—You Will Protect It
Afraid early conversations will “ruin” your child’s innocence? Elizabeth Urbanowicz gently challenges that notion: real harm comes not from truth, but from leaving kids uninformed and unprepared in a fallen world.

Notable Moments & Quotes:


“Whoever is the first person to talk about a topic naturally becomes the expert in our minds.”


“Sexuality is not something to be embarrassed or ashamed of. It’s a gift God has given to be used within its proper context.”


“Our feelings do not determine what is right or wrong. God’s good design does. And it is for our good.”

About the Guest:
Elizabeth Urbanowicz holds a master’s degree in Education from Northern Illinois University and an MA in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. She’s a former elementary school teacher and now a foremost voice in equipping families, churches, and educators to help kids think biblically and critically. As founder of Foundation Worldview, her resources are used and loved in homes and ministries nationwide.

RESOURCES REFERENCED:


Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender (book by Elizabeth Urbanowicz)


Foundation Worldview (foundationworldview.com)


Recommended children’s books: God Made Your Body and How God Made Babies by Jim Burns


Catherine’s free resources, podcasts, and articles for Christian parents available at catherinesegars.com


Contact Catherine: catherine@catherinesegars.com

Why Christian Parents Can’t Sit This One Out:
If you feel afraid, overwhelmed, or like you’re starting late, take heart: God is sovereign, even over our mistakes. Begin where you are, trust God’s leading, and choose to be the voice your child needs.

Discussion Starter for Listeners:
How will you intentionally become the “first voice” for your children on sex, identity, and God’s good design—even if it means facing your own discomfort or starting late? What step will you take this week to begin the conversation?

Tune in and be equipped—because Christian parenting may be crazy, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Talking to Your Kids About Sex and Gender Feels Overwhelming? You&rsquo;re Not Alone&mdash;But You&rsquo;re the Parent God Chose for This Moment.
Every Christian parent knows &ldquo;the talk&rdquo; is coming&mdash;but what if it&rsquo;s sooner (and more important) than you think? In today&rsquo;s hyper-sexualized, ever-confusing culture, silence is not an option. Someone&mdash;or something&mdash;will shape your child&rsquo;s understanding of sex and identity. The real question: Will it be you, or the world?
In this courageous episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine sits down with trusted guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview. A seasoned educator, experienced apologist, and creator of biblically sound resources for families, Elizabeth Urbanowicz knows firsthand how to translate tough, complex topics for young hearts and minds. Her latest book, <a href="https://foundationworldview.com/book/helping-your-kids-know-gods-good-design-40-questions-and-answers-on-sexuality-and-gender">Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender</a>, equips parents to start the conversation confidently and biblically&mdash;no matter your background.
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What You&rsquo;ll Learn and Why It Matters:
<ul>
<li>
Why Christian Parents Must Go First Catherine and Elizabeth Urbanowicz make the case that if you&rsquo;re not the &ldquo;first voice&rdquo; your kids hear about sex and gender, you risk becoming just another commentary in a noisy world. The &ldquo;founder&rsquo;s effect&rdquo; means early, honest conversations establish you&mdash;not TikTok or the classroom&mdash;as the expert in your child&rsquo;s life
</li>
<li>
Conversation Starters for Every Age Nervous about what to say? Take a deep breath. From age-appropriate ways to explain anatomy (&ldquo;God has given us special body parts to be treated with special care&rdquo;, to using simple analogies (&ldquo;Just like we keep some toys special, some parts of our body are to be kept private&rdquo;), Elizabeth Urbanowicz outlines practical conversation guides for little ones. She provides step-by-step approaches to discussing biological differences, the mechanics of sex, and the beauty of God&rsquo;s design&mdash;without shame or fear.
</li>
<li>
God&rsquo;s Good Design: Framing Matters Instead of starting with &ldquo;don&rsquo;t do it,&rdquo; this episode teaches you to anchor the entire conversation in God&rsquo;s goodness&mdash;how He created sexual intimacy as a precious gift for marriage, reflecting Christ&rsquo;s relationship with the Church, and as foundational, not shameful, to human identity.
</li>
<li>
Addressing Parental Wounds and Fears What if your own story is marked by pain, brokenness, or unmet expectations? Elizabeth Urbanowicz offers heartfelt encouragement for parents who feel disqualified by divorce, loss, abuse, or regrets: &ldquo;God is working all things together for your good by conforming you more into the image of His Son&rdquo;. The goal is not a perfect family portrait&mdash;it&rsquo;s pointing your kids to Jesus, no matter the journey.
</li>
<li>
You Will Not Steal Their Innocence&mdash;You Will Protect It Afraid early conversations will &ldquo;ruin&rdquo; your child&rsquo;s innocence? Elizabeth Urbanowicz gently challenges that notion: real harm comes not from truth, but from leaving kids uninformed and unprepared in a fallen world.
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Notable Moments &amp; Quotes:
<ul>
<li>
&ldquo;Whoever is the first person to talk about a topic naturally becomes the expert in our minds.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
&ldquo;Sexuality is not something to be embarrassed or ashamed of. It&rsquo;s a gift God has given to be used within its proper context.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
&ldquo;Our feelings do not determine what is right or wrong. God&rsquo;s good design does. And it is for our good.&rdquo;
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
About the Guest: Elizabeth Urbanowicz holds a master&rsquo;s degree in Education from Northern Illinois University and an MA in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. She&rsquo;s a former elementary school teacher and now a foremost voice in equipping families, churches, and educators to help kids think biblically and critically. As founder of Foundation Worldview, her resources are used and loved in homes and ministries nationwide.
<hr>
RESOURCES REFERENCED:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://foundationworldview.com/book/helping-your-kids-know-gods-good-design-40-questions-and-answers-on-sexuality-and-gender">Helping Your Kids Know God&rsquo;s Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender</a> (book by Elizabeth Urbanowicz)
</li>
<li>
Foundation Worldview (foundationworldview.com)
</li>
<li>
Recommended children&rsquo;s books: God Made Your Body and How God Made Babies by Jim Burns
</li>
<li>
Catherine&rsquo;s free resources, podcasts, and articles for Christian parents available at <a href="http://catherinesegars.com">catherinesegars.com</a>
</li>
<li>
Contact Catherine: <a href="mailto:catherine@catherinesegars.com">catherine@catherinesegars.com</a>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Why Christian Parents Can&rsquo;t Sit This One Out: If you feel afraid, overwhelmed, or like you&rsquo;re starting late, take heart: God is sovereign, even over our mistakes. Begin where you are, trust God&rsquo;s leading, and choose to be the voice your child needs.
Discussion Starter for Listeners: How will you intentionally become the &ldquo;first voice&rdquo; for your children on sex, identity, and God&rsquo;s good design&mdash;even if it means facing your own discomfort or starting late? What step will you take this week to begin the conversation?
Tune in and be equipped&mdash;because Christian parenting may be crazy, but you don&rsquo;t have to do it alone.

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.

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How to Have the "Sex Talk" with Your Kids—God's Way  (w/ Elizabeth Urbanowicz) - Ep. 185

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