In this episode, Georgia and Lauren explore the impact of church culture and purity culture on conversations about sex, relationships, identity, and faith. They unpack how well-intentioned messages about purity often left many young people carrying shame, fear, and confusion, while missing the central message of God's grace and redemption. Drawing on personal experiences and observations from years of working with young people, they discuss how Christian families can create healthier, more grace-filled conversations about sexuality and discipleship.

The key ideas they discuss are:
Exploring the impact of purity culture on faith, sex, and relationships.
Why shame-based messaging can distort our understanding of God's grace. 
How church culture has shaped conversations about sexuality for many Christians.
The importance of redemption, restoration, and healthy discipleship. 
Reflection questions for parents unpacking their own stories and beliefs. 

Sticky Note Question:What is the right age to have sex for the first time?

Resources Mentioned:What to Talk About When and Where Do I Even Start? 

Connect with Big Kids' Table:
Website: https://bkt.org.au/ 
Email: parentaldiscretion@positivemedia.com.au
Instagram: @bigkidstable.au
Facebook: Big Kids' Table 

In this episode, Georgia and Lauren explore the impact of church culture and purity culture on conversations about sex, relationships, identity, and faith. They unpack how well-intentioned messages about purity often left many young people carrying shame, fear, and confusion, while missing the central message of God's grace and redemption. Drawing on personal experiences and observations from years of working with young people, they discuss how Christian families can create healthier, more grace-filled conversations about sexuality and discipleship.
The key ideas they discuss are:
<ul>
<li>Exploring the impact of purity culture on faith, sex, and relationships.</li>
<li>Why shame-based messaging can distort our understanding of God's grace.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How church culture has shaped conversations about sexuality for many Christians.</li>
<li>The importance of redemption, restoration, and healthy discipleship.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reflection questions for parents unpacking their own stories and beliefs.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Sticky Note Question: What is the right age to have sex for the first time?
<a href="https://positivemedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/casey_cassar_positivemedia_com_au/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/Untitled%20-%20September%2017,%202026%20(1).txt"></a>Resources Mentioned: What to Talk About When and Where Do I Even Start?&nbsp;<a href="https://positivemedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/casey_cassar_positivemedia_com_au/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/Untitled%20-%20September%2017,%202026%20(1).txt"></a>
Connect with Big Kids' Table:
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://bkt.org.au/">https://bkt.org.au/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Email: <a href="mailto:parentaldiscretion@positivemedia.com.au">parentaldiscretion@positivemedia.com.au</a></li>
<li>Instagram: @bigkidstable.au</li>
<li>Facebook: Big Kids' Table&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The is podcast for Christian parents and guardians who want to talk about sex, relationships, and identity with their kids. Every home has a table, a place where stories, values, and faith are passed on. This podcast explores how this everyday space can become a model for discipleship and a foundation for healthy, hope-filled conversations about growing up. Created by Big Kids Table in partnership with Positive Media, the first season invites adults to not only discuss and learn how best to sexually disciple their children, but also reflect on the tables they were raised at their own experiences in this realm. The podcast aims to equip adults to work towards redeeming their own stories, build confidence, and offer age-appropriate, ongoing dialogue about bodies, relationships, and faith. You do not need perfect answers. You need open hearts, curious minds, and a place where the whole truth can be explored.  Pull up a chair and join us as we raise a generation of resilient disciples with healthy sexuality.

The is podcast for Christian parents and guardians who want to talk about sex, relationships, and identity with their kids. Every home has a table, a place where stories, values, and faith are passed on. This podcast explores how this everyday space can become a model for discipleship and a foundation for healthy, hope-filled conversations about growing up. Created by Big Kids Table in partnership with Positive Media, the first season invites adults to not only discuss and learn how best to sexually disciple their children, but also reflect on the tables they were raised at their own experiences in this realm. The podcast aims to equip adults to work towards redeeming their own stories, build confidence, and offer age-appropriate, ongoing dialogue about bodies, relationships, and faith. You do not need perfect answers. You need open hearts, curious minds, and a place where the whole truth can be explored. &nbsp;Pull up a chair and join us as we raise a generation of resilient disciples with healthy sexuality.