Raising Kids with Biblical Sexuality

A special thank you to podcast guest Justin Batt.

Raising Kids with Biblical Sexuality: A Call to Action for Parents

Parenting in today’s hypersexualized culture is like sending a soldier into battle without a weapon. The world is loud, aggressive, and relentless in shaping your child’s view of sex, relationships, and identity. If parents aren’t intentional, culture will disciple their children for them. But that’s not the story we want for our kids.

The reality? The “sex talk” isn’t a one-time event—it’s an ongoing conversation that starts when they’re toddlers and continues into adulthood. And the best way to prepare your kids isn’t just by talking—it’s by modeling a godly marriage, equipping them with truth, and setting the standard before the world tries to.

You Are the First Teacher—Step Into That Role

Many parents freeze when it comes to talking about sex with their children. Fear sets in. “What if I say too much? What if I say too little?” But waiting for the “perfect moment” usually means it never happens. Instead, embrace your God-given role as your child’s first teacher.

Start by modeling a healthy, God-honoring marriage. Let them see your love, your respect, and yes—your affection for your spouse. Your actions teach them more than your words ever could. When they see a father pursuing his wife, honoring her, protecting her, they understand what real love looks like.

The Sex Talk Starts Early and Never Stops

Most parents make the mistake of waiting too long to talk about sex. By the time they sit down for “the talk,” their child has already been discipled by the internet, social media, and their peers. The key? Build the foundation years in advance.

Talk about bodies, gender, and identity when they’re young—age-appropriate, of course. As they grow, let your conversations deepen. Make discussions about purity, relationships, and sex a normal part of your parenting, not a single awkward moment. The more natural and open the conversation, the more they’ll come to you instead of turning to the world for answers.

Fathers, Lead the Way

Men, this is your responsibility. The Bible calls fathers to lead their homes, and this includes leading conversations about sex and purity. Too many men hesitate, thinking it’s their wife’s job. No. Sons need to hear from their fathers what it means to walk in purity. Daughters need to hear from their fathers how a man should treat them.

Take your son on a special trip and talk to him about the temptations he’ll face. Sit down with your daughter’s boyfriend and make your expectations clear. Be present. Be engaged. If you don’t, someone else will step in and do it for you.

Address Porn Head-On

We don’t live in a world where porn is something your child might stumble across. We live in a world where they will. The question isn’t if—it’s when.

Prepare them. Teach them how to respond. Have an open-door policy where they know they can come to you without shame or fear. If you aren’t talking to your child about pornography, the enemy is.

Set the Standard for Dating

When your kids start dating, you’re not done. This is a crucial phase where they need even more guidance. Fathers—talk to your daughter’s boyfriend. Moms—sit down with your son’s girlfriend. Set clear expectations. Encourage them to be a light in their relationships.

Teach them that purity isn’t just about avoiding sin—it’s about honoring God, their future spouse, and themselves.

Your Kids Need You—Don’t Wait

The world won’t wait to shape your child’s view of sex and relationships, so you can’t afford to wait either. Lead boldly. Speak truth. And most importantly, model the kind of marriage and purity you want them to pursue. As a parent lean in and let’s start raising kids with a biblical sexuality.

Your children’s future depends on it.