In this show, we critique some of the commonly held cultural views such as 'I'm inherently good and know what’s best for me'; 'I won't be happy unless I embrace and act on my desires'; 'Love equals complete acceptance'; 'If something’s not hurting anyone, it can’t be wrong' and 'Porn is an expression of normal sexuality'.
We think about ther kernels of truth underlying some of these ideas whilst highlighting the damage they've often caused and pointing to biblical truth as a better narrative.
Discussion questions
- Which of the ideas raised in this episode do you find most challenging to teach on? Why?
- Which of these ideas is most relevant for/prevalent among the teens in your group?
- How can you begin to teach on these ideas?
Resources mentioned and related
- Youth Leaders' Crash Course podcast page
- The Righteous Mind Jonathan Haidt
- The Case Against the Sexual Revolution Louise Perry
- The Coddling of the American Mind Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff
- Theology in the Raw podcast #1004 – The Coddling of the American Mind Greg Lukianoff with Preston Sprinkle
- Confronting Porn Paula Hall
- Strange New World Carl R. Trueman
- Different for Boys: A Review Ed Shaw
- The Plausibility Problem Ed Shaw
- The Plausibility Problem podcast series
- Straight Youth Leader, Please Teach on Sexuality Ashleigh Hull
- The Courage to Warn Anne Witton
