Sex. Relationships. Identity. Pornography. Dating. AI companions.
These are some of the biggest discipleship conversations facing young people today — yet many churches still struggle to talk about them well.
In this episode of the Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast, Rachel Gardner joins us to explore how we can engage young people in healthy, honest, and hope-filled conversations about sex, relationships, identity, and faith.
Rachel founded of Romance Academy and authored The Sex Thing, so is perfectly positioned to help churches reimagine how they communicate a biblical sexual ethic to emerging generations.
We cover some big questions, including:
❤️ Why this conversation matters — and why so many churches still struggle to address it.
🗣️ Common mistakes we make — from unhelpful language to creating unnecessary barriers between young people and the Church.
✨ A better vision for relationships — moving beyond a "don't do this" framework towards something genuinely compelling and life-giving.
🤝 Holding grace and truth together — creating environments where every young person feels safe, seen, and loved.
👨👩👧 Partnering with parents — and why this conversation can't belong to youth ministry alone.
📱 The digital challenge — navigating pornography, sexting, online dating, social media, and the rise of AI relationships.
🙌 Where to start — practical encouragement for leaders who feel nervous, overwhelmed, or unsure how to begin.
Whether you're a youth pastor, volunteer, parent, or church leader, this conversation will help you engage one of the most important areas of discipleship with greater confidence, wisdom, and compassion.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.
Enjoy! 🎧
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