1031 - Zach Flunker

Summary

In this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, Charlie Ungemach and guest Zach Flunker tackle the importance of Christian sex education, both in parenting and marriage. They discuss the cultural taboos surrounding sex, the need for age-appropriate conversations with children, and the vital role parents play in teaching boundaries, preventing abuse, and modeling healthy relationships. The episode also explores marital intimacy, communication, and the call to glorify God in all aspects of sexuality and family life.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Podcast Purpose

01:06 – Why Christian Sex Ed Matters

02:54 – Challenges Parents Face

05:55 – Cultural Shifts & Sex Taboos

09:11 – Freedom vs. Silence on Sex

11:55 – God’s Design for Sex

15:14 – Risks of Avoiding the Topic

17:54 – Marriage & Honest Dialogue

25:53 – Knowing Each Other’s Needs

28:29 – Glorifying God in Intimacy

30:19 – Sex, Biology & Complexity

36:07 – Facing Sexual Temptation

39:19 – Talking to Kids About Sex

41:52 – Safe, Age-Appropriate Talk

51:29 – Abuse & Boundary Education

56:39 – Spotting Wrong Behavior

01:00:15 – Open, Ongoing Talks

01:07:57 – Relationship Expectations

01:12:56 – Modeling Healthy Love

01:17:34 – Parenting in Big Picture

Zach's Links:

Conquerers Through Christ: https://conquerorsthroughchrist.net/resources/

Paper by Paul Krueger: http://essays.wls.edu:8080/handle/123456789/27

Luke Gilkerson: https://www.intoxicatedonlife.com/store/product/the-sex-ed-series/

Dr. Mona Amin: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cl4u0jJNKWbD6n3gDPVMg?si=leIdawVRSAGIeopol-USiA

Gird Up Links:

https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFx

https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/

https://www.girdupministries.com

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