Episode 80-Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About But Don't with Mike Novotny

Pastor, Author, and Speaker Mike Novotny joins the show to talk about why certain topics—like sex, shame, and sin—feel so “taboo,” and how parents can break the silence with Gospel-centered conversations. Drawing from his personal battle with pornography, Mike shares practical ways to create a culture of honesty, grace, and truth in the home.

He emphasizes the importance of these conversations, and encourages parents to have them early. He also reminds us that God’s design for healing is found in community. This episode offers hope, wisdom, and tools to help you talk with your kids about hard things—without shame and with the love of Christ at the center.

Paige’s Takeaways

• Share your flaws with your kids (in an age appropriate way)
  • It’ll break down the walls
  • Relationships can heal
• Create a Gospel culture in your home
  • Live out the Gospel in your home
  • Show grace when our kids come to us
  • This does not mean there are no consequences, but that 
• Continue to have dialogue
  • Taboo subjects should be talked about frequently
  • Be a safe place for your kids to talk to where they can come to to hear truth
  • Talk about what the Bible says and what having a biblical worldview looks like
• We need community
  • When we sin, confess, and pray together, it brings healing

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