Don't Stress Talking Sex (with John Fort)

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At nine, John Fort asked his mother about something sexual he’d overheard—and her panicked reaction taught him not to ask his parents about sex ever again! He turned elsewhere for answers, including pornography, and says that experience helped shape his later struggles. 

In this episode, we talk with John, the author of Don’t Stress Talking Sex, about how parents can make home a safer place for honest conversations. We explore why a single “sex talk” can backfire, how sharing your own story can build trust, and why it’s never too late to start—even with adult children. John also offers five practical takeaways for talking with kids about sexuality without letting fear or shame lead.

To get your copy of John’s book, go to Amazon or anywhere books are sold, or visit Bebroken.org/dstsbook.

*Family Time episodes are short, practical conversations to help parents feel more confident and competent in raising kids according to God’s design, even in a sex-saturated culture.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• How personal experiences can shape a parent’s approach to talking with children about sex
• Why parents feel stressed or hesitant about discussing sexuality
• Why sex education works best as ongoing conversations rather than a single “talk”
• The importance of trust, emotional connection, and safety in parent-child conversations
• Ways to begin communicating with children who are reluctant to open up
• Helping children think critically about sexual messages in media and culture
• Teaching healthy sexuality and recognizing harmful or exploitative portrayals without shame
• Sharing personal experiences and mistakes appropriately, while emphasizing growth and grace
• Why it’s valuable to start conversations early—and why it’s never too late to begin
• Practical strategies for making difficult topics easier to discuss

Resources for Next Steps:

• Don't Stress Talking Sex* by John Fort
• Honest Talk | The Game
• Personal Ministry Consultation for Parents

5 Practical Tips for "Don't Stress Talking Sex"

1. Start earlier than you think
2. Stop looking for "the talk" moment
3. Connection matters as much as information
4. Don't avoid hard topics
5. It's never too late to start

For more parenting podcasts, go to Bebroken.org/tp-pods and scroll to Family Bundles.

*This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn referral fees on purchases through this link.

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