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Sowing the Seeds of Abstinence
Series Title: Hooked (Day 3 of 3)
Guests Include: Dr. Freda Bush, Dr. Joe McIlhaney
Do you feel powerless to protect your teen from early sexual involvement? Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney, both Ob-Gyns, encourage parents to love their teens and remain involved in their lives, and let them know their standards regarding premarital sex. Even by doing all this, however, they realize that youth often make the wrong choices. Freda tells what her and her husband's response was when their own daughter came home from college and announced she was pregnant. How Casual Sex is Affecting our Teens
Series Title: Hooked (Day 2 of 3)
Guests Include: Dr. Freda Bush, Dr. Joe McIlhaney
Teen sex isn't just a bad idea; it's a risky move physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney, experts on brain development and sexuality, talk to parents about some of the consequences of premarital sex, including STDs, compulsive behavior, attachment disorders and more. The Link Between Sex and Attachment
Series Title: Hooked (Day 1 of 3)
Guests Include: Dr. Freda Bush, Dr. Joe McIlhaney
You've heard it said that the brain is the most important sex organ, and Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney explain how science bears that out. Hear them tell how the powerful chemicals dopamine, vasopressin and oxytocin are released during intimacy, causing a man to want to repeat the action and causing a woman to want to bond to her partner. They warn, however, that when you attach and unattach with multiple partners through premarital sex you weaken your ability to stay attached. Josh Harris Gives a Dramatic Reading
Series Title: The Squire and the Scroll (Day 2 of 2)
Guests Include: Jennie Bishop, Susan Henson
Gather your young princes (and princesses, too!) to hear today's dramatic presentation of The Squire and the Scroll, by Jennie Bishop. The Squire, the Scroll, the Authors, and the...
Series Title: The Squire and the Scroll (Day 1 of 2)
Guests Include: Jennie Bishop, Susan Henson
"There are five things your young squire needs to know as he begins the adventure of life. Tune in to hear authors Jennie Bishop and Susan Henson discuss this important transition. " The Princess and the Kiss, Part 2
Series Title: Once Upon a Time (Day 2 of 2)
Guests Include: Jennie Bishop, Susan Henson
What would a beautiful princess do with a gift she could only give once--her first kiss? Author Jennie Bishop reads from her book, The Princess and the Kiss. The Princess and the Kiss, Part 1
Series Title: Once Upon a Time (Day 1 of 2)
Guests Include: Jennie Bishop, Susan Henson
A beautiful princess received a priceless gift when she was born--her first kiss. Authors Jennie Bishop and Susan Henson talk about what the princess did with that gift. Training Our Sons to Overcome
Series Title: Secret Sex Wars (Day 3 of 3)
Guests Include: Bobby Scott, Paul Felix
Guide your son through the sexual minefields of adolescence! Today on the broadcast, Bobby Scott, Paul Felix, and Dennis Rainey coach dads on how to do it. Taking Steps Toward Freedom
Series Title: Secret Sex Wars (Day 2 of 3)
Guests Include: Bobby Scott, Paul Felix
The Holy Spirit is the key to withstanding our culture's message of instant gratification. Bobby Scott and Paul Felix, authors of Secret Sex Wars, help listeners stand strong in the face of sexual temptation by relying on God's Holy Spirit. Fighting Temptation God's Way
Series Title: Secret Sex Wars (Day 1 of 3)
Guests Include: Bobby Scott, Paul Felix
Christian men are bombarded by sexual temptation--the Word of God can overcome it!  Today on the broadcast, Bobby Scott and Paul Felix help listeners create a battle plan for themselves and their sons to fight that temptation the only way that works:  God's way. Purity on the Line
What kind of boundaries are you challenging your children to keep with the opposite sex? The Leaky Balloon
How far is your teenager willing to go with the opposite sex prior to marriage? "Plague My Mind"
The things we look at can stick with us for years. Staying Pure
Series Title: Your Passport 2 Purity Getaway (Day 4 of 5)
Guests Include: Dennis and Barbara Rainey
What kind of boundaries will you help your children set with the opposite sex? Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey challenges you and your children to a higher standard. The Leaky Balloon
How far is your teenager willing to go with the opposite sex prior to marriage? Passport Hall of Champions
Series Title: Passport 2 Purity Hall of Champions (Day 3 of 3)
Guests Include: Various guests
Who says the "birds & bees" talk has to be boring? Today on the broadcast, hear from "Passport to Purity" champions--dedicated moms and dads preparing their kids for adolescence during a weekend that's informative AND fun. Passport Hall of Champions
Series Title: Passport 2 Purity Hall of Champions (Day 2 of 3)
Guests Include: Various guests
When was the last time you spent an exciting weekend away--just you and your preteen? Never? Well maybe it's about time! On today's broadcast, hear from parents who are taking "adolescence training" on the road for a fabulous weekend of learning and fun. Passport Hall of Champions
Series Title: Passport 2 Purity Hall of Champions (Day 1 of 3)
Guests Include: Various guests
Step into our Hall of Champions! On today's broadcast, parents from across the U. S. tell how they are preparing their teens for love, sex, and marriage through the use of FamilyLife's own Passport 2 Purity.