Gender
Let’s Talk about Sex Robots
In this episode of the Dolores Project, I am joined by Dr. Kate Ott to discuss her most recent research on sex robots from a Christian perspective.
Activism
What do Good Friday, Teens, and Dating have in Common?
Most of us do not connect discussions of teen dating with Sunday School discussions about Good Friday. There may be some theological traditions who would use Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross to bring a bit of perspective to the drama of teen dating. For example, “Jesus gave his life for Read more
Activism
Where do I start?: Responding to sexual harassment, violence, and abuse
The recent news cycle has increased the frequency with which I am asked, “Where do I start?” by colleagues, parents, and pastors. Sexual harassment, violence and abuse is not only at the forefront of our national conversation, but a recurring issue in our faith communities. We have yet to adequately Read more
Gender
Gender Identity in Youth Ministry
I’m excited to share a new resource on gender identity for youth ministers. Check out the Princeton Institute for Youth Ministry Engage blog. In this issue of Engage, I join with other scholars, ministers, parents, and advocates to consider the impact of gender on the faith lives of youth. The series can Read more
Gender
Animating Children: Dialogue on the Queer Art of Failure
Join a theological conversation related to childhood, queerness, and media studies via the Syndicate Theology blog. Here I respond to Judith (Jack) Halberstam’s book The Queer Art of Failure and the use of children and childhood as subjects and objects of ethical inquiry.
Gender
Youth Ministry Resource: Talking about Gender and Sexuality
I’m very proud and honored to share my videos from the Youth Ministry Initiative at Yale Divinity School. On two different occasions we recorded short clips that address a wide variety of issues related to sexuality and gender in the context of Christian youth ministry.
Parenting
Sharing our Values: Parenting and Sexuality Education
For local Shoreline Connecticut folks. Join me . . . Monday, April 20th 7:15-9:00pm, Griswold Hall First Congregational Church Guilford (Corner of Church and Broad St.) Parenting in today’s world is a complex and courageous task, especially when it comes to issues of sexuality. As parents, it can be an Read more
Parenting
Using Sex + Faith as a Parent and Teen Sunday School Curriculum
Recently a colleague contacted me with some delightful news. New to her congregation and in her first call, she had met with the parents and youth and proposed that they use my Sex + Faith book as a springboard for Sunday School conversations. To her surprise (and I will admit, Read more
Gender
Stephen Colbert is an Ask-able Adult
Many sexuality educators emphasize to parents and other care-givers that kids need “ask-able” adults. Hopefully as parents many of us are working toward being an ask-able adult that our child can turn to with difficult, embarrassing or even mundane questions. As a faith-based sexuality educator and parent, I have found Read more