Understanding Asexuality Biblically: How to Help by Caitlin McCaffrey

Understanding Asexuality Biblically: How to Help by Caitlin McCaffrey

Asexuality, sometimes referred to as “ace”, is an increasingly popular identity marker that describes people who experience little or no sexual attraction to others. Within the context of a Christian worldview, where self-control over one’s sexual desire is a right aim, could it be a good thing for single men and women to identify as asexual? In today’s episode Caitlin McCaffrey helps pastors and church leaders think biblically about this question. She examines what the Bible has to say about identity and then offers a practical approach for church leaders to help men and women wrestling with whether or not to identify as asexual. You can read along here: https://harvestusa.org/understanding-asexuality-biblically-how-to-help/ [https://harvestusa.org/understanding-asexuality-biblically-how-to-help/] If you’re grappling with asexuality yourself, you can read Caitlin’s article on this topic titled “Am I Asexual?”: https://harvestusa.org/am-i-asexual-harvest-usa/ [https://harvestusa.org/am-i-asexual-harvest-usa/]

How to Resist Lust at the Beach: Pursue a Greater Pleasure by Keith Seary

Have you ever fought to resist lust at the beach? The beach sounds like the perfect place to let our shoulders down and enjoy needed rest, but for Christians battling lust, the beach looks more like a war zone than a vacation. It requires discernment, alertness, self-control, and ruthless intentionality with our eyes and hearts to honor Christ at the beach. Today’s episode from Keith Seary helps you plan for a Christ-honoring beach trip. He offers heart searching reflections and practical exercises you can implement to prepare well. If you follow these instructions, your next trip could be marked by gratitude, holiness, and joy rather than sin, lust, and envy. You can read along with today’s episode here: https://harvestusa.org/how-to-resist-lust-at-the-beach-pursue-a-greater-pleasure/ [https://harvestusa.org/how-to-resist-lust-at-the-beach-pursue-a-greater-pleasure/]

Your Body Is Not for Sale: Helping Young Men Resist Self-Objectification by Stephen Moss

Men are racing to objectify themselves. Whether they’re looking for affirmation, clout, sexual gratification, or an extra buck, young men see the opportunity to objectify themselves on social media or platforms like OnlyFans as too good to pass up. Today’s episode from Stephen Moss calls young men to understand the purpose and dignity of their bodies. After exploring the temptations of our cultural moment and the spiritual roots that drive it, Stephen calls young men to consider Christ’s purpose for their bodies and the wonder that Christ’s shed his precious blood to redeem their whole person, soul and body. You can read along as you listen here: https://harvestusa.org/your-body-is-not-for-sale-helping-young-men-resist-self-objectification/ [https://harvestusa.org/your-body-is-not-for-sale-helping-young-men-resist-self-objectification/]

What Should You Look for in a Local Church? by Mark Sanders

Harvest USA is a unique place. The topics of discussion, the raw honesty of sharing, and the incredible sense of safety are not always what people experience walking into their local churches. If you’re struggling with sexual sin and looking to join a local church, what should you look for? Today’s episode from Mark Sanders offers five points to consider as you evaluate churches for their approach to caring for, discipling, and helping people struggling with sexual sin. No church is perfect, and any helpful discipleship in these areas will require initiative on our part, but churches that are faithfully displaying the qualities shared in today's episode can be great options to join as you pursue sexual integrity. You can read along as you listen to today’s episode here: https://harvestusa.org/what-should-you-look-for-in-a-local-church/ [https://harvestusa.org/what-should-you-look-for-in-a-local-church/]

Talking with Your Kids About Gender Issues (Part 2) by Ellen Mary Dykas

How do I talk to my kids about gender issues? On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re sharing session six of our video course titled “Parenting Boys and Girls in a Gender Confused World”. [https://harvestusa.org/courses/parenting-boys-and-girls-in-a-gender-confused-world/] This course was designed to help parents like you disciple your children to think biblically about gender and grow in their ability to understand and courageously defend the goodness of our Creator’s intent. In today’s session, Ellen Mary Dykas continues her discussion about how to talk to your kids about gender issues. She shares how to speak about gender in light of the Bible's story of fall, redemption, and future glory, then concludes the session with a few ideas for preparing your kids to stand firm on God’s truth when they are opposed, made fun of, or forced to make costly choices because of the biblical foundation your family is standing on. You can watch the entire course for free by registering at https://harvestusa.org/courses/parenting-boys-and-girls-in-a-gender-confused-world/ [https://harvestusa.org/courses/parenting-boys-and-girls-in-a-gender-confused-world/]