The Best Christian Sex Education Resources for Parents: How to Have Open, Value-Based Conversations About Sex

Many Christian parents know the struggle of how to approach the topic of sex with their kids. Growing up in a religious community can mean hearing a wide variety of messages about sex—some of them confusing, some of them condemning, and others simply unclear. But here’s the thing: Christian sex education doesn’t have to be a one-size-fits-all conversation. It’s about providing your child with knowledge that empowers them to make informed, healthy decisions while staying true to your family’s faith and values.

In this post, I want to share my own story and explain how you, as a parent, can feel confident and equipped to have open, value-based conversations about sex that align with your beliefs and help your child thrive. If you’re searching for practical, faith-centered, and parent-friendly sex education resources, you’re in the right place.

My Journey: From Church Youth Groups to Empowering Parents

Many of you know that I grew up in the pews of Presbyterian churches in the heart of North Carolina’s Bible Belt. I was fortunate to have open-minded parents who encouraged candid, fact-based discussions about sex, puberty, and the changes happening in my body. However, growing up as a preacher’s kid in the South, I was exposed to a wide range of Christian views on sex—each one presenting its own set of ideas, rules, and contradictions.

One Sunday we’d hear that sex before marriage would send us straight to hell. The next, we’d be told abstinence was the golden rule. Yet, every time I turned on the TV, went to school, or interacted with my friends, it seemed like the reality of teen life wasn’t matching up with what I was being taught at church.

Thankfully, I had parents who were willing to walk with me through the confusion, guiding me in a way that allowed me to navigate those conflicting messages and stay true to myself, my body, and my beliefs. I am incredibly grateful for that aspect of my upbringing because it laid the foundation for my work today as a sex educator.

Christian Sex Education: A Foundation in Truth, Science, and Faith

Fast forward to my early career, where I worked at a large church that was passionate about providing families with foundational sex education—rooted in faith, science, and truth. The church’s philosophy was simple: "God made you, God made sex, and God creates good things." This message resonated deeply with me, and as the youngest staff member overseeing the middle school programs, I was entrusted with carrying out the church’s sex education program.

The church’s approach wasn’t about promoting abstinence or moralizing sexual behavior. Instead, it focused on offering parents and kids the tools to have open, honest conversations about sex—conversations grounded in facts and aligned with Christian values. We wanted parents to feel confident having these discussions before their kids learned about sex in school or from friends.

I helped develop curriculum for 5th, 8th, and 10th grades that would prepare kids to face the challenges of puberty, relationships, and sexuality, with a clear understanding of their faith’s teachings about the body and sex. It was empowering for both parents and kids. And it worked. It created a culture of communication that set the stage for more mature, informed conversations as the children grew older.

Clarify: A Christian Sex Education Program for Today's Families

That experience planted the seed for Clarify Sex Education, the program I created to help Christian parents navigate these conversations with confidence. While the curriculum has its roots in my Christian upbringing, it’s not a religious program. It’s a values-based, fact-centered curriculum that provides parents with the tools they need to teach their children about sex in a way that aligns with their faith, beliefs, and values.

What makes Clarify different from other sex education resources is that it equips parents to have age-appropriate, honest, and factual conversations with their kids. I don’t tell you what your child should believe about sex. Instead, I provide you with the knowledge and framework you need to guide them—whether you want to emphasize abstinence, the importance of healthy relationships, or any other value-based message.

Why Parents Struggle to Talk About Sex

Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of Christian families who tell me that they struggle with how to talk about sex with their kids. They feel torn between wanting to uphold their values and the pressure to be realistic about what kids today are experiencing. Many worry about how to introduce the topic without feeling like they’re just passing down rules and judgments.

This is where Clarify comes in. I understand the unique challenges you face as a Christian parent. I know you want to provide your child with the best sex education possible—one that’s both faith-aligned and reality-based. And that’s exactly what I’ve created.

Parent-Supported Sex Education: Starting Early and Keeping the Conversation Going

When should you start talking to your kids about sex? The answer is simple: as early as possible. The earlier you begin these conversations, the more natural and open they’ll feel. Start talking to your children about body awareness, relationships, and respect from a young age, and continue to build on these conversations as they grow older.

When you begin early, you create a foundation for your child to feel comfortable coming to you with questions and concerns. As they move into adolescence, you’ll already have a strong relationship of trust and open communication.

Final Thoughts: Empowering Parents and Kids with Knowledge

Sex education doesn’t have to be scary or shame-based. It can be empowering, enlightening, and freeing for both you and your child. By providing your kids with factual, values-based education, you’re setting them up for a healthy, respectful understanding of their bodies and relationships.

If you’ve struggled with how to talk about sex in a way that honors your faith, I encourage you to explore Clarify Sex Education. I believe that with the right resources, tools, and support, Christian parents can navigate these conversations with ease and confidence.

Ready to get started? I have free resources right here on this page to help you begin today. Let’s equip you to have conversations that are natural, empowering, and filled with the love and wisdom you want to pass on to your child.