Why Sex Ed and Christian Parents Don’t Have to Be Enemies
10 // If You Don’t Talk to Your Kids About Sex, the World Will [ft. Kristen Miele - Sex Ed Reclaimed]
If you’re waiting until your kids are teens to talk about sex, it’s already too late. Christian parents, we can’t keep handing the mic to culture and hoping for purity. It's time to reclaim the conversation.
Let’s Talk About the Awkward Stuff—Because the World Already Is
If you grew up in the era of purity rings and “True Love Waits,” chances are the sex talk in your home was either silent, shame-laced, or straight-up absent. Maybe you’re one of the many Christian moms who swore, “I want better for my kids…but I don’t even know where to start.”
Friend, you’re not alone. And you’re not unequipped.
God has called you to shepherd your child’s heart—and that includes their sexual development. The good news? You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to show up.
Kristen Miele of Sex Ed Reclaimed is leading a movement that’s changing the game for Christian parents—because sex ed doesn’t have to be scary, sinful, or secular.
Why We Get It So Twisted
Kristen’s story might sound a lot like yours: a Christian upbringing, no real conversations about sex, and a default belief that sex is bad until you’re married—and even then, it’s confusing.
She was so unsure of her role as a sex ed teacher, she actually thought it might be a temptation from the enemy. (Can you relate?)
Here’s the truth she discovered—and the truth we need to reclaim:
God created sex. The enemy just perverted it.
We’ve spent so long running from the world’s version of sex that we forgot to run to the One who designed it.
The Lie That Needs to Be Ripped Off
"Sex ed and Christianity are enemies."
Kristen says this is one of the most damaging lies circulating in the Church—and it’s time we tear it down.
Instead of avoiding sex ed out of fear, we need to equip our kids with a holy, healthy, biblical understanding of the body, intimacy, identity, and more.
We cannot afford to stay silent. Because someone is always teaching our kids about sex—and if it’s not us, it’s probably not truth.
The Real Problem? We’ve Never Seen It Done Well.
One of the reasons Christian parents freeze up is because we never had a model. And when you’ve only ever seen fear-based, shame-heavy approaches, you assume that’s all there is.
But Kristen flips the script.
With over 15 years of experience, she’s created a curriculum for parents that’s age-appropriate, biblically grounded, and rooted in God’s design. From toddlers to teens, it walks parents through real conversations (with video content to take the pressure off!).
How to Start the Conversation (Without Making It Weird)
You don’t need a whole weekend retreat to have “the talk.” In fact, ditch the talk altogether. What your kids need is a hundred little conversations over time.
Here’s how to get started:
🎯 Use everyday moments – A commercial, a song lyric, a question about a friend. Ask, “What do you think about that?”
🧠 Stay curious – Don’t assume. Ask open-ended questions. Let them speak.
👀 Be honest about your past – Your vulnerability gives them safety.
🛡 Teach truth without fear – Speak life over their identity and body.
📚 Use trusted resources – Kristen’s curriculum offers a full roadmap.
Why This Matters: Now More Than Ever
Our kids are already hearing about sex. Culture is loud, consistent, and unafraid. If we wait until our kids are “old enough” or “ready,” we’re missing the window to shape their hearts.
“If you don’t teach your child about sex, the enemy will.” – Kristen Miele
This isn’t about overexposing your kids. It’s about discipling them. Giving them vocabulary. Teaching them about their bodies, about boundaries, about God’s intentional and beautiful design.
Action Steps: What You Can Do Today
Start one conversation this week using a natural moment or question.
Visit sexedreclaimed.com to explore Kristen’s curriculum for ages 3–18.
Download the “13 Types of Intimacy” free resource to deepen your understanding of godly connection in marriage and parenting.
Pray over your child’s heart and your role as their guide—God chose you on purpose.
Resources + Episode Links
🎧 Listen to the full podcast episode here: [Rip It Off – with Kristen Miele]
📘 Sex Ed Reclaimed Curriculum
📲 Follow @sexedreclaimed on Instagram
📥 Grab the FREE “13 Types of Intimacy” resource to grow connection and confidence in your marriage.
CTA: You Were Made for This
Mama, you don’t need a seminary degree to disciple your kids in this area. You just need courage and Christ. The world is loud—but your voice matters more.
Want to start building connection today?
👉 Download the free “13 Types of Intimacy” resource now.
It’s time to rip off the lie that Christians can’t talk about sex—and reclaim the truth that God designed it for His glory and our good.
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