There is no silver bullet, bubble, formula or otherwise fail-proof method for guarding ourselves or our loved ones from the challenges of navigating a sexualized, digital age. Rather than inciting fear, this should help us all breathe. Whether you are a parent, mentor, or leader looking for practical help to protect and teach your kids, or you are an individual looking for ways to walk in wisdom and accountability, here are some outside resources others in our community have found helpful that you may find helpful as well! (Tools and links listed below do not necessarily constitute an endorsement by pureHOPE)
It is our firm belief that all the practical tools in the world are no substitute for the real work of understanding God’s story of sex and building healthy relationships. We will always encourage you and remember that Jesus is our Pure Hope. You can also access any of our resources to help you on your journey:
DIGITAL MONITORING & TECH PROTECTION SERVICES
MANUFACTURER/PROVIDER:
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WEBSITES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
LIVING/LEADING IN
A SEXUALIZED CULTURE
NAVIGATING TECHNOLOGY
& INTERNET SAFETY
Common Sense Media (available in Spanish)
DATA ON OUR
SEXUALIZED CULTURE
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BOOKS
GOD’S MORE COMPELLING
STORY OF SEX
Authentic Intimacy (Dr. Juli Slattery)
Holy Sexuality And The Gospel (Christopher Yuan)
The Purity Principle (Randy Alcorn)
Intimate Allies (Dan B. Allender, Tremper Longman III)
God Made All of Me (Justin & Lindsey Holcomb)
God’s Design for Sex – 4 book series (Stan & Brenna Jones)
Sacred Marriage (Gary Thomas)
SEEKING FREEDOM FROM
SEXUAL BROKENNESS
The Heart of Man Film + Participant’s Guide
Unwanted (Jay Stringer)
The Cure (John Lynch, Bruce McNicol, Bill Thrall)
Wired for Intimacy (Dr. William M. Struthers)
Finally Free (Heath Lambert)
OTHER ISSUES
RELATED TO SEXUALITY
Leading a Church in a Time of Sexual Questioning (Bruce B. Miller)
Good News About Injustice (Gary Haugen)
Gay Girl, Good God (Jackie Hill Perry)
Is God Anti-Gay (Sam Alberry)
In Pursuit of Love (Rebecca Bender)
Understanding Gender Dysphoria (Mark A. Yarhouse)
DISCIPLESHIP &
LEADING OTHERS
Talking to Your Kids About Sex (Dr. Mark R. Laaser)
The Tech-Wise Family (Andy Crouch)
Grace Based Parenting (Tim Kimmel)
Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality (Jim Burns)
The Talks (Barrett Johnson)
Should I Just Smash My Kid’s Phone? (Doug Fields)
Note: This page is specifically curated to give individuals, leaders, and parents insight and practical tools to help those struggling with sexual brokenness and the challenges of a sexualized culture. We will only consider recommendations that fit this aim. All tools and links mentioned on this page do not necessarily constitute and endorsement by pureHOPE.
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