Episode 347: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex Without Shame, A Christian Perspective with Dr. Kelly Edmiston

In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with pastor, Bible professor, and author Dr. Kelly Edmiston to discuss how purity culture, body shame, and sexual shame have impacted both adults and children. They explore how parents can have healthy, age-appropriate conversations about sex, consent, body safety, and pleasure from a biblical perspective without fear or shame. They also discuss trauma, embodiment, nervous system healing, pornography, parenting boys, raising confident daughters, and why learning to trust your body can actually deepen your relationship with God. Whether you're raising young children, healing from religious trauma, or simply trying to develop a healthier relationship with your own body, this conversation offers practical wisdom, hope, and encouragement. Key Topics: - Purity culture and religious trauma - Body image and embodiment - Christian parenting - Talking to kids about sex - Teaching consent - Body safety - Healthy sexuality - Trauma healing - Pornography conversations - Nervous system awareness - Body boundaries - Biblical sexuality - Raising emotionally healthy children Links Mentioned: Website: https://www.drkellyedmiston.com/ Book: Shame-Free Sex Talks Substack: https://substack.com/@kellyedmiston Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/