Episode 13: Sexual Purity in Youth Ministry (Dean Inserra)

How can youth workers disciple students in sexual purity without avoiding the pitfalls of "purity culture?" Dean Inserra recently published an excellent book on that question. This episode's questions include:

• What was well-intentioned about youth ministry’s efforts through the “Purity Culture” of the 90’s and what can we learn from that - and what are some warnings for us to avoid? 
• Section two of your book walks through seven lies that are rampant in our culture. Which of these lies are particularly relevant for youth workers?
• The true love waits pledge talk about “purity until marriage.” But purity is about more than “purity until marriage,” as if purity becomes unnecessary once you’re married. What does the Bible teach about purity?
• When we feel impure because of our own sexual sin or because of what’s been done to us, what does the gospel have to say?
• How has this book helped you rethink the way you talk about sexuality with your own kids?

Order Dean's latest, "Pure: Why the Bible's Plan for Sexuality Isn't Outdated, Irrelevant, or Oppressive." (Affiliate link, proceeds support the work of YPT)

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Dean Inserra is the founding pastor of City Church. He is passionate about reaching the city of Tallahassee with the Gospel, to see a worldwide impact made for Jesus. He and his wife have three children. 

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