Episode 57: More to the Story (Jennifer Kvamme)

On one hand, it seems like everyone is talking about sexuality and gender so it’s easy to feel numb to people saying it’s a big deal. But on the other hand… isn’t that the point. Everyone’s talking about it, but are they talking about it helpfully and in a way that offers counsel that’s both biblical and practical for teenagers? Today’s conversation will point your attention to a new resource that will help your students and parents. 

• Could you share a brief snapshot about More to the Story: Deep Answers to Real Questions on Attraction, Identity, and Relationships and what you hope teenagers get out of reading and discussing the book? 
• What do you think are the main concerns teens have around issues of identity and sexuality? What is at the root of these concerns?
• How should adults respond when a teen confides to them about sexual sin? What if they confide about abuse they have suffered?
• What are some key passages of Scripture you turn to when discussing these issues as you work in youth ministry?
• How has the conversation about sexuality changed in youth ministry over the last 20 years?
• What do you recommend regarding preferred pronouns?
• What does a partnership with parents looks like when a student is struggling with sexual sin or with their sexual or gender identity? 

Jennifer M. Kvamme is passionate about helping teenagers see the beauty of the gospel and apply it to all of life. She’s been in youth ministry at Centennial Church in Forest Lake, MN, for 20 years, and is also on the director team for the Challenge youth conference. Jennifer is the author of More to the Story and a contributor to the EFCA Blog. She’s married to Greg and they have three children.

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