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Parental Discretion

Hosted by Lauren Foster and Georgia Nicholas

The is podcast for Christian parents and guardians who want to talk about sex, relationships, and identity with their kids. Every home has a table, a place where stories, values, and faith are passed on. This podcast explores how this everyday space can become a model for discipleship and a foundation for healthy, hope-filled conversations about growing up. Created by Big Kids Table in partnership with Positive Media, the first season invites adults to not only discuss and learn how best to sexually

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Cultural Shifts and Influences of Church Culture |...

Parental Discretion ·

2026/10/04

Lauren and Georgia explore two influential messages many Christians have encountered growing up: the silence surrounding conversations about sexuality, and the belief that sexual desire itself is something bad or shameful. Drawing on personal experiences, stories from schools and churches, and biblical reflection, they unpack how these messages can shape our understanding of ourselves, our relationships, and our faith. The conversation highlights why healthy, age-appropriate discussions about

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21:54

Cultural Shifts and Influences of Church Culture |...

Parental Discretion ·

2026/09/27

In this episode, Georgia and Lauren explore the impact of church culture and purity culture on conversations about sex, relationships, identity, and faith. They unpack how well-intentioned messages about purity often left many young people carrying shame, fear, and confusion, while missing the central message of God's grace and redemption. Drawing on personal experiences and observations from years of working with young people, they discuss how Christian families can create healthier, more

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24:49

Cultural Shifts and Influences of the Modern Society...

Parental Discretion ·

2026/09/20

In Part 2 of this conversation, Lauren and Georgia move beyond the big cultural shifts discussed in the previous episode and take a deeper look at two powerful influences shaping today's young people: the growing pornification of culture and the belief that sex is a basic human need. Together, they unpack how pornography, sexualised media, AI-generated content, and cultural assumptions about intimacy are impacting children's understanding of relationships, consent, connection, and identity. Most

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24:28

Cultural Shifts and Influences of the Modern Society...

Parental Discretion ·

2026/09/13

How do we help our kids navigate a culture that is constantly shaping their views on sex, relationships, identity and truth? In this episode, Lauren and Georgia explore two major cultural shifts influencing today's young people: the growing separation of sex from commitment and family, and the rise of postmodern ideas around identity, self-expression, and subjective truth. They discuss why understanding culture matters, how these messages affect our children, and how Christian parents can respond

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26:34

Understanding Shame and Shark Music

Parental Discretion ·

2026/09/06

Why do some questions from our kids trigger anxiety, discomfort or panic? In this episode, Lauren and Georgia explore how our own upbringing shapes the way we respond to conversations about bodies, relationships, sexuality, emotions and faith. Together, they unpack the concept of"shark music", the difference between guilt and shame, and how parents can build shame resilience to create safer, more connected conversations with their children. In this episode: What "shark music" is and why it matters

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18:39

Where do we begin?

Parental Discretion ·

2026/08/30

Where do you even begin when talking to your kids about sex, relationships, identity, and faith? In the very first episode of Parental Discretion, Georgia and Lauren share their own experiences of growing up with silence, shame, confusion, and fear surrounding conversations about sexuality. They explore why so many Christian parents feel unequipped to start these discussions and offer a reassuring message: it's not too late, and you don't need all the answers before you begin. Together, they

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Podcast Trailer

Parental Discretion ·

2026/08/25

This podcast is for Christian parents and guardians who want to talk about sex, relationships, and identity with their kids. Every home has a table, a place where stories, values, and faith are passed on. This podcast explores how this everyday space can become a model for discipleship and a foundation for healthy, hope-filled conversations about growing up. Created by Big Kids Table in partnership with Positive Media, the first season invites adults to not only discuss and learn how best to

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