Sep
27
2010

Roger Butner
Hoping you can somehow forever avoid talking to your kids about sex? You aren’t alone. But you also need to face your fears, say a prayer, dig deep, and dive in with your kids. You may want to start with this post about having the Tough Talks with kids. As promised in my Parenting 101 [...]
Tags: compasses, media, parenting, personal responsibility, sex, teaching
Jun
29
2010

Roger Butner
I will never forget the tension and anxiety that permeated my house and family as I crossed the bridge from ignorance to knowledge regarding the fundamentals of sex. Let me take you on a quick trip back to this poignant memory in my life. I was in the fifth grade at a private Christian school. [...]
Tags: adolescence, character, coming soon..., movies, parenting, personal responsibility, sex, teaching, teens, the journey
Apr
29
2010

Roger Butner
This may be the best thing I’ve ever seen on a screen! Yes, 8:46 is an eternity by today’s standards. But today’s standards don’t seem to be very eternal, do they? Watch it, for your sake – or for the sake of someone else who needs you to watch it.
Tags: freedom, HOPE, self-injury, sex, spiritual formation
Aug
28
2009

Roger Butner
I got this book in the mail today. I just finished reading it. It was one hundred and two pages of the most gut wrenching glimpses of humanity I have ever taken in. And yet, it gave me hope. Someone is making a difference. A lot of someones are making a difference. Real, soul-freeing differences [...]
Tags: adolescence, anti-trafficking, culture, HOPE, manhood, sex, teens
Aug
23
2009

Roger Butner
What is your concept of Hell? An eternal fiery inferno. Being in the grotesque presence of Satan forever. Complete separation from God for all time. There are several common Biblical and not-so Biblical concepts and descriptions of Hell. How about this one? You are a child who wanders across the wrong path one day and [...]
Tags: adolescence, anti-trafficking, community, culture, freedom, HOPE, manhood, personal responsibility, sex, teens
Aug
21
2009

Roger Butner
Here is a link to the first in a five-article series from Focus on the Family regarding how to deal with kids who have been viewing porn. The articles are brief, but share some helpful perspectives. I will undoubtedly be sharing some of my own recommendations in this regard in the near future.
Tags: adolescence, culture, media, parenting, sex, teens
Jun
18
2009

Roger Butner
Okay folks, here is a serious slice of American adolescence today. I haven’t seen the show yet, but guess what new series is running on MTV now? “16 and Pregnant” If you find this troubling in any way, I recommend reading the books by Ron Luce and Chap Clark posthaste, and practicing what they preach. [...]
Tags: adolescence, culture, media, parenting, sex, teens
Apr
01
2009

Roger Butner
I saw this video recently at a Men’s Fraternity meeting, and found it to be both profoundly hilarious and profoundly true. If you have been having difficulties with the opposite sex, particularly your spouse, buckle up and take notes. This will make everything clear! Enjoy and learn!
Tags: manhood, marriage / relationships, media, sex
Feb
14
2009

Roger Butner
Happy Valentine’s Day! In the spirit of celebrating love and intimacy, I know of no greater guidance to share with you than that offered in Philippians 2:1-11. No, this passage does not refer to marriage, and it is not one of the classic love passages. Even so, I think it is the best succinct passage [...]
Tags: HOPE, marriage / relationships, sex
Feb
11
2007

Roger Butner
Being the week of Valentine’s Day, I know what is on the mind of many. Okay, besides chocolate. Sex. Men and women get married with the hope and expectation of having a great sex life. (I know there are plenty of folks working on a great sex life who aren’t married, but I’m sticking with [...]
Tags: HOPE, marriage / relationships, respect, sex