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April 20, 2016

Title: Parents MUST Have the Homosexuality Talk with Their Kids
Topic: Homosexuality

Discussed by Tom Gilson
with Critical Conversations (www.criticalconversationsbook.com)

Part 1 of 3

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed might be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

Parents of teens today may have a tougher job in front of them than parents of any other generation. While immorality has always existed, the Western world has never seen such a time of moral confusion, especially regarding sexuality, gender identification, and the definition of marriage. The devil is after our children and grandchildren. He is currently winning the battle, but will he win the war?

Understanding the eternal and cultural implications of homosexuality is key. This is not something that is just going to go away. This issue is not one that we can put on the back burner, expecting people to one day “see the light”. There is a real spiritual battle happening within our nation and around the world.

Tom Gilson is the author of “Critical Conversations: A Parent’s Guide to Honest Discussions about Homosexuality”. He says, “Kids, teens, college students, and parents must understand the issues. What’s going on with the homosexual activist agenda is an attack not just on people’s opinion, but it’s an attack on their view of Jesus Christ, church teachings, morality, marriage, and family.”

Tom goes on to explain that parents must address this issue with their teens with a real spiritual connection or they will lose their children to the world’s way of thinking. Parents can’t just “talk about it”, though; they need to know the true facts about the dangers and consequences of homosexuality.

Host Terry Lowry makes this claim: “You can’t talk to your kids about the Bible if you don’t know the Bible. The best way to talk about the Bible is to live the Bible. The only way you can talk to your kids about homosexuality is to understand what they are being taught and how to answer their questions.”

Twenty or thirty years ago, parents may have laughed at the idea of one of their children’s friends being gay; now it is the norm – maybe your own child thinks he or she is! “What was considered wrong, is now being celebrated,” Tom declares. The Bible predicted this behavior in many passages.

Your kids are already talking about homosexuality with their friends at school and, yes, even at church. They know What’s UP. Parents need to be involved with the conversation from the very beginning if they want to have any type of influence. Listen in as Tom Gilson gives some more great age-appropriate advice and discusses the lefts’ favorite accusation: Homophobia.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Parents MUST Have the Homosexuality Talk with Their Kids
Topic: Homosexuality

Discussed by Tom Gilson
with Critical Conversations (www.criticalconversationsbook.com)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed might be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

“God has a moral nature of His own,” Tom Gilson believes. “He calls His people to live according to a moral standard that He has made part of the reality that we live in.” If God declares homosexuality to be an abomination, why do so many Christians condone it? Host Terry Lowry says, “We are the walking Bible.” Not only for our own children, but for the world. If we do not teach our children the truth, who will teach the world?

In his book, “Critical Conversations”, Tom Gilson helps parents prepare for the daunting and feared discussion on homosexuality with their teen. Many parents are just clueless as to why homosexuality and transgenderism is even an issue today when it was such a “non-issue” with their generation. In his book, Tom motivates parents to get up-to-date on the topic. Listen in as he explains how and why.

Another issue discussed in this segment is homophobia. Those in favor of gay marriage (even our fellow Christian brethren) often throw out this word, in addition to “bigot” and “hater”. Tom believes that when they use these words, they just simply disagree with our opinion on the issue. Well, of course we disagree! “If that was a proper use of the word ‘hate’, then we could turn the tide back on them!” Tom declares. But but but – that’s not fair!

Tom says, “The gay movement didn’t arise out of nowhere. It rose out of a sexual revolution [with] men and women misunderstanding what it meant to be a couple.” What does he mean by this bold statement? One point he makes in his book, “Critical Conversations”, is that we all have our own problems, but we all need Christ. We all need to be friends. Listen in as he explains further.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Parents MUST Have the Homosexuality Talk with Their Kids
Topic: Homosexuality

Discussed by Tom Gilson
with Critical Conversations (www.criticalconversationsbook.com)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed might be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

We all know that it is hard being a teenager. It’s hard to have convictions and be bold. Standing up for God’s truth is hard, no matter how old you are. The fear of ridicule is sometimes overwhelming, especially to teens.

So, how should parents coach their teen on being wise in manner and timing when making a stand for their convictions? First, it’s important for parents to model respectful behavior for their children. Tom Gilson explains how students shouldn’t necessarily make a stand against a teacher in class. Parents, likewise, should not question their teen’s superiors in front of others; rather schedule a private meeting.

“Critical Conversations” prepares parents for the very important discussion of homosexuality with your teen. In his book, Tom gives “Parents the background they need and the ability to articulate why God’s morality is what it is.” Talking about homosexuality is awkward, and Tom has some great suggestions on how to begin the conversation in a way which seems natural to both the parent and the teen.

If a teen is questioning his or her own sexual identity or preference, Tom encourages parents to really know and trust their own convictions before talking with their teen. “This is a hard thing to have happen,” he says. “Find someone who is a trusted counselor with Biblical values, who will handle [the situation] with grace and truth.”

To order a copy (or two or three!) of “Critical Conversations: A Parent’s Guide to Honest Discussions about Homosexuality”, click here.

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March 28, 2016

Title: Parents MUST Have the Homosexuality Talk with Their Kids
Topic: Homosexuality

Discussed by Tom Gilson
with Critical Conversations (www.criticalconversationsbook.com)

Part 1 of 3

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed might be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

Parents of teens today may have a tougher job in front of them than parents of any other generation. While immorality has always existed, the Western world has never seen such a time of moral confusion, especially regarding sexuality, gender identification, and the definition of marriage. The devil is after our children and grandchildren. He is currently winning the battle, but will he win the war?

Understanding the eternal and cultural implications of homosexuality is key. This is not something that is just going to go away. This issue is not one that we can put on the back burner, expecting people to one day “see the light”. There is a real spiritual battle happening within our nation and around the world.

Tom Gilson is the author of “Critical Conversations: A Parent’s Guide to Honest Discussions about Homosexuality”. He says, “Kids, teens, college students, and parents must understand the issues. What’s going on with the homosexual activist agenda is an attack not just on people’s opinion, but it’s an attack on their view of Jesus Christ, church teachings, morality, marriage, and family.”

Tom goes on to explain that parents must address this issue with their teens with a real spiritual connection or they will lose their children to the world’s way of thinking. Parents can’t just “talk about it”, though; they need to know the true facts about the dangers and consequences of homosexuality.

Host Terry Lowry makes this claim: “You can’t talk to your kids about the Bible if you don’t know the Bible. The best way to talk about the Bible is to live the Bible. The only way you can talk to your kids about homosexuality is to understand what they are being taught and how to answer their questions.”

Twenty or thirty years ago, parents may have laughed at the idea of one of their children’s friends being gay; now it is the norm – maybe your own child thinks he or she is! “What was considered wrong, is now being celebrated,” Tom declares. The Bible predicted this behavior in many passages.

Your kids are already talking about homosexuality with their friends at school and, yes, even at church. They know What’s UP. Parents need to be involved with the conversation from the very beginning if they want to have any type of influence. Listen in as Tom Gilson gives some more great age-appropriate advice and discusses the lefts’ favorite accusation: Homophobia.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Parents MUST Have the Homosexuality Talk with Their Kids
Topic: Homosexuality

Discussed by Tom Gilson
with Critical Conversations (www.criticalconversationsbook.com)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed might be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

“God has a moral nature of His own,” Tom Gilson believes. “He calls His people to live according to a moral standard that He has made part of the reality that we live in.” If God declares homosexuality to be an abomination, why do so many Christians condone it? Host Terry Lowry says, “We are the walking Bible.” Not only for our own children, but for the world. If we do not teach our children the truth, who will teach the world?

In his book, “Critical Conversations”, Tom Gilson helps parents prepare for the daunting and feared discussion on homosexuality with their teen. Many parents are just clueless as to why homosexuality and transgenderism is even an issue today when it was such a “non-issue” with their generation. In his book, Tom motivates parents to get up-to-date on the topic. Listen in as he explains how and why.

Another issue discussed in this segment is homophobia. Those in favor of gay marriage (even our fellow Christian brethren) often throw out this word, in addition to “bigot” and “hater”. Tom believes that when they use these words, they just simply disagree with our opinion on the issue. Well, of course we disagree! “If that was a proper use of the word ‘hate’, then we could turn the tide back on them!” Tom declares. But but but – that’s not fair!

Tom says, “The gay movement didn’t arise out of nowhere. It rose out of a sexual revolution [with] men and women misunderstanding what it meant to be a couple.” What does he mean by this bold statement? One point he makes in his book, “Critical Conversations”, is that we all have our own problems, but we all need Christ. We all need to be friends. Listen in as he explains further.

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Parents MUST Have the Homosexuality Talk with Their Kids
Topic: Homosexuality

Discussed by Tom Gilson
with Critical Conversations (www.criticalconversationsbook.com)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed might be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

We all know that it is hard being a teenager. It’s hard to have convictions and be bold. Standing up for God’s truth is hard, no matter how old you are. The fear of ridicule is sometimes overwhelming, especially to teens.

So, how should parents coach their teen on being wise in manner and timing when making a stand for their convictions? First, it’s important for parents to model respectful behavior for their children. Tom Gilson explains how students shouldn’t necessarily make a stand against a teacher in class. Parents, likewise, should not question their teen’s superiors in front of others; rather schedule a private meeting.

“Critical Conversations” prepares parents for the very important discussion of homosexuality with your teen. In his book, Tom gives “Parents the background they need and the ability to articulate why God’s morality is what it is.” Talking about homosexuality is awkward, and Tom has some great suggestions on how to begin the conversation in a way which seems natural to both the parent and the teen.

If a teen is questioning his or her own sexual identity or preference, Tom encourages parents to really know and trust their own convictions before talking with their teen. “This is a hard thing to have happen,” he says. “Find someone who is a trusted counselor with Biblical values, who will handle [the situation] with grace and truth.”

To order a copy (or two or three!) of “Critical Conversations: A Parent’s Guide to Honest Discussions about Homosexuality”, click here.

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