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Love, Relationships, & Sexual Wholeness

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Learn how to build strong, God-centered relationships and live with sexual integrity. These lessons cover love, dating, marriage, and teaching the next generation God’s truth about sex.


Sex is Awesome! - God created sex, and it is awesome! He wants it to be awesome for you—He really does! But great sex comes with boundaries that protect your health, your heart, and your spirit. In this first video of her seven-part series, “Love Lessons,” Pam Stenzel talks about the one perfect boundary that keeps sex safe, uncomplicated, and satisfying. This boundary will give you freedom that leads to respect, intimacy, and trust with the one to whom you can safely give your whole heart. Topics include: • sex is awesome • sex • boundaries • consequences • unintended pregnancy • marriage • relationship with God • sacrament • covenant • “I didn’t know” • decisions. ©2020

Pregnancy is Not a Disease - What is treated like the biggest “disease” of most sexually active teens and single young adults? Pregnancy! Newsflash: Pregnancy’s not a disease—it’s what your body was intended to do! The real fear should be sexually transmitted diseases! In this second video of her seven-part series, “Love Lessons,” Pam Stenzel unpacks the costs and consequences of sex outside a mutually exclusive, monogamous relationship. She also shares keys to success and how you can experience love in a way you’ve never experienced before! Topics include: • pregnancy is not a disease • pregnancy • disease • STIs • adoption • pregnancy choices • abortion • rape • parenting • success sequence • help • support • danger • opportunity. ©2020

STIs - These ain’t your grandparents’ STDs! Today there are far more sexually transmitted diseases to worry about than there were fifty years ago, as well as a higher rate of infection. STD/STIs are an epidemic in our country, and many cause infertility, cancer, and even death. In this third video of her seven-part series, “Love Lessons,” Pam Stenzel breaks down the different STD/STIs, both viral and bacterial, incurable and curable, along with the heavy costs they have on your health, heart, and life. Topics include: • STIs • safe sex • no sex • over 30 STIs • two types of STIs • viral STI • bacterial STI • no symptoms • STI testing • chlamydia • HIV • pelvic inflammatory disease • reproductive system • human papilloma virus (HPV) • cervix • pap smear • condoms • herpes • oral sex. ©2020

Character - Do you have trouble attracting the right kind of guy? Do you find yourself in a relationship with losers who always break your heart? Do you feel like a hamster on a wheel, never getting anywhere with love? Why does that happen? How can you change it? Change starts first by looking at yourself. We often attract exactly what we are and not what we pretend to be. In this fourth video of her seven-part series, “Love Lessons,” Pam Stenzel breaks down character, how to be the person you want to attract, how to build integrity, and where it all starts! So, throw away that dating app and swipe right to a better you! Topics include: • character • character development • sex • biological need • spirit • soul • physical act • sexual integrity • living together • permanent relationships • healthy relationships • opposite attractions. ©2020

Dangers of Porn - Spoiler alert: Pornography is not harmless. Did you really think it was? Most porn shows strong images of violence against women and sends the terrible message that sex is about violence, power, and crushing women. Is this what you want your guy to think? It also teaches young women to accept abuse, violence, and pain. In the fifth video of her seven-part series, “Love Lessons,” Pam Stenzel takes a hard look at how porn, sexting, and some dating apps are hurting our relationships and changing our culture in negative ways. Topics include: • pornography • cybersex • devalues people • dehumanizes people • crushing women • violence • porn addiction • sexting • dating apps • sexually explicit photos • intimacy • relationships. ©2020

Your Heart - Have you been hurt over and over again by your choices? Do you feel hopeless when it comes to love? Well, there is hope and healing when it comes to your heart, and it starts with Jesus. In the sixth video of her seven-part series, “Love Lessons,” Pam Stenzel lays out a plan of hope and healing through stories of women in the Bible who were hurt by their poor choices, and the forgiveness they received from their Savior. Forgiveness and change are yours for the asking. Topics include: • your heart • sex • marriage • your soul • healing • hope • forgiveness • grace of God • woman at the well • woman in adultery • recycled virgin. ©2020

Protect Yourself - Do you want to make great changes in your life? You know, the ones in which you build integrity, put in place healthy boundaries, and choose to wait for a healthy relationship? How do you stick to your resolve? How do you heal from past choices that have a stronghold on you? In this final video of her seven-part series, “Love Lessons,” Pam Stenzel lays out a plan to protect yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually—body, mind, and spirit—so you can end the years of pain, tears, and struggle when it comes to love. Topics include: • protect yourself • accountability partner • remove temptation • guard your heart • guard your mind • guard your eyes • guard your body • group dating • never meet alone • communicate values • communicate boundaries • healthy relationships • unhealthy relationships • share your boundaries. ©2020

Sex and You - Love Lessons Series. Sex is a basic human desire that plays a huge role in our lives. We’re all motivated by different reasons for having sex, but having sex can dramatically change our lives for better or for worse. As much as our culture wants to downplay the seriousness of sex, the truth is, there are always strings attached, and they affect us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this video, we’ll discuss the best ways to minimize the bad effects sex can have and share the secret to a great sex life. Language Warning: This video bleeps out some explicit language in the interviews. However, the understanding of the words is still apparent in the video. Topics include: • sex and you • sex • risks of casual sex • healthy sex • make a plan • ground rules • basic human desire • sex is physical • sex is emotional • sex is spiritual • STIs • risky sexual behavior • self-respect • love does not demand • sex bonds • relationship order • spiritual development. ©2018

The Heart of the Matter - Love Lessons Series. We all desire a deep connection with another person. We want a relationship in which we are known and loved. And . . . we want to have a great sex life, too. But can you have all of this through hookups, in one-night stands, or by living with someone before marriage? Our culture says, “Yes!” In this video, we will look at how sex bonds us physically, emotionally, and spiritually with every sexual partner we have, even if they’re not “THE ONE.” We’ll look at what casual sex and constant breakups can do to our future relationships, and what it takes to find the one partner who will stick around through good times and bad. Language Warning: This video bleeps out some explicit language in the interviews. However, the understanding of the words is still apparent in the video. Topics include: • sex • connection • Adam and Eve • God designed sex • freedom to choose • sexual bonds • sex is physical • sex is emotional • sex is spiritual • lasting relationships • oxytocin • save sex for marriage • sexual risks • marriage isn’t perfect • make a plan • define the relationship • God’s love • one night stands • hookups ©2019

STD/STI Avoidance - Love Lessons Series. We live in a day when hooking up is as easy as a swipe to the right with no strings attached. There are friends with benefits, sex without a relationship or sex to keep one, sex as a way to get to know someone, sex to get what you want, and sex to forget someone you love. But is this really true? Can we really just have sex with no strings attached? In this video, we’ll explore the physical consequences of casual sex, how to truly protect yourself from STIs, and how to have great sex! Language Warning: This video bleeps out some explicit language in the interviews. However, the understanding of the words is still apparent in the video. Topics include: • STDs • STIs • bacterial infections • viral infections • chlamydia • human papillomavirus • syphilis • trichomoniasis • genital herpes • HIV/AIDS • gonorrhea • bacterial vaginosis • hepatitis B • hepatitis C • preventing STDs/STIs • sexual bonds • condoms • symptoms • no symptoms • antibiotic resistance • STD testing • STI testing. ©2019

Choosing Marriage - Love Lessons Series. Many in our culture today view marriage as inconvenient and costly—outdated, unattainable, and maybe even the stuff of fantasy. Many have a “try before you buy” motto about relationships. But does this really get you to where you want to be—in a relationship with the guy who wants to spend the rest of his life with you? In this video, we will explore all that and discuss the best way to find “the one” who will commit to you, promise to love you, and be there for you no matter what. Language Warning: This video bleeps out some explicit language in the interviews. However, the understanding of the words is still apparent in the video. Topics include: • choosing marriage • the exact opposite • marriage is different • making the choice • deep connections • lifelong bonds • one night stands • hookups • living together • cohabitation • toxic relationships • marriage is better • setting boundaries • defining relationship goals. ©2019

TWST: Talking With Kids About Sex - The Whole Sex Talk: Talking with kids about sex motivates clients by seeing the realities of a sex-saturated culture, and its effect on individuals. From a funny look back at sex ed in the 1950s to the in-your-face messages of today, it gives you background and understanding as to why these conversations are important and encourages participants. Topics include: •1950 •Sex •foundation •Code •Lyrics •Lifting the veil •Curiousity •Father figure •Media •Peers Copyright ©2016 Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids

TWST: Confronting the Past - The Whole Sex Talk: Confronting the Past takes teaches us to learn the “whys” of sex. Real people tell their stories about sex and relationship choices and how they shaped their lives forever. Some of these stories may resonate with your own understandings/experiences, or those of your clients. Topics include: •Sex •Past •Confrontation •Marriage •God's design •Principles •Rules •Boundaries •Transparency •Reconciliation •Sin •Forgiveness Copyright ©2016 Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids

TWST: Pregnancy and Abortion - LESSON CONTAINS HONEST AND DESCRIPTIVE TESTIMONIALS PERTAINING TO PREGNANCY, ABORTION, ABORTION PROCEDURES, AND SUBSEQUENT EMOTIONAL CONSEQUENCES. Be sensitive to individuals as DEEP WOUNDS MAY SURFACE. The Whole Sex Talk: Pregnancy and Abortion offers a look at an honest and tough series of testimonials, thought-provoking facts, and critical reality checks. Healing encouragement included! Topics include: •Sex •Pregnancy •Abortion •SLED argument •Spirit •Body •Emotions •Size •Level of Development •Environment •Degree of dependency •STI's •STD's •Chlamydia •HIV •HPV •AIDS Copyright ©2016 Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids

TWST: Spiritual & Emotional Consequences - The Whole Sex Talk: Spiritual & Emotional Consequences offers bulletproof reasons why youth need to watch out for themselves. It also illustrates what can happen if you don’t take a stand for yourself. It includes encouragement for getting back on track, too. While this is important advice for teens and parents of teens, it is true for many who are in relationships! Topics include: •Sex •Emotional Consequences •Spiritual consequences •Guard your heart •Emotions •Beginning of life •Deception •Healing Copyright ©2016 Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids

TWST: Dating and Relationships - The Whole Sex Talk: Dating and Relationships discusses how dating and developing relationships with the opposite sex should be fun. But relationships not done right can be damaging with big consequences. This session helps participants understand the anatomy of relationships, explore the differences between lust and love, the path of physical relationships, and more. Topics include: •Sex •Dating •Relationships •Physical relationship •Adolescent brain •Gray matter •Love •Lust •Same sex attraction •Identity •LGBT •Conflict Copyright ©2016 Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids

TWST: Image Bearers At Heart - The Whole Sex Talk: Image Bearers At Heart is this last in the series. In session one, we learned that being made in the Image of God is directly related to our sexuality. We learned that God wanted to fill His entire creation with humans, made in His image, reflecting His faithful, loving, creative care of the Earth. In this lesson, the truth that every person bears the Image of their Creator should radically transform how we understand ourselves, our children, and every person. Topics include: •Sex •Image bearer •Heart •God's image •Love languages •Affirmation •Affection •Achievement •Quality Time •Physical Touch •Acts of Service •Gifts •Relationships Copyright ©2016 Pregnancy Resource Center of Grand Rapids

RSIQ: Introduction - Discover the importance of Raising Your Sex IQ for young adults aged 18-30 with Dr. Joe Malone, the sexual integrity scientist. This series addresses the unique challenges faced by this age group, offering insights that can be shared with faith communities for broader impact. Learn why understanding God’s design for sex and relationships is crucial for building a fulfilling life. Training is available for the advocate. Topics Include: sexual health • bonding • hookup • oxytocin • dopamine • sex • monogamy • marriage • relationship • connection • pornography

RSIQ: Sex is a Binary - Male and Female - Raise Your Sex IQ: Explore the scientific truth about sex and gender, debunking cultural myths and confusion. Learn why acknowledging the binary nature of sex—male and female—is essential for understanding your identity and building healthy relationships grounded in God’s design. Topics Include: sexual health • bonding • hookup • oxytocin • dopamine • sex • monogamy • marriage • relationship • connection • pornography

RSIQ: What Women Need to Know About Men - Raise Your Sex IQ: Uncover the science behind men’s bonding process and sex drive, driven by vasopressin and testosterone. Understand why romance and courtship are vital for men to form lasting bonds and how this knowledge empowers women to foster relationships that honor God’s plan. Training is available for the advocate. Topics Include: sexual health • bonding • hookup • oxytocin • dopamine • sex • monogamy • marriage • relationship • connection • pornography

RSIQ: What Men Need to Know About Women - Raise Your Sex IQ: Learn what attracts women to men—kindness, intelligence, and the ability to provide—along with their deep need for romance and emotional connection. Discover how men can build relationships that meet these needs, reflecting God’s love and respect for women. Training is available for the advocate. Topics Include: sexual health • bonding • hookup • oxytocin • dopamine • sex • monogamy • marriage • relationship • connection • pornography

RSIQ: What We Need to Know About Ourselves - Raise Your Sex IQ: Examine the emotional and spiritual consequences of sexual behavior outside of marriage. Learn why saving sex for marriage, as God intended, leads to healthier relationships, greater fulfillment, and a life free from regret. Training is available for the advocate. Topics Include: sexual health • bonding • hookup • oxytocin • dopamine • sex • monogamy • marriage • relationship • connection • pornography

RSIQ: Battle FOR the Sexes, Not Against - Raise Your Sex IQ: Gain a deeper understanding of how pornography and other sexual behaviors outside of marriage can negatively impact your brain, relationships, and spiritual life. Learn about the science behind addiction, the importance of emotional intimacy, and how to build a healthy, God-honoring approach to sex and relationships. Discover why avoiding these behaviors is crucial for fostering trust, intimacy, and a strong foundation for future marriage. Training is available for the advocate. Topics Include: sexual health • bonding • hookup • oxytocin • dopamine • sex • monogamy • marriage • relationship • connection • pornography

RSIQ: Marriage Matters - Raise Your Sex IQ: Discover the benefits of marriage for individuals, families, and society, far beyond a mere piece of paper. Learn why this lifelong commitment, rooted in God’s plan, provides stability, fulfillment, and a foundation for abundant life. Topics Include: sexual health • bonding • hookup • oxytocin • dopamine • sex • monogamy • marriage • relationship • connection • pornography

RSIQ: The Blessing of Children - Raise Your Sex IQ: Understand the physical, emotional, and spiritual blessings of having children within marriage. Challenge the cultural trend of avoiding parenthood and embrace the joy and purpose that family brings, as God commanded to “be fruitful and multiply.” Training is available for the advocate. Topics Include: sexual health • bonding • hookup • oxytocin • dopamine • sex • monogamy • marriage • relationship • connection • pornography

RSIQ: The Joy of Embracing God’s Design for Marriage and Family - Raise Your Sex IQ: Learn how saving sex for marriage and remaining faithful leads to strong, lasting relationships that reflect God’s love. Discover the science and spiritual truths supporting His plan for sex, marriage, and family, offering a vision for a purposeful, joy-filled life. Training is available for the advocate. Topics Include: sexual health • bonding • hookup • oxytocin • dopamine • sex • monogamy • marriage • relationship • connection • pornography
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