Get Ready to Talk About God’s Wisdom for Sexuality & Gender
A practical, faith-filled guide for Christian parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children ages 2–12.
Amber gives parents of young kids theologically rich and practical tools to wisely lead their young ones well. She is relatable, smart, and wants to teach parents to lead with loving courage in areas of marriage, singleness, sexuality, and gender.
Laurie Krieg
Author, Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World
Christians need parenting resources that are both theologically robust and immensely practical. In her well-researched, nuanced book, Amber Carroll has provided such a resource for parents seeking to shepherd their children toward biblically faithful sexual stewardship.
Rev. Hannah Miller King
ACNA Priest & Author, Feasting on Hope
Ready to Talk is a special gift to the church: uniquely relevant, deeply practical, and refreshingly accessible. It meets Jesus-following parents right where they are, guiding them with wisdom and grace through the complex cultural landscape of sex and sexuality in the United States. The thoughtful definitions, insightful frameworks, and ready-to-use scripts alone are worth the price of the book.
Dr. Yucan Chiu
Director, the Ethnos Network
Vice President, Redeemer City to City
Who is this book for?
“The knot in the pit of my stomach was heavy. I’d just registered my five-year-old daughter for her first soccer team. Her coach, Lori Miller, was confident and skilled, and she clearly loved coaching kids. Her daughter, Olivia, was also on the team. Everything seemed typical. Then I noticed something that brought on a wave of anxiety. Coach Miller’s wife, Tanya, was cheering from the sidelines, too. I knew the question was coming. What would I say when my daughter asked why Olivia had two moms? How would I explain what our family believes about marriage, love, and God’s design for relationships? Fear clouded my thoughts. It wasn’t just about finding the right words. I was afraid of freezing. I was afraid of saying nothing at all.
So, I gathered my courage and braced myself for the conversation. I reminded myself that I believe God’s wisdom is good. I believe God calls His people to steward their sexualites with faithfulness. And I knew I wanted to help my daughter understand God’s wisdom for her coach and for herself. You can do this, I thought. What’s that saying…“do it scared”? Yeah, I can do this scared. The conversation wasn’t perfect, but I was able to respond with a simple, effective, and age-appropriate answer that reflected God’s wisdom and love. And, parents, guess what? You can do it, too.“
This book is for you if you’re…
– a Christian parent of children ages 2–12
– a grandparent, godparent, foster parent, aunt, or uncle
– a children’s ministry leader, Sunday School teacher, or kids’ volunteer
– anyone who cares about equipping kids to understand God’s design for sexuality and gender
Ready to equip your kids with God’s good wisdom for sexuality and gender?
Purchase Ready to Talk today!
What’s Inside
Foundational Wisdom
Learn why these conversations matter and how culture shapes your child’s understanding of love, relationships, and identity. Build a biblical foundation for talking about marriage, singleness, sexuality, gender, and more.
Convictions Rooted in Historic Christianity
Explore God’s good and weighty wisdom for marriage, singleness, family, and belonging. You’ll gain practical insight into how to teach your kids what Scripture says about relationships and sexual ethics in ways that are age-appropriate and deeply rooted in God’s love.
Practical Conversation Scripts
Get ready-to-use, word-for-word scripts for the real-life questions kids ask. From understanding family structures and same-sex attraction to talking about pornography, media influences, and friendships, you’ll have examples to guide every age group. These scripts help you speak boldly about God’s wisdom without overwhelming your child or yourself.
Support for LGBT+ Topics
Encouragement and guidance for parents of kids who experience same-sex attraction or gender incongruence, as well as strategies for approaching conversations around LGBT+ topics with all children. You’ll learn how to create a safe, loving, and gospel-centered environment for honest discussions about God’s wisdom for relationships and bodies.
Proactive Parenting Tools
You’ll discover ways to weave these conversations naturally into everyday life, so you’re not just reacting to questions as they come. By taking a proactive approach, you’ll equip your children to understand God’s wisdom early, guiding them to embrace historic Christian sexual ethics early.
You’ll gain…
– confidence to have age-appropriate conversations about God’s wisdom
– scripts and examples for real-life situations
– a deeper understanding of Christian teaching on sexuality, marriage, and singleness
– support for raising kids in a culture full of questions and challenges
Ready to equip your kids with God’s good wisdom for sexuality and gender?
Purchase Ready to Talk today!
