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 importantly, they offer practical encouragement for Christian parents seeking to navigate these conversations with wisdom, confidence, and hope.

In This Episode:

• Why this conversation is a continuation of our discussion on postmodernism and expressive individualism.
• How pornography has become one of the most influential sex educators in modern culture.
• The difference between exposure to pornography and regular consumption.
• Research on the age of first exposure to pornography among Australian young people.
• How sexualised media shapes expectations around sex, relationships, consent, and gender roles.
• The impact of AI, deepfakes, and emerging technology on young people.
• Why sex is not a basic human need, and what our culture gets wrong about intimacy.
• The Christian vision for intimacy, connection, relationships, and human flourishing.
• Practical ways parents can remain calm, approachable, and engaged in conversations about pornography and online safety.
• Reflection questions to help parents consider the messages their children are absorbing and the examples they're modelling at home.

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