329. Teens Exploring Sexual Identity Labels

In this episode, Bonnie and Ricky dive into the topic of coping! They talk about healthy ways to cope, and how important it is to rely on God even when we are trying to cope through tough and painful things.

This week we have a special episode of Hope Cast for you all!Richard and Marsha have been a part of Living Hope for years, and they are leaders in the DFW Friends and Family group.In this episode they speak on how to understand our friends and family who are struggling, as well as how to maintain healthy relationships with them and stay active and involved in their lives.

We all want the new year to kick off to a great start and the year itself to be healthy and beneficial. This week, Ricky and Bonnie discuss ways to practice healthy habits that can benefit anyone spiritually as well as emotionally and physically.

Do you ever wonder what you would say if you had the chance to speak to your younger self? What wisdom would you share with yourself? How would that conversation effect your future? Ricky and Bonnie discuss this and more in today's episode!

Where do you run when you sin? We all mess up, and we all have our own ways of running from our shortcomings. So, with this in mind, how can we draw closer to God when we mess up; and how do we accept His forgiveness while also striving to be obedient to His Word? Ricky and Bonnie discuss this and more in today's episode!

God has created all of us with a desire for connection. However, because we live in a world that is broken, it can be hard to understand what a healthy connection looks like. How do you follow God obediently as someone who struggles with same sex attraction but also satisfy the natural desires for connection and intimacy that we all have? Bonnie and Ricky discuss this topic and more on today's episode.

A recent study refutes the idea that people who identify with LGBTQ+ have any kind of mental health struggles connected to their sexual identity. Ricky and Bonnie discuss the study and what this means for those navigating their sexuality.

Let's talk about trans dolls being implemented into public school. Why is this happening? Ricky and Bonnie discuss the potential harm that comes from getting children to think about certain topics too early and why it can cause confusion and unnecessary pressure for their young minds. They also talk about God's design, biblical sexuality and more in today's episode.

What is consensual non-monogamy and why does it seem to be gaining influence? What problems easily can come up from encouraging people to engage in relationships in this way? Ricky and Bonnie discuss this and more in today's episode!

Ricky and Bonnie discuss how labels can define us, especially in our developing years as we progress towards adulthood. This episode reminds us that words and labels hold power, and it's important that we are careful which ones we attach to our identity.