School of Love

What do your kids know about dating culture? Benjy and Amelia share about each of their families, plus they deep dive into the topic of dating and the practices and culture that goes with it. What do we want our children to understand about this culture? How can we help them navigate towards the Blessing? How can we talk about the difference between Matching Culture and Dating Culture to our children? Tune in to find inspiration for these conversations at home.

There is so much we can contribute towards world peace, or simply the betterment of this world. But what's the connection between sexual integrity and world peace? David and Mitsue Wolfenberger, founders of High Noon and School of Love, talk about the transformative power of heavenly sexuality and its potential to save the world. They share insights from their experiences, teachings from True Parents (Rev. Sun Myung Moon & Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon), and practical advice on living and teaching sexual integrity. Listen in for: The impact of healthy sexuality on families and society The importance of open conversations about sex in families The role of love and respect in marriage Restoring dignity of sexual organs The spiritual significance of the sexual relationship

In this episode, I was inspired to reflect with you about "hiding culture". Is there anything we're doing to promote that in our family?  I recorded this one to get into the heart of the issue, as well as to offer some ideas for cultures in our families that can counter a culture of hiding.  Let me know if you have some ways in your family that promote openness, honesty and transparency instead of loneliness! 

Amelia interviews Eva, a blessed wife and mother to 4 children. Eva shares her experience during the School of Love Parenting Bootcamp. Her journey focused on fostering open communication about sex and connection with her children. She also testifies to the time during the bootcamp and how that provided natural opportunities with her kids, but also some wake up calls on the urgency of these conversations. Discover practical tips, personal stories, and the importance of building trust and becoming your child's safe person, safe space. Interested in joining a bootcamp? Join here: https://schooloflove.org/about-1

To celebrate our 50th podcast episode, Amelia shares inspiring testimonies from parents whose families have been impacted by School of Love. Reflecting on the past two and a half years with School of Love, Amelia shares how this chapter of her life has transformed her own family's culture and strengthened her approach to parenting and sex-related topics. Amelia shares how she wove her work with School of Love into her family's world trip, creating opportunities to connect with parents and communities across the globe. She also discusses practical strategies for fostering open conversations about sex, the importance of starting these conversations early, and how building trust and connection with our children lays the foundation for a lifetime of honest communication. Whether you're just beginning these conversations or looking to strengthen your family's culture, this episode will encourage you to lead with confidence, grace, and connection.

Jim Festante, who has worked for major tech companies and offers online programs for parents and children for healthy online habits, shares the insights he's gathered over the years to help parents navigate the tsunami of information around media literacy. What makes his approach so refreshing is that it's actually doable. Parent-child relationships need to adapt to the digital age we're living in, and in this episode, we explore what that can look like in a realistic, practical way. There are so many challenges. Whether you're working long hours, spending most of your time with the kids, caring for a baby, or navigating different opinions with your spouse, there is always something you can do. That's exactly what we talk about in this episode—simple, realistic steps that can make a meaningful difference. https://www.health-e-habits.org/

AI - it's everywhere and highly accessible. So what do we as parents need to know about it? Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, shares with us some staple conversations we need to be having with our kids. We talk about some of the very tragic, painful things that have happened to kids when using certain AI applications without adult guidance.  Particularly sex-related topics are what adolencents often bring up when they have the seclusive space to talk with AI.  For our own kids' safety and wellbeing, certain boundaries must be created. There are applications created to seek not only your child's attention but also their emotions, their love and heart. So we need to show them what true connection really is, as well as create a place where they can express their curiousity at home.

When things get tense, many of us react before we listen. We jump into fixing, correcting, or protecting. But often, what our children need first is not advice, it's safety. This conversation explores how to listen with empathy, respond with respect, and create a home where your child feels safe enough to tell the truth, even when what they share is difficult to hear. Because the way we respond in hard moments teaches our children whether honesty is welcome… or whether silence feels safer. We also talk about: How to stay calm when emotions run high When to guide vs. when to simply listen How to repair if you've already reacted in ways you regret Why your couple relationship shapes the emotional safety of your home Simple ways to build trust before conflict happens If you've ever wondered how to stay connected with your child when emotions are high, this episode is for you.

Are you a father wondering how to start having not only essential but great conversations with your kids on sex-related topics? Are you a mother wondering how to start the same? Or wondering how to support your husband so your whole family can embody a culture of openly talking about love, relationships and sex? Psychiatrist and father Andrei Esanu shares practical advice on how fathers can effectively talk to their children about sex, as well as how families can support each other to create this culture. Our discussion covers cultural challenges, age-appropriate communication, and the importance of parental connection in fostering healthy relationships and understanding of God's creation of sex.

10 questions on screen use, with multiple choice answers...which answer do you think is right? In this episode we try out something fun - a pop quiz. Benjy is surprisingly good, considering he had no idea what the questions would be!  Beyond the quiz, the questions open up meaningful conversations about screen culture in our families—how we can teach our kids to use technology with intention, and how setting boundaries, when done with love, can make all the difference.