Foundations: Empowering Youth to Establish Healthy Sexuality & Relationships

by Kimberly Davidson

Adolescents today live in a more dangerous, sexualized, oppressive, and media-saturated world. The only effective restraint left for a teen against premarital sex and pornography is their beliefs and value systems. Empowering youth to establish healthy sexuality and relationships is what today’s parents and youth leaders have been called to. This is not another “abstinence” study guide. Yes, abstinence is the smart way to go, and this author discusses the benefits of waiting. All-important sensitive sexual topics also need to be addressed because of the state of our sexually dysfunctional culture. Using social and scientific research, and the Word of God, Foundations gives straightforward answers to the hard issues and questions teens struggle Study • What is God’s plan for sexual intimacy? • What are the consequences of following the cultural sexual lie? • How can I love someone else intimately God’s way? • How do I deal with pornography since it’s everywhere? • How can I protect myself against sexual predators like pimps? Study • What does a healthy pure relationship look like? • What do girls really want, need, and desire? (For the guys) • What do guys want and think about? (For the girls) • Is it possible in today’s culture to create a pure image? • What if I’ve already gone too far? Life changes take place when we define purity as God does. Author Kimberly Davidson is inviting youth leaders to guide their students on an adventure in this 2-part study—to grow in their faith, sexuality, and relationships in different ways.

188 pages, Paperback

Published March 31, 2016

About the author

Kimberly Davidson received her MA in specialized ministry from Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon; a BA in health sciences; food and nutrition from the University of Iowa. She is a board certified biblical counselor and spiritual development coach, helping women mend their souls.

Kimberly is the founder of Olive Branch Outreach, a ministry dedicated to bringing hope and restoration to those struggling with body image, abuse, and food addiction. She has ministered to women for over ten years, from within prison walls to youth centers, inspiring others to empower God to meet their emotional and spiritual needs.

Kimberly is the host of Every Body Matters. She can be heard on BlogTalkRadio each week. She is the author of six books, a contributor to six books, and has penned numerous articles. She lives in Oregon with her husband and numerous critters.

She is an active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.