#79 - My Purity Journey | Leena Vincenz-Gavin

"If you're still waiting for your special someone, don't give up. They're out there, they're worth waiting for, and you’re worth waiting for. God has a great plan for your life.” 

- Leena Vincenz-Gavin

Nowadays, the evolution of technologies and social media has made it easier for everyone to communicate with each other. Even finding a person to date is now possible with just one click. In modern times like these, more and more teenagers, especially young adults, are taking risks of meeting people through dating sites leading to "meet-ups". As a result, maintaining purity has become far more difficult as you try to remain strong against the pressure and temptations around you.

At the end of the day, only you can decide.  Remember that embracing purity is a long journey, and you must be prepared for the many challenges along the way. Sometimes, you may even have to remove certain people in your life especially if they are leading you back to your worldly pleasure and sinful desires. That is why you need to have the right reasons and a clear purpose for why you want to be pure.  Make sure that you want to do this because you love God and not because you are forced to do so. 

In this episode, Carina Cunningham will be interviewing Leena Vincenz-Gavin, the co-director of the school of love, which is under the High Noon who helps parents have rewarding and fruitful conversations about sex with their kids. 

Leena shares her own story growing up being an adolescent and how she was able to surpass all the common issues that come with it, particularly dating. She also opens up about her meaningful moments with her husband from the time they met until they grew together as a couple. As a parent, she pointed out the value of talking to children about sex. In addition, she also shares the difference between wanting a committed relationship versus looking for the right person.

Join us, as we tackle how teenagers can align their goals to their values, handle peer pressure, learn the importance of prayer in their pursuit of purity.

Value of purity [4:30] Seeking out my relationship with God [7:09] Aligning your values [11:08] Learning to try to let things go [17:33] Matching your goals with your values [19:25] Putting everything in God’s hand and learning to let go [23:47] Growing and learning from your experiences [27:02] Staying committed in a marriage [30:45] Value of purity in saving sex or marriage [33:32] Focusing more on the principles of creation [34:03] Learning to listen to your children [38:28]

Click HERE for the show transcript.