Reza Aslan & Jessica Jackley on Raising Boys with Consent Culture & How to Talk to Kids About Sex & Religion

Published: Nov. 14, 2018, 8 a.m.

b'For the 21st episode of season 4, your fearless triad \\u2013 Courtney Kocak, Sofiya Alexandra & Dave Rankin \\u2013 is thrilled to welcome power couple Reza Aslan (religion scholar & author of God, Zealot & more) & Jessica Jackley (co-founder of microlending company Kiva.org & author of Clay Water Brick).\\n First: The triad\\xa0talks about women still being defined\\xa0by their\\xa0attachment to a man despite advances in gender equality & the decision whether or not to change your last name. \\xa0 Then: Reza & Jessica open up about being introduced via email, their TED Talk "Higher Love," raising boys with consent\\xa0culture, challenging previous relationships, serial monogamy, dating after a sexless relationship, sowing wild oats, Reza\'s 1st three trigger-happy engagements, Jessica\'s post-divorce Eat Pray Love phase, realizing they wanted to commit to each other, getting pregnant right away, their surprise wedding (to the 3rd power), marriage counseling, being an interfaith couple, fostering a multifaith family, the distinction between religion & faith, traveling around the world with their kids & how they talk to their kids about sex & sexuality (hot tip: get the book It\'s So Amazing!\\xa0by Robie H. Harris\\xa0to start the conversation). \\xa0 This episode is brought to you by Solmar Hotels & Resorts. Check out solmar.com for booking & more information! \\xa0 For more Reza Aslan & Jessica Jackley: Watch their TED Talk "Higher Love"\\n Read their\\xa0blog Around the World in 80-ish Days\\n\\n Check out Reza\'s website\\n\\n Check out Jessica\'s website\\n\\n Follow Reza on Twitter @rezaslan\\n\\n Follow Jessica on Twitter @jessicajackley\\n\\n If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating & sexy review! xo\\n \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'