Praise for A Student’s Guide to Dating, Marriage & Sex!

In a culture that shrinks down sex to empty hook–ups, pixilated courtships, broken promises and soul–less encounters, David Ayers reminds us that Scripture calls us to a bigger, more beautiful, more passionate love story. In this straight-talk book about sex and dating, David Ayers lays it all out there: the biblical teaching, the tough questions, the social science research, and the practical advice, with all the “yeah, but…” and “what does that mean"?” questions along the way. The chapter on “Obstacles to Thinking About Sex Biblically” is especially strong, a real eye–opener for any young person who wants to take seriously their heart, their mind and their body. Duffy Robbins, Professor of Christian Ministry, Grove City College, author of Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts

With every passing day, our culture grows more and more confused about sexuality and relationships. If we don’t teach our youth about these topics, how will they ever grow to love and live the wise will of God? David Ayers has blessed teachers, mentors, counselors, and pastors with this readable and thorough book. Ayers combines sociological expertise with biblical truth and common-sense wisdom for a uniquely compelling argument for God’s perfect plan for sex. Andrew Stapleton, faculty, Mars Hill Academy

Since reading Christian Marriage a few years ago, I now read anything by Ayers that I can get my hands on. I have come to trust Dave’s unique skill set—a mix of experiences sociologist, conscientious pastor, and loving father. Like his other publications, this brief book is full of truth so desperately needed in our youth culture. Joe Tyrpak, Senior Pastor, Tri-County Bible Church; coauthor of the Gospel Meditations series (Church Works Media); producer of The Life of David Brainerd: A Documentary

Effective Christian discipleship within the modern culture must include a recovery of distinctive Christian practices and beliefs. One of the best ways the church can help young men and women is by reintroducing them to biblical ideas that have been forgotten. David Ayers work on chastity is such an introduction. His explanation of chastity and its necessity for godliness within the context of dating, marriage and sex is both clear and compelling. Sharing this book with a young man or woman you know is an investment in their Christian formation. Nathanael Devlin, Senior Pastor, Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church

Over 40 years ago, the late Francis Schaeffer, theologian and apologist, warned against humanism, the notion that man beginning with himself is the measure of all things. Sadly, those warnings went largely unheeded. Today, humanism’s offspring, the sovereignty of the individual, is the order of the day. It is not surprising that the church is caught in the middle of a quagmire of moral confusion and ethical incoherence characteristic of a largely sex-crazed culture. David Ayers is calling us out of the pit we have dug for ourselves. It’s not too late. Listen to Ayers’ message! He’s done the research, he understands the problem. He brings a passionate appeal, for the people of God to reject the counterfeit lies of our general culture by reminding us of the all but forgotten Biblical notion of chastity both within and outside marriage. He informs us that we are called to be a holy people before we are a happy people. Robert G. Hall, co-pastor (retired), The Bronx Household of Faith; former part-time instructor in practical theology, Westminster Seminary-Philadelphia, author of I Believe: A Guide to the Christian Faith in the Apostle’s Creed