Uncover the truth about sexuality, trauma, and faith in a candid, compassionate conversation you won't hear anywhere else. This episode dives deep into the biblical and psychological realities of desire, boundaries, and healing—equipping you with the tools to transform shame into freedom and connection. If you're married, single, or walking through seasons of change, this is your essential guide to understanding God's design for intimacy and overcoming the barriers that threaten it.Christine Jordan, a licensed sex therapist and devout Christian, sheds light on how childhood trauma, cultural myths, and miseducation distort our view of sex and how to heal them rightly. You'll discover concrete insights on boundaries in marriage, the impact of trauma on adult intimacy, and how shame sabotages even when sex is permitted. She unpacks practical strategies rooted in Scripture—like the importance of vulnerability, the importance of understanding your body, and how to build genuine connection instead of gratification. Expect surprising truths about the difference between conviction and shame, and why seeking multidisciplinary support alongside faith is crucial.We also break down:

• How entitlement manifests in marriage and why it destroys passion
• The role of trauma and childhood experiences in adult intimacy—and how to address them with spiritual and psychological tools
• The four types of sex and their emotional significance in different life stages
• The importance of understanding the body, mind, and spirit to foster true biblical sexuality
• How to navigate conflict, guilt, and anxiety around sex in Christian communities—plus practical resources for healing and growth

Resource List:

• Soul Virgins by Doug Rosenau and Michael Todd Wilson
• Secrets of Sex & Marriage by Shaunti Feldhahn & Dr. Michael Systma
• Total Intimacy by Dr. Douglas Rosenau & Dr. Deborah Neel
• Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores by Diane Langberg
• Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction by Patrick Carnes, Ph.

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• A Celebration of Sex by Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau

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