Have you ever whispered “no” and instantly felt like a failure? Like you’re letting down God, your husband… your whole identity as a wife? Sis, this one’s for you. We’re tearing down one of the most damaging lies Christian women have been fed—that a godly wife always says yes to sex. And we're doing it boldly, biblically, and with all the grace and grit you need to walk in truth.

Episode Summary: In this powerful, heart-level episode, Michelle Castro gets real about the myth that good Christian wives should never say no to sex. With tenderness and truth, she unpacks how this belief distorts God's design for intimacy and leads to guilt, disconnection, and performative marriage. Through scripture (hello 1 Corinthians 7!) and deep heart-check questions, Michelle reminds us that sex isn't a duty—it's a gift meant to deepen covenant, not check a box. If you've ever felt broken, bitter, or burned out when it comes to intimacy, you're not alone… and you're not crazy. Get ready to rip off the lies and walk in holy freedom.

What You'll Learn: 💥 The biblical truth behind 1 Corinthians 7—and how it's been misused 💥 Why saying no isn’t always sinful, selfish, or wrong 💥 How to identify the real reasons behind your no 💥 The difference between a contract mindset and a covenant heart 💥 How to communicate “no” with love and honesty 💥 Why sex is never just physical—and what your “no” might be signaling 💥 A step-by-step heart check to process intimacy through a Kingdom lens 💥 How to reclaim connection outside the bedroom with 13 types of intimacy

Take the Next Step? It’s time to say NO to shame and YES to God’s design for intimacy! 💥 💗 Ready to reclaim pleasure and walk in biblical freedom? Grab your copy of Naked and Unashamed: The 31-Day Journey to Reclaim the Pleasure and Redeem the Design — bit.ly/31dayjourney

💬 Join the convo and find your safe space inside the RIP IT OFF FB Community: facebook.com/groups/ripitoffcommunity 🎧 Listen + Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://bit.ly/ripitoffpodcast Spotify: https://bit.ly/ripitoffspotify 📺 YouTube: @itsmemichellecastro 📸 Instagram: @ripitoffpodcast 📩 Need to talk? Email Michelle: 13 Types of Intimacy ☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/itsmemichellecastro

Keywords: Christian marriage, biblical intimacy, saying no to sex, sex and guilt, covenant vs contract, 1 Corinthians 7, Christian wife pressure, emotional intimacy, intimacy in marriage, faith and sex, sex after kids, mutuality in marriage, godly marriage advice