Consent is often discussed in the context of dating, but rarely is it examined in the context of marriage. Adding religious elements to the mix can make the conversation even more problematic.
On the last episode of this season, Clayton joins us again as we explore the intersections of faith, marriage, and consent.
Read MoreWhat happens to your faith after the well-intentioned teachings of your church leave you disillusioned and devastated?
On today's episode, Anna continues her story of recovery from sexual shame to pursuing sexual wholeness.
Read MoreOn today's episode, we hear from Anna, a woman who did everything "right" according to Christian morality. She and her husband were married virgins, with high hopes for a future of love and happiness. Yet, her faithfulness and purity didn't save her from the agony of a divorce after only two years of marriage.
Anna tells the story of how God unraveled her sexual shame, one thread at a time, even as she wandered away in pain. If you've ever wondered how God can make something beautiful out of your immense suffering, you don't want to miss this episode.
Read MoreWhat if I told you there is a book of erotic metaphor planted in the pages of the Holy Bible? Many people don't understand the intention of the Song of Songs, much less grasp its power and beauty. On today's episode, Bible leader and Co-Founder of the Dive Collective, Erin Richer and I discuss this unnerving book and its implications for understanding the relationship between God, sex and us.
Read MoreIf you have a hard time dealing with sexual issues directly, it's a sure sign you've experienced some kind of sexual harm, according to experts. Sexual injury can occur on a physical, mental and spiritual level. It can happen inside and outside of a relationship. It can take place between two consenting adults. It comes from many places, including culture and church.
On today's episode, we tackle the subject of sexual injury. What is it? What do we do about it?
Read MoreOn this episode, my husband Clayton Jones and I discuss the sexual challenges and points of growth in our 22 year marriage.
We discuss things like:
Are our churches promoting "cursed-based" thinking in Christian marriages, despite having the best intentions?
How do artificial hierarchy and rigid gender roles diminish intimacy in marriage?
What is the ONE thing we'd tell our younger selves about our sexuality if we could turn back time?
Join us as we dig for God’s gold in our married sexuality!
Read MoreWhat if God actually exists and he cares deeply about us as sexual beings? Let’s explore this topic in Season Five with curiosity and grace.
Read More