God, Sex, and Sangria

If you've been following us for a while, you know that both Rachel and Lurie have shifted the focuses of their business over the course of the past year. In this episode Lurie discusses why she's shifted from Erotic Mastery to God, Men, and Money. As always, we discuss sensitive topics so be mindful of who's around you. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @GodSexandSangria; Lurie @GodMenAndMoney; and Rachel @Savor.by.Rachel.Alba Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

In this episode Lurie interviews Rachel on the surprising reason she trained as a sex coach and talks about putting the body first--politics. Many of the aspects of our political circumstances involves a disordered relationship to the body. Namely believing that the body is in service to the mind rather than Rachel's firm believe that the mind is in service to the body. As always, we discuss sensitive topics so be mindful of who's around you. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @GodSexandSangria; Lurie @GodMenAndMoney; and Rachel @Savor.by.Rachel.Alba Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Lurie discusses her recent personal research on money and our relationship to it and Capitalism. We also discuss why having nuanced critique of our current economic system is important rather than simply saying "Capitalism is bad," let's get specific about what's bad, what's good, and how we want to shift things. As always, we discuss sensitive topics so be mindful of who's around you. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @GodSexandSangria; Lurie @GodMenAndMoney; and Rachel @Savor.by.Rachel.Alba Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week Lurie and Rachel talk about self-care. Often self-care is taught to be something we do externally first--get a spa treatment, take a bubble bath--without considering what our individual bodies and souls truly need and desire to feel full again. We talk about what true self-care is, how to cultivate it for yourself, and other societal misconceptions. As always, we discuss sensitive topics so be mindful of who's around you. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @GodSexandSangria; Lurie @GodMenAndMoney; and Rachel @Savor.by.Rachel.Alba Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

In this episode Lurie and Rachel discuss what's currently rocking their worlds in the realms of God and Sex. Lurie talks about finding the erotic at parties in Bali and Rachel discusses what she's learning in a program she's in on Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. As always, we discuss sensitive topics so be mindful of who's around you. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @GodSexandSangria; Lurie @GodMenAndMoney; and Rachel @Savor.by.Rachel.Alba Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Lurie interviews Florence Okwusogu about energy, financial compensation, and spirituality. Florence works as a Soul Liberation Guide for women who are ex-religious. You can find out more about here work here: https://thrive.florenceokwusogu.com/ and on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/journeywithflorence/ As always, we discuss sensitive topics so be mindful of who's around you. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @GodSexandSangria; Lurie @GodMenAndMoney; and Rachel @Savor.by.Rachel.Alba Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Rachel's first solo-episode! Rachel discusses common ways society teaches us to prioritize our minds over our bodies, and even when society says to prioritize our bodies how they're treated like machines. After debunking many of the "body-oriented" things society tells us to do, Rachel offers tips for how to truly come home to your body and honor it. You'll note that Rachel was cooking while creating this episode. So you'll be hearing the homey sounds of chopping veggies and stirring pots in the background. As always, we discuss sensitive topics so be mindful of who's around you. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @GodSexandSangria; Lurie @GodMenAndMoney; and Rachel @Savor.by.Rachel.Alba Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Lurie's first solo-episode!!! As part of our re-launch we wanted each of us (Rachel and Lurie) to share about work that's unique to each of us. Lurie's offering an episode specifically on the topic of Shadow Work today. She shares about how the popularization of shadow work as also increased lots of misconceptions, so she clarifies what's real and how she talks about shadow work in her Erotic Life Mastery Course Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week Rachel and Lurie discuss a couple of books they've been reading. Christine Emba's new book, "Rethinking Sex: A Provocation" calls us to consider what more than consent needs to be present for sex to be good. As she comes from an Evangelical background and converted to Catholicism in college, her work is dripping with theological claims, despite the book being for a popular audience. "Vagina" by Naomi Wolf is a classic (despite being published within the last decade) and has some brilliance as well as some points that we'd like her to expand on. Enjoy this conversation about sex, god, consent, science, and also you get a bonus of 3 words to consider while playing Wordle (you're welcome ;).) Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Lurie and Rachel share their experiences dating "spiritual" guys, and share why it's important to own your own spiritual potential and insights instead of looking for someone else to instruct you. While some of these stories are about people claiming to be spiritual when they're not, there's also examples of partnerships where people really were spiritual and enjoying a relationship that prioritized mutual spiritual growth. Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Christena Cleveland joins Lurie to discuss her new book, God is a Black Woman. This book is part theology, part sociology, and part spiritual narative. Christena artfully uncovers and shares her journey to studying the Black Madonna and discusses how it is that the White Male God took over Christianity. You can find out more about Christena's work here: https://www.christenacleveland.com/god-is-a-black-woman Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

As you may have noticed Sex Positive Christian Feminists changed our name to God, Sex, and Sangria. Lurie and Rachel talk in this episode about how that change came about, what will be changing about the show, and what will be staying the same. The main reason for the change is that both of us have conflicted feelings around the word Christian, and we imagine it may be a complicated word for you too. After months of considering our options a rebranding seemed like the simplest solution to continue to give you and us the opportunity to share time with you and talk about our favorite things: sexuality, spirituality, feminism, politics, pleasure, desire, and of course, eros! Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Well, it's been a week, and we naturally wanted to respond to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. In this episode we touch on many topics swirling around the idea that connection to our bodies is essential and primary to being able to do the internal work necessary to be effective in changing our political landscape. In this episode we mention The Trinity Academy. You can find more information about their work here: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/trinity We also mention Lyvonne Briggs. You can find here instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/lyvonnebriggs/ Lurie also mentions her Erotic Life 5-Day Course, you can register for that here. Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @GodSexandSangria, @LurieKimmerle, and @rachel.alba.coaching Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Email us at godsexandsangria @ gmail .com

This week Lurie and Rachel discuss 3 different definitions of Gnosticism that get tossed around. These three definitions are distinct and mean different things which is why it can be challenging to know what someone means when they call something Gnostic. We also discuss the tendency for spiritual people to still prefer their "soul" or mind over their body and how this is in direct contradiction to Christianity. Finally, there's a tangential discussion on Mary Magdalene, because we love her. Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week Lurie and Rachel share their experiences of learning about Virgin Martyrs. This is one of those topics that when we stumbled on it we were both surprised that we had such different gut reactions to these female saints. In this shorter-than-usual episode thanks to Mercury being in retrograde while we were recording, we discuss our various approaches. We also apologize for any mixing up of saints stories or misrepresentations of particular saints--neither of us were reading hagiographies immediately preceding this recording and therefore the facts are a little wishy-washy. The point isn't the exact stories, but rather how we can derive a variety of meanings out of these stories. Enjoy today's episode!

This week Rachel and Lurie discuss a program Rachel's offering specifically for people who want to feel connected to Advent and Christmas even as they go through a faith transition or deconstruction. We talk about various understandings of Incarnation, about how you are a part of the Incarnation, and how reclaiming deep incarnation allows for a reclamation of the body as holy. Enjoy and if you're interested in feeling more connected to Christmas check out Incarnational Advent, a month-long meditation here: www.sexwithspirit.com/incarnational-advent.

There have been a few articles that Lurie and Rachel have read lately that seem to define sex-positivity in ways that make our holy discontent rise to the surface. In this episode we discuss a couple of articles including this one from the NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/24/opinion/sex-positivity-feminism.html We end up offering an expansive definition of sex positivity based in Eros.--something that seems to get lost in these articles. Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

If you were raised Christian you were likely taught that casual sex is bound to lead to heartbreak if you're lucky and if you're unlucky unplanned pregnancy or STI's... but this week Lurie and Rachel share their thoughts on what to consider to make casual sex pleasurable and enriching for your heart, soul, and body. This episode may stretch you--that's okay! We're simply offering our perspective and you don't have to agree with us or have the exact same take on the topic as we do. We're just offering our thoughts so that you have an opportunity to explore and clarify your own. Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Lurie and Rachel discuss what makes non-monogamy ethical, their own experiences with ethical non-monogamy, and how unethical monogamy and non-monogamy exist. They both offer their individual takes on how non-monogamy can fit into a spiritual and even a Christian life. This episode may stretch you--that's okay! As always we're simply offering our perspective and you don't have to agree with us or have the exact same take on the topic as we do. We're just offering our thoughts so that you have an opportunity to explore and clarify your own. Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week Lurie and Rachel tackle a topic that is polarizing at times and usually very emotionally charged. We attempt to offer some more measured opinions, seeking not a middle road between the pro-life and pro-choice movements, but a way to approach the topic that allows for the flourishing of humans. We don't believe we get it perfect, but we humbly offer our opinions for you to consider this week. Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

In this episode we talk to Beth Knobbe, a writer and speaker, on how she discerned her call to be intentionally single and how to have an integrated sexuality while single. This interview had me taking notes throughout to catch all the wisdom she had to offer on the subject. Whether you're currently single or not, this episode will allow you to deepen your understanding of sexuality, spirituality, and discerning what's best for your life. You can find Beth's books, Party of One: Living Single with Faith, Purpose, and Passion; and Finding My Voice: A Young Woman's Perspective here: https://bethknobbe.com/my-books/ You can read Beth's blog posts on Becky Eldredge's website here: https://beckyeldredge.com/author/bethknobbe/ Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

When your old spiritual practices stop working, how do you find new practices to help you feel connected to the Universe/the Divine/God again? And if you using practices from other traditions how do you do that while still being respectful? This week Rachel and Lurie share their own spiritual practices, how they shift over time, why being super committed to a morning meditation practice might not be the best, and offer their best tips for how to cultivate your own practices. Enjoy! As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week's episode we discuss how we think of masculinity and femininity, how they can show up healthfully and unhealthfully, and how to practice balancing them within ourselves. As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Lurie discusses her Holy Discontent, and how her sacred rage is transformed into her new offering, The High Priestess Path. If you're interested in applying you can do so here: https://luriekimmerle.com/survey-high-priestess-path/ As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

How many partners have you had? How often are you and your partner intimate? Do you judge yourself for your numbers? If you do, you're definitely not alone. This week Lurie and Rachel talk about how our fears around numbers are based in patriarchy and what to do to shed that judgment. Here are some of the resources we mention: Article about sugar daddy and the idea of a depreciating investment: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2007/10/in_economic_terms_you_are_a_de.html Kasia Urbaniak's IG Post about the Sleeping Beauty phenomenon: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPMluSYI3-8/ Link to the book Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski: https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9781476762098 Dr. Zhana Vrangalova's Tedx Talk on Casual Sex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soe7yjlFEJ8 If you enjoy our podcast please consider supporting our work with a patreon sponsorship!: https://www.patreon.com/join/TheSexPositiveChristianFeminists As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week we talk to the brilliant Craig Ford, PhD on how to reclaim natural law and a liberatory intuition we all have inside ourselves. We also talk about how this specifically related to LGBTQ+ concerns. This is a necessary listen for anyone who's read and loves or not read and hates Thomas Aquinas, or as Craig likes to call him, Thomas. Some resources we mention: The book Trans: Gender and Race in an Age of Unsettled Identities by Rogers Brubaker can be found here: https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9780691181189 And Craig's article, "Transgender Bodies, Catholic Schools, and a Queer Natural Law Theology of Exploration" can be found here: https://jmt.scholasticahq.com/article/11382-transgender-bodies-catholic-schools-and-a-queer-natural-law-theology-of-exploration As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Lurie and Brendan discuss where progressive churches need to grow in their acceptance of LGBTQ individuals. They discuss the following two books as well: Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God by Kelly Brown Douglas which you can find here: https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9781626981096 The Wisdom Jesus: Transform Heart and Mind--A New Perspective on Christ and His Message by Cynthia Bourgeault which you can find here: https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9781590305805 You can find Brendan Curran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sr.brendanjcurran/ And you can find Brendan's sermons as well as stream Forest Grove UCC's services here: http://www.fgucc.org/ As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week Lurie and Rachel interview Lee Harrington about how he understands BDSM and Kink to be related to spirituality. This episode is perfect for people who aren't quite sure what BDSM stands for as well as for folks who frequent dungeons. Lee shares his immense wisdom on the topics of sexuality and spirituality in this episode and we're certain you'll love it. You can find more information about Lee's work on his website: http://passionandsoul.com/ and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/passionandsoul/ As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

In this episode Dr. Art Canales discusses how Christian theology got to be so anti-LGBTQ+. We also talk about how you might be able to still create at LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming spaces within more conservative churches. We intentionally get into the theological weeds around natural law etc., to help people understand the underlying theological ideas that lead to harmful practices. Generally, there are two ways to fix these theological ideas: 1) attack them head on and shift the theologies or 2) adjust how we approach individuals on a pastoral or personal level. Both are important and Art talks in this episode about how to maneuver through more conservative theological spaces to still allow for pastoral care of all persons. Here are some of the things we mentioned: Fish Out of Water documentary that addresses (debunks) some of the clobber passages in the bible. We highly recommend and it's free on youtube!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSQuO8bMNfM 1946 Documentary on how the word "homosexuality" got added to some Biblical translations: https://www.1946themovie.com/ Here's the article that Rachel thought was in America magazine, it was really National Catholic Reporter, on being a gay priest: https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/place-us-being-gay-priesthood?fbclid=IwAR2Oq4m7ar-q6c3z7xs0IpaV1pKzk6z95GxopCWeXrg32jb9p3h_9jyZ_e0 As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

The deconstruction process is an important and healing one, but sometimes groups and individuals can tend toward ruminating on negative emotions and getting stuck. In this episode we discuss what those pitfalls can be and how to move through them. As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Today Lurie and Rachel are rageful! We're talking about the problem of not paying women in ministry a living wage. Whether it's because of a lack of funds, not valuing the work, or assuming women will have a man to pay for them, it's wrong and needs to change. So, blast some Alanis Morisette and get your rage on in today's episode. As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Is the Law of Attraction just a privileged and prideful way of asking God/the Universe for things or is it a way to identify and move toward are desires while asking the Divine for help? This with Lurie and Rachel tackle those questions and a lot more... including, how to mindfully manifest, whether or not manifesting/conjuring is innately privileged, and how jealousy can really be a gift. Here's a link to a youtube performance of the song "I'm Just Movin'" from the musical Working that Rachel mentions. (It's about a grocery store clerk who looooooves her work): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt_b-493gWQ As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

A few weeks ago when Lurie mentioned to Rachel that Tarot had it's roots in Christianity, Rachel was skeptical. This week Lurie elaborates on how Tarot comes from Christian folk practices and how we as contemporary Christians can include Tarot as part of our own spiritual practices. We also discuss why it's misguided to claim that Tarot is related to the Devil (something both Lurie and Rachel were told growing up). This week's episode is more PG than our usual topics, but still be mindful of who's around when you're listening as sometimes we have the vocabulary of sailors. Enjoy! Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This bonus episode includes our chats about queering Jesus, expanding who we read to understand our faith, and how folk religion and spiritual practices can help us better understand who God is. Enjoy!

This week we chat about the spirituality of menstruation... We touch on the history of menstruation in the Hebrew Bible, and how we can use that as a basis for creating contemporary rituals for ourselves. There are a ton of resources this week in the show notes: The Ted Talk Lurie Mentioned: https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_peach_the_power_of_the_period The article "Menstruation and the Sacred in (Post) Biblical Discourse by Dorothea Erbele-Kuster: https://brill.com/view/book/edcoll/9789004353794/B9789004353794_008.xml The book When God Had A Wife by Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince: https://bookshop.org/books/when-god-had-a-wife-the-fall-and-rise-of-the-sacred-feminine-in-the-judeo-christian-tradition/9781591433705 Wil Gafny's website: https://www.wilgafney.com/ As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week we tackle the topic of masturbation. Particularly, female masturbation. We talk about how and why we were taught masturbation was wrong, how the Evangelical Church and Catholic Church explain it's wrong. We also discuss lust, orgasms, and our own journeys toward embracing pleasure. As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Turn-On is not to be confused with physical arousal. Turn On is the state of being fully alive and present to the joy of pleasure. We discuss the roots of this understanding, why it's subversive, and how it can help liberate our pleasure and our faith. SPOILER ALERT: Rachel mentions the central conceit of the Pixar movie Soul around minutes 50-54. Skip that part if you don't want to know about it :) As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

The recent murders of Asian women at the hand of a white man who identifies as Christian and believes himself to be "addicted" to sex, led us to talk this week about the myth of sex and porn addiction. According to the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), theories of sex addiction are not adequately backed up by sexological research. Rachel shares more about this in today's episode as we discuss the dangers of how sex addiction and porn addiction are taught in Christian circles. You can find the AASECT position on sex addiction here: https://www.aasect.org/position-sex-addiction If you or a loved one are experiencing compulsive behavior around pornography use consider checking out Rachel's mini-program, The Pornography Detox. You can find more about it and purchase here: https://www.sexwithspirit.com/pornography-detox-1 As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week Dr. James Cantor a neuroscientist and sexological researcher specializing in paraphilias (why we like what we like sexually) joins us to discuss his research on pedophilia and how it relates to what we know (and don't know) about the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. Using sex research to understand exactly what the John Jay Report says about the Catholic Church's sexual abuse crisis is a conversation that isn't happening, yet it's essential to truly understanding the crisis and how to prevent sexual abuse from continuing. This conversation can be uncomfortable at first, but as James mentions it's like going to the gym. That discomfort leads to important growth. With that in mind, take care of yourself as you listen this week. A few resources should you desire more information. For more information on Dr. James Cantor, check out his website: http://www.jamescantor.org/ You can find the Nature and Scope of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States 1950-2002 report by John Jay College here: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/reports/2004_02_27_JohnJay_revised/2004_02_27_John_Jay_Main_Report_Optimized.pdf You can find the Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States 1950-2002 report by John Jay College here: http://votf.org/johnjay/John_Jay_Causes_and_Context_Report.pdf As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week we talk about what we were taught about sex through religion. Along the way we also discuss the myth of soul ties, justice in our relationships, tarot, and BDSM. It's a grab bag of thoughts that all come back to sex, god, and feminism. As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Today's conversation started with noticing how often women from Christian background find themselves disconnected from their bodies, desire, turn-on and pleasure. We talk about how this disconnection brings about difficulty identifying consent within oneself and makes it confusing to figure out if you're doing something for someone else more than for yourself. Finally, we offer our best practices for getting in touch with your turn-on. While this episode uses primarily language referring to women, what we talk about can be relevant to people of any gender. Lurie mentions the book Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape by Peggy Orenstein. You can buy that here: https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9780062209740 As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

In this episode we interview future PhD, Maddie Jarrett on Theology of Disability. As a woman with Charcot-Marie Tooth disease, she uses her lived experiences with physical disability and her journey to finding the imago dei in her disabled body as a starting point for a theology of disability. This conversation reframed self-care in a profound way, increased our understanding of disability, and toward the end we even got into the ethical ramifications of prenatal genetic testing. It's such an important conversation, and we are so luck to have Maddie on our show. Connect with Maddie on Instagram @the_homecoming_ Enjoy and as alway, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week Lurie and Rachel discuss gender essentialism as it's understood from both an Evangelical and Catholic perspective. They then discuss aspects they find the most problematic and offer some ideas about what a better theology would be. This week's episode runs through gender norms, the science of gender and sex, how gender essentialism harms women's rights and LGBTQ+ rights. A book we mention this week is Eli Finkle's The All Or Nothing Marriage. Here's a link to purchase from our favorite local bookstore: https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9781101984345 As always As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

We don't mean the Eucharist is like making love... but rather where to we find Eros (as defined by Audre Lorde, the Platonic tradition, and Existential Philosophers) in the practice of the Eucharist. Rachel shares her Catholic experiences while Lurie shares here Evangelical and Episcopal experiences. We also chat about comparing our relationship to God as the relationship between spouses and whether or not that understanding feel liberatory. As always As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

In this episode we interview a nurse practitioner midwife on the importance of listening to all people's stories of birth and the importance of accepting all narratives of childbearing. Highlights include Amanda's incredible definition of what it means to be Christian, debunking the idea that birth has to be a mystical experience, how we grow to meet the experience of childbearing we have, and the potential pain or meaning making that comes from miscarriage. She offers a space for one-on-one and group conversations on these topics as part of her practice at Unapologetic Birth. You can find out more at: www.unapologeticbirth.com As always As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

In this episode Lurie and Rachel chat about what they've done their academic work on... don't worry it's interesting and relatable. Rachel talks about stages of faith development and how they related to our sexuality and Lurie talks about using theatre of the oppressed to liberate Christian women from oppressive narratives and interpretations of the Bible. As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Brendan Curran talks to us about their experience as a queer pastor. Growing up a gay boy in the shadow of the AIDS pandemic, exploring Buddhism as a teen, and eventually making their way to seminary. We talk about liberation theology as it applies to queer theology and how queer theology and feminism are innately related. You can find Brendan on Instagram @sr.brendanjcurran Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com

We want this podcast to be a place where we talk about the hard topics that may not be talked about elsewhere. This week we decided to talk about what American Christianity, White Supremacy, and Trump Supporters storming the Capitol have to do with one another. We get our hands dirty in this episode and start by naming our shared privilege as white cis-women. We know we won't be talking about this perfectly, but we also know that trying and learning how we can do better is the only way we grow, so listen in courageously. Feel free to take breaks when you need to. As always, we talk about topics that are sensitive, so be mindful of who might be around you listening. We mention the book Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God by Kelly Brown Douglass. You can purchase it from our favorite local bookstore and have it shipped to you here: https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9781626981096 Interested in the Body-Soul Intimacy Training running from Jan 25-Feb 3, 2021? Join the Rachel's Facebook Group here. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1136815826514918/ Or you can join her mailing list here: www.sexwithspirit.com/firststepsfreeclass Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com

Lurie interviews Rachel about her journey to becoming a sex-positive Christian feminist.  From a relatively conservative Catholic background to the NYC tantra community how Rachel found a way to weave together Christianity and sacred sexuality.  As always, we talk explicitly about sexuality, so be mindful of who's around while you listen.   Want to connect with us more?  You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching  Have a question, comment, or topic suggestion for us? Email us at  spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com

In our first two episodes we interview your hosts. In this episode Rachel interviews Lurie about her journey to become a Sex-Positive Christian Feminist. We discuss her evangelical background, how the Erotic adds an important dimension to Christianity, and how she found feminism between getting divorced and studying with a pussy-centric women's empowerment teacher. As always, we talk explicitly about sexuality, so be mindful of who's around while you listen. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching Have a question, comment, or topic suggestion for us? Email us at spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com