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Sex. It's everywhere in our culture, but in so many instances the church is still too uncomfortable to talk about it. Here at Moral Revolution, we're committed to having the conversations that may make others uncomfortable, because we know God has a beautiful design for sex and sexuality. It's a design that when an individual gets a vision for, their lives will never be the same. On today's podcast we're joined by Mo Isom Aiken, a person who is unafraid to go straight to the heart of the conversation about sex, culture, Jesus, the Church, and how it all fits together. In this episode, Mo shares her personal journey and revelation about:
Tanya speaks encouragement and life to people and relationships that have been strained by addiction and other barriers to connection. She is the host of the Sober on Purpose Podcast. She was also diagnosed with ADHD with is SO neat because I have that as well. Here, we talked about connecting with God, fighting the problem and not the person in relationship struggles, and being patient with yourself.This episode was recorded a while ago, and I am SO glad it's out now! The best REALLY is yet to come. :) More From Tanya: Tanya's Website: https://www.tanyagioia.com/ Sober on Purpose Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sober-on-purpose-healing-families-of-addiction/id1438258805Tanya's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/soberonpurposeYouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JUrmANduqA Resources Mentioned:"Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot" - Mo Isom - https://amzn.to/3T6wvOUTime Stamps:5:30 - ADHD is like Driving a Ferrari6:51 - Patience with yourself as you are making new turns11:30 - Making God part of Your Relationship16:46 - Continuing to Give Our Struggles to God18:45 - Fighting the Right Fight30:30 - The Need to Cheer Yourself on Quotes:5:57 - "God has given you the Ferrari to teach you how to drive." - Tanya Gioia12:39 - "Marriage is worth it." - Tanya Gioia15:51 - "God wants the very BEST for us on a level we don't understand." - Dallin Candland17:03- "You're doing the best you can, you need to trust that God's got this and is going to take care of it." - Tanya's Son19:13 - "When you focus on what is going right more of the right will appear." - Tanya Gioia25:50 - "When I look for light in darkness that is only going to hurt me." - Dallin Candland27:00 - "Isolation, going to things that are not going to provide light, and feeling so ashamed that you cannot ask for help are the things that perpetuate ANY addictive behavior. Support the show
If you are struggling in any way with suicide ideation or know someone who is, please call the hotline number 988. The suicide death of a parent leaves behind children on a lifetime journey of processing that loss. Rejection, betrayal, deep grief, and unanswered questions have the potential to cause torment for years. Mo Isom Aiken shares her story of the death of her dad by suicide and the process of healing and forgiveness she experienced. In this episode, Mo talks about the following: Wrestling with the death of a parent by suicide Experiencing God as her Abba Father How to let go unanswered questions Other Resources Solace for Suicide by Lori Apon Honest Answers for Hard Questions on Suicide Podcast Episode 25 with Lori Apon The Spiritual Battle of Suicide Podcast Episode 75 with Lori Apon When the Realities of Suicide Go Beyond Mental Health Podcast Episode 76 with Mo Aiken The Battle of Pornography and Promiscuity for our Daughters Podcast Episode 47 with Mo Aiken The Realities of Suicide Go Beyond Mental Health by Mo Isom Wreck My Life: Journey from Broken to Bold by Mo Isom Sex Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom Fully Known: An Invitation to True Intimacy with God by Mo Isom Aiken Mom, you are not alone! Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.
If you are struggling in any way with suicide ideation or know someone who is, please call the hotline number 988. Loss by suicide leaves behind loved ones who feel rejected, abandoned, and deep grief over a loss that did not have to happen. Mo Isom Aiken shares her story of the death of her dad by suicide, shifting the trajectory of her life while also being used by God for His glory. Through prayer and deliverance, Mo was launched into a powerful season of victory. In this episode, Mo candidly discusses: The stigma of suicide Faking fine when no one understands the loss Fighting the spiritual battle How to find victory by breaking strongholds and generational curses Other Resources Solace for Suicide by Lori Apon The Spiritual Battle of Suicide Podcast Episode 75 with Lori Apon Honest Answers for Hard Questions on Suicide Podcast Episode 25 with Lori Apon The Realities of Suicide Go Beyond Mental Health by Mo Isom Wreck My Life: Journey from Broken to Bold by Mo Isom Sex Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom Fully Known: An Invitation to True Intimacy with God by Mo Isom Aiken Mom, you are not alone! Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.
From the immorality of sex before marriage to the necessity of cultivating an active prayer life, the so-called basics of Christian life aren't so basic anymore. How did we get to a place where grace is understood in mainly passive terms, obedience is viewed as legalism, and God is seen as a distant figure who doesn't interfere in our day-to-day lives? Join us for an intense discussion.
PART 1 | We get lots of questions all the time regarding purity, pornography, boundaries, and the classic, "what is too far?" We cover it all and more on this two part episode with ministry leader and author of three books, including "Sex, Jesus and Conversations the Church Forgot," Mo Isom Aiken. GIRLS! Virginity might keep you from going too far but impurity keeps you from your true identity, true satisfaction, true fulfillment in the One Who made you, loves you and wants to give you all you need. Have you gone too far? You are not alone! You have a God Who wants to restore you and give you the satisfaction you are desiring in Him! Are you addicted to pornography? You are not alone! You have a God Who wants to show you the way out and restore your mind! Do you have questions about relationships, purity, how to say no, when to say no, what to do... you have come to the right place where we will point you to the Bible and what God says about you! MOMS! Pornography is not just a guy thing! Not talking to your children about sex isn't going to keep them from doing it, asking about it, finding out. Talk about it now, let them be the safe place they come to with their questions and their mess ups. If it's not you, it will be google, their friends or the latest tv show. You are not going to want this episode packed full with tips and conversations to have with your children, teenagers, young adults. The conversation can never start too young. The average age of pornography exposure is 9 years old, which means there are younger. Mo talks about a time she had to direct a conversation with her two year old. This conversation never stops because we live in a culture where every thing is sexualized. Join us for this conversation and get to know the basics, the conversations and the questions to ask to begin building this safe place. Girls, if you do not have a safe place, you can come here. Show notes references: Proverbs 14:1 Psalm 33:16-22 Hope in Him Psalm 36:5-9 Feast on Him Psalm 63:1-5 Be satisfied with His Unfailing Love 1 Peter 3:1-6 We have what we need Find us at www.girltalkministries.info Instagram: girltalkministries_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GTalkMinistries Find Mo at www.moisom.com (The resources she mentioned are here!) Instagram: moisom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMoIsom Find Mo's books anywhere books are sold! Wreck My Life Sex, Jesus and The Conversations the Church Forgot Fully Known
To know Shay Gibbons is to love Shay Gibbons. Shay is a 21-year-old, spunky, talented girl with a beautiful voice and a heart for worship! Her story is woven with showings of God's presence, even in the midst of trauma. Shay was born to parents who were both addicted to meth. She lived in Arizona with her dad for most of her childhood, until her grandparents intervened and brought her to Oklahoma. They saw the at-risk situation in which she was living, and they pulled her out of it, providing stability and a godly home for her. Shay talks with us about having an addictive personality; she became addicted to pornography in middle school, and to alcohol and marijuana in high school. She was looking for love and purpose in all the wrong things...until she met Jesus. You will love her passion for the Lord, and how He is using her in interesting and great ways! Recommended Resources: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Goodness of God, by Bethel Always Good, by Bethel Forever Yahweh, by Elevation So We May, band Audacity The Gathering Books: Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot, by Mo Isom If You Only Knew, by Jamie Ivey
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The average age of exposure to pornography is 9 years old. Any child can stumble onto this perversion whether they are looking for it or not. Pornography is a subject that is often uncomfortable for moms to discuss with their children, but it is an important conversation. Moms must be proactive against this battle that many fight against, even Christians. In the conversation today Mo Isom Aiken candidly talks about: The impact of her father's suicidal death and her battle with pornography and promiscuity Spiritual warfare The power of shame vs freedom in Christ Encouragement for single moms and their daughters Guidance on how to handle mistakes our children make in this area Additional Resources: The Realities of Suicide Go Beyond Mental Health by Mo Isom Wreck My Life: The Journey from Broken to Bold by Mo Isom Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom Fully Known by Mo Aiken Pornography, More than a Battle with Joe Rigney Mo (Isom) Aiken is a New York Times bestselling author, a nationally sought-after speaker, and a powerful voice rising up for her generation. In her younger years, she was an All-American goalkeeper for the LSU Women's Soccer team and the first female to train with and try out for an SEC men's football team. Her life was riddled with great personal tragedy – including battling an eating disorder, overcoming the suicide of her father, struggling with promiscuity, and surviving a horrific car accident. But by the grace of God, alone, she encountered the love and mercy of Jesus – the Great Deliverer and the One who makes all things new. Mom, you are not alone! Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.
"Sex. I don't think we're talking about it enough." This is how Mo Isom begins her life-changing book Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. This line hooked me, which led me to take this book with me on vacation. Mo is a popular blogger, a national speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of Wreck My Life. A former All-American goalkeeper for the Louisiana State University soccer team, she has been featured in Sports Illustrated and has appeared on ESPN SportsCenter Top-10 Plays, Ellen, ESPN, CBS, The 700 Club, and countless other platforms. Mo is married to her husband Jeremiah and together they have 4 beautiful children. In this episode we covered… The purpose of sex The advice she has for someone who wants to intentionally reframe their view of sex to God's way Encouragement for single men and women who are abstaining from sex until marriage but are finding it hard to find someone willing to wait What Mo believes couples should discuss that will help them be prepared for the inevitable sexual temptation that will present itself ...and much more! Check out the show notes for this episode for links to all of the resources I mentioned and a synopsis of the episode >> https://pavielle.com/091
"Sex. I don't think we're talking about it enough." This is how Mo Isom begins her life-changing book Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. This line hooked me, which led me to take this book with me on vacation. Mo is a popular blogger, a national speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of Wreck My Life. A former All-American goalkeeper for the Louisiana State University soccer team, she has been featured in Sports Illustrated and has appeared on ESPN SportsCenter Top-10 Plays, Ellen, ESPN, CBS, The 700 Club, and countless other platforms. Mo is married to her husband Jeremiah and together they have 4 beautiful children. In this episode we covered… The purpose of sex The advice she has for someone who wants to intentionally reframe their view of sex to God's way Encouragement for single men and women who are abstaining from sex until marriage but are finding it hard to find someone willing to wait What Mo believes couples should discuss that will help them be prepared for the inevitable sexual temptation that will present itself ...and much more! Check out the show notes for this episode for links to all of the resources I mentioned and a synopsis of the episode >> https://pavielle.com/091
In the introduction of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot, author Mo Isom establishes the position that the church has been relatively silent about sexuality. Julia was out of town for this episode of Bedtime Stories, but Jeremiah's colleagues Stephanie and Tina team up with him to refute this assertion. Warning: Jeremiah, Stephanie, and Tina only make it through the first three pages of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot; however, these first three pages say a lot about how Evangelical theology, philosophy, and social structures center their discourse around bodies. Jeremiah summarizes: “Christianity of today seems to have a clear moral and political agenda about what to do with bodies, who can do what with bodies, and if people who aren't supposed to do certain things with bodies do certain things with bodies, here's what those bodies can expect.” In this episode, Jeremiah, Stephanie, and Tina explore: The appeal of the “us” versus “them” theme (23:00). Stephanie explains, “When naming the distinction between us and them, it's appealing to have something that feels true, a shameless culture that doesn't care about them. Because for the majority of people, capitalism is the dominant course in the larger culture and it doesn't care about them. Capitalism is concerned about making money and maintaining the current power structures. The idea that the culture doesn't care about you is true enough to align with what people feel, so they read it and think this person is really speaking to me.” The communal impacts of engaging in sexual openness (32:00): Jeremiah asks his female co-hosts what it's like to have a woman promoting idea that women are sexual gatekeepers. Stephanie names, “Breaking away from some of this ideology also involves a massive break from community and opening that person up to criticism and judgment from people in their lives who've been important to them. I may open myself up to my agency and freedom to be who I am, but at what cost? If the cost is all of my attachment relationships, that's way too big for me to even begin to look at.” Jeremiah shares some of the ways that this process has played out in his own life. The role of “eternity” in moral discourse (45:00): Jeremiah notes Isom's strategy of using eternity as a metric for relational decision making, reflecting, “As soon as we start talking about eternity, we start injecting fear into the conversation. We assume that God is the YHWH who burns villages and supports genocide in the name of nation building. If that's the God that I believe in, sure, the present world seems really scary and no wonder I'm looking to eternity. And now I'm in a spiritual relationship where I have to restrict myself and place undue boundaries on myself in order to get this never-happy deity on my side to accept me into this club of heaven.” Reflections on uncertainty (54:00). Tina observes that in Buddhism, one of the key tenets is that of impermanence: Everything is changing and evolving, including humanity. Jeremiah responds that Christianity holds the opposite view, that evolution is a threat, but God is the same today, yesterday, and forever. Tina summarizes the internal conflict: “It's Important of accepting things that can't be changed and having an open mind. If we accept that things are so black and white, how do we expect ourselves to change and be better versions of ourselves?” The connection between the pursuit of certainty, anxiety, and sexuality (1:03:00): Jeremiah explains, “We are taught as Christians that you aren't to trust yourself. The body is bad, and the pleasures of the world are untrustworthy. What sits outside of us, God, the otherworldly, is what to look toward. What are your authentic desires is a terrifying question because what I should be going for is what God wants (or what people are telling me God wants). It's hard to move into that authentic voice.” Stephanie responds, “If the body experience isn't to be trusted and you should pursue the divine, if you aren't in touch with that, you're going to have trouble having sex. You have to allow the wisdom of the body to lead the way sexually. If you're too in your head, you're not being in the present moment. The battle between their religious ideology and their sexual functioning fits into this.” Stephanie, Tina, and Jeremiah are graduates of the South Shore Sexual Health Center's training program in sex therapy; Stephanie and Jeremiah teach in this program. For more information about how to become an AASECT certified sex therapist, check out their website.
Our favorite professional counselor Peri Reed from Shreveport Counseling and Restoration Center comes on this Valentines Week to talk about the birds and the bees, when your kids should date, and more general tips for how to talk to your kids at any age. Below are resources mentioned in the episode: Links: Peris Counseling Service: https://sites.google.com/view/perisplaytherapy/parent-resources Phase Guides for Every Age: https://phaseguides.com Pew Research on Teen Dating: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/interactives/online-romance/ Everybody Loves Raymond Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j4iMm4yz8I Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org Peri's Previous Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parent-stuff-podcast/id1529171151?i=1000542701845 Books: The Bare Facts: 39 Questions Your Parents Hope You Never Ask About Sex by Josh McDowell and Erin Davis Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality Paperback by Luke Gilkerson Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds Hardcover by Kristen A. Jenson Thanks for checking out the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and you can reach out with questions or comments to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. If you like this podcast, make sure to check out Backstage with the Simple Church as well! You can also get FREE PARENT RESOURCES and a monthly Family Experience box at www.theFX.tv. If you like this podcast, check out Backstage with the Simple Church for a weekly look behind the scenes at what is happening at the Simple Church. Find the podcast here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/simple-church-podcasts Thanks again for listening, make sure to subscribe and give us a 5 star review on whatever platform you listen to this podcast.
Kids ask the BEST questions! We hear questions like, "Does God know who I am?" "Do I truly know who God is?" and "How do I learn about Him?" Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author Mo Aiken, will help us tackle how to fully know and be known by God. Ready to dive in and learn from Mo's faith-deepening experiences? Let's go! MO (ISOM) AIKEN is a New York Times bestselling author, a nationally sought-after speaker, and a powerful voice rising up for her generation. In her younger years, she was an All-American goalkeeper for the LSU Women's Soccer team and the first female to train with and try out for an SEC men's football team. Her life was riddled with great personal tragedy – including battling an eating disorder, overcoming the suicide of her father, struggling with promiscuity, and surviving a horrific car accident. But by the grace of God, alone, she encountered the love and mercy of Jesus – the Great Deliverer and the One who makes all things new. She is now a Holy Spirit-filled daughter of God who isn't afraid to speak bold, raw, courageous Truth to a generation being crushed under the weight of their sin, their circumstances and the lies of the enemy. She has the incredible privilege of communicating by authoring books and blogs, speaking all across the country, and engaging the masses on social media. Her three books Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot and Fully Known: An Invitation to True Intimacy with God have reached tens of thousands of people worldwide and her messages of hope, transformation and timely, Holy Spirit-lead revelation have been featured on countless other platforms. She is a wife to Jeremiah, two spunky daughters—Auden and Asher—and two feisty and sweet sons—Ronan and Elijah. Atlanta, GA is home base for her family. Resources For You: Find Mo's resources at her website Find Mo on Instagram @moisom Wreck My Life Fully Known Next Steps: Share this podcast with a friend Subscribe to You CAN Tell the Children Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Explore Bible2School!
If anyone has ever told you, or even just made you think, that a virtuous godly woman is not an absolute boss, they might have left out some really important information. Chances are, you've probably heard about the traits of a virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31, so you know that she's described as wise, faithful, and generous. She honors her husband, takes care of her family, and helps the poor. But there are a few other traits in Proverbs 31 that we sometimes overlook (but are just as important). So in this episode of the SHE podcast, Jordan shares 5 traits of a virtuous woman that we sometimes forget Make sure you grab your headphones and tune in to this episode to learn: What a Proverbs 31 woman really looks like 5 traits of a virtuous women that we often forget Why you don't have to do everything at once What the Bible says about women making money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s conversation is with an old friend of the podcast Mo Isom- she was a guest clear back in October 2018 and today she is back to share about her new book Fully Know, and invitation to true intimacy with God. It’s so fitting that this is her follow-up book to Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot. If you know Mo you know this girlfriend goes deep! And she is #enneagram8 bold and vulnerable- she doesn’t mince words. So, just have a heads up that there are a few minutes that you might prefer to listen without little ears hearing terminology that might need some explaining. Today Mo going to upack eternity-defining concepts that may have become confusing and how God’s design of relationships, marriage, sex, and family unviels the blueprint for spiritual intimacy. We do some fiery preaching and conversing- I just loved every minute of this conversation and I know you will too. Also, if some of the topics hit you at gut level today, but there is more you would like to talk through, I’d love a chance to meet you on a 15-minute discovery call. The Enneagram is not just a fun table topic, it’s a resource that will provide transformation to your spiritual life and relationships. I’d be delighted to explore how I can partner with you to get free from anxiety, mom-guilt, and the triggers that keep you stuck.
You read that right. All things women. I don't know if we cover ALL things women in this episode, but we cover a whole lot of them. Join two of my best friends and me as we have a vulnerable, candid conversation about women's health - from periods to miraculous healing to fun facts to practical tips for how we can glorify God and help our bodies out, this is a conversation you don't want to miss! And men, this conversation is for you, too - if you want a glimpse into a woman's mind, we're giving you a glimpse into three women's minds! We hope it helps you love the women in your life better. This conversation is real and we cover conversations that are typically taboo in our culture. We hope you are encouraged and empowered by this conversation to allow God into all aspects of your life, pain, and health, including women's health issues. Kaitlyn IG: @kaiterbaiter173 Tera IG: @terabradham Tera Website: terabradham.com Heal Website: thehealministry.com Taking Charge of Your Fertility: https://amzn.com/0062326031 Fashioned to Reign: https://amzn.com/0800796195 Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot: https://amzn.com/0801019052/ Diva Cup: https://amzn.com/B07KGZ9NMV Thinx: https://www.shethinx.com/
Did you know you can help save childhood, mama? We are continuing our series on parenting and family culture today with Jessica Smartt. She reminds us how important our jobs as moms really are. Even when it doesn’t feel important, we have gifts we can give our kids that will shape who they become. Jessica says, “we need to be gracious with ourselves, but that doesn’t mean we don’t work on the things that are worth doing.” And parenting our children well is one of those things! Jessica and I chat about her book, Let them Be Kids. We dive into why and how we can give our kids the gifts of adventure, boredom and more. Jessica says our kids are wired to need adventure and we can “either give it to them in a healthy way, or they’re going to want to go find it on their own, and the world offers them tons of options.” We talk about why they need the mental white space of boredom too. Jessica gives us permission to “back the bus up” on decisions we’ve already made about technology. She also shares about grit, work ethic and lessons learned from her kids’ pet sitting business. Jessica is a homeschooling mom of three who loves biking, breakfast food, and being the one in charge of a big fun event. She is the author of Memory-Making Mom and Let Them Be Kids. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Memory Making Mom Let Them Be Kids Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom Allowance Chore System Summer Planning Guide JESSICA’S FAVORITE 5 Sunless Tanner Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice Family Friendly TV Shows World of Where Art Hub for Kids CONNECT WITH JESSICA Instagram | Facebook | Website GIRLS TALKING LIFE COMMUNITY Did you know that there’s a Girls Talking Life community group on FB? It’s an extension of the podcast where we can connect and continue to grow even when we can’t be with our girlfriends. If you are looking for community, if you want join in the conversation after the show and encourage others as we all grow in our faith, jump in to this group! I’d love to see you there! Join the Community!
Mo (Isom) Aiken is a New York Times bestselling author, a nationally sought-after speaker, and a powerful voice rising up for her generation. In her younger years, she was an All-American goalkeeper for the LSU Women's Soccer team and the first female to train with and try out for an SEC men's football team. She isn't afraid to speak bold, raw, courageous Truth to a generation being crushed under the weight of their sin, their circumstances and the lies of the enemy. Mo is the author of several books and blogs, speaking all across the country, and engaging the masses on social media. Her two books Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot have reached tens of thousands of people worldwide and her messages of hope, transformation and timely, Holy Spirit-lead revelation have been featured on countless other platforms. Her third book Fully Known: An Invitation to True Intimacy with God is out now! Website: www.moisom.com Instagram: @moisom Get Mo's new book, FULLY KNOWN, available now! JOIN THE CONVERSATION Find us wherever you are: @findpurehope or /findpurehope and use #aworldfree, or visit: purehope.net/aworldfreepodcast SUPPORT If this message and mission is meaningful to you, consider supporting the ministry of pureHOPE: purehope.net/give CONTENT We will explore mature themes from a biblically-rooted perspective. Please listen with discretion and determine what is age-appropriate for the young listeners in your life. For more information, visit purehope.net. Download our FREE pureHOPE App today!
Have you ever turned to Netflix instead of pursuing sex with your spouse? Have you turned to Instagram instead ending your day by talking with God and learning His voice? Your sex life and your spiritual life have more in common than you think! In this episode, Juli talks with Mo (Isom) Aiken about the parallels between our spirituality and our sexuality, and our human inclination to settle for counterfeit versus authentic intimacy. Guest: Mo Aiken Show notes: Fully Known; An Invitation to True Intimacy with God* (Mo's new book) Episode #213: Sexuality & the Conversations the Church Forgot (exclusive AI content) Episode #160: Why God Created You To Be Sexual God's Healing Stinks (from Juli's blog) People, I'm Not Your Moses (sermon by Francis Chan) Register for Equip! *This is an affiliate link. AI may earn referral fees from qualifying purchases.
Mo Isom Aiken is the New York Times bestselling author of three books including "Wreck My Life" and "Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot." During her college years at LSU, Mo was an All-American soccer goalie with the Lady Tigers team and holds the LSU all-time school record in women's soccer with 35 victories and 25 shutouts. During his college years, Mo also suffered tragedy as her father committed suicide in January of 2009, and in that same year, she was involved in a car accident that nearly took her life. Today, Mo is married to Jeremiah, has three children with a fourth on the way, and is a sought after speaker. She also works with BOLDLIFE INITIATIVE, a ministry that exists to challenge, encourage, and equip Christ followers to pursue holy and bold lives. Today on the podcast, Mo returns to the show to share about her new book "Fully Known," what it means to have true intimacy with God, what the last year has been like for her family, parenting young kids to pursue sports in a healthy way and the difference between working in ministry and having an intimate relationship with Christ. --- If you enjoyed this conversation with Mo, we know you'll love these podcasts as well: – Mo Isom (2017 interview) – Kristen Ledlow – NBA Host/Reporter
Lies Women Believe About Sex – with Molly MosesThe thing about the lies we believe is that we don’t know they’re lies. Obviously, right? But after speaking to so many women, I am convinced that women are still being fed lies concerning sex, sexuality, and what men really want. Thanks Cosmo. To help to inform us of the truth concerning sex and our sexuality is a new friend of mine named Molly Moses. Molly and I met on Clubhouse, the new audio-based social media app, and we hit it off right away. Molly is an avid fitness coach, a wife, and a mother. She incorporates her faith along with her love of family, fashion, and fitness into her blog and her social media. In today’s podcast episode, Molly and I have a fireside girlfriend chat about how to develop a healthy body image, the best times to initiate sex, and we even give you some practical steps on how to feel beautiful in under ten minutes. Making Sex a Priority Molly admitted that having conversations about sex was uncomfortable for her in the beginning of her marriage, because of how she’d been brought up. Let the church say amen. I can relate to that, and so can many others, which is why we discussed this very issue in episode 23: What the Church Forgot to Teach Us About Sex. If you’re uncomfortable talking about sex in your marriage, it’s okay. It can take a while to get comfortable, depending on how much unlearning of inaccurate information you have to do. As married people, we have to make sex a priority, though. Women, your husband told me to tell you he wants you to initiate. Now before you break out in hives, Molly helps us understand that the best time to initiate sex might be when you’re ovulating. I love her explanation of how she arrived at this conclusion and how it’s helped her to initiate sex more often with her husband. Getting Your Sexy BackYou might be wondering how you can initiate sex when you feel anything but sexy. I understand, girl! One of the points Molly and I discuss is how a little goes a long way to help you to feel sexy. Toss out those old sweats, put on some lip gloss, take a shower for the love of all things! When you look better, you feel better, and when you feel better, you do better. Molly talked about how to cultivate a healthier body image, and she talked about the negative side of a positive body image (let that sink in). This is an episode you’ll want to share with your girlfriends. Ladies, sex is a powerful bonding agent that God intended for you and your husband. Use it well. There are so many women, just like you, who need encouragement in this area. That’s why I wanted to have the conversation about the lies women believe about sex. It starts with learning the truth. Embrace your sexuality in all its glory. And then chose to show up as confident as you can for your man. Resources: Molly’s Blog: www.shapeyourfit.comMolly’s InstagramMolly’s Twitter Also listen to episode 24: Rethinking Intimacy, Redefining Sex – with Sheila Wray-GregoireBe sure to register for our upcoming marriage workshop – Making Love Outside the Bedroom!Watch the video vodcast at realrelationshiptalk.com/videos.
What the Church Forgot to Teach Us About Sex – with Mark & Dawn LawrenceDear Listener, let me preface this episode by saying that as a pastor, I realize I represent the church. But I’m a member, too. And I, too, have been disappointed with what the church has (and mostly hasn’t) taught about sex. These gaping holes in our formation have stifled and shamed many believers into secrecy. And we all know, secrecy is where the enemy does his best work.I wanted to have a conversation with a married couple who I know embodies the wonder and wisdom of the Christian faith and whose personal lifestyle echoes their commitment to each other. Meet Pastor Mark and Dr. Dawn Lawrence. I’ve known the Lawrences for over 20 years, and the genuine love and affection they have for one another is contagious. They are such a great team, and I’m delighted to have them on the podcast today.Here’s what we’re not going to do. We aren’t here to bash the church. We aren’t here to call out any specific church leader. And we aren’t here to hide behind old traditions and man-made doctrines. We want to uncover what God says about sex and how he meant for us to enjoy it.Take Me to ChurchIf you are still trying to make sense of how sex and church belong in the same sentence, you are the perfect listener for this podcast. Sex is a beautiful, wonderful gift that God gives to his married children. So, if it’s a gift, why aren’t we talking about it? Why aren’t more churches working diligently to prepare singles for this lifetime commitment? Do we expect people to just figure marriage out on their own? The church’s job is to disciple (or train) believers in the ways of God. And sex is not an exception.Lies We’ve Believed About SexIf I were to ask you to write a list of all the lies you’re believing, your list would probably be pretty short. The problem is most of us don’t realize we’re believing a lie. If we knew it was a lie, we wouldn’t believe it! Now, put on your thinking cap and ask yourself if what you’ve been taught about sex is producing good fruit (or results) in your life? If not, chances are it’s a lie. And we’re here to uproot some lies on this podcast today.Some points that stuck out to me from this episode were:Lies and secrets are the enemies of intimacy.When you say “I do,” that means I do you, and you do me, exclusively.Marriage is for more than just pro-creation.Be honest with your sexual needs. Most people don’t have what they want because they aren’t willing to be honest.People are watching your lifestyle. What are you showing them?Stay curious and keep discovering your spouse.God is watching you when you have sex (LOL. I had to throw that one in there!)After 35 years, the Lawrences are still trying new things. Now, that’s what I’m talking about. The fact that this long-married couple is still trying new things, still discovering each other is inspirational.Take a listen to the podcast to glean from all the wisdom they shared. Resources:Raising them Special by Mark & Dr. Dawn LawrenceSex Begins in the Kitchen by marriage and family therapist Dr. Kevin Leman Got relationship questions? Send ‘em my way: QandA@DanaChe.comDo you feel stuck in your marriage or relationship? Schedule a free 30-minute coaching session with me today.
Mo Isom is a wife, mom, daughter and new friend. She's a former athlete who played college soccer at LSU and is currently a speaker and best-selling author of two books, Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Notes: "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love." - Romans 5:3-5 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 "And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength." - Deuteronomy 6:5 Recalibrated is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories on sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
Mo Isom Aiken is the founder of BOLDLIFE INITIATIVE and bestselling author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Mo's ministry exists to challenge, encourage, and equip Christ-followers to relentlessly pursue holy and BOLD lives. Through timely Word-rooted and Spirit-led communication, Mo and her BOLDLIFE team strive towards a revival of depth, intimacy with God, and sanctification in the Body of Christ.
Mo Isom Aiken is the founder of BOLDLIFE INITIATIVE and bestselling author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Mo's ministry exists to challenge, encourage, and equip Christ-followers to relentlessly pursue holy and BOLD lives. Through timely Word-rooted and Spirit-led communication, Mo and her BOLDLIFE team strive towards a revival of depth, intimacy with God, and sanctification in the Body of Christ.
Welcome to the first episode in our Gender and Sexuality series! In this episode we talk about the way the world views human sexuality versus the radically beautiful design for sexuality that God lays out for us in the Bible. We want to invite you, the listener, into this complicated conversation and pray that you hear the truth of the gospel in our jumbled words. Here are some resources we referenced (and some we didn't): Rethinking Sexuality: God's Design and Why It Matters by Juli Slattery Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom Authentic Intimacy- Java with Juli Podcast Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender Bridgetown Church < Teaching Series < God & Sexuality Laurie Krieg- Podcast
Mo Isom Aiken is the founder of BOLDLIFE INITIATIVE and bestselling author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Mo's ministry exists to challenge, encourage, and equip Christ-followers to relentlessly pursue holy and BOLD lives. Through timely Word-rooted and Spirit-led communication, Mo and her BOLDLIFE team strive towards a revival of depth, intimacy with God, and sanctification in the Body of Christ. The heartbeat of this ministry is to courageously communicate the full Gospel with authenticity, compassion, and fresh revelation. We want to see the lost found and the professed followers of Christ activated and drawn deeper into the glory of God. Jesus came to set the captives free—and whether it's through written or spoken word, BOLDLIFE is focused on being a mouthpiece for the hard conversations about freedom and holiness. Mo is a former competitive athlete, and if you've read her book you'll know that God has taken her on quite the journey since then. You may have read some of her work on The Gospel Coalition or even seen her share her story on The 700Club. Today Mo inspires thousands of readers and listeners to find freedom in Jesus and live BOLD lives. In this episode the Rev and Mo chat about seeking God and allowing Him to lead you to the RIGHT relationships. Listen, share, repeat!Connect with Mo and BOLDLIFE Ministry Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to BOLDLIFE BOLDLIFE Resources ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us at TWU Student MinistriesFollow us on Instagram
This episode is going to challenge and encourage you in your relationship with Christ. Mo, a New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and the author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot is also a wide, Mom, and speaker. Listen as Mo shares her compelling personal testimony.
In this episode, I sit down with my friend & goddaughter Mo Isom Aiken as we unpack what spiritual equipping looks like in life’s messy moments. Even as a mamma of three who are under four years old, God is encountering & equipping Mo in the midst of the mundane. Mo shares what God has shown her about her generation, how God inspired her to write her book “Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot,” and what it has looked like to navigate today’s culture with grace and uncompromising truth.As you tune in today, know this: God is willing to encounter & equip you wherever you are. If you’re in the throes of motherhood or in a single season, the Father will meet you there. All you have to do is invite Him in!Connect with Mo on Instagram at @moisom and on her website at moisom.com.To grab a copy of the Godmothers book, visit: messengerpodcasts.com/godmothers.
With her spy decoder ring in hand, Resident Bible Scholar Erin Moon goes on a spiritual archeology dig through the evangelical Purity Culture movement. What does the Bible say about sex and purity? What did Purity Culture get wrong, and what did it get right? What got twisted out of context? Let’s get busy and uncover the truth.MENTIONSJames Avery Purity RingsShameless by Nadia Bolz-WeberVirgin Nation by Sara MoslenerGirlhood on Disney Channel by Morgan Blue1 Thessalonians 4:3-8I Peter 2:10-12 Galatians 5:19-21Purity Culture Instagram PostBSQTNA #14: Women in the BibleJoshua Harris WikipediaI Survived I Kissed Dating GoodbyePure by Linda Kay Klein1 Corinthians 7:10Devi Abraham Instagram@wheredowegopodWhere Do We Go Podcast WebsiteWhere Do We Go From Here PodcastTalking Back to Purity Culture by Rachel Joy WelcherBeyond Shame by Matthias RobertsSex, Jesus, and Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo IsomYOUR HOSTResident Bible Scholar Erin Moon is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer at The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram. Check out The Comfortable Words. BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can get full access to ad free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORSFaithful Counseling: Faithful Counseling wants you to start living a happier life TODAY. Visit FaithfulCounseling.com/biblebinge to join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional and get 10% off.The Bible Binge Seminary: Join more than 1,600 of your fellow Bible Binge listeners in our Patreon community for exclusive content you won’t get anywhere else. Early access to all the regular feed episodes, which are also ad-free on Patreon, expanded Gentle Rebukes, Bible Scholar QTNAs where I answer your burning questions about the Bible, and a monthly edition of our movie deep dive series: Sacred Cinema. This month, we’re also starting the Faith Adjacent Book Club. All this extra content for $5 a month. Seminary doesn’t have to be boring. Come learn more at thebiblebinge.com/patreon.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie.It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Follow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram| Twitter| Facebook
No matter who you are, Mo Isom Aiken is going to challenge and encourage you in your relationship with Christ. She is a powerful witness to the sufficiency of Jesus' sacrifice to cover and deliver us from all sin. In part 2 of this candid two-part conversation, Mo shares the practical steps she took to walk free of sexual impurity and pornography--and she offers wisdom and free resources to help guide you on your journey to freedom.Mo is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and the author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. She is a nationally sought after speaker and a popular faith-based blogger. She was also an All-American goalkeeper for the LSU Women’s Soccer team. Mo has been featured at Liberty University, The Gospel Coalition, The 700 Club, The Ellen Degeneres Show, ESPN, CBS, CBN and many other television, radio and digital platforms. To learn more about Mo Isom Aiken, visit her website: https://www.moisom.com Learn More About Sex and Jesus, The Conversation Continued - a free 8-part video series you can do individually or with a group. This series will guide you in hard but holy conversations about sexuality in a sin-saturated world. There is also a FREE 37-page group study guide. To ask Jonathan a question or to connect with the Candid community, visit https://LTW.org/CandidFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/candidpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecandidpod
No matter who you are, Mo Isom Aiken is going to challenge and encourage you in your relationship with Christ. She is a powerful witness to the sufficiency of Jesus' sacrifice to cover and deliver us from all sin. In part 1 of this candid two-part conversation, Mo shares her compelling personal testimony. Mo is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and the author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. She is a nationally sought after speaker and a popular faith-based blogger. She was also an All-American goalkeeper for the LSU Women’s Soccer team. While her young life was riddled with great personal tragedy – things she will share in this episode—Mo was miraculously saved and transformed by the grace of God. She now speaks bold and courageous Truth to a generation being crushed under the weight of their sin, their circumstances, and the lies of the enemy. Mo has been featured at Liberty University, The Gospel Coalition, The 700 Club, The Ellen Degeneres Show, ESPN, CBS, CBN and many other television, radio and digital platforms. To learn more about Mo Isom Aiken, visit her website: https://www.moisom.com To ask Jonathan a question or to connect with the Candid community, visit https://LTW.org/CandidFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/candidpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecandidpod
SummaryNew York Times Bestselling Author Mo Isom joins us today to talk about the concepts surrounding her book Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Many of us come from one of two sexual upbringings: a sexual education led by pop culture with graphic imagery and lewd narratives, or a sexual education led by the church that is wrapped around sin and avoidance. Neither conversation teaches us what the Bible actually says about sex and God's great design for sex in our lives. So many people struggle to navigate sex and intimacy within their marriage, and in this episode, MJ and Mo talk about some obstacles that couples commonly face and actionable steps to take to begin to progress towards true glorifying intimacy. Tune in to learn more about what the Bible actually says about sex and some different ways to cultivate healthy intimacy within our relationships.Connect Further with Mo IsomClick here to connect with Mo on InstagramClick here to visit MoIsom.comClick here to take Mo's free 8-week video course. To purchase Mo's books, click on the following titles:Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to BoldSex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot Learn more about the More Than Mom community:Click here to head to MJ's InstagramClick here to check out mrsmjcash.com Graphics by Angela VerweyMusic by Mike Lombardi
Porn, Promiscuity, Purity, and everything in between. Mo is open about her personal testimony, why she believes sex, can be used as a tool for worship or a weapon against ourselves depending on the context. Link to Mo's book:Sex Jesus and the conversation the church forgotHer free resources to use this as a study guide Follow her on Instagram @moIsom
Too often in the church, pornography and sexually compulsive behaviors are viewed as just a man's issue. But our guest today, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Mo Isom, blows up that paradigm and presses into her own story and how the culture in the church around sexuality must change.
Singleness can be a hard thing to navigate. As the church, we need to make sure we are taking care of our single friends! Our conversation with Beth Polston lets us see the view from her vantage point of loving life and serving the Lord where she is. Beth is an elementary music teacher at Northeast Elementary School in Owasso. Her message to us is don't wait to live your life! God is working now, and He has purposes and plans for today for you. She is inspirational, adventurous, and joyful. Listen in! Recommended Websites: Moms in Prayer "Dwell" - Scripture Memory Recommended Books Praying for Your Future Husband by Robin Jones Gunn Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom Remember God, by Annie F. Downs Wait and See by Wendy Pope Recommended Podcasts: The Heart of Dating: Thriving with Purpose by Kait Orman That Sounds Fun by Annie F. Downs Girls' Night by Stephanie Mae Wilson The Bible Recap by Tara Cobble The Journey Podcast
Mo and I chat about how God created sex, how honesty about sexual sin defeats the enemies schemes, how God desires a pure heart, and privacy vs. darkness. 5:11 Mo begins by sharing how she came to know Jesus and an overview of what she wrote in her first book Wreck Your Life. "I knew a lot about God, but I didn't know God and there's a big difference." High School: "I didn't know who I was or whose I was. I didn't know how that whole Jesus component merged into the other 6 days of the week, so when identity issues came perfectionism began to bind me in a lot of ways." Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. -Matthew 11:28 "His [God] invitation to me was just begin to give Me the glory. You've lived so focused on self....Look at the things I am doing and we'll go from there." "I went from this incomplete perspective of God to God in a box..to still this incomplete view of God: I give You the glory and You give me the blessing." "Suicide suddenly interrupted my story, especially the spiritual side, this faith walk layer. Suddenly this God I had been following and tip toeing with and figuring out and seeing all the goodness of, I felt like was a faros or had abandoned me or was not as good as I thought He was. Suddenly when things didn't feel so good or the circumstances didn't look so good in life I took off running. I ran into depression, into anxiety, into promiscuity, into any sin sized piece I could find to fill the God sized hole in my heart." John 16:33 says, In this world you will face trouble, but take heart, have courage, I have overcome the world. "When we know God. When we hunger and thirst for His Word. When we know the character and nature and complexity or who He reveals Himself to be to us , there is a vast difference in how we handle the hardships. There is a divine hope in the valley." "He will wreck your life to save your life and save your eternal story." "I will use anything and everything to disrupt your lost journey and point you back home and lead you and intersect your heart and your life." Be still and know that I am God -Psalm 46:10 25:10Mo shares what led her to write her 2nd book Sex, Jesus, and The Conversations The Church Forgot. "Scripture says sin is defeated by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony, so I think people seeing they're not alone in something and hearing the radical truth of God all over it has been really neat to see the wave it has created." SHOW NOTES continued ----------------------------------------------------- Follow Grace Enough Podcast on IG and FB ----------------------------------------------------- Follow Mo Isom on IG and Twitter
The Church is precious. It's Christ's beloved and broken bride. But sex and sexuality conversations have notoriously challenged us for the last ... thousands of years. New York Times bestselling author, Mo Isom, helps guide us through some of these conversations we have forgotten, and does it with storytelling and great passion. (She takes us to church!) Grab a pew, and join us. Highlights: "A lot of my issues grew out of the fact that my family thought the church was talking to me about the hard stuff, and the church thought my family was talking about the hard stuff. So really, no one was talking to me about the hard stuff. Therefore, the world ... was teaching me." --Mo Isom "Nothing you bring to the foot of the cross is going to knock God off of His throne." --Mo Isom Do the Next Thing: Check out the book, Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot: https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Jesus-Conversations-Church-Forgot-ebook/dp/B0741F8Y3C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SRF6QYEHYCM4&keywords=sex%2C+jesus%2C+and+the+conversations+the+church+forgot+by+mo+isom&qid=1567185697&s=gateway&sprefix=sex%2C+Jesus%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1 Check out that video resource, Conversations Continued here: https://moisom.teachable.com Dig deeper into her first book (and testimony) here: https://www.amazon.com/Wreck-My-Life-Journeying-Broken-ebook/dp/B015J8UAFM/ref=pd_sim_351_1/147-5732013-3279728?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B015J8UAFM&pd_rd_r=de2cb64c-8c16-400f-8e03-6bfcf03418bc&pd_rd_w=ec0kS&pd_rd_wg=FWLyJ&pf_rd_p=5c130f77-a5ef-4ffd-9db1-c29a354f52f9&pf_rd_r=AX11KMNGRTJJQ16RHYMF&psc=1&refRID=AX11KMNGRTJJQ16RHYMF Discover More: https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/sex-jesus-and-the-conversations-the-church-forgot-with-mo-isom/ Question of the Week for Next Week: If you had to be stuck inside of a TV show for the rest of your life, which show and what character would you be? Email podcast@lauriekrieg.com or follow Laurie on Instagram to answer: https://www.instagram.com/laurie_krieg/
In this episode of the Chasing Freedom Show, I talk with my friend Laura Reynolds about SEX and all the 'good' and 'bad' that comes along with it. I hope this episode brings you some encouragement when it comes to your relationship with sex and new insights into what God intended sex to be like. Laura and I have both struggled with this, so we are chatting girl-to-girl, sin-to-sin - where to next; understanding God is more worried about our next steps than our missteps. It's like Laura says "If the God of the universe can forgive my sins and choose to put them out of his mind, then they clearly have no weigh on my identity and who I am." Listen in as we define 'sex' and 'sexual sin' and answer questions on: being open in the bedroom - being open with your friends - seeking advice to move into purity - pursuing singleness in a God-honoring way - husbands who sexually sin - virginity - premarital sex - what constitutes 'crossing the line' before marriage (how far can we really go!?) - sex after the 'honeymoon phase'. I also share a peak into some things that came up for Derick (my husband) and I during our marital counseling. You can find more from Laura on Instagram @lauradawnreynolds. p.s. I have 1:1 Health Coaching Applications open - apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/9gPb8liDoWDNn50y2 If you love this episode, screenshot that you're listening, and share it on your Instagram – tag me @trainertanner and #chasingfreedom. And don't forget, you can always leave a review of the podcast to encourage others to listen and learn to step further into freedom! Make sure you ‘subscribe’ to this show through iTunes, or ‘follow’ it on Spotify/SoundCloud so that you don't miss when a new episode comes out! Resources: Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler (overview about dating, sex, marriage), Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom, and Sex Container::Relationship Goals video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHAcHA2wlqU&t=2s
In today's episode, Dr. Carol is joined by New York Times best-selling author, Mo Isom to discuss how sex should and can be redeemed by the church for the betterment of God's people. Mo Isom has a number of resources yo'll want to check out: Connect with Mo Isom on her website, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Find the new curriculum, Sex and Jesus; the Conversation Continued Find Mo's book, Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot
Mo Isom is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and the author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Having faced great personal tragedy—including battling an eating disorder, overcoming the suicide of her father, and surviving a horrific car accident—Mo is passionate about speaking on a wide variety of topics and is able to connect with men and women of all ages and demographics.
SEX. VIRGINITY. PURITY. Yup, we are going there today, friends! We wanted to bring Mo Isom on to really bring the TRUTH about the beauty of how God designed sex, why He calls us to be pure (in more areas, and in more depth than just sex) and how we can face the tireless desire of sexual temptation. Our girl Mo BROUGHT it today with some incredible truth based on her own personal story surrounding this topic. Mo Isom is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and the author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. She is a nationally sought after speaker, a popular faith-based blogger and a zealous voice rising up for her generation. Over the past several years, she has spoken—within the U.S. and internationally—to over 400 different conferences, organizations, corporations, churches, teams and schools. She has reached people worldwide with messages of hope, transformation and timely, Holy Spirit-led revelation, seeing thousands commit their lives to following Christ. Mo lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, Jeremiah Aiken, and their daughters, Auden and Asher (with their third growing blessing set to arrive in May of 2019!). Today Kait and Mo dive into all things purity, sex, and virginity answering some of the tough questions that y’all always ask us! This is an episode to definitely SHARE with your friends, that’s for sure. Some themes of today’s episode -The body of Christ needs to have these conversations about sex, purity, and boundaries. -Understanding the guidelines to sex and boundaries while also getting to the WHY God guides us this way. -What sex REALLY is and how God designed it as a powerful force. -What is purity REALLY and how can we come back to understanding and loving this word? -How we can better uphold physical boundaries as a culture driven by sexual desires. We cannot wait to hear what you think about this rich episode breaking down such necessary and important topics for us singles. Also friends! If you want more personalized dating advice, Kait is currently offering 1 on 1 relationship coaching… for both men and women! You can sign up for a FREE 15 minute consultation by going to heartofdating.com/coaching to sign up!
In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Mo Isom about her story of overcoming rejection, personal tragedy and disappointment. ------------- *Guest Links* ------------- Mo's website ( https://www.moisom.com ) Mo on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/TheMoIsom/ ) Mo on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/MoIsom ) Mo Isom on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/moisom/ ) Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom ( https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Jesus-Conversations-Church-Forgot/dp/0801019052/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7ILWHR7M2FIX&keywords=mo+isom+sex+jesus+and+the+conversations+the+church+forgot&qid=1552608440&s=gateway&sprefix=mo+ism%2Caps%2C442&sr=8-1 ) Wreck My Life by Mo Isom ( https://www.amazon.com/Wreck-My-Life-Journeying-Broken/dp/080100814X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=7ILWHR7M2FIX&keywords=mo+isom+sex+jesus+and+the+conversations+the+church+forgot&qid=1552608440&s=gateway&sprefix=mo+ism%2Caps%2C442&sr=8-2 ) ----------------- *Episode Sponsor* ----------------- Reach out to Sam Massey - sammassey77@gmail.com Sam on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/sammassey77/ ) ------------------------------------------- *The Learner's Corner Recommended Resource* ------------------------------------------- ----------------- *What We Learned* ----------------- Nos aren't words of dismissal, but words of direction. Mo's story of trying out for the LSU Tigers. God doesn't present us with a blueprint. He invites us into a journey. No isn't a failure. God will wreck your life to save your life. How Mo began to overcome What has helped you become more comfortable sharing your story? The more I could share about the hard stuff, the greater impact my story has on people. Mo shares her story behind her book, Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot Be slow to speak and quick to listen. ------------------------ *New Episode Every Week* ------------------------ Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast. We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
Mo Isom’s story is one that you will not soon forget. She is wife, a mother, a speaker and the author of the New York Times Bestseller “WRECK MY LIFE: Journeying from Broken to Bold.” She was an All-American goalkeeper for the Louisiana State University soccer team and the first female to try out for an SEC men’s football team. She holds the LSU all-time goalkeeper record as well as the #3 SEC all-time shutout record. Mo's latest book "Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot" released in March of 2018. In this Throwback Thursday edition of the podcast, Mo shares the very emotional story of her father's death in 2009. To listen to the entire interview, please click on Episode 4 of the podcast here.
Today on the podcast I am chatting with my friend (and neighbor) Jacy Lee Pulford. Jacy is the author of the newly released book, The Glitter Effect and owns an online shop full of adorable mugs, prints and other goodies. Resources for Family Devotions The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones One Year Devotions For Preschoolers by Crystal Bowman Links Mentioned: Hello Awesome Shop Modest Coloring Book The Glitter Effect Book Awana Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom Mo Isom on YouTube If You Only Knew by Jamie Ivey About our guest: Jacy Lee Pulford is a Christian wife and boy mama from New England. Her passions include art, writing, snacking and laughing. Jacy runs an online ministry called Hello Awesome, a place for uplifting products and messages. You can find her actively on Instagram @helloawesomeshop and online at www.helloawesomeshop.com
Are we truly living towards eternity? In this episode, Andi invites her friend and bestselling author, Mo Isom, to discuss preparing the bride and walking in purity. "All of the branches of brokenness are symptomatic responses to core heart issues. We shake our frustrated fists at the failing morality of the world, and yet we're trying to put band-aids on bullet holes because we miss addressing the aching, bleeding needs of people's hearts." – Mo Isom Books Mentioned: Fake or Follower by Andi Andrew – learn more Wreck My Life by Mo Isom – learn more Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom – learn more Learn more about Andi and her books at AndiAndrew.com Show Sponsored by Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Produced by Unmutable™ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Are we truly living towards eternity? In this episode, Andi invites her friend and bestselling author, Mo Isom, to discuss preparing the bride and walking in purity. "All of the branches of brokenness are symptomatic responses to core heart issues. We shake our frustrated fists at the failing morality of the world, and yet we're trying to put band-aids on bullet holes because we miss addressing the aching, bleeding needs of people's hearts." – Mo Isom Books Mentioned: Fake or Follower by Andi Andrew – learn more Wreck My Life by Mo Isom – learn more Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom – learn more Learn more about Andi and her books at AndiAndrew.com Show Sponsored by Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Produced by Unmutable™
Mo is a New York Times bestselling author and a nationally sought-after speaker. Her newest book Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot is about the role the church can play in the conversation about sex and sexuality. Mo lives in Atlanta with her husband, Jeremiah, and their two daughters, Auden and Asher. Interview Tell us about your sports background. I played soccer at LSU for four years and realized going into my senior year that every NCAA athlete gets five years of eligibility, but only four in one sport. I was going to finish soccer in four years without interruptions. I’d always played with the guys in the football facility about joining their team. I trained with the team for 22 months—lifting weights, doing agility training. By the time I tried out we had gone from two specialists to eight specialists, so I didn’t make the roster. Tell us a little about yourself and your family. My family is my greatest blessing and the best part of myself. My husband Jeremiah is like 6’5” and a blessing from the Lord. He leads our family so well. I’m 6’1” so we’re a tall family. My kids are two and a half and ten months and they’re both already toddler size. We’re just big people and have a fun household. I want to be someone who will support whatever my kids want to do, but I don’t think they have a choice but to be in sports. I just need them to show some coordination! Talk about your book and why you gave it that title. The title came to me a few years ago—Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. In 2015, my husband and I had just married and were just walking into this season of sex within marriage in the confines of a covenant. I was struggling with so much from my past, so much that no one had ever talked to me about. I had struggled with promiscuity, pornography and feeding my flesh. I came to know Jesus and I was so confused. I remember reading an article about a girl who waited to have sex until her wedding night and regretted her decision. It broke my heart. Even though I was confused, I still recognize the beauty within marriage. I was still figuring a lot out, but I knew sex was a gift from God. I needed to find healing and wholeness in my own life and marriage. I knew someone should reclaim sex for the glory of God and I finally realized I should. The title and all that I wanted to share just hit me one day in my kitchen. I never would’ve imagined the felt need it would hit when it released. So many people, across the board, have so many questions and are figuring it out. If we want to see a shift in our culture, we have to have wholeness in our own hearts first. What sexual baggage did you brought into marriage? We live in a culture in the church where we’re supposed to deny, deny, deny sex during singleness and then we’re supposed to stand at the alter and flip a switch. When you get married, now sex is amazing and totally permissible. It’s confusing if we don’t understand what sex is and why it matters. I was raised in a Christian home and the church had a lot to say about the rule following behavior modification. But I didn’t know heart transformation so I pushed the envelope as far as I could. I rationalized and waived a banner of virginity, but didn’t know anything of purity. When I was younger, I came across some of my dad’s pornography and it seared something in me. I developed a decade long struggle and many women in the church are struggling with it. I lost my dad unexpectedly to suicide and tried to fill that void in college with physicality. I gave so much of myself away trying to get a man’s heart. Sophomore year of college I came to know Jesus and it completely transformed my life and heart. God immediately started a transformation for me in this area and I started an ‘intimacy fast’. I called it ‘kissless till next Christmas’. I knew I needed healing and this went on for two years. The next man I met was Jeremiah and we moved through our dating relationship with a reframed understanding, but we still struggled. We came to such a point of conviction to either flee or marry. We prayed about it separately and God gave us the same word of coming together in marriage. We stood at the altar and were able to stand there with great conviction about why we were marrying. We both had pasts that we hoped we could brush under the rug. Right at the start of marriage, all this stuff came crashing down. My sister-in-law shared this quote with me about how before marriage, the enemy will do what he can to bring us together, and after marriage, he’ll do what he can to keep us apart. His goal is to divide us. We have to process, seek forgiveness, break off connections we had with people and fight for our marriage. How is this less about behavior modification and more about heart transformation? When we’re waiving this banner of virginity for the sake of virginity, it’s a works-based answer to a life-surrender question. God is asking for all of our minds, all of our hearts and we’re like “what if I give you some semi-good behavior? But God is calling us to this greater heart condition of purity. Then virginity becomes a beautiful by-product. People are trying to modify their behavior but they’re not encountering true heart transformation. What do you suggest to other people who have baggage in their marriage? In the newlywed bed, especially, the enemy shames us into silence, confusion, and shame. This is where the gospel becomes practical. We have the strength and ability to break the chains of the shame and move through into healing. Whether you’re 30 years in or three weeks in, there’s beauty in coming to the person we’re in covenant with and having the conversation. It takes grace on both sides because processing through sexual stuff is scary. For my husband and myself, it’s a regular check in about what’s going on and there’s amazing freedom that comes from that vulnerability. What about the person who has tried to talk to their spouse and they don’t want to talk about it? The first place you can go is to talk to God about it. Prayer on behalf of our spouse is the best thing we can bring into the marriage covenant. Finding an accountability or prayer partner can also be really helpful. But navigating that in a careful way is important—not just gossiping about your marriage to someone. But having this person to carry our burdens can be really beneficial. And sometimes that can be a counselor. We can look at two stories to see who Jesus is in light of our sin—the woman at the well, who is a whore by all accounts. Jesus is at the well when she comes to draw water and he brings up all her sin and past. But in the face of her filth, he stays. And he offers her redemption and then sends her back to evangelize. Then with the adulteress to be stoned. Jesus says those without sin can cast the first stone. He stands with her and doesn’t cast a stone. This is who God is in response to our sexual sin. Sex is a unifying gift, a weapon against the enemy trying to divide us. There is power in healthy sexuality in marriage, and it’s worth it to work through the baggage. Talk a little bit about pornography, what it does, how to protect ourselves, and how to get healing. It’s important to remember that no temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. Porn is a silent struggle and we are silenced by shame. This is an issue gripping the vast majority of people. I say that because it helps to understand how pervasively this has infiltrated our culture. The average school aged kid is exposed at nine years old; I was exposed at age eight. Porn is such a universal issue because it’s so accessible and is deeply dehumanizing us. One in five mobile searches is for porn. We are turning to quick fixes that sees other humans as body parts made for our pleasure instead of image bearing creations of God. It sickens and infects us and we become addicted to it. We have to stop rationalizing and see it as an all or nothing. When I first came to Christ, my prayer was “break my heart for what breaks yours, give me eyes to see the world as you do and make me more like you.” If we start praying that, we can’t see porn the same. There are some practical ways to help too—software like Covenant Eyes that will guard your devices. We have to practice some discernment about what we set before our eyes. Your one simple thing for this week: Start praying: “Create in me a clean heart, God.” Show Closing Thanks for joining us for the MarriedPeople Podcast. We hope you’ll subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a review – they help us make the podcast better. We want to hear from you. Share with us on Facebook, Instagram or our site. If you want more resources, check out Your Best Us. You can find more from Mo on her website, Instagram, Twitter and her book. You can also set up Covenant Eyes on their website.
Would you be surprised if we rescued Kenzie again? No?! Good, because it happened! Is it time for you to activate your inner “Vontae Davis”? Would you let your child’s school paddle them as a disciplinary method? Chile, the Delegation’s opinions to these topics varied but we managed find some boats and life jackets! SJR’s snack was so good (“Play to Win” instead of “Trying to not lose”), so tune in to The Potter’s House at One LA’s podcast (9/21) for the full word! W.E. Read: Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom Engineered & Theme Song by Dex Show Description: Jamie Washington
Mo Isom is a New York Times bestselling author, a nationally sought-after speaker, and a zealous voice rising up for her generation. Formerly, Mo was an was an All-American goalkeeper for the Louisiana State University soccer team, as well as the first female to train with and tryout for an SEC men's football team. After enduring a tremendous amount of adversity – including battling an eating disorder, overcoming the suicide of her father, struggling with promiscuity, and surviving a horrific car accident— she encountered the love and mercy of Jesus. She is now a Holy Spirit-filled daughter of God who isn’t afraid to speak bold, raw, courageous Truth to a generation being crushed under the weight of their sin, their circumstances and the lies of the enemy. She has been featured in Sports Illustrated and appeared on Ellen, ESPN, CBS, The 700 Club, and countless other platforms. Isom speaks nationally and internationally on a variety of faith-based topics, and facilitates a faith-centered blog that has garnered millions of views to date. Her first book, Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold, was a New York Times Bestseller and her second book, Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot, released March 2018 and has already reached tens of thousands around the globe. Isom and her husband, Jeremiah, live in Atlanta with their two daughters, Auden and Asher.
Mo Isom is my guest on episode #11, and we get honest and vulnerable about the bold message of her book, Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Check out the PSALM ADVENTURE, a 4-week Online Bible Study hosted by Gwen Smith beginning September 9, 2018 --> www.GwenSmith.net/PsalmAdventure Follow Gwen Smith on Instagram --> www.instagram.com/GwenSmithMusic Episode show notes: www.gwensmith.net/graceologie/11 Graceologie on INSTA: @graceologie Graceologie on FB: www.facebook.com/graceologie Gwen Smith on FB: www.faceboo.com/GwenSmithMusic
Tray and Melody are joined by Mo Isom to talk her books, Jesus, tough conversations, and her own undone redone story. Mo, Mel and Tray discuss parenting kids to have a healthy view on sex and purity. Mo talks through her undoing story of identity issues, eating disorder struggles, loss, grief and brokenness. She tells us of how she reached her rock bottom and from that moment forward God has totally changed her life and what she had planned. She lets us in on how she went through season of isolation and she went through a season of fasting to totally dive into what the Lord was telling her to do. That meant stepping away from families and settings that she was comfortable with, but how this allowed her to step into true friendship, true community and the true calling God had her life. Mo has written two books Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Her books have reached thousands of people worldwide and her messages of hope, transformation and timely, Holy Spirit-lead revelation have been featured on, at and in Convocation at Liberty University, The Grove at Passion City Church, The Gospel Coalition, MGM’s light workers.com, Life Today, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, YouthWorker Magazine, and countless other platforms. Mo discusses a poem she wrote around the time 50 shades of grey came out in which God made her bold to share the truth that was on her heart. You can find that poem here. http://moisom.com/50-shades-of-grace/ Mo is a New York Times bestselling author, a nationally sought-after speaker and a zealous voice rising up for her generation. She was an All-American goalkeeper for the LSU Women’s Soccer team and the first female to train with and try out for an SEC men’s football team. Her life was riddled with great personal tragedy including battling an eating disorder, overcoming the suicide of her father, struggling with promiscuity, and surviving a horrific car accident. Through the grace of God she encountered the love and mercy of Jesus. Mo is now married to her husband Jeremiah and they have two daughters. They call Atlanta, Georgia home.
Hi friends! What a FUN conversation I have for you this week! My wise, wonderful and lovely sister, Hillary Glaze joins me and we talk about growing up with a single mom, moving during high school, marriage, motherhood, answered prayer, the Enneagram...and a few more things! Just like a couple of sisters, our conversation is real and all over the place. Hillary is truly one of my very favorite women ever. She oozes Jesus, wisdom and always has excellent book recommendations...you don't want to miss those at the end of the episode! Here are links to the many things we talk about:) ______________________________________ Easy Freezy Freezer meals (truly a life-saver!) https://www.easyfreezyfreezermeals.com Bible Study Fellowship https://www.bsfinternational.org ______________________________________ HILLARY'S AWESOME BOOK RECS: 1) Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot by Mo Isom 2) The Path Between Us by Suzanne Stabile and 3) The Road Back to You by Suzanne Stabile by Ian Cron (Both on the Enneagram) 4) Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura Markham 5) How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish 6) Hello Mornings by Kat Lee ___________________________________ I hope you are SO encouraged by our chat. Please do rate and review the podcast, share the episode with a friend...and go out and live your own uniquely beautiful story! xo
My guest for The Happy Hour # 192 is Mo Isom. Mo is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, blogger, and former All-American goalkeeper for the Louisiana State University soccer team. Mo has been featured in Sports Illustrated, appeared on ESPN SportsCenter Top-10 Plays, Ellen, ESPN, CBS, The 700 Club, and countless other platforms. She, her husband, Jeremiah Aiken, and their two children live in Atlanta, Georgia. When I received Mo's new book, Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot, I wasn't sure what to expect. But you guys, I loved this book and the message she brings. A little note about the show today - we discuss the issues of sex and pornography so mommas, you may first want to take a listen to the show on your own. Mo and I dive right into the hard stuff and start talking about sexual sin. In Mo's book she discusses her past and struggle with sexual sin. At 19, she felt Jesus calling her to an intimacy fast. Mo describes how the fast reset her heart, but also when she started dating again (her future husband!), she saw how quickly the temptations could set back in and we must continually fight against our sins. We then discuss the problems of pornography and the truth that so many women are silently struggling with this addiction. Mo describes the problem so well when she says, "it fulfills our instant urge, our instant want, but it never satisfies." Mo and I both get fired up talking about having this conversation with our children. We both believe so strongly in the importance of heart transformation and relationship so we can be ready when the world throws out all its "false sexpectations". I could have talked with Mo for hours and I know you're going to love our conversation too! {You can listen to the show HERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show Mo's Website Mo's books: Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot and Wreck My Life What Mo is loving: Quay sunglasses, Uber, Instagram stories What Mo is reading: Exploring the Prophetic Devotional by Shawn Bolz The Happy Hour Facebook Group If You Only Knew Connect with Mo Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube Sponsors Urgent Care for Kids - $20 off Sports Physicals mention code: UCK20off Third Love - 15% off SAS Footwear - use code happyhour for free shipping or in-store mention the happy hour and get $10 off. Follow SAS Footwear on Instagram! Winc Wines - $20 off!
It's a strong women kind of week around here. And you know how much I love when my friends become friends- so that's my hope with today's episode! Candace Cameron Bure has a new book out- Kind Is The New Classy- and she's a Hallmark movie star AND she is DJ Tanner. So for all the reasons, I was so so happy to get to chat with her! And then I grabbed my gal Mo Isom to come and hang with us, too. Mo has been on the show before, but her new book Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot is amazing and I was DYING to get her here to talk with us. And now all my dreams are coming true because it's just like we all sat down at the same table over coffee (or chai) and got to be friends. :) http://candacecameronbure.net http://moisom.com http://100daystobrave.com http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) Thanks to our friends at Samaritan Ministries for sponsoring this episode!
We are SO EXCITED to have Mo Isom. former All American soccer player and author of The New York Times bestselling book, "Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot," on The Autumn Miles Show! Join us for part two where Autumn and Mo will discuss the topic of sex and how this relates to our lives as Christians.
We are SO EXCITED to have Mo Isom, former All American soccer player and author of The New York Times bestselling book, "Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot," on The Autumn Miles Show! Listen in to this two part series as Autumn and Mo discuss the topic of sex and how this relates to our lives as Christians.
Jesus & Sex. Not a combination you don't hear often enough. Mo Isom comes on the podcast to discuss why sex is a topic that needs to be discussed more in our churches and families. Mo Isom is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and the author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot (set to release 3/6/18). She is also a nationally sought-after speaker, a popular faith-based blogger, a former All-American soccer goalkeeper and the first female to have trained with and tried out for an SEC men’s football team. She is widely recognized as a powerful female voice rising up for her generation, as her unique personal story and athletic endeavors have provided her with a platform to challenge, encourage, and equip others to live boldly, despite their circumstances. Having faced great personal tragedy—including battling an eating disorder, overcoming the suicide of her father, and surviving a horrific car accident—Mo is passionate about speaking on a wide variety of topics and is able to connect with men and women of all ages and demographics. Enjoy!
Jesus & Sex. Not a combination you don't hear often enough. Mo Isom comes on the podcast to discuss why sex is a topic that needs to be discussed more in our churches and families. Mo Isom is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and the author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot (set to release 3/6/18). She is also a nationally sought-after speaker, a popular faith-based blogger, a former All-American soccer goalkeeper and the first female to have trained with and tried out for an SEC men’s football team. She is widely recognized as a powerful female voice rising up for her generation, as her unique personal story and athletic endeavors have provided her with a platform to challenge, encourage, and equip others to live boldly, despite their circumstances. Having faced great personal tragedy—including battling an eating disorder, overcoming the suicide of her father, and surviving a horrific car accident—Mo is passionate about speaking on a wide variety of topics and is able to connect with men and women of all ages and demographics. Enjoy!
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Growing up in Marietta, Mo Isom was driven to be the best soccer player around. At age 9, she decided she would get a sports scholarship to college, after hearing a older family friend that he had a scholarship. Several years later she walked unto the field at LSU and she became an all American goal keeper. She even appeared on ESPN when she kicked a 90 yard goal. But all wasn’t as it seemed. Join me as we talk through her Dad’s suicide, her near death in a car wreck and her beginning life all over again. We also discuss her latest book, “Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot”. Available at Mosiom.com
Today we’ll talk with Mo Isom, author of “Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot” (Baker Books) and Al Stephan Principal at Western Mennonite School in Salem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Mo Isom, All-American soccer player, NYT Bestseller, Author of Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot. Today on the 5WPD, first ever guest Mo Isom talks candidly about her past with sex, how she is able to now thank God daily for it, and why the church needs to be actively involved in the conversation. 5 Word Prayer: Jesus, thank you for sex. Links: Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot – Mo Isom Produced by Unmutable.
Mo Isom is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and the author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot (release 3/6/18). She is also a nationally sought-after speaker, a popular faith-based blogger, a former All-American soccer goalkeeper and the first female to have trained … Continue reading "Sex, Jesus and the Conversations the Church Forgot with Mo Isom"
**This conversation is recommended for mature audiences only** Mo Isom speaks openly and candidly about her sexual testimony and what her life looked like when she neglected to ask the question of why God calls His children to live a life of purity. "It's about so much more than doing what's right and avoiding what's wrong. It's a reflection of preserving our bodies and our hearts for a God who gave His life for us first. " - Mo Isom Connect with Mo: website // book // instagram // facebook // twitter Heart Lesson: The realization and awe of the power of the Holy Spirit's operation within us. Scriptures Mentioned: John 8:36 2 Corinthians 12:9 Luke 10:27 Matthew 16:24-26 Jeremiah 33:3 Ephesians 3:20 2 Peter 2:21 1 Corinthians 7:9 Galatians 6:9 John 17:16 Helpful Resources: Lisa Bevere Covenant Eyes Celebrate Recovery If You Only Knew, by Jamie Ivey Clean, Natalie Grant Heart Lessons Episode 32 with Shelley Hitz Steps to overcoming addiction to porn: Pray for a shift in your heart to want what is good and holy. Give voice to your struggles and share them with someone you can trust. Guard your computer. Takeaway Truths: We are creatures made to worship but quickly worship what we want. We must begin by knowing what God calls us to and why He calls us to it so that we don't even give the enemy a foothold from the start. The purity God calls us to is really a heart purity. We can get lost in serving ourselves. We need to get uncomfortable for the sake of our own lives. Eternity is at stake and yet we are often worried for a five-minute conversation. Sin will win out every single time if we are not careful. Sex (in marriage) is not just to serve ourselves, it is laying our lives down in service of another. Sex (in marriage) is a powerful weapon against the enemy. Journal and Reflection Page Journal and Reflection Page - Mo Isom
How could the Church loose sight of the only Gospel Jesus preached... can we find it in the Old Testament?
Mo Isom joins me on the podcast today to talk about her soon-to-be-released book, Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot". We are living in both a cultural and church climate that have all but forgotten the design, meaning, purpose, and importance of sex as created by God. The church treats sex as a largely taboo topic (or else as something solely for the purpose of "meeting a husband's needs"), while the culture treats it in such a cheap, even abusive manner that folks are daily reaping the ramifications of having used sex in a way never intended by God. It's time that we finally come to a full understanding of what sex truly is, and Mo is providing us with that and more on the show today. What we Chat about in This Episode ~Mo's new book, Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot - what it's about, Mo's inspiration for writing it, and more ~Mo's testimony of her journey through pornography, sexual sin and promiscuity, and finally how she came to Jesus ~The ways in which we have idolized and perverted God's design for sex ~The power of sex and the importance of getting to the heart of the matter when discussing it in the church ~How sexual sin oftentimes stems from ignorance about the true meaning and purpose of sex ~The church's silence on sex versus God's practice of addressing it in the very first chapter of the Bible ~How viewing sex as being all about merely "meeting your husband's needs" misses the mark ~The shamefulness of Fifty Shades of Grey ~Advice for how and when to teach your children about sex, pornography, and other related issues ~The importance of talking to your children about sex as early as you can ~How the church's admonition of "Don't have sex until you're married!!" is an incomplete narrative which oftentimes leads to feelings of guilt when you're finally able to cultivate intimacy in marriage ~Sex in marriage as being a weapon against the enemy ~The differentiation to make between the idol of virginity and God's call to purity as a whole ~Encouagement and hope for the woman with sexual sin in her past or present ~And more!