Podcasts about redeeming sex

Gospel Daily Conversations with Josh Weidmann Physical Marital Intimacy From a Biblical Perspective Interview with Scott Mehl, Author of: Redeeming Sex in Marriage: How the Gospel Rescues Sex, Transforms Marriage, and Reveals the Glory of God *Parental Caution - please listen when not in the presence of children. Episode: 1321  

Welcome to Episode 202 of the Thinklings Podcast! Here's a trivia question for all of our savvy listeners: What is required to post a podcast episode??? Internet! Sorry for the delay today. We can thank Metronet for the long wait for your podcast episode! In today's episode, Thinkling Carter discusses The Minister as Shepherd by Charles Jefferson and gives it a rating. Thinkling Stearns puts a book on the shack stack, and Thinkling Little mentions Redeeming Sex and Marriage by Scott Mehl. Thinkling Stearns ends the episode with a meditation from Psalm 14! Main Topics in Episode 202: Books & Business The Minister as Shepherd – Charles Jefferson Redeeming Sex and Marriage – Scott Mehl Psalm 14 Final Meditation: Thinkling Stearns shares a meditation from Psalm 14.

Scott Mehl (MDiv, The Master's Seminary; DMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a pastor at Cornerstone Church of West Los Angeles, the managing director of the Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship, a fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, and an author. He and his wife, Lara, have four children. In this episode of 15:14, we discuss Dr. Mehl's latest book, Redeeming Sex in Marriage.   FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

In this episode we hear from Scott Mehl, pastor and author of Redeeming Sex in Marriage.  Scott unpacks this difficult topic with us and shares some of the complexities of what makes this topic so hard to discuss. He shares about the importance of having a strong theological foundation for what we believe about sex, and he offers encouragement to listeners who want to grow their intimacy in marriage, as well as those who are experiencing confusion, shame, and fear. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships are for one year and automatically renew each month.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Scott Mehl about his book, Redeeming Sex in Marriage: How the Gospel Rescues Sex, Transforms Marriage, and Reveals the Glory of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why might the topic of sex be such a difficult one for husbands and wives to discuss together? • What are some prevailing views about sex—both inside and outside the church—that have distorted God's good design for sexual intimacy? • Why is it important to build a solid theological foundation of God's design for sex? • What are five fundamental purposes of God's design for sex in marriage? • Why does sex in marriage seem so difficult and complicated? • How does observing the life of Jesus help us to see God's intention to redeem, bless, and honor the sexually broken? • Why is it important to consider the emotional, spiritual, and mental aspects of our personhood in addition to the physical aspects of sex? • What makes sex in marriage a “journey?” View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/redeeming-sex-scott-mehl The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp. Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com. IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.

1 Thessalonians | Chris Williams

A sermon in our series, Redeeming Relationships.The Village Church is a community formed by the gospel and sent on God's mission to make, mature, and multiply disciples of Jesus. We gather in the heart of downtown Hamilton, Ohio, with the hope that God might be made known in every part of His city through every part of our lives.For more information about The Village, visit us online at myvillagechurch.com.

Some churches like to say they welcome everyone, but the truth is that such a Christian community is complicated. In this insightful discussion with real-world practitioners Deb Hirsch and Luke Edwards, you'll hear about what it is like to build a community where committed Christians and those exploring their faith can thrive together.Deb Hirsch is a speaker, church leader, and writer who has led churches in both Australia and Los Angeles. She is one of the founders of Forge Mission Training Network and is a member of the Forge America national team. She also serves as a board member for Missio Alliance and was part of the leadership team of Christian Associates, a church planting movement in Europe, North & South America. She is the co-author (with Alan Hirsch) of Untamed: Reactivating a Missional Form of Discipleship, and her book Redeeming Sex reflects her own journey and attempts to bring new conversations about sexuality into the context of the church. Deb has been involved in social work, community development and as a trained counselor has worked in the field of sexuality for over twenty-five years. She and her husband live in community with others in Los Angeles.Luke Edwards is the Associate Director of Church Development for the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church and a trainer for Fresh Expressions US. He was the founding pastor of King Street Church, a network of fresh expressions in Boone, NC. Participating in local, regional, and national levels of the Fresh Expressions movement has given Luke a unique perspective into the future of the mainline church in a post-Christian society.

I had no agenda going into this conversation, but it quickly delved into talking about psychedelics, marijauna, and how God uses some trippy things to draw people to himself. We then talk about a missional ecclesiology with the table at the center. Deb Hirsch is a speaker, church leader, and writer who has led churches in both Australia and Los Angeles. She is one of the founders of Forge Mission Training Network and is a member of the Forge America national team. She also serves as a board member for Missio Alliance and was part of the leadership team of Christian Associates, a church planting movement in Europe, North & South America. She is the co-author (with Alan Hirsch) of Untamed: Reactivating a Missional Form of Discipleship, and her book Redeeming Sex reflects her own journey and attempts to bring new conversations about sexuality into the context of the church. Deb has been involved in social work, community development and as a trained counselor has worked in the field of sexuality for over twenty-five years. –––––– PROMOS Save 10% on courses with Kairos Classroom using code TITR at kairosclassroom.com! –––––– Sign up with Faithful Counseling today to save 10% off of your first month at the link:  faithfulcounseling.com/titr or use code TITR at faithfulcounseling.com –––––– Save 30% at SeminaryNow.com by using code TITR –––––– Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. www.theologyintheraw.com

In today's episode, we'll be listening to Kate Terry and Zach Verrett's Deep Dive session from Saturday titled How to Care for One Another: Singles and Married Partnering Together. We felt like this recording was timely after Sunday's sermon on Singleness. If you missed that sermon, be sure to check it out on our main Mercy Church Podcast, but for now, let's dive in to Kate and Zach's talk! If you're looking for more content from the weekend, visit mercycharlotte.com/redeemingsex and check out the other talks that were recorded. We're going to take a break over the Thanksgiving holiday and will be back for the beginning of our Advent series, starting November 28th. Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, we are continuing to release content from the Redeeming Sex Weekend that addressed what the Bible says about topics like purity, intimacy, and sexuality. The content was amazing so we wanted to make the sessions available to you right here. In today's episode, we'll be listening to Spence Shelton's Saturday evening session titled Redeeming Intimacy. We felt like after Sunday's sermon on liifelong love, this felt like a timely release.

Today, we are continuing to release content from the Redeeming Sex Weekend that addressed what the Bible says about topics like purity, intimacy, and sexuality. In today's episode, we'll be listening to Kate Terry and Zach Verrett's Deep Dive session from Saturday titled Caring for the Same-Sex Attracted in the Church. A huge thank you to Kate and Zach for coming to Mercy Church to speak with us. We love y'all and appreciate your vulnerability and leadership in this space. If you're looking for more content from the weekend, visit mercycharlotte.com/redeemingsex and check out the other talks that were recorded.

For today's episode we're sharing the Friday evening talk from Redeeming Sex Weekend held at Mercy Church on Oct 22 and 23, 2021. This message by Dr. Timothy Ateek (TA) who is the Executive Director of Breakaway Ministries in Texas. Over the next few weeks, we'll be releasing content from the weekend right here on The Bench. For more content from the weekend visit mercycharlotte.com/redeemingsex. To submit future questions for The Bench, dm us on IG or email us at info@mercycharlotte.com.

Thank you Newsstand Studio at 1 Rockefeller Plaza for providing a place for me to record this episode for y'all! No more Brooklyn closet recording!!!   Welcome to the TRC Remix Series Part II. If you're not sure what this series is click here for more info!   Today is part TWO of a conversation on masturbation on the podcast. If you missed part one, check it out here before you listen to this episode. This week, I'll be continuing a layered and nuanced conversation addressing the thing no one wants to say out loud, but everyone is dying to talk about: masturbation.   Is it a sin? Does the Bible say anything about it?   Brokenness is the beginning of the gospel. —David Kim.    Is Masturbation A Sin? My honest answer is: yes, no, maybe. All the way from Genesis to Revelation there's this rhythm we see of death to life, brokenness to restoration, renewal and redemption. [1]Clearly there is some real brokenness in how pleasure is approached, but if Jesus came to make all things new, is it possible that He could have a redemptive vision for this too? 1 Corinthians 6:12-13; 10:23 Paul says it twice: Everything is lawful, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial.   How Can Masturbation Be A Win? 5 Things to Consider   Pleasure  God is for our pleasure. How do I know? Taste buds, sunsets, brownie sundaes, and the only purpose of the clitoris is pleasure.   Practice Healthy Consent Consent in sexual encounters whether it's a hug or sex is VITAL. But if we don't know what we want or what feels good we won't have the tools to communicate our wants and needs. Masturbation can be a way to: Know your body. Know what feels good and doesn't feel good. And have the ability to communicate that.    Mutual Honor and Acceptance We put on other people a tenth of what we put on ourselves. If I judge, shame, dismiss my sexual desire and in essence don't accept it, how can I accept my partner's?   Connection and Innocence To God: Mark 12:29-30— love God with all of you.   To self and others:  Matthew 18:3— be like little children. If little children can masturbate in innocence, can we not get back to that as well?    Practice Being Present: Sensuality Dr. Celeste Holbrook, the Christian sexologist, describes sensuality beautifully: it's the act of being present. She talks about how toddlers are the most sensual beings because they're in a constant state of discovery. Porn and masturbation are not mutually exclusive. Removes fear and shame around body, self, and sexual desire.   5 Questions to Ask Yourself   Am I addicted to porn? I am not here to shame you if this is your story. Masturbation for a person addicted to porn would be like a drunk living at a bar. Not a win for you right now. Phylicia Masonheimer has some amazing resources for you around this topic. Sexuality can be activated by abuse. If that is your story, I am so sorry and remember that it is never your fault. Your sexuality is not tainted and you have permission to work through this.   Why am I feeling turned on right now?  50 Shades of Grey, porn, or a normal Wednesday afternoon? What am I really looking for at this moment? Connection? Intimacy? Release?   How can I honor myself, God, and my future in this moment? Really take the time to answer this question for yourself.    If shame weren't a part of the conversation, how would I show up? Shame and fear is not the heart of God— Ephesians 3— rooted and grounded in love. Jesus came for the abundant life— not a spirit of fear, but of power! Is it possible to masturbate and stay present and not fantasize? Is it possible to remain in healthy community with myself, God and others and masturbate? Is it possible to experience self-pleasure and remain outward focused? Yes! Grace Alone: In every other area of our lives we're willing to fumble, but sexually we're so terrified. It's like 1-strike you're out and sent to the pit of hell. No! Just because some people may become alcoholics, doesn't mean everyone will.   Who am I becoming? (Jon Tyson) What are the actions, words, choices of your life propelling you towards? When to discern if this is problematic behavior? Porn/erotica. Isolation. Keeping you from relationship. Distraction from everyday activities. Can't work, go out, or sleep without it— like any addiction. Fantasy land vs. real life.    So is masturbation a sin? Yes, no, maybe. Where is your heart? I have masturbated in all 3 scenarios. Give yourself permission to search your heart, to explore, and seek God's heart. If fear is a part of the conversation, reject it! Resources: Embrace Your Sexuality Mini Course. Sign up for one on one coaching with me here. Phylicia Masonheimer offers 7-day free content for those struggling with porn addiction. Celeste's TRC episode: Purity Culture, Painful Sex + Debunking Shame Narrative Phylicia Masonheimer's TRC episode: Who Should I Date? Jon Tyson's TRC episode: Developing a New Vision for Christian Sexuality Grab a copy of my book, Sexless in the City!   Books to Read: *** Note: I don't agree with everything in these books, but they are great resources*** Redeeming Sex by Debra Hirsch Mingling of the Souls by Matt Chandler Sex God by Rob Bell Theology of the Body for Beginners: A Basic Introduction to Pope John Paul II's Sexual Revolution by Christopher West Check out all of the books I recommend about God and Sex here.   [1] Timothy Keller. The Gospel in All Its Forms. Acts 29, December 12, 2008. https://www.acts29.com/tim-keller-explains-the-gospel/. Accessed September 10, 2019. Another incredible resource on this is the book Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller. It's a book I wish  I would've read when I was in my 20s; it would've saved me a lot of heartache.   [2] “He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” (New International Version, Revelation 21:5). I'm an avid reader and always have at least 3 books going at once. Anyone else love getting lost in a good fiction book? I just got a new book I'm super excited about called The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs. This NYT Bestseller now in paperback is the perfect feel-good summer read for a beach read or your book club. Grab your copy anywhere books are sold or find more at SusanWiggs.com.   You've probably heard a lot about collagen over the years and know several people who swear by it. I'm here to tell you that it's worth the hype. Collagen helps reduce fine lines and helps ease joint discomfort— pretty cool, right? You can put it in everything from a smoothie to banana bread. 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What's the best way to push back against celebrity culture? Listen to people who aren't on the platform. We do that once a month by featuring YOUR stories. Today we hear from Amy, one of our earliest listeners and partners. She's a public school English teacher, and we talk about purity culture in Australia, finding her voice, how she navigated app dating, and where she's going from here.  Full show notes here If you want to join the Ladies Night Book Club, it's your last chance. Come read Redeeming Sex by Debra Hirsch with us in March and April for $9/month. Join us for weekly zoom calls, Facebook discussions, a Q&A with Debra Hirsch, and an exclusive conversation with her as well.  Talk to us on Instagram and Twitter

Debra Hirsch published the book Redeeming Sex in 2015 before evangelicals had the language we do today for the connection between spirituality and sexuality. Her work flows out of her decades of lived experience as a counselor and pastor working with people in the area of sexuality. She has a lifetime of wisdom and insight to share with us, and we get a piece of that in this conversation. We are more than our genital "bits and bobs" as Deb says, we are wired to know and be known, love and be loved, we are wired for connection and intimacy, for a sexuality that is social, not just genital. Full show notes here Want more of the story Deb is telling here? Join us for the Ladies Night Book Club for $9/month as we read Redeeming Sex in March and April.  Join the conversation on Instagram and Twitter Deb Hirsch is a speaker, church leader, and writer who has led churches in both Australia and Los Angeles. She is one of the founders of Forge Mission Training Network and is a member of the Forge America national team. She also serves as a board member for Missio Alliance and was part of the leadership team of Christian Associates, a church planting movement in Europe, North & South America. Her book Redeeming Sex reflects her own journey and attempts to bring new conversations about sexuality into the context of the church. Deb has been involved in social work, community development and as a trained counselor has worked in the field of sexuality for over twenty-five years.

We discuss the report released last week by Miller & Martin PLLC about numerous allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct by Ravi Zacharias. Full show notes here Join the Ladies Night Book Club for $9/month for March 1 start - we are discussing Redeeming Sex by Deb Hirsch

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Laura Tremaine is a storyteller and she joins us for a candid conversation about her life in a white evangelical subculture, how she moved out of it in Hollywood, and how she navigated her relationships and sexuality. Laura's superpower is sharing her stuff and encouraging us to do the same. She models that for us today by telling us the stories at pivotal points of her faith, relationships, and sexuality. We talk about: how her parents trust empowered her what sex revealed to her about what she believed about God why sharing our stuff matters You also get to hear from a member of our Ladies Night Book Club, Morgan, who shares why she joined and why you should too.  Join the Ladies Night Book Club for $9/month. We start Redeeming Sex by Deb Hirsch on March 1, and if you're part of our book club, you get weekly zoom calls to discuss what you're learning in a safe group of spiritually curious women. You also get an exclusive podcast interview with Deb Hirsch and get to ask her your questions in a zoom Q&A. Join today! Show notes here Laura Tremaine is a writer and podcaster. On her weekly podcast 10 Things to Tell You, she encourages listeners to take the episode prompts to a friend or to their journal, because meaningful connections come from good conversations. Her first book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. released in February 2021. Laura lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jeff, and their two children. You can connect with Laura on Instagram @laura.tremaine. 

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Learn more about Dr. Juli Slattery and Authentic Intimacy.The Thrive Marriage Podcast is offered in conjunction with the Thrive Marriage Lab, a product of ReStory Labs, powered by Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Thrive Marriage Lab.Learn more about ReStory Labs.Learn more about Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Marriage Intensives with Chris and Tracy. If you like what you're hearing, consider leaving a rating or review! Thanks!

As a woman, were you taught how to suppress your sexuality in the Christian culture? Suppression looks different to different people, but if you’ve ever felt ashamed of your desire for sex, your sexuality, or simply about being a woman then please listen to this episode, “How to Embrace Your Sexuality and Desire as a Single Christian Woman.” I interview Kat Harris of “The Refined Woman” and she goes into detail about what sexuality is, what it looks like if we’re ashamed of our sex drive, how to embrace your sexuality in a biblical way, and how to overcome shame. You won’t want to miss this! Tune in and share! Sponsored by: Faithful Counseling (10% off first month): https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/confidentsinglewoman    Find Kat Harris here: Podcast: The Refined Collective Podcast by Kat Harris Website: https://www.TheRefinedWoman.com Courses: https://www.TheRefinedWoman.com/shop Instagram: @therefinedwoman Free Online Community: www.Bit.ly/trwdatingtips    Recommended books by Kat Harris: 1. Girls and Sex by Peggy Orenstein 2. Redeeming Sex by Deborah Hirsch 3. Sex God by Rob Bell 4. The Mingling of the Souls by Matt Chandler 5. The Wait by DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good 6. Theology of the body by Christopher West 7. Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller   7 Questions To Help You Identify Your Standards [Free]: http://www.starrburroughs.com/standards The 7 Most Common Roadblocks To Love [Free]: http://www.starrburroughs.com/gift The Marriage-Minded Online Dating Academy: https://www.StarrBurroughs.com/MODA Join our free Facebook Community: The Confident Single Woman http://www.starrburroughs.com/facebook-group Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/starrburroughsbooks The Ineligible Bachelorette: https://amzn.to/2xmE49u Email: Starr@StarrBurroughs.com

As a woman, were you taught how to suppress your sexuality in the Christian culture? Suppression looks different to different people, but if you’ve ever felt ashamed of your desire for sex, your sexuality, or simply about being a woman then please listen to this episode, “How to Embrace Your Sexuality and Desire as a Single Christian Woman.” I interview Kat Harris of “The Refined Woman” and she goes into detail about what sexuality is, what it looks like if we’re ashamed of our sex drive, how to embrace your sexuality in a biblical way, and how to overcome shame. You won’t want to miss this! Tune in and share!   Sponsored by: Faithful Counseling (10% off first month): https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/confidentsinglewoman    Find Kat Harris here: Podcast: The Refined Collective Podcast by Kat Harris Website: https://www.TheRefinedWoman.com Courses: https://www.TheRefinedWoman.com/shop Instagram: @therefinedwoman Free Online Community: www.Bit.ly/trwdatingtips    Recommended books by Kat Harris: 1. Girls and Sex by Peggy Orenstein 2. Redeeming Sex by Deborah Hirsch 3. Sex God by Rob Bell 4. The Mingling of the Souls by Matt Chandler 5. The Wait by DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good 6. Theology of the body by Christopher West 7. Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller   7 Questions To Help You Identify Your Standards [Free]: http://www.starrburroughs.com/standards The 7 Most Common Roadblocks To Love [Free]: http://www.starrburroughs.com/gift The Marriage-Minded Online Dating Academy: https://www.StarrBurroughs.com/MODA Join our free Facebook Community: The Confident Single Woman http://www.starrburroughs.com/facebook-group Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/starrburroughsbooks The Ineligible Bachelorette: https://amzn.to/2xmE49u Email: Starr@StarrBurroughs.com

Today is part TWO of a conversation on masturbation on the podcast. If you missed part one, check it out here before you listen to this episode. This week, I’ll be walking through what the Bible says about masturbation and if it is really a sin.    Is Masturbation A Sin? Brokenness is the beginning of the gospel—David Kim.    My honest answer is: yes, no, maybe. o   Is it possible to touch myself and explore my body and experience pleasure and stay connected to myself, God, and others? I think so. All the way from Genesis to Revelation there’s this rhythm we see of death to life, brokenness to restoration, renewal and redemption.[1]Clearly there is some real brokenness with masturbation, but if Jesus came to make all things new, is it possible that He could have a redemptive vision for this too[2] 1 Corinthians 6:12-13; 10:23 o   Paul says it twice: Everything is lawful, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial.   How Can Masturbation Be A Win? Pleasure God is for our pleasure. How do I know? Taste buds, sunsets, brownie sundaes, and the only purpose of the clitoris is pleasure. Practice Healthy Consent Consent in sexual encounters whether it’s a hug or sex is VITAL. But if we don’t know what we want or what feels good we won’t have the tools to communicate our wants and needs. Masturbation can be a way to: o   Know your body. o   Know what feels good and doesn’t feel good. o   And have the ability to communicate that.   Mutual Honor and Acceptance We put on other people a tenth of what we put on ourselves. If I judge, shame, dismiss my sexual desire and in essence don’t accept it, how can I accept my partner’s?   Connection and Innocence To God: o   Mark 12:29-30— love God with all of you. To self and others: o   Matthew 18:3— be like little children. o   If little children can masturbate in innocence, can we not get back to that as well?   Practice Being Present: Sensuality Dr. Celeste Holbrook, the Christian sexologist, describes sensuality beautifully: it’s the act of being present. She talks about how toddlers are the most sensual beings because they’re in a constant state of discovery. Porn and masturbation are not mutually exclusive. Removes fear and shame around body, self, and sexual desire.   Questions to Ask Yourself Am I addicted to porn? I am not here to shame you if this is your story. Masturbation for a person addicted to porn would be like a drunk living at a bar. Not a win for you right now. Phylicia Masonheimer has some amazing resources for you around this topic. Sexuality can be activated by abuse. If that is your story, I am so sorry and remember that it is never your fault. Your sexuality is not tainted and you have permission to work through this. Why am I feeling turned on right now? 50 Shades of Grey, porn, or a normal Wednesday afternoon? What am I really looking for in this moment? Connection? Intimacy? Release? How can I honor myself, God, and my future in this moment? Really take the time to answer this question for yourself.  If shame weren’t a part of the conversation, how would I show up? Shame and fear is not the heart of God— Ephesians 3— rooted and grounded in love. Jesus came for the abundant life— not a spirit of fear, but of power! Is it possible to masturbate and stay present and not fantasize? Is it possible to remain in healthy community with myself, God and others and masturbate? Is it possible to experience self-pleasure and remain outward focused? Yes! Grace Alone: In every other area of our lives we’re willing to fumble, but sexually we’re so terrified. It’s like 1-strike you’re out and sent to the pit of hell. No! Just because some people may become alcoholics, doesn’t mean everyone will. Who am I becoming? (Jon Tyson) What are the actions, words, choices of your life propelling you towards? When to discern if this is problematic behavior? o   Porn/erotica. o   Isolation. o   Keeping you from relationship. o   Distraction from everyday activities. o   Can’t work, go out, or sleep without it— like any addiction. o   Fantasy land vs. real life.   So is masturbation a sin? Yes, no, maybe. Where is your heart? I have masturbated in all 3 scenarios. Give yourself permission to search your heart, to explore, and seek God’s heart. If fear is a part of the conversation, reject it!   Resources: Embrace Your Sexuality Mini Course. Sign up for one on one coaching with me here. Phylicia Masonheimer offers 7-day free content for those struggling with porn addiction. Celeste’s TRC episode: Purity Culture, Painful Sex + Debunking Shame Narrative Phylicia Masonheimer’s TRC episode: Who Should I Date? Jon Tyson’s TRC episode: Developing a New Vision for Christian Sexuality Get on my mailing list for my book launch!   Books to Read: *** Note: I don’t agree with everything in these books, but they are great resources*** Redeeming Sex by Debra Hirsch Mingling of the Souls by Matt Chandler Sex God by Rob Bell Theology of the Body for Beginners: A Basic Introduction to Pope John Paul II's Sexual Revolution by Christopher West [1] Timothy Keller. The Gospel in All Its Forms. Acts 29, December 12, 2008. https://www.acts29.com/tim-keller-explains-the-gospel/. Accessed September 10, 2019. Another incredible resource on this is the book Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller. It’s a book I wish  I would’ve read when I was in my 20s; it would’ve saved me a lot of heartache. [2] “He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” (New International Version, Revelation 21:5). 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I didn't grow up in a Christian home, or in the church, or around Christians, so you could say I had a secular worldview when it came to sex and sexuality. In some ways, what I learned from the secular world was more on spot, truth, than what I learned from the Christian community. We're starting a three-part series on sex. And today's conversation is about what we learned about sex from our faith communities. And let's be honest for many of us it's wasn't helpful, we might even say it was harmful. Ya, today we're talking about that. Redeeming Sex https://www.amazon.com/Redeeming-Sex-Conversations-Spirituality-Partnership/dp/083083639XReal Sex https://www.amazon.com/dp/1587431971/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Sexual Ethics https://www.amazon.com/Sexual-Ethics-Evangelical-Stanley-Grenz/dp/066425750X

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This week, I am talking with Lisa, the wife of Dean Samuels who I interviewed in the last episode. She is sharing about her experience in mixed orientation marriage to a queer man. I love her honesty and realness like nothing else. You will totally wanna listen in to this.   If you want to check out the book I mentioned, it is called Redeeming Sex by Debra Hirsch. Also if you want to learn more about Dean and Lisa, you can learn more on Dean's authorship page on the Your Other Brothers blog at https://www.yourotherbrothers.com/author/dean/ Theme Music credit: "Driven to Success" by Scott Holmes

IVED presents “Ask Me Anything | The Big Event Upstate Edition” featuring NY/NJ Media Production Coordinator, Kyle Lee and Area Ministry Director, Jonathan Walton. This podcast was recorded during the Free Time between discipleship tracks at The Big Event Conference for students from New York City, Long Island, and Central/South Jersey. We take questions from students attending Intervarsity NY/NJ fall conference, The Big Event on race, relationships, reconciliation, and more! Resources Listed: Check out Recweek: https://www.experientialdiscipleship.com/recweek/ Redeeming Sex by Deb Hirsch The End of Sexual Identity by Jenna Williams Paris

Redeeming Relationships - The weekly teaching of Josh Houston and Guests

Special guest preacher Debra Hirsch (author of award-winning book "Redeeming Sex") delivers a message to The Story Houston community about how to relate to people who are different from us.

This week is all about you, Maybe God's listeners. Your response to Deb Hirsch last week was so overwhelming that we dedicated this fourth episode to your questions and feedback. In this episode, Eric and Deb address questions like, "What's wrong with a little porn?", "Is premarital sex really a sin?", and "Should it be the Church's job to police people's sex lives?" Ultimately, Eric and Deb challenge us to ask better questions as we strive to understand sex as something more than mere physical intercourse.   Please keep sending us your questions and comments to maybegodpod@gmail.com or join the discussion on our Facebook page @MaybeGodPod. *** You can follow Deb Hirsch on twitter at @debrahirsch. For more about Redeeming Sex, check out www.ivpress.com/redeeming-sex or pickup a copy on Amazon. *** Eric Huffman is the founder and lead pastor of The Story Houston. Please visit thestory.church for more information. Maybe God is produced by Eric Huffman, Julie Mirlicourtois, and Brandon Duke. Sound Engineering by Patrick Laughrey and editing by Brittany Holland. Our theme music is by Nathan Bonnes whose other music can be found at nathanbonnes.com.

For our third episode, the Maybe God team flew to Los Angeles to speak with author, speaker, and pastor Deb Hirsch. In her latest book, Redeeming Sex: Naked Conversations about Sexuality and Spirituality, Deb addresses the overwhelming need in our society (and in our churches) to have deeper conversations about sex. She laments the way most of our cultural conversations about sex are reduced to mere intercourse, and she challenges all her readers - married and single,  LGBTQ+ and straight, Christian and non-religious - to think more broadly about the breathtaking, toe-curling, rapturous gift that is human sexuality.  Please send your questions or comments to maybegodpod@gmail.com or join the discussion on our Facebook page @MaybeGodPod. *** You can follow Deb Hirsch on twitter at @debrahirsch. For more about Redeeming Sex, check out www.ivpress.com/redeeming-sex or pickup a copy on Amazon.   *** Eric Huffman is the founder and lead pastor of The Story Houston. Please visit thestory.church for more information. Maybe God is produced by Eric Huffman, Julie Mirlicourtois, and Brandon Duke. Sound Engineering by Patrick Laughrey and editing by Brittany Holland. Our theme music is by Nathan Bonnes whose other music can be found at nathanbonnes.com.

On this episode, Brian and Leann are joined by Debra Hirsch, the author of Redeeming Sex. They discuss the climate of the Western church towards sexual ethics and what it looks like become a community that navigates sexual brokenness with love and grace. 

Nothing has exposed the gap between the church and the broader society quite like the cultural argument over sexuality. Relationships, identities, orientations and even seemingly straightforward concepts such as gender have cut battle lines between the church and the world. In this episode we speak to Debra Hirsch, author of the book Redeeming Sex, and discover a holistic, biblical vision of sex and gender that honors God and offers good news to the world. Deb reflects on some of her own journey with us as she brings fresh language and insightful definitions of sexuality into the context of the church. When you consider the world from the perspective of God's kingdom mission, it turns out the smoke clears and a redemptive imagination takes root. Deb has been involved in social work, community development and as a trained counselor has worked in the field of sexuality for over twenty five years. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why sex and sexuality is such a “hot button” issue for the church Why we need a much broader definition of human sexuality How our understanding of sexuality can deepen our relationship with God How the search for intimacy in relationships mirrors our search for God What the church and Christians need to wake up to concerning sex http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1209249450 (Get started here...) http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1209249450 () This is one of our absolute favorite episodes of Lifeschool so far. Deb's gentle and wise approach to this topic is at once refreshing and quite convicting. You will want to listen all the way through, and for sure please share this episode with everyone you know! Please check out the link below to get Deb's amazing book. Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started.https://123lifeschool.clickfunnels.com/big-3-download ()Download today's https://123lifeschool.clickfunnels.com/big-3-download (BIG 3 right now). Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others...   Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1209249450 (The Lifeschool Podcast on iTunes.) Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  https://123lifeschool.clickfunnels.com/big-3-download (Free Download of the Big 3 For Episode #114) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083083639X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=083083639X&linkCode=as2&tag=caesarkalinow-20&linkId=e3f68e67db94b6c3352390c2cb4135a8 (Get Debra Hirsch's book, Redeeming Sex) http://www.caesarkalinowski.com/ (Caesar Kalinowski's Website and Blog with Loads of Resources) http://www.missiopublishing.com/ (Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources)   https://www.facebook.com/groups/lspodcast/ ()

Nothing has exposed the gap between the church and the broader society quite like the cultural argument over sexuality. Relationships, identities, orientations and even seemingly straightforward concepts such as gender have cut battle lines between the church and the world. In this episode we speak to Debra Hirsch, author of the book Redeeming Sex, and discover a holistic, biblical vision of sex and gender that honors God and offers good news to the world. Deb reflects on some of her own journey with us as she brings fresh language and insightful definitions of sexuality into the context of the church. When you consider the world from the perspective of God's kingdom mission, it turns out the smoke clears and a redemptive imagination takes root. Deb has been involved in social work, community development and as a trained counselor has worked in the field of sexuality for over twenty five years. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why sex and sexuality is such a “hot button” issue for the church Why we need a much broader definition of human sexuality How our understanding of sexuality can deepen our relationship with God How the search for intimacy in relationships mirrors our search for God What the church and Christians need to wake up to concerning sex (http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1209249450) (http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1209249450) This is one of our absolute favorite episodes of Lifeschool so far. Deb’s gentle and wise approach to this topic is at once refreshing and quite convicting. You will want to listen all the way through, and for sure please share this episode with everyone you know! Please check out the link below to get Deb’s amazing book. Each week the Big 3 will give you immediate action steps to get you started. (https://123lifeschool.clickfunnels.com/big-3-download) . Read and think over them again later. You might even want to share them with others...   Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of this page or right below. Also, please leave an honest review for (http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1209249450)  Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  For Episode #114 (https://123lifeschool.clickfunnels.com/big-3-download) (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083083639X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=083083639X&linkCode=as2&tag=caesarkalinow-20&linkId=e3f68e67db94b6c3352390c2cb4135a8) Caesar Kalinowski's Website and Blog with Loads of Resources (http://www.caesarkalinowski.com/) Missio Publishing – More Missional Books and Resources (http://www.missiopublishing.com/)   (https://www.facebook.com/groups/lspodcast/)

In Part 2 of my conversation with Deb Hirsch we discuss shame, why it’s so hard to talk about sexuality in the church, and what it means to bring grace into sexual shame.Deb Hirsch is the author of Redeeming Sex: Naked Conversations About Sexuality and Spirituality. As a speaker, church leader, and writer she has led churches in both Australia and Los Angeles and is one of the founders of Forge Mission Training Network. She is the co-author (with Alan Hirsch) of Untamed: Reactivating a Missional Form of Discipleship, and her book Redeeming Sex reflects her own journey and attempts to bring new conversations about sexuality into the context of the church. Deb has been involved in social work, community development and as a trained counselor has worked in the field of sexuality for over twenty-five years. She and her husband live in community with others in Los Angeles.

Deb Hirsch is the author of Redeeming Sex: Naked Conversations About Sexuality and Spirituality.  As a speaker, church leader, and writer she has led churches in both Australia and Los Angeles and is one of the founders of Forge Mission Training Network. She is the co-author (with Alan Hirsch) of Untamed: Reactivating a Missional Form of Discipleship, and her book Redeeming Sex reflects her own journey and attempts to bring new conversations about sexuality into the context of the church. Deb has been involved in social work, community development and as a trained counselor has worked in the field of sexuality for over twenty-five years. She and her husband live in community with others in Los Angeles. 

Pastor Chris Walker shares the 2nd message from the series: Scripture, Gender and Sexuality.

The 2nd message from the Mini Series "Scripture, Gender & Sexuality" Got Questions? Email us! questions@meadowbrook.ca

Scripture: Various, In this final installment of Redeeming Sex, Craig Cabaniss talks about how the church body should have conviction and compassion in dealing with homosexuality.

Brant talks with Deb Hirsch, author of the book "Redeeming Sex" about the complexity of our sexual brokenness, how Jesus levels the playing field, and how He's willingness to heal us all.

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30, For part 7 of the "Redeeming Sex" series, Craig Cabaniss speaks about pornography using Matthew 5:27-30 as his foundation.

Scripture: 1Corinthians 6 12-20, Part 6 of the "Redeeming Sex" series comes from 1Corinthians 6:12-20. Craig Cabaniss speaks about sex and singleness.

Scripture: Song of Solomon 4:1-16, In the 5th installment of the "Redeeming Sex" series, Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches on the topic of Sex and Marriage.

Scripture: Song of Solomon 1-2:1-7, In the 4th installment of the "Redeeming Sex" series, Pastor Craig Cabaniss teaches on the topic of Sex and Marriage.

Scripture: Romans 1:17-32; 2:1, Idolatry is closely connected with lust according to todays passage of study as Craig preachers this, our 3rd installment in the series Redeeming Sex.

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, In this second installment, Craig Cabaniss continues with God's purpose for sex. In understanding God's purpose of sex we can give thanks for what He created and be obedient to His plan for sex.

Scripture: Various, Today's message is the first in our new series entitled "Redeeming Sex." In this introductory message Craig uses various scriptures starting with Genesis 2 to discusses what is to be expected during this series...

The StoryMen welcome author, speaker and counselor Deb Hirsch to discuss her new book REDEEMING SEX. We talk about why the Church is so bad with sex, and how to talk about gender in our contemporary culture.

Sexual Chaos: Redeeming Sex 1 Corinthians Sermon from January 27, 2010 by Pastor Ryan Mobley