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    Holmberg's Morning Sickness
    12-29-25 - Study On Wegovy And Other Similar Weight Loss Drugs Finds It's Enhancing Users Sexual Appetite - BO

    Holmberg's Morning Sickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 14:12


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    Dishing Drama with Dana Wilkey UNCENSORED
    RHOSLC Mary Cosby's Cousin FULL Interview EXPOSING Mary Cosby Church Con + Ex Prince Andrew's Guns SEIZED Over Fears + RHOBH False Blinds + Russell Brand's Christmas Confession Following NEW Sexual Asssault Charges

    Dishing Drama with Dana Wilkey UNCENSORED

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 57:59


    Send us a textEpisode 267 -- Today's episode is a Christmas gift from the Patreons - Mary Cosby's cousin Dan Cosby's explosive 2021 FULL interview about his cousin Mary Cosby redited before the TLC cult documentary drops next week. Dan Cosby, Mary's cousin and former church member, exposes how Robert Sr. (the Bishop) never got Mama's blessing to marry Mary - that entire "God told me" story is completely fabricated. Wait until you hear how church members were held hostage at the doors until they raised $200,000, with people taking out loans to appease Mary and Robert so they could leave. Dan reveals Mary had extramarital affairs while married to her first husband Dana, how Robert was sending messages to women offering vacations, and how they both entered a consensual open marriage arrangement. The church bought land for a new building with Mama's money but Robert took all the funds and nobody knows where it went. Dan exposes Mary's text messages threatening him with death and calling him evil after he spoke out, reveals Charlinda (a family member) works for Mary for pennies, and explains Mary doesn't actually own properties in New York or a mortgage company despite her claims. For RHOBH gossip, I'm debunking the Sutton Stracke church annulment blind - Christian Stracke didn't need her permission or to pay her off, and she's still getting $300,000/month alimony indefinitely. I'm breaking down Dorit Kemsley's foreclosure situation and how PK Kemsley strategically stopped paying the mortgage for four months to force a loan on the property in Dorit's name. Plus Kyle Richards called paparazzi on Christmas Day and made them wait. Prince Andrew aka Mountbatten-Windsor had his gun license revoked and all firearms confiscated by police in late November - wait until you hear why this suggests serious mental health concerns and potential suicide risk. Russell Brand was hit with two new charges involving two new women from 2009 - now facing seven criminal charges from six women total, and his new apologetic video suggests he's already negotiating a plea deal before his June 2026 trial.Full episode only available at Dishing Drama Dana Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkeySupport the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo send Dana information, show requests and sponsorships reach out to our new email: dishingdramadana@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel

    Teen Girl Talk
    The Housemaid- When Nothing is as it seems

    Teen Girl Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 66:29


    Trigger warning: Sexual assault, spousal violence, emotional abuse, gaslighting, imprisonment, violence, financial abuse On this week's episode, we're heading into the world of the Housemaid.  It is a wild ride from start to finish.  Major spoilers for the movie and book.  Also on this episode, Susie is concerned about quiche.  Frank wonders if Nina is the white power ranger.  Intro and outro is Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill.  Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes and SpotifyE-mail: realteengirltalk@gmail.comTeen Girl Talk's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realteengirltalk/ Frank's writing website: franklincota.com Suesie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susieboboozy/Frank's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siriwouldchallenge/Frank's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJcUttxP0ujvc6HXBz-4kIw   Frank's Book: https://books2read.com/u/3nJPzP

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    Youth Clinics Addressing Sexual Concerns in Japan

    JIJI English News-時事通信英語ニュース-

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 0:10


    Youth clinics offering consultations on sexual and physical health concerns at affordable prices are expanding their reach in Japan, though public awareness remains limited.

    Gnostic Insights
    The Illusion of Form: A Gnostic Inquiry into Gender and Selfhood

    Gnostic Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 20:54


    Is transgenderism a mental disorder? Is transexualism a delusional pursuit? Is sexual identity a cultural value arbitrarily assigned at birth? This is the topic of today's discussion. My first experience with a person seeking transexual modification was as a private practice marriage counselor in Idaho, back in the early 1980's. This fellow was seeking an official diagnosis of transexualism as required by the state in order to proceed with surgical procedures. He had been denied certification by other psychologists and was hoping I would provide him with the needed diagnosis. One session was enough for me to deny his claim. Why? After hearing his story, it turned out that his wife had recently decided she was a lesbian and no longer wanted to have sex with him. In order to save his marriage he decided to have his genitals surgically removed so he could “become a woman” to save their marriage. Though motivated by love for his wife, this reason would not qualify him for surgery under any transgender or transexual definition. I can tell you he was plenty pissed off by my refusal to go along with his plan. By definition, a transgendered individual is one who identifies with a gender incongruent with their body. They prefer dressing in clothing usually associated with the “other” gender and purposely minimize their secondary sexual characteristics. They may prefer engaging in activities more popular with the “other” gender. Population estimates of transgender persons has jumped from an historically steady 0.6% of the total population as of 2016 to 1.0% of the population surveyed in 2025, with young people ages 13-17 now accounting for 3.3% of the general population. Transexual is defined as taking the extra step of body modification through surgery or hormones to bring the body into closer congruence with self-identity. It is estimated that 25% to 30% of transgendered individuals now undergo body modification, up from an estimated 10% to 15% in the early 2000's. What accounts for this rise in trans identity? Is it merely a rise in societal acceptance that grants the freedom to declare one's identity publicly as many claim, or is there another, more gnostic, interpretation of this phenomena? Let's consider this carefully. Many gnostic texts suggest that the spiritual plane is gendered and populated by male and female entities, which gives rise to tidy mythological pantheons of male and female gods. However, I question the meaning of the term “gender” as it applies to the aeonic realm. At least one important book of the Nag Hammadi makes no mention of gender in the spiritual realm, and that's the Tripartite Tractate upon which this gnosis is based. [I take that back. Actually, there's one mention of the fallen Aeon being as one stripped of their masculinity, but that's more a statement of overall loss of integration and power arising from the fall.] Everything I'm sharing with you today is based upon the Tripartite Tractate and the logical conclusions that arise from that book. Yes, the terms “Father” and “Son” are assigned to the originating consciousness out of which our consciousness flows, but the meaning of those terms has nothing to do with sexual attributes or form. Neutral names like “Source” and “Offspring” would do as nicely but lack the personal relatability of family and the familiarity of traditional names. Sexual orientation and activity only applies to us creatures here in the Deficiency for purposes of reproduction. The portal between the ethereal and the so-called material cosmos requires a mechanism for fruiting the 2nd Order Powers arriving from the Fullness. Sexual activity is primarily responsible for populating the 2nd economy for all creatures above the level of bacteria, amoeba, fungi, and some plants and invertebrates. It would seem that the rules for fruiting changed from asexual to sexual as the complexity of the 2nd Order creatures arriving on the planet changed from smallest to largest. The Aeons are not male and female. They are fully integrated units of consciousness. What we call male identity and female identity reflect our lack of integration of our complete identity, or what Jung referred to as the lack of self-actualization of our animus and anima. In other words, our essential identities are neither male nor female but both. So identifying with either is actually a deficiency that represents incomplete individuation hampered by overidentification with the physical form. Male identity is misclassified as belonging to a man's soul identity, or what we here at Gnostic Insights call “ego” identity. The same goes for female identity. Remember, all 2nd Order Powers share the same One Self consciousness that flows unimpeded from Above. What distinguishes us is our ego identity—our self-identified name, position, place, and duty. The same goes for the Aeons. The Aeons share their One identity with the Son as fractals of the Son, and are distinguished from one another by their self-identified egoic position within the hierarchy of the Fullness of God according to name, position, place, and duty. Like the Aeons, we encompass and embrace the full anima/animus spectrum within our ego identity. But down here, physical and material forces act upon our bodies and influence self-identity as either male or female. In reality, we are equally both. Furthermore, the memes we pick up here from our childhood experiences, especially childhood sexual trauma, can affect our gender identity. The Son is the Father's only direct emanation. The Son is a monad, not a dyad or syzygy. Even though we call this monad the Son, it is not a male figure. The Son is a fully realized individual representing all aspects of the originating Source. The Son is the singular embodiment of the ALL. The Totalities of the ALL are the full expression of the diversity of the Son. The Totalities of the ALL are not self-aware; they are fully identified with the ungendered Son. The ALL is called the “aeon of the Aeons.” During the act of singing glorious praise to the Father, this “aeon of the aeons” produces a limitless variety of Aeons that occupy the Fullness of God. The Aeons of the Fullness are fractal iterations of the ungendered Son. The Aeons self-sort themselves into a hierarchy of unique positions, ranks, and duties within the Fullness. Their job is to continue giving glory to the Father through song. The Aeons do not reproduce sexually. They combine with other Aeons and sings songs of glory to the Father all together within these various combinations, which produces fruit from their comingled glory. And during the giving of glory, the Aeons dream of Paradise. We 2nd Order Powers are the fruit of these Aeons dreaming of Paradise. We enjoy making love the same way the Aeons enjoy giving glory together. In our fallen world, we 2nd Order Powers manifest as only two sexes for the purpose of reproduction. Self-assigned gender identity is irrelevant to the end goal of biological reproduction; male plus female are required. Love is not confined to sexual activity or reproduction. Love is love and we are all full of love that flows like an unending stream from the Father through the Fullness. Love is not limited to sex, reproduction, or gender identification. Now we move on to a consideration of reincarnation and its implications for transgender confusion. We've talked about reincarnation in prior episodes. If you would like to review those, the links are in the transcript to this episode, so if you are listening to an audio podcast, please visit the Gnostic Insights website where all previous episodes are posted, or view this transcript at the Cyd Ropp Gnostic Reformation Substack. [Revisiting Reincarnation] [Reincarnation, Research, and Gnosis] Reincarnation provides an excellent counter-argument to transgenderism, so let's consider the logic of this together. We do not necessarily reincarnate as the same gender from lifetime to lifetime. Therefore it follows that our ego's memory houses all of our prior gender identities. What we take for our gender identity is usually associated with the body we are currently inhabiting. A person may identify with their previous life's gender and carry those memes strongly forward into this incarnation. It is not an error to notice those gender-identified memes and behave accordingly. The error is thinking this current body needs to conform to that previous meme chord that we call gender. Confusion arises from thinking one is born into the wrong body or telling a child they are born into the wrong body. No. We are born into the most perfect body possible for our current incarnation. We are sent into this fallen world by our aeonic parents with our full cooperation. We forget our mission once we are here. We forget why we are here and who we really are, just as the Demiurge did. The error is thinking we know better than the Fullness from our fallen perspective down here who we are and what body we should be wearing. “Tomboy” girls and so-called “effeminate” boys are just that. There is no need to make the body conform to the previous life's body. There is a reason to inhabit the body one is born into. Perhaps lessons to be learned by living a lifetime in a less familiar body configuration. Remember, our talents are gifted by our aeonic parents, just as our DNA comes through our earthly parents. A female who is gifted with so-called “masculine” traits is not masculine. The words masculine or feminine are misnomers of our gender-obsessed, fallen culture. Here's a chart of so-called masculine and feminine traits drawn up by an AI at my request. The AI noted that, “Personality traits are often categorized as masculine or feminine, though it's important to note that these traits exist on a spectrum and can be present in anyone, regardless of gender.” And, indeed, you can see by the chart that a well-balanced, integrated personality would display both types of traits as needed, regardless of sex. Trait Type Communication Masculine: Direct, assertive Feminine: Empathetic, nurturing Emotional Expression Masculine: Reserved, independent Feminine: Expressive, relational Leadership Style Masculine: Authoritative, task-oriented Feminine: Collaborative, inclusive Conflict Resolution Masculine: Competitive, confrontational Feminine: Cooperative, harmony Decision Making Masculine: Decisive, risk-taking Feminine: Reflective, consensus-building Problem Solving Masculine”: Analytical, logical Feminine: Intuitive, holistic Self-Perception Masculine: Self-reliant, confident Feminine: Community building, supportive Offering my own experience as an example, this unit of consciousness that is known as Cyd is often miscategorized by others as exhibiting so-called masculine traits in academic and workplace settings. Yet, at home, I skew much more toward the “feminine.” That's probably why I enjoyed running a large bed and breakfast for several years, because both types of traits make for an efficient yet caring innkeeper. Growing up, I was considered a “tomboy,” preferring wrestling and sports to playing with dolls and trying on make-up. My pixie haircut displays my lifelong disdain for futzing with hairdo's, curlers, and hair products. My mother was a glamorous woman, a real girlie-girl that forever tried to force me into pink and ruffles while I preferred jeans and hoodies, much to her frustration. Again, I don't think that any of these distinctions have one whit to do with gender. It never even crossed my mind that I should be a boy. Rude people from time to time have suggested I “come out” as gay and join the alphabet community. No thanks. No need. I am not confused. I am who I am. Knowing who you are, your aeonic inheritance and lifetimes of experience, transcends the tidy categories the culture would like to cram us into. The categories become irrelevant. We carry our fixed, God-given personalities along with our self-identity egos with us from lifetime to lifetime, adding and subtracting memes and meme chords like gender identity as we go. However, our initial personalities were formed by Aeons giving praise together in various combinations. Eventually we reach our final resting place. That resting place is not the silence of decomposing flesh in the grave. We have occupied countless bodies and forms throughout our lifetimes. We have left those bodies behind every time. We are not confined to those vessels of flesh and bone that sicken and die. Our One Self spirit and ever-evolving ego carry on. We either return to the next, most perfect body for our unit of consciousness to inhabit, or we stay in the higher ethereal plane occupied by Aeons and 2nd Order Powers who have left behind the material cosmos and the confusion that arises in the Deficiency. We will remain recognizable by ourselves and others. Our ego identification is not dependent on our gender or appearance; we have occupied so many different bodies in so many different incarnations that there is no way our identity is anchored by a single material form. Like Christ and the 3rd Order of Powers, we will all be recognizable to those who know us, irrespective of appearance or sexual traits. Like the Aeons, our ego is tied to our mind, our words, our rank in the overall system of the Fullness. “Each of those who glorify has his own station, rank, dwelling place, and place of rest, which is the glorification he brings forth.” [Tripartite Tractate verse 70] “For each of the aeons is a name corresponding to each of the Father's qualities and powers. Since he exists in many names, it is by mingling and through mutual harmony that they are able to speak of him, by means of a richness of speech. Thus, the Father is a single Name because he is One, but nevertheless innumerable in his qualities and names.” [verse 73] Just be who you are without labels or gender identification. Embrace your self-identity irrespective of how you present to others as long as it is true to your aeonic, God-given Self and ego. Drop those confusing and unnecessary cultural memes that weigh down your soul. Our God Above All Gods is not the author of confusion. Gender confusion is just another demiurgic ploy to throw you off track and keep you down. The Father's will is strong and clear and uplifting. The path of discovering gnosis and self-actualization is not through the labyrinths of despair and self-doubt. And it is certainly not through a surgeon's scalpel. Turn your eyes up to the Fullness and within to find true self identity and acceptance. This article is not meant to criticize but to uplift divergent individuals like myself. God blesses all of us. Onward and upward. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Stripe Credit Card *Choose your item *Item A - $10.00Item B - $25.00Item C - $50.00Total$0.00Submit

    Sexo y lo que surja
    393. Sexo y lo que surja: Balance del año sexual

    Sexo y lo que surja

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 60:51


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    Gnostic Insights
    The Illusion of Form: A Gnostic Inquiry into Gender and Selfhood

    Gnostic Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 20:54


    Is transgenderism a mental disorder? Is transexualism a delusional pursuit? Is sexual identity a cultural value arbitrarily assigned at birth? This is the topic of today's discussion. My first experience with a person seeking transexual modification was as a private practice marriage counselor in Idaho, back in the early 1980's. This fellow was seeking an official diagnosis of transexualism as required by the state in order to proceed with surgical procedures. He had been denied certification by other psychologists and was hoping I would provide him with the needed diagnosis. One session was enough for me to deny his claim. Why? After hearing his story, it turned out that his wife had recently decided she was a lesbian and no longer wanted to have sex with him. In order to save his marriage he decided to have his genitals surgically removed so he could “become a woman” to save their marriage. Though motivated by love for his wife, this reason would not qualify him for surgery under any transgender or transexual definition. I can tell you he was plenty pissed off by my refusal to go along with his plan. By definition, a transgendered individual is one who identifies with a gender incongruent with their body. They prefer dressing in clothing usually associated with the “other” gender and purposely minimize their secondary sexual characteristics. They may prefer engaging in activities more popular with the “other” gender. Population estimates of transgender persons has jumped from an historically steady 0.6% of the total population as of 2016 to 1.0% of the population surveyed in 2025, with young people ages 13-17 now accounting for 3.3% of the general population. Transexual is defined as taking the extra step of body modification through surgery or hormones to bring the body into closer congruence with self-identity. It is estimated that 25% to 30% of transgendered individuals now undergo body modification, up from an estimated 10% to 15% in the early 2000's. What accounts for this rise in trans identity? Is it merely a rise in societal acceptance that grants the freedom to declare one's identity publicly as many claim, or is there another, more gnostic, interpretation of this phenomena? Let's consider this carefully. Many gnostic texts suggest that the spiritual plane is gendered and populated by male and female entities, which gives rise to tidy mythological pantheons of male and female gods. However, I question the meaning of the term “gender” as it applies to the aeonic realm. At least one important book of the Nag Hammadi makes no mention of gender in the spiritual realm, and that's the Tripartite Tractate upon which this gnosis is based. [I take that back. Actually, there's one mention of the fallen Aeon being as one stripped of their masculinity, but that's more a statement of overall loss of integration and power arising from the fall.] Everything I'm sharing with you today is based upon the Tripartite Tractate and the logical conclusions that arise from that book. Yes, the terms “Father” and “Son” are assigned to the originating consciousness out of which our consciousness flows, but the meaning of those terms has nothing to do with sexual attributes or form. Neutral names like “Source” and “Offspring” would do as nicely but lack the personal relatability of family and the familiarity of traditional names. Sexual orientation and activity only applies to us creatures here in the Deficiency for purposes of reproduction. The portal between the ethereal and the so-called material cosmos requires a mechanism for fruiting the 2nd Order Powers arriving from the Fullness. Sexual activity is primarily responsible for populating the 2nd economy for all creatures above the level of bacteria, amoeba, fungi, and some plants and invertebrates. It would seem that the rules for fruiting changed from asexual to sexual as the complexity of the 2nd Order creatures arriving on the planet changed from smallest to largest. The Aeons are not male and female. They are fully integrated units of consciousness. What we call male identity and female identity reflect our lack of integration of our complete identity, or what Jung referred to as the lack of self-actualization of our animus and anima. In other words, our essential identities are neither male nor female but both. So identifying with either is actually a deficiency that represents incomplete individuation hampered by overidentification with the physical form. Male identity is misclassified as belonging to a man's soul identity, or what we here at Gnostic Insights call “ego” identity. The same goes for female identity. Remember, all 2nd Order Powers share the same One Self consciousness that flows unimpeded from Above. What distinguishes us is our ego identity—our self-identified name, position, place, and duty. The same goes for the Aeons. The Aeons share their One identity with the Son as fractals of the Son, and are distinguished from one another by their self-identified egoic position within the hierarchy of the Fullness of God according to name, position, place, and duty. Like the Aeons, we encompass and embrace the full anima/animus spectrum within our ego identity. But down here, physical and material forces act upon our bodies and influence self-identity as either male or female. In reality, we are equally both. Furthermore, the memes we pick up here from our childhood experiences, especially childhood sexual trauma, can affect our gender identity. The Son is the Father's only direct emanation. The Son is a monad, not a dyad or syzygy. Even though we call this monad the Son, it is not a male figure. The Son is a fully realized individual representing all aspects of the originating Source. The Son is the singular embodiment of the ALL. The Totalities of the ALL are the full expression of the diversity of the Son. The Totalities of the ALL are not self-aware; they are fully identified with the ungendered Son. The ALL is called the “aeon of the Aeons.” During the act of singing glorious praise to the Father, this “aeon of the aeons” produces a limitless variety of Aeons that occupy the Fullness of God. The Aeons of the Fullness are fractal iterations of the ungendered Son. The Aeons self-sort themselves into a hierarchy of unique positions, ranks, and duties within the Fullness. Their job is to continue giving glory to the Father through song. The Aeons do not reproduce sexually. They combine with other Aeons and sings songs of glory to the Father all together within these various combinations, which produces fruit from their comingled glory. And during the giving of glory, the Aeons dream of Paradise. We 2nd Order Powers are the fruit of these Aeons dreaming of Paradise. We enjoy making love the same way the Aeons enjoy giving glory together. In our fallen world, we 2nd Order Powers manifest as only two sexes for the purpose of reproduction. Self-assigned gender identity is irrelevant to the end goal of biological reproduction; male plus female are required. Love is not confined to sexual activity or reproduction. Love is love and we are all full of love that flows like an unending stream from the Father through the Fullness. Love is not limited to sex, reproduction, or gender identification. Now we move on to a consideration of reincarnation and its implications for transgender confusion. We've talked about reincarnation in prior episodes. If you would like to review those, the links are in the transcript to this episode, so if you are listening to an audio podcast, please visit the Gnostic Insights website where all previous episodes are posted, or view this transcript at the Cyd Ropp Gnostic Reformation Substack. [Revisiting Reincarnation] [Reincarnation, Research, and Gnosis] Reincarnation provides an excellent counter-argument to transgenderism, so let's consider the logic of this together. We do not necessarily reincarnate as the same gender from lifetime to lifetime. Therefore it follows that our ego's memory houses all of our prior gender identities. What we take for our gender identity is usually associated with the body we are currently inhabiting. A person may identify with their previous life's gender and carry those memes strongly forward into this incarnation. It is not an error to notice those gender-identified memes and behave accordingly. The error is thinking this current body needs to conform to that previous meme chord that we call gender. Confusion arises from thinking one is born into the wrong body or telling a child they are born into the wrong body. No. We are born into the most perfect body possible for our current incarnation. We are sent into this fallen world by our aeonic parents with our full cooperation. We forget our mission once we are here. We forget why we are here and who we really are, just as the Demiurge did. The error is thinking we know better than the Fullness from our fallen perspective down here who we are and what body we should be wearing. “Tomboy” girls and so-called “effeminate” boys are just that. There is no need to make the body conform to the previous life's body. There is a reason to inhabit the body one is born into. Perhaps lessons to be learned by living a lifetime in a less familiar body configuration. Remember, our talents are gifted by our aeonic parents, just as our DNA comes through our earthly parents. A female who is gifted with so-called “masculine” traits is not masculine. The words masculine or feminine are misnomers of our gender-obsessed, fallen culture. Here's a chart of so-called masculine and feminine traits drawn up by an AI at my request. The AI noted that, “Personality traits are often categorized as masculine or feminine, though it's important to note that these traits exist on a spectrum and can be present in anyone, regardless of gender.” And, indeed, you can see by the chart that a well-balanced, integrated personality would display both types of traits as needed, regardless of sex. Trait Type Communication Masculine: Direct, assertive Feminine: Empathetic, nurturing Emotional Expression Masculine: Reserved, independent Feminine: Expressive, relational Leadership Style Masculine: Authoritative, task-oriented Feminine: Collaborative, inclusive Conflict Resolution Masculine: Competitive, confrontational Feminine: Cooperative, harmony Decision Making Masculine: Decisive, risk-taking Feminine: Reflective, consensus-building Problem Solving Masculine”: Analytical, logical Feminine: Intuitive, holistic Self-Perception Masculine: Self-reliant, confident Feminine: Community building, supportive Offering my own experience as an example, this unit of consciousness that is known as Cyd is often miscategorized by others as exhibiting so-called masculine traits in academic and workplace settings. Yet, at home, I skew much more toward the “feminine.” That's probably why I enjoyed running a large bed and breakfast for several years, because both types of traits make for an efficient yet caring innkeeper. Growing up, I was considered a “tomboy,” preferring wrestling and sports to playing with dolls and trying on make-up. My pixie haircut displays my lifelong disdain for futzing with hairdo's, curlers, and hair products. My mother was a glamorous woman, a real girlie-girl that forever tried to force me into pink and ruffles while I preferred jeans and hoodies, much to her frustration. Again, I don't think that any of these distinctions have one whit to do with gender. It never even crossed my mind that I should be a boy. Rude people from time to time have suggested I “come out” as gay and join the alphabet community. No thanks. No need. I am not confused. I am who I am. Knowing who you are, your aeonic inheritance and lifetimes of experience, transcends the tidy categories the culture would like to cram us into. The categories become irrelevant. We carry our fixed, God-given personalities along with our self-identity egos with us from lifetime to lifetime, adding and subtracting memes and meme chords like gender identity as we go. However, our initial personalities were formed by Aeons giving praise together in various combinations. Eventually we reach our final resting place. That resting place is not the silence of decomposing flesh in the grave. We have occupied countless bodies and forms throughout our lifetimes. We have left those bodies behind every time. We are not confined to those vessels of flesh and bone that sicken and die. Our One Self spirit and ever-evolving ego carry on. We either return to the next, most perfect body for our unit of consciousness to inhabit, or we stay in the higher ethereal plane occupied by Aeons and 2nd Order Powers who have left behind the material cosmos and the confusion that arises in the Deficiency. We will remain recognizable by ourselves and others. Our ego identification is not dependent on our gender or appearance; we have occupied so many different bodies in so many different incarnations that there is no way our identity is anchored by a single material form. Like Christ and the 3rd Order of Powers, we will all be recognizable to those who know us, irrespective of appearance or sexual traits. Like the Aeons, our ego is tied to our mind, our words, our rank in the overall system of the Fullness. “Each of those who glorify has his own station, rank, dwelling place, and place of rest, which is the glorification he brings forth.” [Tripartite Tractate verse 70] “For each of the aeons is a name corresponding to each of the Father's qualities and powers. Since he exists in many names, it is by mingling and through mutual harmony that they are able to speak of him, by means of a richness of speech. Thus, the Father is a single Name because he is One, but nevertheless innumerable in his qualities and names.” [verse 73] Just be who you are without labels or gender identification. Embrace your self-identity irrespective of how you present to others as long as it is true to your aeonic, God-given Self and ego. Drop those confusing and unnecessary cultural memes that weigh down your soul. Our God Above All Gods is not the author of confusion. Gender confusion is just another demiurgic ploy to throw you off track and keep you down. The Father's will is strong and clear and uplifting. The path of discovering gnosis and self-actualization is not through the labyrinths of despair and self-doubt. And it is certainly not through a surgeon's scalpel. Turn your eyes up to the Fullness and within to find true self identity and acceptance. This article is not meant to criticize but to uplift divergent individuals like myself. God blesses all of us. Onward and upward. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Stripe Credit Card *Choose your item *Item A - $10.00Item B - $25.00Item C - $50.00Total$0.00Submit

    Strictly Anonymous
    1317 - John is A-Sexual & Into Cat Suits, Leotards and More

    Strictly Anonymous

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 71:50


    John is into cat suits leotards and more and he called in to talk all about it. Tune in t hear all the details including his first memory of him being into cat suits, when he started wearing leotards, how his girlfriends felt about him wearing spandex leotards, how and why he decided to start a class to help people deal with their kink shame, the issue he had with his wife and why they got divorced, why connections and moments are better than sex for him, how and when he started going to kink clubs and groups, how W and when he realized he was gender fluid, how his gender changes depending on what he's wearing, how and when he feels most feminine, why he considers himself a-sexual, when he does have sexual experiences, where he teaches his classes that help people into kink plus a whole lot more.  GET A COPY OF THE STRICTLY ANONYMOUS BOOK! Strictly Anonymous Confessions: Secret Sex Lives of Total Strangers. A bunch of short, super sexy, TRUE stories. GET YOUR COPY HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4i7hBCd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To see pics JOHN plus pics of my other guests + hear anonymous confessions + get all the episodes early and AD FREE, join my Patreon! It's only $7 a month and you can cancel at any time. You can sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/StrictlyAnonymousPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and when you join, I'll throw in a complimentary link to my private Discord! To join SDC and get a FREE Trial! click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdc.com/?ref=37712⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or go to SDC.com and use my code 37712  Want to be on the show? Email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠strictlyanonymouspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click on "Be on the Show." Want to confess while remaining anonymous? Call the CONFESSIONS hotline at 347-420-3579. All voices are changed.  Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.quince.com/strictlyanon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — For premium quality Quince clothing plus FREE shipping and 365 day returns! ⁠⁠https://vb.health⁠⁠ — To get 10% off DRIVE Boost by VB Health use code: STRICTLY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://butterwellness.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Use the code STRICTLY at checkout for 20% OFF your entire order⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beducate.me/pd2540-anonymous⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠— Click here to take the quiz and  get your personalized roadmap to sexual happiness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bluechew.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Get 10% OFF your first month of Bluechew GOLD! Use code: STRICTLYANON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://motorbunny.com/strictly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Holiday Sale PLUS $50 off! Follow me! Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strictanonymous/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/strictanonymous?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Strictlyanonymouspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rena Malik, MD Podcast
    The Biggest Mistake People Make About Being Ready for Sex

    Rena Malik, MD Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 26:20


    In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD breaks down what is truly "normal" when it comes to sex, exploring the sexual response cycle, timing, anatomy, and common myths. She addresses misconceptions fueled by media and adult films, offers science-based reassurance about sexual function and satisfaction, and encourages open communication for healthier, more enjoyable sexual experiences. Listeners will walk away feeling educated, empowered, and relieved about their own sexual health and relationships. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Sex should be easy 00:43 Sexual Health 101 01:36 What happens in your body during sex 01:57 Sexual response cycle 02:24 Phase 1 Desire 03:22 Phase 2 Arousal 04:42 Phase 3 Orgasm05:29 Phase 4 Resolution 06:31 Timing of arousal and misconceptions 09:01 How long sex lasts 11:38 Normal genital anatomy 17:06 Common sex myths 21:21 Practical steps to improve sexual confidence Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Dissenter
    #1194 Kah Dantas: Trabalho Sexual, Marxismo e Feminismo

    The Dissenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 114:17


    ******Support the channel******Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenterPayPal: paypal.me/thedissenterPayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuyPayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9lPayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpzPayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9mPayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao ******Follow me on******Website: https://www.thedissenter.net/The Dissenter Goodreads list: https://shorturl.at/7BMoBFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedissenteryt/Twitter: https://x.com/TheDissenterYT This show is sponsored by Enlites, Learning & Development done differently. Check the website here: http://enlites.com/ THIS INTERVIEW IS IN PORTUGUESE.A Kah Dantas é escritora, dona do canal do YouTube Conta, Kah! e criadora de conteúdo adulto. Neste episódio, falamos sobre trabalho sexual, marxismo e feminismo. Começamos por discutir o que é trabalho sexual, os seus prós e contras, a moralização do trabalho sexual, e abordagens marxistas ao mesmo. Falamos também sobre feminismo, diferentes abordagens feministas ao trabalho sexual e as feministas que são contra o trabalho sexual. Abordamos vários mitos sobre trabalho sexual, incluindo o “vício em pornografia”, a ideia de que as trabalhadoras sexuais provocam decadência social e civilizacional, a ideia de que trabalho sexual afeta relações amorosas, entre outros. Falamos sobre acusações e hipocrisia de pessoas religiosas. Discutimos também a importância da solidariedade entre trabalhadoras sexuais, o feminismo liberal e as feministas que se aliam com conservadores e a extrema-direita. Falamos sobre movimentos red pill e violência contra mulheres, assim como a oposição ao trabalho sexual como tentativa de controlar a sexualidade feminina. Por fim, falamos um pouco sobre a política do One Piece.--A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS/SUPPORTERS: PER HELGE LARSEN, BERNARDO SEIXAS, ADAM KESSEL, MATTHEW WHITINGBIRD, ARNAUD WOLFF, TIM HOLLOSY, HENRIK AHLENIUS, ROBERT WINDHAGER, RUI INACIO, ZOOP, MARCO NEVES, COLIN HOLBROOK, PHIL KAVANAGH, SAMUEL ANDREEFF, FRANCIS FORDE, TIAGO NUNES, FERGAL CUSSEN, HAL HERZOG, NUNO MACHADO, JONATHAN LEIBRANT, JOÃO LINHARES, STANTON T, SAMUEL CORREA, ERIK HAINES, MARK SMITH, JOÃO EIRA, TOM HUMMEL, SARDUS FRANCE, DAVID SLOAN WILSON, YACILA DEZA-ARAUJO, ROMAIN ROCH, YANICK PUNTER, CHARLOTTE BLEASE, NICOLE BARBARO, ADAM HUNT, PAWEL OSTASZEWSKI, NELLEKE BAK, GUY MADISON, GARY G HELLMANN, SAIMA AFZAL, ADRIAN JAEGGI, PAULO TOLENTINO, JOÃO BARBOSA, JULIAN PRICE, HEDIN BRØNNER, FRANCA BORTOLOTTI, GABRIEL PONS CORTÈS, URSULA LITZCKE, SCOTT, ZACHARY FISH, TIM DUFFY, SUNNY SMITH, JON WISMAN, WILLIAM BUCKNER, LUKE GLOWACKI, GEORGIOS THEOPHANOUS, CHRIS WILLIAMSON, PETER WOLOSZYN, DAVID WILLIAMS, DIOGO COSTA, ALEX CHAU, CORALIE CHEVALLIER, BANGALORE ATHEISTS, LARRY D. LEE JR., OLD HERRINGBONE, MICHAEL BAILEY, DAN SPERBER, ROBERT GRESSIS, JEFF MCMAHAN, JAKE ZUEHL, MARK CAMPBELL, TOMAS DAUBNER, LUKE NISSEN, KIMBERLY JOHNSON, JESSICA NOWICKI, LINDA BRANDIN, VALENTIN STEINMANN, ALEXANDER HUBBARD, BR, JONAS HERTNER, URSULA GOODENOUGH, DAVID PINSOF, SEAN NELSON, MIKE LAVIGNE, JOS KNECHT, LUCY, MANVIR SINGH, PETRA WEIMANN, CAROLA FEEST, MAURO JÚNIOR, TONY BARRETT, NIKOLAI VISHNEVSKY, STEVEN GANGESTAD, TED FARRIS, HUGO B., JAMES, JORDAN MANSFIELD, CHARLOTTE ALLEN, PETER STOYKO, DAVID TONNER, LEE BECK, PATRICK DALTON-HOLMES, NICK KRASNEY, RACHEL ZAK, DENNIS XAVIER, CHINMAYA BHAT, RHYS, AND ALEX MACLEOD!A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY PRODUCERS, YZAR WEHBE, JIM FRANK, ŁUKASZ STAFINIAK, TOM VANEGDOM, BERNARD HUGUENEY, CURTIS DIXON, BENEDIKT MUELLER, THOMAS TRUMBLE, KATHRINE AND PATRICK TOBIN, JONCARLO MONTENEGRO, NICK GOLDEN, CHRISTINE GLASS, IGOR NIKIFOROVSKI, AND PER KRAULIS!AND TO MY EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS, MATTHEW LAVENDER,SERGIU CODREANU, AND GREGORY HASTINGS!

    ONU News
    Violência sexual contra crianças agrava-se na República Democrática do Congo

    ONU News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 1:10


    Mais de 35 mil casos de violação e agressão sexual a menores foram registrados em 2025; relatório revela tendência de aumento contínuo, papel de conflitos e sistemas frágeis de proteção; apenas 23% das intervenções contra a violência de gênero receberam financiamento. 

    Radio Broadcast – Living Truth for Today
    The Most Amazing Book in the World – Part 2

    Radio Broadcast – Living Truth for Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025


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    Goodguys2Greatmen Podcast
    How Masculine Strength Creates Sexual Polarity

    Goodguys2Greatmen Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 3:19


    Would you like a more fun, connected and sexual relationship? Would you like to understand how masculine strength creates sexual polarity with your wife or feminine partner? In this episode I talk about how men can learn to handle their partner's upset and difficult emotions in a way that helps her feel safe enough to let go of the emotions and even feel attracted to you and move towards you for more closeness and connection - and when you learn this, she also can start to trust you more.In our coaching, we help men get a powerful new mindset that empowers you to give, love and connect more deeply because you're finally doing that within yourself first. This mindset allows empathy, trust and connection to happen because you're confident in who you're being. We teach skills and knowledge that nobody ever teaches men when we're younger. Skills and knowledge that make you feel confident and in control even when chaos is going on around you. It's amazing what you can achieve when you make yourself a priority. Most men don't.   They are too busy taking care of everyone else.  Too busy minding the store and making the money.   They are focused on the "outside game" of winning life. But their "inside game" of confidence and clarity is suffering badly. You can only improve your inside game with other men. We would love to help you become more calm, more strong emotionally and more confident and happy in who you are as a man. Come and join us, either through 1-on-1 coaching with my colleague Dan Dore or me, or in our group coaching program with other amazing men who are travelling the same path as you right now in our Men's Live Coaching Roundtable. There's an amazing tribe of guys in this group with us, supporting and helping each other through this process of growth and self realization. https://goodguys2greatmen.com/goodguys2greatmen-live-coaching-roundtable/ If you're facing possible divorce, we have an online course which is specifically for you - Defuse the Divorce Bomb: https://mojopolis.thinkific.com/courses/HDDB-preview?ref=a53950 What if this next year everything changed for you? That's what we want for you brother, We love teaching men these tools - how to be better, how to know who you are, what you stand for, what you want and how to CREATE it in your life through our Masculine Confidence coaching programs. Dan and I are here to guide you on this mission.https://goodguys2greatmen.com/mens-relationship-coaching/ Steve's book Straight Talk Tools for the Desperate Husband will help you to lead yourself and your relationship back to good health. Understand why your partner acts the way she does toward you and learn how to lead your life in the direction you want it to go. You CAN have the relationship you want, fulfilling all your desires while maintaining love and respect.https://goodguys2greatmen.com/straight-talk-tools-for-the-desperate-husband/ We also have a free e-book to help men learn how to lose their fear and be more bold in their marriage to create the love and connection they want. Get The Hard to Swallow Truth About Saving Your Marriage: https://goodguys2greatmen.com/ If you want to learn more about how to take a bigger step toward being a clear-headed, confident man of action, then find out more here: https://goodguys2greatmen.com/mens-relationship-coaching/ We would be thrilled to help you get there - our first discovery call is always free and always gives you a BIG boost of confidence. You WILL become a clearer, stronger, more confident man only through other men. Your woman cannot take you there - and she doesn't WANT to...trust us on that. Sign up to receive our email newsletters for lots more free tips and advice here: https://archive.aweber.com/stevemain Subscribe to be notified whenever we upload a new video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC13h36xaBvyTPVAES4-4rXw?sub_confirmation=1 You can watch all our videos here: https://goodguys2greatmen.com/video-library/ Or read our blog articles here: https://goodguys2greatmen.com/blog/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/goodguys2greatmen-podcast--4650431/support.

    Ivana Models Agentur
    EP56: Sexual Healing Isn't What You Think

    Ivana Models Agentur

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 2:28


    Sexual healing is often misunderstood. It's not about learning new techniques, fixing yourself, or forcing desire to come back. For many people, sexual healing is actually about rebuilding safety, confidence, and connection—with your body, your emotions, and sometimes with a partner. In this episode, we gently redefine what sexual healing really means and why so many well-intentioned approaches fail. If you've ever felt shame around what you want, anxiety during intimacy, pressure to perform, or a numb sense of disconnection—this conversation is for you. Most people seeking sexual healing are trying to heal one (or more) of three things: • Shame — the belief that something about you or your desires is “wrong” • Anxiety — overthinking, performance pressure, fear of disappointing someone • Disconnection — feeling numb, distant, or not fully present in your body Rather than pushing through these experiences, this episode explores how your nervous system responds to safety versus pressure. When your body feels safe, openness and desire can return naturally. When it feels pressured, your body protects you—and that protection can look like anxiety, avoidance, shutdown, or numbness. You'll be guided through a simple, practical reflection you can use anytime: slowing your breath and asking yourself one honest question—“What would help me feel just ten percent safer right now?” Not perfect. Not fixed. Just slightly safer. This small shift can change how your body responds to intimacy, closeness, and connection over time. This episode is especially relevant if you: • Struggle with sexual anxiety or performance pressure • Feel disconnected or “in your head” during intimacy • Carry shame from past experiences, relationships, or upbringing • Want to rebuild sexual confidence in a gentle, sustainable way • Are healing from stress, burnout, or emotionally difficult relationships Sexual healing doesn't require reliving the past or forcing yourself into discomfort. It's a process of learning to listen to your body, reduce pressure, and create conditions where trust and desire can re-emerge. This episode offers a calm, grounded starting point—whether you're single, partnered, or navigating intimacy after a difficult chapter in your life. Please note: this podcast is educational and supportive, but it's not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you're experiencing ongoing distress, pain, or trauma symptoms, working with a licensed or trauma-informed professional can be an important part of healing. If this episode resonates with you, consider following or subscribing on your podcast platform so you don't miss future episodes in this series. In the next episode, we'll explore a gentle, step-by-step approach to healing sexual disconnection without pressure—especially for those who feel stuck in their head or disconnected from their body. You're not broken. Your body has been protecting you. And healing begins with safety.

    NECA in the Know
    Episode 181: 2025 Year in Review

    NECA in the Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 35:10


    This week, Marianna sits down with John Faragon to go over some of this year's highlights in the world of HIV care. Tune in to hear all about new drug regimens, updated guidelines, and more. -- Resources in this episode: Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults & Adolescents with HIV: https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/en/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-adult-and-adolescent-arv/whats-new2025 Update of the Drug Resistance Mutationsin HIV-1: https://www.iasusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/33-2-mutations.pdfClinical Recommendation for the Use of Injectable Lenacapavir as HIV PrEP: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7435a1.htmAntiretroviral Postexposure Prophylaxis after Sexual, Injection Drug Use, or Other Nonoccupational Exposure to HIV: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/rr/rr7401a1.htm-- Help us track the number of listeners our episode gets by filling out this brief form! (https://www.e2NECA.org/?r=AQX7941)--Want to chat? Email us at podcast@necaaetc.org with comments or ideas for new episodes. --Check out our free online courses: www.necaaetc.org/rise-courses--Download our HIV mobile apps:Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=John+Faragon&hl=en_US&gl=USApple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/virologyed-consultants-llc/id1216837691

    Bueno Bueno
    "Making Men Cry TURNS ME ON!" - EP.183

    Bueno Bueno

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 55:57


    Bueno Bueno Podmas Day 24, An episode everyday for 25 days! Buy The Bueno Coffee Hoodie here!https://www.inlandentertainment.com/product-page/bueno-coffee-hoodie More Content On Patreon!patreon.com/buenobueno Call Us To Be On The Show!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV8WNMg69TLL4nYttVh_mKAoLRYzRtnCT226InJqh3ixQR5g/viewform Want to send us a gift?PO BOX 311145Fontana, Ca 92331 Follow Us!https://linktr.ee/buenobuenopdc Saul V GomezInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/saulvgomez/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Saulvgomez_Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@saulvgomez Hans EsquivelInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hans_esquivel/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hanss444 RexxInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rexxb/Twitter - https://twitter.com/rexxgodbTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rexx.b1 Bueno Bueno EP. 18300:00 – Christmas Eve chaos & instant roasting03:00 – Tamales, holidays, and family traditions06:00 – Are certain names cursed?10:20 – The infamous Christmas Eve call begins13:30 – “I like when men cry over me”17:00 – Power dynamics & dating games22:30 – Age, dating boundaries & modern hookup culture28:00 – Sexual liberation vs. toxic behavior34:30 – High school, whole phases & life lessons40:00 – Podmas reflections & exhaustion setting in45:00 – Tequila shots & celebration49:00 – Thanking listeners & Podmas recap51:00 – New Year's resolutions53:00 – Final thoughts & holiday sign-off

    Please Me!
    Award-Winning Sex Education: Lessons from Season 6 of the Please Me! Podcast | Season Finale

    Please Me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 46:09


    Award-Winning Sex Education: Lessons from Season 6 of the Please Me Podcast | Season Finale In the Season 6 finale of Please Me!, Eve welcomes back returning guest Anthony Weaver, host of the About That Wallet podcast, for a reflective and insightful season wrap-up conversation. Anthony previously closed out Season 5—one of the most-watched episodes of the podcast—and returns for a special two-part holiday finale to revisit the most impactful moments, lessons, and themes from Season 6. Together, Eve and Anthony reflect on standout episodes and listener feedback while exploring core pillars of sex-positive education, including communication, consent, pleasure, kink, boundaries, and aftercare. The conversation also highlights the continued growth of the Please Me! podcast and its expanding community. This episode celebrates major milestones such as award recognition, Spotify Wrapped achievements, and increased listener engagement, underscoring the importance of accessible, inclusive, and educational conversations around sexuality, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the show, this episode offers thoughtful insights, practical takeaways, and a meaningful look back at a powerful season of learning and connection. Season 6 highlights and key listener takeaways Communication and consent as the foundation of pleasure Kink education, boundaries, and the importance of aftercare Sexual wellness tools and sex toys for all genders Erectile health, edging, and pelvic floor education Period sex, sexual “icks,” and respectful sexual negotiation Financial trauma, mindset shifts, and personal growth Podcast growth, awards, Spotify Wrapped, and community impact Anthony WeaverHost, About That Wallet Podcast  Website: https://aboutthatwallet.com  Referenced Episode:Financial Trauma & Money Mindsethttps://open.spotify.com/episode/31neGQ0zMbBV9hwgpFik6M?si=qwGcHsinRVyAt2myNL8c-Q  Website: https://pleaseme.online Shameless Care — At-Home Sexual Health TestingUse code PLEASEME for $15 offhttps://shamelesscare.com SDC.com — Free Trial MembershipUse code: 37340https://www.sdc.com/ Parlor Games — Play-Based Intimacy Toolshttps://www.parlor-games.com/shop/?AFFID=571343 LifeWavehttps://pleaseme.online Juice Plushttps://pleaseme.online Bonnie's Herbalshttps://pleaseme.online CAKEShttps://pleaseme.online Please Me! Podcast Patreon — Extended Episodes & Bonus Contenthttps://patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast Apply through PodMatch:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/beaguestonpleasemepodcast World Vision — Philippines Disaster Reliefhttps://worldvision.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Modern Anarchy
    243. Owning Your Consent and Sexual Agency with Kitty Stryker

    Modern Anarchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 94:29


    On today's episode, we have Kitty Stryker (she/her) join us for a conversation all about dismantling rape culture. Together we talk about the sexiness of nuance, getting an A+ in sex, and the need for transformative justice.

    Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Sexual Purity -- Castimonia.org
    Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 129: The First 90 Days: Building Your Foundation for Freedom

    Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Sexual Purity -- Castimonia.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025


    The first 90 days of recovery can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and emotionally exhausting — but they're also the most transformational part of the journey. In this episode, Chris walks through what makes the early stages of recovery so challenging and what actually works to build a strong foundation for sexual purity. Through teaching, Scripture, and […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 129: The First 90 Days: Building Your Foundation for Freedom appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

    The Openlove101 Show
    How to Unlock Non-Sexual Benefits in Open Relationships

    The Openlove101 Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 20:10


    Join hosts John and Jackie Melfi as they explore the often overlooked non-sexual benefits of consensual non-monogamous relationships! After receiving feedback that a previous video focused too much on the sexual aspects, they dedicate this episode to discussing how open relationships have strengthened their bond beyond the bedroom. Discover how open communication, deep trust, and radical honesty have created a foundation for their 13-year relationship. John and Jackie share personal experiences about how their relationship model has allowed them to discuss topics that might be taboo in traditional monogamous relationships, leading to greater emotional intimacy and personal growth.

    Series Podcast: This Way Out
    2025 Queer Year in Review | This Way Out Radio Episode #1969

    Series Podcast: This Way Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 28:58


    Twenty-twenty-five's queerest news and feature stories in review; this week's Rainbow Rewind remembers Frank Kameny, Ma Rainey and key late December happenings; quick-study Kazakh Senators pass a “no promo homo” bill, Trump's vile war on trans kids escalates, Congressional Republicans criminalize trans kid caregivers, a North Carolina County disbands its library board over a trans kid picture book, and St. Petersburg, Florida counters demolished rainbow crosswalks with multi-colored bike racks... Those stories and more this week, when you choose “This Way Out.” [NOTE: “NewsWrap” and the “Rainbow Rewind” segments return on our week of 12 January 2026 program.] Credits: Hosted this week by Brian DeShazor and produced by Lucia Chappelle and Greg Gordon. “Rainbow Rewind” written and hosted by Sheri Lunn and Brian DeShazor and produced by Brian DeShazor, with music by Ma Rainey. The 2025 Queer News and Features in Review feature was produced by Greg Gordon, with archival news reports by Wendy Natividad, David Hunt, John Dyer V and Ava Davis. Theme music: Kim Wilson. Additional music: from “Peter and the Wolf”; and by Triumph, Melanie Safka, and Chappell Roan. In our 38th year satisfying your weekly minimum requirement of LGBTQ news and culture! Now more than ever, your financial support of our U.S. 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit will help keep us in ears around the world! (and we'll acknowledge your 3-figures-or-more gift on the air if you wish.)

    The Podcast Compels You
    Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989): Fangs on the Range

    The Podcast Compels You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 89:33


    Stacie and her new cohost Curtis review the 1989 cult hit Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat starring David Carradine and Bruce Campbell, a movie that is barely horror and mostly western.Sundown's entry on WikipediaSundown's entry at The Movie DatabaseThe next movie we'll be reviewing is The Sentinel (1977). Find and watch before that episode comes out!Content warnings: Sexual assault is discussed.

    BTSPodcast
    Non-Sexual Turn-Ons & Chaotic Christmases (Part 1) ft 90s Baby Show | EP.324 | UNCUT.

    BTSPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 66:42


    Welcome to The Uncut Podcast, an award-winning podcast!Make sure you follow our page and like, comment, and share this episode with your friends and family if you enjoyed it!For extra, EXCLUSIVE content every single week subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/THEUNCUTPODCASTSend us your dilemma here: https://uncutpodcast.komi.ioTune into 90s Baby Show: https://www.youtube.com/@90sBabyShowFollow us on our personal Instagram accounts:Beatrice - https://www.instagram.com/beatriceakn/Tammy - https://www.instagram.com/tammymontero/Sharon - https://www.instagram.com/sharonodu/OUR SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40twtNh14y2qomPUPuFlj8?si=4d3340a1c2de4719OUR APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/bts-song-of-the-week/pl.u-RRbVY4RueR8gyGConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuncutpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncutpodcast_X: https://x.com/theuncutpodcastSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/theuncutpodcastWhatsapp Channels: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vao6ZsWId7nFFpo3A83X?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaTn0l6nmk6QCRy7hwbPt7ArWIT91nSJw4wgMKEw9RO-QQppHQ1yhTmzq0_aem_mH5QBC-N5WKGzQ54BLrHjA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BTSPodcast
    Non-Sexual Turn-Ons & Chaotic Christmases (Part 2) ft 90s Baby Show | EP.324 | UNCUT.

    BTSPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 66:41


    Welcome to The Uncut Podcast, an award-winning podcast!Make sure you follow our page and like, comment, and share this episode with your friends and family if you enjoyed it!For extra, EXCLUSIVE content every single week subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/THEUNCUTPODCASTSend us your dilemma here: https://uncutpodcast.komi.ioTune into 90s Baby Show: https://www.youtube.com/@90sBabyShowFollow us on our personal Instagram accounts:Beatrice - https://www.instagram.com/beatriceakn/Tammy - https://www.instagram.com/tammymontero/Sharon - https://www.instagram.com/sharonodu/OUR SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40twtNh14y2qomPUPuFlj8?si=4d3340a1c2de4719OUR APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/bts-song-of-the-week/pl.u-RRbVY4RueR8gyGConnect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuncutpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncutpodcast_X: https://x.com/theuncutpodcastSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/theuncutpodcastWhatsapp Channels: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vao6ZsWId7nFFpo3A83X?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaTn0l6nmk6QCRy7hwbPt7ArWIT91nSJw4wgMKEw9RO-QQppHQ1yhTmzq0_aem_mH5QBC-N5WKGzQ54BLrHjA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    No More Desire â„¢ Porn Addiction Recovery
    125: Why You Can't Stay Hard: Porn, Performance Anxiety & Rewiring Your Brain | Reclaim Confidence, Sexual Presence, and Real Intimacy

    No More Desire â„¢ Porn Addiction Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 59:55 Transcription Available


    "Why can't I stay hard?"It's one of the most painful, confusing, and silent questions men carry — and one that too many men are afraid to ask out loud.If you've ever lost your erection during sex, if you've ever felt performance anxiety take over your body, if you can get aroused with porn but struggle with a real partner, or if you've wondered whether porn addiction has rewired your brain and damaged your ability to connect —This episode is for you.In today's conversation, I sit down with Shay Doran, a men's coach who specializes in helping men overcome erectile dysfunction, sexual performance anxiety, and porn-related arousal issues. Shay has lived this struggle himself — and now helps men all over the world rebuild confidence, presence, and intimacy from the inside out.This is not a surface-level conversation.We go deep into the psychology of performance anxiety, the neuroscience of arousal, and the emotional patterns that keep men stuck in shame, overthinking, and disconnection.We talk about why erectile dysfunction in young men is becoming more common, why pills often fail to fix the real problem, and how porn conditioning quietly trains the brain away from real intimacy.But most importantly, we talk about how to heal.We talk honestly about masculinity, self-esteem, and how many men use porn as a way to prove to themselves that they're “still okay” — even while it slowly deepens the disconnection they're trying to escape.If you've ever thought, “What's wrong with me?”, if you've felt broken, ashamed, or afraid, this issue will ruin your relationship, and if you want real answers instead of generic advice This episode will meet you right where you are.You're not broken, your body isn't failing you, and this struggle doesn't define your worth as a man.It's a signal — and it can be healed.Check out Shay's Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/@shay-doranInterested in taking Shays Performance Anxiety Quiz? : https://shay-doran.com/free-quiz/If you're looking for deeper support and real connection in recovery, I'm opening the No More Desire Brotherhood on January 15th. The pre-launch is open right now, and when you join you'll get free lifetime access to my 4 Pillars of Recovery mini-course, plus exclusive pre-launch bonuses. You can learn more and join here: https://www.nomoredesire.com/prelaunchGrab my Free eBook and Free Workshop for more strategies to overcome porn addiction, rewire your brain, and rebuild your life.Support the showNo More Desire

    This Tantric Life with Layla Martin
    What It Really Means to be Multi-Orgasmic

    This Tantric Life with Layla Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 76:03


    Shownotes  Take your business to the next level with my FREE VITA Coaching Checklist Different ways we unknowingly leak our sexual energy in modern life Key ways to begin rebuilding your sexual energy How exchanging energy with your partner leads to increased pleasure What obstacles men face in becoming multi-orgasmic and how to fix them A simple practice to feel your Qi in less than 30 seconds Bio Lee Holden is a Qi Gong Master who has brought ancient tradition to the mainstream. He's the author of the bestselling book Ready, Set, SLOW and a PBS favorite with shows such as Less Stress, More Energy and Your Fountain of Youth.    Lee is the founder of Holden Qi Gong, an online education center for Eastern Wisdom.   You can learn more about Lee's work on his website and find him on Instagram:  @holdenqigongofficial Follow Layla!

    Living Words
    A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

    Living Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025


    A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent Philippians 4:4-7 & St. John 1:19-28 by William Klock For the last few months I've been reading Tom Holland's book Dominion.  (That's Tom Holland the historian, not the actor.  Until recently I didn't even know there was an actor because, I guess, I'm a history nerd.)  Anyway, I've been reading a chapter here and a chapter there in between reading other more important things and it's been worthwhile.  Holland isn't a Christian, but this rather large book is nevertheless about the influence that the Gospel, the good news about Jesus, has had in shaping Western Civilisation.  One of the points he stresses is just how brutal and barbaric the ancient world was.  Greeks and Romans knew little of mercy and grace.  Theirs was a dog-eat-dog world.  It was cruel.  The weak were something to be exploited and if they couldn't be exploited, they were a liability and left to fend for themselves.  Nearly a third of the people of the Roman empire were slaves.  Infants were routinely left to die of exposure.  Sexual immorality was everywhere and was a central part of the worship of many gods.  Marital fidelity, especially amongst the wealthy and powerful was uncommon.  Think of the pagan gods of Greece and Rome we learned about in school: petty, capricious, fickle, unloyal, angry, and constantly fighting amongst themselves.  These were the gods the Greeks and the Romans created in their own image.  Whatever problems we see in our world—and it's getting worse the deeper we drift from the Gospel and return to paganism—but however bad you think our world is, theirs was worse.  Brother and Sisters, the gospel has had a profound impact on our world.  And even as gospel virtues go to seed in the secular world and we have distorted and perverted version of love and mercy and justice thrown at us, the very fact that anyone at all in our society cares about things like justice, is because of the powerful impact of the gospel. It's appropriate that Advent comes to us at the darkest time of the year, because it reminds us of the darkness of the world into which Jesus was born.  Surrounded by those pagans, Israel had the light of God's law, but even then, Israel lived in darkness.  They'd returned from their Babylonian exile five hundred years before, but the Lord had never returned to his temple.  The priests kept the lamp lit in the temple—the lamp symbolic of the Lord's presence with his people, but behind the great and heavy curtain, the holy of holies was empty.  And Israel was ruled by a series of pagan empires: the Persians, the Greeks, and then the Romans.  But Israel had her story.  They were the people whom the Lord had delivered from slavery in Egypt.  They knew his character and they knew his faithfulness.  And they knew his promises.  They had faith.  And so they lived in hope and expectant longing.  One day the words of Isaiah—the ones we read in our Old Testament lesson—“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins.”  One day those words would be fulfilled.  And, most people were pretty sure, that day was coming soon.  That's the setting for today's Gospel, which begins at John 1:19. This is the testimony John [the Baptist] gave when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”  He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.”  “What then?” they asked him, “Are you Elijah?” “I am not,” he replied.  “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.”  “Well, then who are you?” they said.  “We've got to take an answer back to those who sent us.  Who do you claim to be?”  He said, “I am ‘a voice calling in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord,' just as the prophet Isaiah said.”  (John 1:19-28) So the priests were the spiritual gatekeepers of Israel and when they heard of this prophet, John, preaching and baptising, they sent their people to ask him what he was about—to see if he was legit.  People were talking about John like he was the Messiah—as if he were the one come to fulfil the prophecies of deliverance and salvation.  Was John the one? So they ask, “Who are you?  Who do you claim to be? Elijah?”  Remember that the Prophet Elijah had never died; he was swept up into have by a fiery chariot.  And Malachi had prophesied that “before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes” the Lord would send Elijah back.  Like King Arthur returning to Britain in its hour of greatest need. But John says, “No.  I'm not Elijah.”  He hadn't come to earth in a fiery chariot.  He was the son of Zechariah the priest and his wife, Elizabeth. “Are you the prophet?” they asked.  In Deuteronomy 18 the Lord had promised that he would one day raise up a prophet like Moses, who would declare his words.  Many people thought this prophet would be the Messiah.  But again John answers, “Nope, I'm not the prophet either.”  We get a sense of just how great the longing of these people was.  Like a kid getting up every morning of December and asking his parents if it's Christmas yet, the people of Israel longed for the Messiah to come and set the world to rights, to end the darkness, to once again fill the temple with the glory of the Lord. John was as eager as anyone, but he tells them “No, I'm not the Prophet.”  In fact, John was fulfilling those prophecies—Matthew and Mark tell us as much.   But I think John denied it because he knew people associated the prophecies of Elijah and the Prophet with the Messiah.  John knew he wasn't the Messiah; he was the Messiah's herald.  And so when the priests finally let him speak for himself, he quotes Isaiah 40:3, and says, “I am ‘a voice calling in the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord.'”  In other words, John was indeed fulfilling prophecy—not as the Messiah, but as the one sent to prepare Israel to receive the Messiah. And that surprised those priests.  People in the past had claimed to be the Messiah.  No one claimed to be his herald.  That was weird.  So they dig deeper.  Look at verses 25-27: They continued to question him, “So why are you baptising, if you aren't the Messiah, or Elijah, or the Prophet?” John answered them, “I'm baptising with water, but there is one standing among you whom you do not know—someone who is to come after me.  I'm not worthy to untie his sandal straps.” For the Jews, baptism was a symbol of cleansing and of ritual purity.  It was a ritual washing.  At this point the other gospel-writers are helpful as they expand on John's answer.  Mark tells us that John's baptism was a baptism of repentance—it was a preparatory act in light of the coming judgement the Messiah would bring.  And Matthew and Luke also report John going on about this one who will come, this one greater than him: “He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire” (Matthew 3:11, Luke 3:16).  In other words, John is calling Israel to repentance in anticipation of the Messiah, who will fulfil the Lord's promises to set Israel to rights by filling his people with his own Spirit.  The law written on stone tablets would be inscribed on the hearts of God's people so that they could finally fulfil his law of love.  But the Messiah was also coming in judgement.  He would baptise the repentant with God's own Spirit, but he would baptise unrepentant Israel with fire. These are the two sides of the gospel coin.  You can't have one without the other.  Jesus' advent, on the one hand, brought mercy to the repentant, but on the other it also brought judgement on the unrepentant of Israel.  What's important for us here, Brothers and Sisters, is that this exchange between John and the priests reminds us of the Messiah's place in Israel's story and of the faithfulness of God to his promises.  It is this manifestation of the Lord's faithfulness (and of his goodness, mercy, grace, and wisdom) to Israel—something we see brought to its climax in the birth, the death, the resurrection, and the ascension of Jesus, that has drawn us—you and I—to the God of Israel and that, by faith, has incorporated us into the people of God.  Through our union with Jesus, through our incorporation into this people, through our being made adopted sons and daughters of Abraham, you and I have come to know God's mercy and the life of the Spirit, too.  Because of the faithfulness of God, revealed in Jesus and in the power of the gospel, the darkness that Israel knew; that deep, deep darkness full of false gods and wicked kings and evil principalities and powers has been driven away by the light.  The light has come into the darkness, his gospel has thrown those powers down and lit up the world.  And you and I have seen—we live in—the glory of that light.  And knowing that takes us from our Gospel passage today into our Epistle.  Paul writes those wonderful and challenging words in Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord always; I say again, rejoice. Paul spoke these words to a people surrounded by the dark.  “Rejoice in the Lord always!”  Because being surrounded by the dark, it's awfully easy to forget the light of the gospel.  Just before he wrote this, Paul exhorted two women in the Philippian church, Euodia and Syntyche, to “agree in the Lord”.  These two sisters in the Messiah, once close, once working together in gospel life had some kind of falling out.  We don't know the details, but it was something important enough to prompt Paul to address them publicly.  They'd let the darkness extinguish their light.  Instead of standing as a witness to the victory of Jesus over the principalities and powers of the present wicked age, the local church was letting those powers have their way in their midst.  Brothers and Sisters, don't let that happen.  Paul exhorts them (and us) instead: Let everyone know how gentle and gracious you are.  (Philippians 4:5a) Gentle and gracious.  Paul uses the same description in 2 Corinthians 10 to describe the meekness of Jesus as a model for Christians.  This is gospel light lived out.  What Paul's getting at is that Jesus is the King, but in him we see this amazing display of gracious gentleness.  This is the gentleness we see revealed as Jesus, the one to whom heaven and earth belong, humbled himself to be born one of us, to die on the cross, and to show mercy to his enemies.  And in that, Jesus defeated the powers that held the world in darkness and sin and now, we his people, are called to live that victory out amongst ourselves as witnesses to Jesus' victory and the inauguration of God's kingdom.  This is our Advent stewardship. So consider, Brothers and Sisters, when we demand our rights, when we grasp for power, when we nurse grudges, we undermine our gospel witness—we put on display the very darkness from which we've been delivered by the one who is light.  In contrast Paul calls us to rejoice in the Lord and to manifest Jesus-like gentleness in our relationships.  Jesus' gracious gentleness has forgiven and restored us and that same gracious gentleness ought to shine through us and through the life of the church.  Consider that every time we hold a grudge, allow a relationship to break down, or follow the world's advice to cut those problem or negative people out of our lives, we undermine the Church's witness to the world.  But that's not all. Paul goes on: The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything.  Rather in everything let your requests be made known to God, by prayer, supplication, and with thanksgiving.   There's our Advent theme again: Jesus has given us a job to do.  He's given us a gospel treasure to steward in his absence.  In the meantime, rather than being anxious—and anxiousness is so often the thing that evil uses to manipulate us—instead of being anxious we should take our needs to God.  Jesus made the same point in the Sermon on the Mount.  The pagans worry about what they'll eat, what they'll wear, and where they'll sleep.  God's people should know better than to worry unduly about these things.  The God who fed Israel with manna in the wilderness will provide.  He is faithful to his promises.  The story of his dealings with Israel is the proof and even more so, so is his gift of Jesus, who died and rose again to set us free from sin and death.  So go to the Lord with your needs and ask.  And while you're at it, give thanks, because you know his faithfulness and his love. This is part of the witness of the people of God—it's how we are light in the darkness—and it ties back into rejoicing.  When Paul talks about rejoicing, at least part of what he's got in mind is a public display or a public witness.  The pagan Greeks in Philippi regularly held public celebrations to honour their gods.  And yet the pagans, as Jesus said, were always anxious.  Because their gods never delivered.  Pagan religion was a non-stop game of trial and error, trying to guess what the gods wanted, trying to guess what you may have done wrong to offend them, and then guessing at what you might offer to appease their anger or to ingratiate them to you in order to get what you needed or wanted.  The pagan gods were silent and they were notoriously capricious and unreliable.  And in this context Paul exhorts the Philippian Christians: Rejoice yourselves.  Let the pagans see you celebrating the fact that the Creator of the universe has, through Jesus, made you his own and lives in your midst by his own Holy Spirit.  Let the pagans, who know only mean and capricious gods and who live in a dog-eat-dog world, let them see the gracious gentleness of God in you.  Live in such a way that they see in you the God who humbles himself to die for the sake of his enemies.  And let the pagans see you living in faith, praying in confident thankfulness to the God whose story reveals an unfailing pattern of promise and fulfilment.  Shine the light of Jesus into the darkness of the world.  And if you'll do that, he says in verse 7: The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in King Jesus.   I think we tend to look at Paul's exhortation here as something we should do in order to experience the peace of God ourselves, but given the context in Philippians, I think Paul's point is actually more about our witness.  If we truly live as stewards of the good news about Jesus, if we truly live as people who know the faithfulness of God revealed in Jesus and particularly in his death and resurrection, if we truly know the life of the Spirit, the peace of God—instead of the strife and anxiety of the world—will guard our hearts and minds in a way that will astound the unbelievers around us. I like to say that Jesus calls us—his church—to be a pocket of new creation in the middle of the old—to be heaven-on-earth people, living Gods' future in the hic et nunc, in the here and now.  Brothers and Sisters, this is how we do that.  And this makes us the John the Baptists of our own place and age as we proclaim the good news about Jesus—how we proclaim and show the world that Jesus has triumphed over the principalities and powers just as he has over sin and death.  And as the world took notice of those tiny and seemingly insignificant Christian communities popping up around the Roman empire, so it will take not of us.  And some will give glory to God as they see his faithfulness, they will come in faith to Jesus and his cross.  But it will also threaten those who are invested in the present age, its pagan gods and sinful systems.  And they will fight back. So we need to ask: Does the world see our joy?  Are we the voice crying in the wilderness?  Are we the royal heralds the Lord has called us to be, summoning the word to let go of its false gods and to come to the Lord Jesus, calling the world away from sin and self and to come to the cross?  And we need to ask how the world is responding to us.  If we're faithfully proclaiming the good news about Jesus, if we're faithfully calling people to repent and to believe, if we're faithfully proclaiming that Jesus is Lord and that his kingdom has come—well—people will respond in one of two ways.  Either they'll believe or they'll get angry—as Herod got angry with John.  There's some of both out there in the world, but overwhelmingly, when I look at how people respond to or think of the church these days in our part of the world, it's often just indifference.  Why? Because we have not been the witnesses God calls us to be.  We are afraid to confront the world with the good news about Jesus and we are half-hearted in our allegiance to his kingdom.  Like old Israel, we pray to God, but we've failed to tear down the old altars to Baal and Asherah—or money, sex, and power.  We name Jesus, but we deal dishonestly in business, we sell our souls to the commercialism that surrounds us, we look to politics or to science as our saviours, and we dabble in the sexual immorality of the age.  We've failed to proclaim the gospel and we justify it, saying that we'll preach it with our lives.  But if we stop to ask what the world sees in our lives, is it really very different?  Does the world see us rejoicing in the Lord?  Does the world see us manifesting the gracious gentleness of Jesus?  Does the world see us living in faithful prayer and trusting in God, or does it see people just as anxious as everyone else?  Does it see enmity and strife and broken relationships or does it see a gospel people living out the healing and reconciling love of Jesus in loving unity?  Does the world see the peace of God ruling our hearts and minds?  Does the world see us, holding high the gospel, as a challenge to its gods and its kings and its sins?  It should.  But sadly, I think that for the Western Church at large, the answer is often “no”. And, all too often, when we do proclaim the gospel, we do so without power or authority.  Think of John boldly declaring the coming judgement and calling Israel to repentance.  It was urgent and powerful.  In contrast we tend to hold the gospel out as good advice, rather than as the good news that it is.  Friends, the gospel is the royal summons to come in faith to Jesus, the world's true Lord—the Lord who has come with mercy so that the repentant will escape when he comes one day in judgement.  This was the power behind John the Baptist' preaching.  But all too often we present the gospel as just another option on the religious smorgasbord—something you might want to try. See if you like it.  See if it works for you.  If not…oh well.  Brothers and Sisters, that's not the gospel.  The gospel is life! The gospel is good news to the people living in the midst of darkness and death: the king who will set the world to rights has come.  And that means the gospel, when preached as it should be, will challenge and upset the Herods and Caesars of our age and all those invested in the false gods of the world. The Advent message is to be prepared.  Jesus has given us a gospel mission to take the good news of his death, his resurrection, and his lordship into the world.  Brothers and Sisters, pray that we will be faithful to our mission—faithful enough to provoke opposition, because that's the kind of faithfulness that also reaps a harvest for the kingdom.  Pray for the holy boldness of John the Baptist and the gracious gentleness of Jesus.  Pray that we will be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.  Pray that the joy of the Lord will overcome us.  Brothers and Sisters, Rejoice!  Rejoice in the Lord always.  Again, I say rejoice. Let's pray: O Lord, come among us, we pray, with your power and strengthen us with your great might; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness we are grievously hindered in running the race that is set before us, your bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be honour and glory, now and for ever.  Amen.

    Sexualidad Sin Misterios
    121. Deseo sexual: El problema soy yo.

    Sexualidad Sin Misterios

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 38:01


    Te esperamos en nuestro retiro de pareja. https://pinksecretonline.com/tiempo-para-dos/¿Te ha pasado que sientes que el deseo en tu relación cambió… y no sabes por dónde empezar a recuperarlo?En este episodio quiero hablarte con honestidad de algo que muchas parejas viven en silencio: la complejidad del deseo, la seducción y esa distancia emocional que a veces se mete en la cama sin pedir permiso. Aquí no hay culpables. Lo que sí hay son historias reales, inseguridades que todos hemos sentido y formas muy humanas de reconectar.Conversamos sobre cómo la desconexión, el estrés y las distracciones del día a día pueden apagar la intimidad, y por qué la comunicación —la de verdad, la que abre el corazón— es la clave para volver a encontrarse. Hablamos de deseo sexual, conexión emocional, vínculos sanos y cómo construir una relación más consciente, más viva y más honesta.También te comparto ideas para nutrir el deseo en pareja, recuperar la seducción y crear momentos que se sientan cercanos, presentes y significativos. Cada pareja tiene su propio ritmo… y tú puedes aprender a escuchar el tuyo.Este episodio es para quienes quieren reconectar, entenderse mejor y crear una intimidad que se sostenga en el tiempo. Te espero.Aprende mas de sexualidad sin misterios, te invitamos a ver nuestra escuela online con diferentes cursos en temas de sexualidad que encuentras listos para ser vistos, desde cualquier lugar del mundo www.pinksecretonline.comInstagram:    pinksecretcol  ​ y    anasgiraldo  ​TikTok:  sexologa.anasgiraldo  ​Citas con Ana: https://www.pinksecretonline.com/reservarNo olvides activar la campana para que me sigas, compartir y dejarme tus comentarios ♥

    Sexo y lo que surja
    392.Sexo y lo que surja: Se armó el belén sexual

    Sexo y lo que surja

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 56:38


    Este programa NO ha sido patrocinado porque tú no quieres bb. Tíranos mensajito y cuadramos, somos baratitos. Y haznos un bizum para financiarnos porfi. Besis. Dale LIKE Síguenos en: ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexoyloquesurja2025 Puedes contactar con nosotros en: sexoyloquesurjablog@gmail.com

    Es la Mañana de Federico
    Federico a las 6: Denuncian al jefe de Redes de Vox por agresión sexual a un menor

    Es la Mañana de Federico

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 34:23


    Federico analiza la denuncia contra el jefe de Redes de Vox, Javier Esteban, por presunta agresión sexual a un menor mientras el partido lo niega.

    The Mixed Vibez Podcast
    Why Do We Judge Women And Praise Men For The Same Sexual Choices

    The Mixed Vibez Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 43:01 Transcription Available


    Send us a textA body count shouldn't be a scoreboard, yet culture keeps treating sex like stats. We open with the heat: why 50 partners crowns a man “player” but brands a woman “problem,” and what that says about power, ego, and the stories we tell to protect them. We strip the myth of “mileage,” talk about where skill really comes from, and land on better standards—safety, honesty, and respect—that don't bend with gender.From there, the conversation flips to performance and persona. John Cena's farewell sparks a nerd-out on entrance music and why three seconds of sound can define a whole character. Then it's a tour through hip-hop's economy of petty: 50 Cent vs Ja Rule as a masterclass in turning conflict into content, and why not every feud translates. We break down the NLE Chopper vs NBA YoungBoy moment and ask a simple question: if you're dancing in a diss, are you battling or auditioning for the timeline? Along the way we touch the St. Lunatics reunion talk, the difference between clout and craft, and why some debates never die because they measure what we value mostFOLLOW. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. Contactmixedvibeztv@gmail.com (720) 381-1092Facebook www.facebook.com/mixedvibezYouTube https://youtube.com/@mixedvibezmediaTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mixedvibezmedia?_t=8aEYresFfkw&_r=1Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mixedvibezpodcast/

    Culture Wars Podcast
    Avoiding Babylon: The Enemies of All Mankind - w/ E. Michael Jones

    Culture Wars Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025


    Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_qSMInuaUs What happens when a culture starts bending truth to fit its desires? We follow that question across surprising terrain—Freud's hidden motives, Wagner's spell over European imagination, Bauhaus boxes that flatten the human spirit, and the concrete politics of highways and housing projects that shattered parish life. Along the way, we challenge the idea that ideas are neutral. People make theories, and those people have desires, wounds, and wagers hidden in their work. We dig into how music can catechize a nation, how architecture preaches a theology, and how postwar social engineering rebranded thick ethnic worlds into a thin “white” identity. The conversation pulls no punches on race as an ideology of management, not heritage, and on why religious belonging often explains American life better than color lines. From the “triple melting pot” to the claims of universal design, we map the choices that made cities brittle and suburbs bland—and why families paid the price. Then we pivot to power, vice, and freedom. Sexual liberation sells itself as emancipation while functioning as a lever of control, especially in a world wired for instant indulgence. The counterweight is old and bracing: you are only as free as you are free from your vices. Finally, we climb to the keystone: Logos. John's audacious claim—Logos is God—offers a language sturdy enough to speak across civilizations. If America moves into a fourth era as Protestant hegemony recedes and new blocs rise, the live question is simple and seismic: will appetite or Logos set the terms? Hear the case, question the links, and decide which story you're living. If this conversation stretches your thinking, share it with a friend, hit follow, and leave a review telling us what challenged you most. https://www.fidelitypress.org/book-products/walking-with-a-bible-and-a-gun Dr. Jones Books: fidelitypress.org/ Subscribe to Culture Wars Magazine: culturewars.com Donate: culturewars.com/donate Follow: https://culturewars.com/links CW Magazine: culturewars.com

    Pure Life Ministries Sermons
    A Happy Thanksgiving for the Two-Talent Servant

    Pure Life Ministries Sermons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 50:41


    Sexual sin is not the only sin which struggling believers deal with. But some other sins are more hidden. Yet these will have no less a terrible impact on the Christian's life if he does not stand against them. In today's message, Director of Ministry Outreach, Patrick Hudson, discusses three of these discreet sins and shares how to be on guard against them. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

    The Rose Woman
    Wisdom and Wonder in the Polycrisis: True Human with Samantha Sweetwater

    The Rose Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 61:19


    The poetic and deep Samantha Sweetwater joins us to talk about her substantial new work “True Human.” We explore how our a human obsession with power over life (control, separation, and abstraction) has pulled us away from harmony with the power of life itself—and what becomes possible when we return to integrity, sovereignty, and kinship with the living world. This is an invitation to re-enchant your perception, tend your own soul's role in the web of life, and step into your future‑ancestor self with courage, wonder, and devotion.Samantha Sweetwater is a master facilitator, executive mentor, and wisdom guide who has spent three decades helping thousands navigate personal and collective transformation. Founder of Dancing Freedom, Peacebody Japan, and One Life Circle, she has trained hundreds of facilitators worldwide. She partners with leaders in business, health, and technology to navigate awakening and align impact with regenerative futures. Her work invites you to come fully alive and to remember your soul's collaboration with the living world. Samantha lives on the fog-kissed slopes of Mt. Tamalpais in Northern California.She carries a certain frequency of transmission in this work and in her words.In this episode, we cover so many topics including:This moment in the human relationship to planetBio spiritualityRites of Passage, Integrity and SovereigntyWonder, Joy and Grief Power Over Life vs Power of LifeEnlifenmentKinship ConsciousnessProtopiaHer Sophia TransmissionsFuture VisionsCeremonies for a Small PlanetHelpful links:Samantha Sweetwater - Author of True Human: Reimagining Ourselves at the End of Our World. Get your copy now on AmazonJoin upcoming Retreats and Events with SamanthaNEW Book by Christine: The Mystic Heart of Easter: A Four-Day Journey Through Love, Death, and Rebirth. Available on AmazonEaster Intensive: A Holy Week Journey with Christine Mason and Elizabeth Arolyn Walsh on April 2-5, 2025Bhakti House Immersion with Christine Mason and Adam Bauer, with Special Guest Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis on May 17–27, 20262026 Living Tantra Online Course: An Introduction to Tantra, Neo Tantra and Sacred Sexuality, Starts March 10, 2026.@christinemariemason@rosebudwomanFounder, Rosebud Woman, Award Winning Intimate and Body CareCo-Founder, Radiant Farms, Sundari GardensNEW BOOK: The Mystic Heart of Easter: A Four-Day Journey Through Love, Death, and Rebirth. Available on AmazonThe Nine Lives of Woman: Sensual, Sexual and Reproductive Stages from Birth to 100, Order in Print or on KindleSubscribe: The Museletter on Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™
    788: The Queen Phase: Hormones, Stem Cells, & Sexual Longevity with Dr. Amy Killen

    Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 44:12


    Join me for an empowering conversation with Dr. Amy Killen, a board-certified emergency physician turned longevity expert, as we explore how women can thrive in their "Queen Phase"—the years following the loss of the protective "estrogen shield" . We dive deep into the nuances of Hormone Replacement Therapy, celebrating the recent FDA updates on estrogen and dispelling myths about testosterone for women . Dr. Killen breaks down the science of stem cells, explaining the difference between autologous (bone marrow/fat) and allogeneic sources, and shares vital red flags to watch for in regenerative clinics . We also discuss the critical link between mitochondrial health and sexual longevity, the potential of peptides like PT-141 and GHK-Cu, and why heavy lifting and sleep are non-negotiable for aging well . Guest Information: Dr. Amy Killen is the Co-Founder of Humanaut Health and the founder of the Human Optimization Project. You can find her at https://biorestoration.com/dt_team/person-01/ and on Instagram @DrAmyBKillen .

    Healing Corner with Emily Tennison
    Brandon Bozarth on Integrated Somatic Inquiry, German New Medicine, and resolving symptoms without medication

    Healing Corner with Emily Tennison

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 88:01


    Founder of Integrated Somatic Inquiry and German New Medicine expert Brandon Bozarth shares his experience helping clients resolve symptoms without medication, plus how and why symptoms present differently for men and women.Guest informationBrandonbozarth.com@BrandonBozarth on InstagramThe Circle: Enrollment now openLearn more about me@healing_corner_podcast on Instagram or healingcorner.netLeave a 5 star review on Apple podcasts!Episode show notes- Brandon Bozarth on The Way Forward Podcast with Alec Zeck (Watch on YouTube; listen on Spotify or Apple)- Zeitgeist documentary link- Brandon's journey to this work- Brandon's health tanking and resolving- German New Medicine basics- Brandon's new GNM offering: bio-skool- German New Medicine examples- Emily personal story with her baby in Costa Rica- Remarkable case study from Brandon- Male v Female biology and hormones; how our differences affect how conflicts show up- Sexual conflicts- Territory conflicts- Constellation = behavioral changes- Brandon meeting his wife- Heart attacks are healing phase- Common conflict in female conflicts and case studies- Brandon's current offerings

    Highest Self Podcast®
    633: Sex Magic Secrets - Power Play with Mia Magik

    Highest Self Podcast®

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 104:21


    Go from sexual shame to liberation with Mia's Sex Witch Course for 10% Off https://miamagik.mykajabi.com/sexwitch use code SAHARA   In this episode, I'm sitting down with one of my besties, Mia Magik, for what became the hottest, most raw conversation we've ever had on this podcast.   We didn't plan for this conversation to go where it went. But when you put two witches in a room who are done with surface-level spirituality, this is what happens.   We start with the witch wound—why so many of us feel like outcasts, why we're terrified of our own power, and how the systematic elimination of indigenous healers, wise women, and medicine keepers still affects us today. This isn't just history. It's in our DNA.   Then we follow the serpent path. The very symbol that's been vilified—the snake, the feminine, the blood, the earth—and how reclaiming it is the key to unlocking our full power.   And then... we get into it. Sacred sexuality. Sex as ritual. Sex as healing. Sex as alchemy.   We explore:

    UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
    449. Coaching Hotline: Obsessing Over Sexual & Romantic Rejections

    UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 11:02


    When you're replaying a breakup, imagining a different version of yourself your partner might have loved more, or worrying that someone is “settling,” the problem isn't the relationship, it's the way your brain is using other people's opinions to try to regulate your self-worth. In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer two listener questions about rejection and attraction that illustrate how quickly your mind will outsource your value to someone else's thoughts. I break down why your brain becomes so invested in mental rehearsals, fantasies, and what-ifs, and how those patterns keep you from seeing your actual emotional life clearly. Submit your own question here and it might get answered on a future episode: unfuckyourbrain.com/coachinghotline Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/449Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/Mentioned in this episode:Are You Ready to Live A Confident Life?Join me for my brand new program, A Confident Life, January 12 – December 8, 2026. Over the course of a year working with me and other smart dynamic women, you will learn how to deploy the four skills of confidence to create any outcome you want in your life. Click here to learn more and sign up for A Confident Life!

    The Couples Therapist Couch
    272: Common Sexual Issues in Couples Therapy with Adrien Monti

    The Couples Therapist Couch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 52:36


    This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit https://helloalma.com/dg/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice to learn more Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/ Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/ In this episode, Shane talks with Adrien Monti about common sexual issues in couples therapy. Rebecca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Couples Therapist, and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Hear how to become a sex therapist, how to get comfortable talking about sex with your clients, the most common issues when it comes to sex & couples therapy, when to refer your clients to a sex therapist, and whether you should schedule sex. To learn more about Adrien Monti, visit: InnerFlameCounseling.com

    Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Sexual Purity -- Castimonia.org
    Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 128 – Brian Shillingburg Interview

    Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Sexual Purity -- Castimonia.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025


    Join Chris today as he interviews Brian Shillingburg. Brian is the founder of 9th Inning Project, where he walks with men out of pornography and sexual compulsivity through honest conversation, courageous accountability, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ. A certified Sexual Addiction Recovery Coach (SARC) with a master's in education, Brian has spent his […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 128 – Brian Shillingburg Interview appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

    Bavcast
    Ep. 82: They Tried That in a Small Town (Again)

    Bavcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 80:32


    A public library in Caleb and Stephen's area has been providing pornographic content to children. What is happening, why, and what should be done about it?Caleb and Stephen's Letter to the Sioux Center Public Library:To the Sioux Center Public Library, together with its director, board, staff, and all else who pertains:May the Lord convict you to read this letter in its entirety. Do not shrink from its words. Be discomforted, but receive the admonishment in humility. Remove Icebreaker, Identical, and every other wicked, ungodly, and perverse “literature” which you make available for public distribution. To be clear: not only should children be protected from depraved content, but also adults.Repent and do what is right — not from fear of man, not out of a duty to the community, but in the sight of God — that you may be forgiven. “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us” (1 Jn. 18-10). As will be explained further below, this is no matter of simply saying something to the effect of, “We don't personally like the book, but it's hard to decide what should or shouldn't be stocked,” or to “let the parents decide.”First, a brief note on the First Amendment and libraries. We would like to draw your attention to this week's conclusion of Little v. Llano County, in which the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal against the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the county's removal of 17 books from their public libraries. Specifically, they had ruled that there is no inherent right protected under the First Amendment for someone to receive information via taxpayer-funded books from a public library. This decision now applies to the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. If this is the case elsewhere, can—even, ought it not be applied here? Your board has been quoted as stating its “commitment” to “protect access to information.” Should the reception of any and all information or content be protected? There is no true necessity in providing erotica to anyone. Indeed, as your director has said, “Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge and strengthen our community.” How does pornographic, erotic literature inspire learning and advance knowledge? And — given the backlash you have thus far received — how does this strengthen the community?Second, your opinions on the first amendment, the Iowa constitution, and ALA policies aside: We call upon you to realize you are accountable to a Higher Authority (Acts 5:29; Westminster Larger Catechism QA 99, 128-130; Heidelberg Catechism, QA 104; Belgic Confession 36). You are under a law greater than your own policies. This law, God's law, applies to all peoples, unbelievers and believers alike. All mankind will be judged under the same law. If there are any on the board who do not profess Christ, you must hear the gospel and turn from your sins so that you may be saved. If you would hear this message of salvation while there is yet time, please contact us at pastor.rvurc@gmail.com.However, being aware of the demographics of our county, it is far more likely that this board and the library staff are full of churchgoers. If so, what grief you bring upon Christ's name! “Who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth?” (Gal. 3:1)What does the Word of God say of your actions?By providing in your catalog any material with perverse content, you promote peoples' minds to dwell upon that which is prohibited by the holy law. You train peoples' hearts to store up that which defiles the temple of our body (1 Cor. 6:18-20).“Fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints, neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not fitting…For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God (Eph. 5:3-5).” Sexual immorality is not limited to only an outward action, but also when the mind itself is lured to entertain temptation. As Jesus says in Matthew 5:27-28, “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”We are instead positively commanded to give our minds to holy, good things: “whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Phil. 4:8).Perhaps you object. Perhaps you think, “I'm not responsible for what others do. If they want to read these things, that's for them to decide.” You may as well like Cain (Gen. 4:9) ask the Lord, “Am I my brother's keeper?” Yes, you are. “Do not be deceived,” says Paul, for “Evil company corrupts good morals” (1 Cor. 15:33), and “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump” (Gal. 5:9).Concerning sexual immorality and the 7th commandment, Q. 109 of the Heidelberg Catechism asks, Does God, in this commandment, forbid only such scandalous sins as adultery? Note its answer well: “We are temples of the Holy Spirit, body and soul, and Godwants both to be kept clean and holy. That is why God forbids all unchaste actions, looks, talk, thoughts, or desires, and whatever may incite someone to them” (see also WLC QA 139). It is clear: you shall certainly be held responsible for your part in distributing that which may lead someone to sin, whether they be adult or child; regardless of the government's position on its permissibility. However, know that your guilt is magnified for involving a child. Indeed, by permitting a child to check out such filth, you pose a stumbling block before them that they trip into sin. To you Jesus says, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come, but woe to one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin” (Luke 17:1-2; WLC QA 151).We pray you will heed these warnings with all sobriety, especially if you profess Christ, for “You should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind” (Eph. 4:17). “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God” (James 4:4).Consider this rebuke as a mercy from the Lord, shining light to expose devilish works. And now being exposed, understand that “to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17), “for if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment” (Heb. 10:26-27). Can the stakes be any more clear than that? What ought you do?Well, if you would truly be called public servants:* Serve the parents by informing them if a child is seeking adult content (Prov. 17:25; 29:15)* Serve the child by declining to check out any material that would be destructive to their soul, even if it would cost you your job. (Lev. 19:7; Prov. 27:5; James 5:19-20)* Serve the community by refusing to stock wicked books in the first place (Ps. 101:3); by not squandering tax dollars on smut (Prov. 21:20; Lk. 16:10-13). * Discard from your shelves all depraved materials, pornographic writings, even any work which might “shake the hand against God, in defiance against the Almighty” (Job 15:25; Ezek. 20:7; Acts 19:19). * Refuse to contribute to the deformation and denigration of godliness in this area and in this land (Deut. 28:47-48; Dan. 12:10; Matt. 24:12; 1 Tim. 4:1-2; Jude 18-19).And finally, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up” (James 4:7-10).May God have mercy.Rev. Caleb CastroMr. Stephen EvertseRock Valley United Reformed ChurchDecember 03, 2025Iowa Standard interview with Teri Hubbard, the lone dissenting member of the SCPL boardAmerican Library Association “Freedom to Read” statementSioux Center Public Library Circulation Policy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com/subscribe

    Series Podcast: This Way Out
    Portland Queer Poets

    Series Podcast: This Way Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 28:58


    Portland, Oregon's twice monthly live open mic performance event, Slamlandia, yields the work of three queer poets: Joshua Merritt, Evey Rothwell and Ret (produced by Brian DeShazor). Plus December birthdays including anthropologist Margaret Mead and historic queer moments from the declassification of homosexuality as a disease to the dawn of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” on the Rainbow Rewind (written and produced by Sheri Lunn and Brian DeShazor). And in NewsWrap: Kazakhstan's so-called “LGBTQ propaganda” bill is on an indefinite hold while the Senate takes more time to study the measure, Egypt and Iran object when their World Cup teams are chosen to play in host Seattle, Washington's “Pride Match,” Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony is being charged with allowing and participating in a banned LGBTQ Pride parade, the Arlington, Texas City Council votes to remove “sexual orientation” and “gender identity and expression” from the city's anti-bias policies to placate the Trump administration, the official portrait of four-star Admiral Rachel Levine in the Health and Human Services Department deadnames the first transgender person ever confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and more international LGBTQ+ news reported this week by Ret and Sarah Montague (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the December 15, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

    La Ventana
    La Ventana a las 16h | "El sistema policial y judicial tiene que ponerse las pilas": advierte una educadora sexual

    La Ventana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 23:50


    Las cifras oficiales de delitos sexuales crecen un 66% desde 2018 y la educadora social subraya la falta de denuncias y de protección a las víctimas

    Culture Dumps
    Episode 129: Banned Toys Vol. 4 – Sexual Video Games 

    Culture Dumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 38:19


    In the fourth installment of our “Banned Toys” series, Ryan discusses some of the most tasteless and controversial video games of all time. The one thing all these games have common? SEX! Yes, the games discussed are all notorious for their blatant sexual themes. They are not as hot as they sound. 

    Manly Deeds Podcast with Mel, Drew, Lace & Troy
    Diddy, Sherrone Moore, and the Importance of Sexual Discipline I Ep. 166

    Manly Deeds Podcast with Mel, Drew, Lace & Troy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 76:52


    In this episode of the #ManlyDeedsPodcast, we tackle some heavy but necessary conversations. We start by discussing current headlines involving Diddy and Sherrone Moore, using them as a springboard to talk about accountability, decision-making, and the consequences that come with a lack of discipline. From there, the conversation shifts to the importance of sexual discipline, staying committed to your relationship, and what it really looks like to pursue intimacy within your own marriage. We talk honestly about temptation, boundaries, communication, and how intentional effort can strengthen the connection between spouses. This isn't an episode that you want to miss! It's the Manly Deeds Podcast!

    Church for Entrepreneurs
    The Kingdom of God Blueprint for Marriage

    Church for Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 14:41


    Marriage works best when it follows God's kingdom blueprint rather than personal opinions or examples that don't align with His instructions. Scripture shows that God sometimes allowed imperfect practices due to human ignorance or hardened hearts, but His true design for marriage is now clearly revealed. In God's kingdom, marriage is a lifelong, permanent union between one man and one woman, built on divine order and responsibility. Husbands are submitted to Christ and lead through sacrificial love and service, while wives are called to submit to and respect their husbands. Both spouses are responsible for intentionally serving one another's needs and desires, creating mutual care and unity. Sexual intimacy is meant to be frequent, mutually enjoyable, and protected within marriage. When couples follow these principles faithfully and unconditionally, God's design produces peace, clarity, and a healthy, thriving marriage. Scriptures: Genesis 20:12 NLT, Leviticus 18:9 NLT, Acts 17:29–30 NLT, Matthew 19:7–8 NLT, Matthew 19:4–6 NLT, 1 Corinthians 11:3 ESV, Ephesians 5:22–24 NLT, Ephesians 5:25 NLT, Ephesians 5:33 NLT, 1 Corinthians 7:32–34 NLT, 1 Corinthians 7:3–5 NLT Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________    

    Psychology In Seattle Podcast
    Attachment to Your Sexual Abuser (2017 Rerun)

    Psychology In Seattle Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 97:17 Transcription Available


    [Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Humberto about a listener who feels attached to her sexual abuser.August 28, 2017This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comMerch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirk.hondaThe Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com

    How To Survive The Narcissist Apocalypse
    Sexual Coercion & Support | Q&A With Ashley Badgley of Survivors.org

    How To Survive The Narcissist Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 27:31


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    Couch Talk w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
    How to Increase Libido After Menopause Naturally | Gabriella Espinosa

    Couch Talk w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 41:49


    So many women hit midlife and suddenly find themselves whispering about things they never thought they'd struggle with, like desire, dryness, disconnection, or feeling like a stranger in their own body. That quiet discomfort adds up, and it can take a real toll on intimacy and self-confidence. In this episode, we start talking about what's actually going on with your hormones, your libido, and your relationships, so you can finally get clarity instead of guessing.    Gabriella Espinosa, a Menopause Advocate, Women's Health and Sexual Wellness Coach, and Host of Pleasure in the Pause, joins me and immediately brings this grounded mix of wisdom, humor, and real-life experience. She opens up about her own perimenopause journey and why understanding your anatomy, pleasure points, and changing hormones is a total game-changer. We talk about how to speak up with your partner and your doctor in a way that feels honest and not awkward.   You'll hear simple, practical ways to reconnect with your body, rebuild desire, and shift the narrative around menopause from "something to survive" into something that actually expands your confidence. Gabriella shares how this stage of life can sharpen your wisdom, deepen your pleasure, and even make you feel sexier than you expected. If you've been craving a more open, empowering take on sexual wellness in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, this conversation is for you. And before you go, grab my Free Holiday Recipe Guide, 29 pages of hormone-friendly Keto-Green dishes that help you enjoy every festive bite without the crash, bloat, or guilt, available at dranna.com.   Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:01:54] Cost of silence in intimacy. [00:06:48] Midlife sexuality and pleasure. [00:09:40] Self-discovery through sexual anatomy. [00:12:11] Bodily awareness and sexual desire. [00:16:35] Intimacy and pleasure anatomy. [00:22:14] Pleasure exploration in midlife. [00:26:49] Menopause as an invitation. [00:30:06] Sexual awakening in later life. [00:32:10] Redefining midlife women's roles. [00:35:52] Healing a body you hate. [00:39:30] Unsilencing women's conversations.   Memorable Quotes:  "I discovered that midlife isn't the end. It isn't the end of pleasure. It's really a new, exciting chapter." [00:10:30] – Gabriella Espinosa   "Your pleasure isn't lost. It may be buried under layers of stress, shame, or disconnection, but it's not gone." [00:33:19] – Gabriella Espinosa   Links Mentioned: Free Holiday Recipe Guide: https://dranna.com/holidayrecipes   Connect with Gabriella Espinosa: Website: https://www.pleasureinthepause.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellaespinosa/   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca   Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com