Sex & the Church: Let’s Start the Conversation | Life in Motion
Release Date: 04/24/2025
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Justification: A Finished Work | Tell Me More
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info_outlineWhat shaped your understanding of sex growing up? Was it a quiet conversation with a parent, an awkward health class, a warning laced with shame? For many of us—especially those raised in Christian homes—our foundational beliefs about sex were vague, fear-based, or simply unspoken. We may have heard “don’t do it until you’re married,” but little else. And the unspoken message? Sex is bad… until one day, magically, it’s good.
We believe it’s time to talk. This summer, we’re inviting experts, sharing real stories, surfacing hard questions, and pointing back to God’s truth. Because God cares deeply about sex. He designed it. And He wants something better for all of us.
Let’s break the silence—together.
Content Warning: This episode is best suited for those ages 16 and up.
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00:00:00 - Introduction to Summer of Sex
00:00:20 - Mature Content Warning
00:00:33 - Foundations of Sexual Awareness
00:01:32 - First Experiences with Sex Education
00:03:37 - Shame and Normalization
00:06:10 - Impact of Family Dynamics
00:09:00 - Sexual Trauma and Its Effects
00:12:50 - Navigating Sexual Relationships
00:15:04 - Body Image and Modesty
00:18:04 - Biblical Perspectives on Sex
00:20:03 - Addressing Sexual Dysfunction
00:23:55 - Commitment to Ongoing Conversations
00:25:29 - Encouragement to Ask Questions
00:28:41 - Practical Steps for Intimacy
00:30:08 - Conclusion and Next Steps