For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Episode Summary Porn performers look happy and fulfilled in life. But is that the case? What is it like to be the performer behind the screen? What is it like for sex to be your day job? How does being an object for pleasure…
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What the Heck is the Sexual Revolution? w/ Dr. Carl Trueman
For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Episode Summary Watching porn has become common, casual sex has largely replaced dating, and our malls and movies market sex. All of this is due to the Sexual Revolution. Hearing a neighbor say, “I am a woman trapped in a man’s body,” would have…
Husband and Wife Addicted to Porn Before Marriage: Marshall and Jill Shank
For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Episode Summary We often hear about men having an addiction to porn before marriage, but what happens when women do to? What happens when two people get married and they both have a history with porn? Jill and Marshall have been married for over…
Porn, Depression, and Police Mental Health: Officer Scott Medlin
For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Episode Summary Men and women in the police force see the worst of humanity and their local community. They’re called upon during instances of domestic violence, abuse, drunkenness, and any threat of danger. In short, they see us at our worst, and we interact…
From Early Porn Exposure to Sex Trafficking: Lexie Smith’s Story
For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Episode Summary Very few people grow up in families that talk through sex. And very few are given resources to combat porn exposure or other sexually compromising experiences. Lexie Smith was 11 years old the first time she was sold for sex. As a…
Sexual Exploitation: Recorded while Watching Porn—Marcos Peres
For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Episode Summary Marcos Peres started watching porn as a kid. Porn was something he secretly watched; sometimes it was an obsession and other times he convinced himself he had freedom from it. But whether it was monthly or daily, porn always had a presence…
How to Prevent Kids from Watching Porn: Kristen Jenson
For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Conversation Summary Stats tell us, the average age a person is exposed to pornography is 10 years old. More specifically, the consistent range of exposure is between 9 and 12 years old. Most people, and most parents, are aware of that statistic. Most…
Ask 2 Newlywed Men Anything about Sex! w/ Nick and Marshall
For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast Conversation Summary: It’s a common belief that issues with porn and lust will go away in marriage. Many believe that lust and fantasy exist because they don’t have a spouse. It’s easy to believe that struggles with masturbation and pornography will go away once sex…
Porn, Parenting, and Lust in Marriage: Jay Holland
(For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast) Conversation Summary: Jay Holland is a pastor who joins us to discuss what lust has been like in marriage. Jay has also been creating parenting resource for 20 years. He discusses specific temptations and difficulties that children are currently facing and how parents can…
Do Women Struggle with Porn?—Taylor’s Story
(For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast) Podcast Summary: For a long time, Christian and secular culture have regarded pornography as a “male issue.” There are thousands of resources for men and very few for women. Yet, over the last few years, we’ve all been seeing the rapid rise of…
Gender and Relationships in the Church: Bronwyn Lea
(For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast) Episode Description: With all the sexual abuse and scandals that we’ve seen in the church, we can’t help but wonder what relationships should even look like for Christians. We all know that the church should be safe, and that Christians should be different….
The Porn Myth: Matt Fradd
(For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast) Episode Summary: What are some of the myths and lies that our culture believes about pornography? Matt Fradd wrote a book asking that question, and he joins us to discuss some of the biggest myths about pornography. Here are a few of the myths…
Fantasy in the Christian Life: Dr. Corey Latta
(For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast) Episode Summary: The word fantasy has a bad rap amongst Christians. In fact, most Christians only use the word in a negative way, such as, “I’m struggling with fantasy,” or “How are you doing with fantasy?” Fantasy is a catchall word for lust…
Gender and the Image of God: Dr. Carmen Imes
(For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast) Episode Summary: The communities and cultures around us are asking a lot of questions about gender. Some people are asking if gender makes a difference in churches or families, others are asking if gender even matters for identity, and others are questioning if gender exists…
Nancy Pearcey: Porn, Hookup Culture, and Transgenderism
(For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast) Episode Summary: Nancy Pearcey joins us to discuss current issues about sexuality. Nancy Pearcey is a professor and author who is known for engaging the most difficult cultural issues. She joins us to discuss a recent book called Love Thy Body: Answering…
Same Sex Attraction, Celibacy, and Intimacy: Art Pereira
(For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast) Episode Summary: Every human knowns what loneliness and the longing to be know is like—regardless of sexual orientation or theological position. Sexual intimacy is a way of being known, but it is not the only way to be known. And sexual intimacy does not…
Joshua Ryan Butler Interview: Sex as Salvation
Joshua Ryan Butler (For all other podcast platforms: The Naked Gospel podcast) Episode Recap: All around us we hear the message that sex has no real meaning. Sex is just fun; the body doesn’t matter. We are told that sex is whatever we want it to be. Or to say it another…
A God Who Hates, Weeps, and Loves: A Theology of Emotions—David T. Lamb
(Listen to this episode on any major podcast platform by looking up The Naked Gospel podcast) EPISODE RECAP: Feelings and Faith When it comes to sexual integrity, the problems we all face are not issues of lust, or fantasy, or even pornography. Issues of sexual integrity are fundamentally intimacy issues. Regardless of gender, we all…
Women and Pornography: Allie’s Story
(Listen to this episode on any major podcast platform by looking up The Naked Gospel podcast) Episode Recap: WOmen and Pornography Most people assume porn is a guy a thing. And while porn certainly does impact men, fantasy, desire, and longing, are not exclusive to men. Women long to be known as much…
When Your Husband is Unfaithful: Theresa Hesch
(Listen to this episode on any major podcast platform by looking up The Naked Gospel podcast) Episode Recap Last week we interviewed Joel and discussed his addiction to masturbation, his attempt to sleep with one of his wife’s friends, and his road of healing. This week we talk with Joel’s wife, Theresa. Theresa shares…
Addiction, Adultery, and Desperation: Joel Hesch
(Listen to this episode on any major podcast platform by looking up The Naked Gospel podcast) Episode Recap Adultery and Desperation Joel Hesch was an accomplished lawyer in D.C. He lived in a thriving faith community, had money, respect, and a beautiful wife. However, Joel was also addicted to self-pleasure. For years he hid…