Saints & Sexuality
Welcome to Saints & Sexuality, the podcast that explores the intersection of faith, sexual integrity, and healing within the Church community. Hosted by FirstLight Ministries, each episode centers on a conversation about the causes and aftermath of sexual sin, featuring clinical experts and faith leaders who share a Biblical worldview of sexuality. Saints & Sexuality will better inform you how the power of the Gospel can transform lives and restore relationships harmed by sexual sin.
Subscribe now and be part of the conversation that brings light to one of the most challenging issues facing the church today. Visit FirstLight Ministries at www.FirstLightStLouis.org
Episodes
12 episodes
New Year, New Church? Discipleship In An Age Addiction
In the season finale of Saints & Sexuality, Rev. Jonathan Shilts and FirstLight Executive Director Sean Maney dive into the pressing need for the church to address secret sexual struggles. They explore how shame, hidden sins, and a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:15
Life After Porn: Emotions, Marriage, and Long-Term Sobriety
Sobriety is only the first step on the journey to healing from sexual addiction. In this episode of Saints & Sexuality, Rev David Noble and Bryce Wilkins explore the deeper work of transformation that leads to a life of freedom and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:30
The Sin Of Adam: Mike's Story of Freedom from Porn and Rejecting Passivity
In this episode we interview Mike, a longtime participant and leader in FirstLight Ministries.Featuring: Rev. Jonathan Shilts and special participant guest MikeCredits: Produced by Rev. Jonathan Shilts. Theme music is No Ind...
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Episode 5
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24:08
Getting Out of the Ditch: Daily Practices to Lifelong Freedom
In this episode we explore the beginning of a journey that many believe is impossible: the journey from feeling trapped addictive sexual behaviors to living in lifelong freedom. Starting the path to freedom from sexual addiction is difficult fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:43
Living An Integrated Life: Why Healing Is More Than Just Stopping
People who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors often find their emotions, thoughts, values, and actions to be disconnected from each part - or even at odds. This fragmentation of the self, called disintegration, often accompanies a deep s...
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Episode 3
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31:39
Do I Have A Problem? Understanding Compulsive Behaviors and Addiction
"Do I have a problem?" It’s a question that many people who have struggled to quit porn or other sexual behaviors have asked themselves. In today’s episode, FirstLight counselors Shari Montague (LPC, CSAT) and Matthew Friesen (PLPC) discuss the...
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Episode 2
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27:02
It’s a Church Problem, Too: Addressing Hidden Sexual Struggles in Faith Communities
In the premiere episode of Saints & Sexuality, we tackle the widespread issue of compulsive sexual sin within the modern church. Our hosts discuss how pornography and spousal sexual betrayal can infiltrate and harm Christian communities. We...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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23:40
Staff Interview: Matthew Friesen, PLPC
In this special preseason episode of Saints & Sexuality, we sit down with Matthew Friesen, a counselor with FirstLight Ministries.Join us as we talk down with counselors, ministry leaders, and support staff...
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15:45
Staff Interview: Sharí Montague, LPC, CSAT
In this special preseason episode of Saints & Sexuality, we sit down with Sharí Montague, FirstLight Ministries' Clinical Director. Join us for these bonus episodes as we sit down with counselors, mini...
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16:52
Staff Interview: Karen Kallberg, PLPC
In this special preseason episode of Saints & Sexuality, we sit down with Karen Kallberg, FirstLight Ministries' Spouse Care Director. Join us in these bonus episodes as we sit down with counselors, ministry leaders, a...
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