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From Purity Culture to Pleasure: A Journey of Sexuality and Faith
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🎧 Episode Overview
If you're ready for a conversation that’s both spicy and eye-opening, this episode is for you! Today, we sit down with Angela Griffith, the Christian Sexpert, to challenge long-held taboos around sex and intimacy in Christian culture.
Angela is a sex and intimacy coach, influencer, and speaker who is on a mission to help couples embrace mutual pleasure in marriage, dismantle damaging purity culture beliefs, and bring biblical-based sex education to the forefront.
In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Angela’s journey to becoming a Christian sex educator.
✅ How purity culture has shaped intimacy in marriage—for better or worse.
✅ The pushback she faces from both men and women.
✅ How to build emotional intelligence in relationships.
✅ Whether sex has become an idol in your marriage.
This conversation is raw, real, and challenges traditional mindsets about sex and faith. Buckle up, because this one’s a game-changer!
💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode
✅ Faith & Sexuality Can Coexist
- Biblical sex education is needed in Christian spaces.
- Mutual pleasure in marriage isn’t just important—it’s biblical.
✅ Breaking Free from Purity Culture’s Harmful Messages
- Many women were taught that sex is an obligation, not an intimate, enjoyable connection.
- It’s time to reframe intimacy as something both partners fully embrace.
✅ Pushback and Misconceptions
- Angela receives strong criticism—mostly from men—who feel threatened by the idea that sex isn’t just for their pleasure.
- Many women also resist her message because it challenges deeply ingrained beliefs.
✅ Emotional Intelligence & Intimacy
- Sex should be a celebration of intimacy—not the foundation of it.
- There are 13 types of intimacy, and emotional connection is just as vital as physical connection.
✅ Has Sex Become an Idol?
- If you feel entitled to sex or react emotionally when your spouse says no, it might be time to reassess your mindset.
- The Bible was never meant to be used as a weapon of obligation in marriage.
💬 Wisdom from Angela Griffith
"Sex is designed to be mutually pleasurable. If it’s not mutual, you shouldn’t be doing it." – Angela Griffith
📚 Resources Mentioned
📖 Books & Courses by Angela Griffith:
🔍 Further Learning:
- Search #13TypesOfIntimacy on Angela’s socials for free content.
- Explore Dr. Andrew J. Bauman’s work on the pornified mindset.
🎧 Connect with Angela Griffith
Angela Griffith, known as The Christian Sexpert to her 100,000+ social media followers, has spent over 20 years studying human sexuality through a biblical lens. As a sex and intimacy coach, she challenges traditional purity culture while staying rooted in faith, helping women develop healthier relationships with their God-given sexuality. Coming to Christ at 19 and experiencing purity culture firsthand in college gives her unique insight into its impact on marriages. Through social media and coaching, she provides candid sex education from a Christian perspective, often surprising followers with biblical teachings about intimacy. Angela creates resources for improving marital intimacy, leads with Natural Christian Mommas ministry, and lives with her husband and child, encouraging couples to embrace healthy sexual relationships within marriage.
🌍 Website: TheChristianSexpert.com
📸 Instagram: @TheChristianSexpert on Instagram
📘 Facebook: Angela's Facebook page
🎥 TikTok: @TheChristianSexpert
▶️ Youtube: Angela on YouTube
🚀 Episode Takeaways
✨ Sex should be a celebration of intimacy—not a requirement.
✨ Both partners deserve mutual pleasure in marriage.
✨ Challenge long-held beliefs and examine what is biblical vs. traditional.
✨ Emotional intelligence is the foundation of a fulfilling sex life.
✨ Intimacy comes in many forms—invest in all of them!
🎯 Take the Next Step!
💡 Want a healthier, more fulfilling sex life? Connect with Angela Griffith and explore her coaching, books, and courses to deepen intimacy in your marriage.
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