217 | Biblical Intimacy 101: Healing Shame and Enjoying Sex With Your Spouse | Special Guest, Michelle Castro

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend, Michelle Castro, from the Rip It Off podcast for a real and redemptive conversation about God’s design for sex and intimacy within marriage—especially for women carrying the weight of post-abortion shame. We unpack the biblical foundations of intimacy, how Satan distorts God’s gift of sex, and how shame—especially from past decisions—can deeply impact your connection with your spouse. But this isn’t just about identifying the pain. It’s about healing, hope, and freedom. Michelle and I talk about: God’s beautiful and intentional design for sex within marriage The lies the enemy tells us about our bodies, our worth, and our sexuality How shame can affect emotional and physical intimacy How God desires for you to experience joy, connection, and pleasure in marriage Practical encouragement for healing and restoring intimacy with your spouse If you want to understand intimacy from a biblical lens, this episode is filled with truth and grace.   Connect with Michelle: Rip It Off Podcast Instagram: @ripitoffpodcast Rip It Off Facebook Community Naked and Unashamed: 31 Day Journey   Ready to start your healing? Schedule a 1:1 Abortion Recovery Breakthrough Call! brittanypoppe.com/coaching   Grab your FREE Permission to Grieve Devotional >>> https://brittanypoppe.com/freebie   Join our online community >>> https://facebook.com/groups/abortionrecoveryforchristianwomen