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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 49 MIN

7. From Purity to Power: Breaking Free from Christian Shame

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On this episode, Melissa Frey joins the show to share her firsthand experience with the Christian church and its chase for chastity, especially in young women. She talks about the overwhelming guilt she felt when she had sex before marriage, casting off the patriarchal purity culture indoctrinated in her by faith and family. It was a decision that cost her dearly, but taught her valuable lessons about how the ideas of purity – common in high-demand religions – can hold us back.From the holy trinity to losing her virginity, Melissa’s story is one about pushing through shame, expectations and loss to find the priceless gift of self-confidence on the other side. If you’ve ever struggled with the dichotomy of your dreams and others’ doctrines, this one's for you!Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/excommunidatepodYouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ExcommuniDateInstagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/excommunidate/TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@cupidhasnocreedFacebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565386854823Support the show

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On this episode, Melissa Frey joins the show to share her firsthand experience with the Christian church and its chase for chastity, especially in young women. She talks about the overwhelming guilt she felt when she had sex before marriage, casting off the patriarchal purity culture indoctrinated in her by faith and family. It was a decision that cost her dearly, but taught her valuable lessons about how the ideas of purity – common in high-demand religions – can hold us back. From the holy ...

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