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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 40 MIN

EP 09 “How Sexual Sin Holds You Hostage” | Purposely Crossed

from Purposely Crossed · host Jamila "Jae" Nickerson

On this week's episode, Jae discusses the discomfort of addressing a sensitive topic, and the conviction she experienced to talk about it. Sexual immorality can have a great affect on one's life, and in this case Jae shares how it started in her childhood, led to enslavement, lustful addiction, spiritual blindness, and many other strongholds. The importance of transparency and deliverance from sexual sin is emphasized, along with the spiritual significance of being hidden in Christ, rather than hiding in crisis. This episode is "unorthodox" and doesn't agree with the ways of culture, but is Biblically sound, and rooted in faith._You are not alone. If you're struggling with sexual immorality or sexual addiction, please know that you are not alone and there is no shame in seeking help. God's grace is sufficient, and healing is possible through him. If you need someone to talk to, reach out confidentially at ( [email protected] ).TakeawaysThe impact of sexual immorality goes beyond personal guilt and shame, it can affect spiritual intimacy and clarity of purpose.Transparency is essential for maintaining deliverance.Some Key Verses to study:-1 Corinthians 6:12-20-Colossians 3-5Chapters00:00 The Uncomfortable Conversation11:41 The Impact of Sexual Immorality20:19 Enslavement to Sexual Sin27:01 The Spiritual Impact of Sexual Sin33:26 Transparency and DeliveranceSubscribe to Purposely Crossed's newsletter:https://www.purposelycrossed.comTo sow and support Purposely Crossed's work and ministry:https://donate.stripe.com/dRmaEY6Nl1CHblvdcG5Ne02Stay Connected with Purposely Crossed:Follow Jae IG: @TheJaeNickersonFollow Purposely Crossed IG: @PurposelyCrossedPod• Linktree: linktr.ee/thejaenickerson• YouTube: youtube.com/@thejaenickerson

On this week's episode, Jae discusses the discomfort of addressing a sensitive topic, and the conviction she experienced to talk about it. Sexual immorality can have a great affect on one's life, and in this case Jae shares how it started in her childhood, led to enslavement, lustful addiction, spiritual blindness, and many other strongholds. The importance of transparency and deliverance from sexual sin is emphasized, along with the spiritual significance of being hidden in Christ, rather than hiding in crisis. This episode is "unorthodox" and doesn't agree with the ways of culture, but is Biblically sound, and rooted in faith._You are not alone. If you're struggling with sexual immorality or sexual addiction, please know that you are not alone and there is no shame in seeking help. God's grace is sufficient, and healing is possible through him. If you need someone to talk to, reach out confidentially at ( [email protected] ).TakeawaysThe impact of sexual immorality goes beyond personal guilt and shame, it can affect spiritual intimacy and clarity of purpose.Transparency is essential for maintaining deliverance.Some Key Verses to study:-1 Corinthians 6:12-20-Colossians 3-5Chapters00:00 The Uncomfortable Conversation11:41 The Impact of Sexual Immorality20:19 Enslavement to Sexual Sin27:01 The Spiritual Impact of Sexual Sin33:26 Transparency and DeliveranceSubscribe to Purposely Crossed's newsletter:https://www.purposelycrossed.comTo sow and support Purposely Crossed's work and ministry:https://donate.stripe.com/dRmaEY6Nl1CHblvdcG5Ne02Stay Connected with Purposely Crossed:Follow Jae IG: @TheJaeNickersonFollow Purposely Crossed IG: @PurposelyCrossedPod• Linktree: linktr.ee/thejaenickerson• YouTube: youtube.com/@thejaenickerson

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