Ep 46 - Struggling with celibacy? Let’s talk about it!

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever tried to live a life of abstinence and felt your body arguing back, you’re not alone and you’re not crazy. We sit down for one of our most unfiltered conversations yet as Shay shares her real celibacy journey, including the years of doing “seven months strong” then breaking, the nightly urges, and the quiet triggers that don’t look sinful until they pull you into temptation. We talk about Christian celibacy before marriage as a heart issue and a mind issue, not just a rule, and we keep it honest about what it feels like to wait for a covenant while life still happens. We also go straight into the questions people whisper: Is masturbation part of celibacy? What about porn? How do those habits shape desire, create unrealistic expectations, and make intimacy harder later? Shay breaks down how she removed pornography first, then had to remove masturbation too, and why the emptiness after a quick release can become its own trap. If you’re searching for Christian advice on purity, sexual temptation, dating boundaries, and renewing the mind, this one gives practical steps without fake perfection. Then we hit the hard part: what happens when you fall after years of trying, and you still love God. We talk guilt, accountability partners, spiritual warfare, and why “I don’t feel convicted anymore” can be a warning sign. We also connect it to Joseph’s story of fleeing temptation and trusting God when obedience seems to cost you. If this helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who’s struggling, and leave a review so more people find the conversation. What part of waiting challenges you most right now? Support the show🎙️ Enjoying the podcast?Support the mission and help us keep these real, unfiltered conversations going:👉https://ko-fi.com/unfilteredchristianpodcast Got a question or topic you want us to dive into? 📩 [email protected]’s grow together in truth 🤍 Cece & Shay The Unfiltered Christian Podcast