EPISODE 02 - How Could I Love God & Still Want Sex?

In this episode, Lanikai explores the complex relationship between faith, shame, and sexuality. She shares her personal journey with abstinence, the difference between conviction and shame, and how understanding God's purpose for desire can transform our approach to sexuality.Key TopicsThe difference between conviction and shameThe role of desire in God's planPersonal journey with abstinence and shameThe importance of understanding God's purpose for desireHow to steward abstinence in a biblical wayChapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:53 Exploring shame and its impact on faith01:28 Personal journey with sexuality and shame02:11 The significance of abstinence in faith03:25 Falling into sin and feelings of shame04:44 Displaced identity and pride in abstinence05:47 The difference between conviction and shame09:56 God's grace and the role of conviction11:30 Renewing the mind and worldly standards12:18 Desire is not the enemy13:41 God's purpose for desire and stewardship16:00 The importance of understanding the 'why'17:20 Building infrastructure for future faith18:53 The enemy's manipulation of conviction19:22 Renewing the mind to resist the enemy21:31 The battle between spirit and flesh22:23 Approaching abstinence with God's understanding23:48 Next steps in pursuing abstinence24:45 Closing remarks and encouragementSocials@DidSheJustSaySex on all platformsDeezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1003266681Youtube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAf1fUOYY8uXDaST_uFtHfsZaW6fxoKUv&si=LKEw90SPn0gXJuS3Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bHFjn3PIVOAX1fDqbtRqL?si=91ab0c9fd27f43e2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/did-she-just-say-sex/id1896938087Amazon Music: Did She Just Say Sex? Podcast on Amazon MusicThe link for dilemmas & questions:https://forms.gle/h6FfZ8rUTRkZKqvD9If you know someone, or are someone who would be interested in appearing on the podcast - send us a dm @DidSheJustSaySex on Instagram!