Glorifying God in Body and Spirit w/ Bro. Ryan Baker (Ep.015)

In this episode, Ashley Stiles sits down with Pastor Ryan Baker of Oscar Baptist Church for a candid, scripturally-grounded discussion on sexual sin, specifically focusing on pornography and masturbation. Moving past the "uncomfortable silence" that often surrounds these topics in the church, they explore why these behaviors are so addictive and how they drive a wedge into our relationship with God.Key Takeaways: The Theology of the Body: A deep dive into 1 Corinthians 6, exploring why sexual sin is unique because it is a sin against one's own body—the temple of the Holy Spirit.The "Good Thing" Trap: Analyzing the psychology of sin through Genesis 3, identifying how Satan convinces us that God is "holding out" on us.Grace vs. Condemnation: A powerful look at the woman caught in adultery and why the church must be a place of restoration rather than a place of stones.Biblical Community: The importance of "discipleship bookending"—having someone in front of you to follow and someone behind you to lead.The Helper: Understanding that we cannot "willpower" our way out of addiction; true freedom comes only through the renewing of the mind by the Holy Spirit.