Kristen Clark on Sexual Struggles, Freedom in Christ, and Redefining Womanhood | Girl Defined

🎙️ Guest: Kristen Clark, Co-Founder of Girl DefinedIn this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Karen Potter sits down with Kristen Clark—author, speaker, and co-founder of Girl Defined Ministries—to talk about her personal battle with secret sexual sin and how God brought her into freedom and flourishing. Kristen shares her experience with habitual masturbation, the fear of confessing struggles, and how shame kept her silent for years—even while mentoring others.You’ll also hear about:👉 How purity culture shaped Kristen’s view of herself👉 Why many women feel alone in their sexual struggles👉 The deep biblical vision for womanhood, identity, and intimacy👉 The impact of social media and technology on young women today👉 How parents can proactively disciple their children in God’s design for sexualityThis episode is honest, practical, and packed with gospel hope. Whether you’re a teen, parent, mentor, or ministry leader—this conversation will equip and encourage you.📚 Books Mentioned:Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s HeartMade to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Fearless FemininityMore at: https://www.girldefined.com🔗 Follow Girl Defined:Instagram: @girldefinedYouTube: Girl Defined💡 Resources for Accountability & Freedom:Explore Covenant Eyes tools and resources at https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme________________________________________________________________________Take the free P.A.U.S. assessment to see how porn is impacting your life:https://cvnteyes.co/test________________________________________________________________________#GirlDefined #KristenClark #PurityCulture #FreedomInChrist #ChristianWomen #CovenantEyesCHAPTERS:00:00 – Intro: Meet Kristen Clark from Girl Defined01:00 – The mission of Girl Defined Ministries02:40 – Kristen’s personal struggle with secret sin04:15 – Breaking the silence: Confessing to her parents06:00 – Why women feel alone in sexual struggles07:50 – Responding to thousands of "help" emails09:00 – Tech, porn & the culture young women are up against10:50 – The distortion of female sexuality12:00 – Writing Made to Be She: Biblical womanhood unpacked14:00 – The beauty of God's design from Genesis to Titus17:00 – Surveying 500 women before writing Sex & Purity18:00 – Sexual design, lust, and misplaced longings20:30 – The gospel’s power to redeem our sexual story21:55 – How churches can better lead on this topic23:30 – Leading with vulnerability: Why it matters26:00 – Parenting: Talking to kids about sex early and often28:00 – Kristen’s top resources for moms and daughters29:30 – Where to find Kristen and Girl Defined online30:30 – Final encouragement and thanksSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved