Sex, Faith & Waiting: What the Church Never Taught Us | FT Tammy Bowe-LaCroix | EP147

She went from sexual trauma and confusion to helping believers build healthy intimacy in marriage.Coach Tammy opens up about healing, celibacy, sexuality, and God’s design for intimacy. In this powerful episode of Jess Ask The Podcast, intimacy and relationship coach Coach Tammy joins host Jessica S. Smith for an honest, faith-centered conversation about sexuality, healing, celibacy, and navigating desire as a believer. From childhood trauma and unhealthy relationships to a 10-year celibacy journey and discovering God’s true design for intimacy in marriage, Coach Tammy shares her testimony and practical wisdom for singles and married couples alike. Together, they explore the emotional, spiritual, and physical realities of sexuality in the church — and how knowledge, healing, and discipleship can transform shame into confidence. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, loneliness, desire, or confusion around intimacy and faith, this conversation will give you language, perspective, and hope.👉 Subscribe for real conversations on faith, personal growth, relationships, purpose, and healing.⭐ What You’ll Hear in This Episode✔ Coach Tammy’s story of trauma, healing, and transformation✔ Navigating celibacy and sexual desire as a believer✔ Why “shutting down sexuality” can impact marriage✔ The difference between intimacy, pleasure, and spiritual connection✔ How community and discipleship shape healthy relationships✔ Biblical perspectives on sex, conviction, and the marriage bed✔ Practical ways singles can steward their sexuality in a healthy way🎧 About Our GuestCoach Tammy is an intimacy and relationship coach, author, and host of the Sex Ed for Saints podcast. She helps singles and married couples develop healthy, faith-aligned perspectives on sexuality, intimacy, and emotional connection. Through coaching, teaching, and her book Hey God, Can I?, she equips believers to experience healing and freedom in their relationships.Connect with Coach Tammy:Instagram: @themarriagelabllcWebsite: yourmarriagelab.comYouTube: sexedforsaintspodcast🎙️ About Jess Ask The Podcast Jess Ask is a conversational podcast where influencers, entrepreneurs, and creatives share real stories about growth, faith, purpose, and success. Hosted by Jessica S. Smith, the show creates a safe space for honest dialogue, healing conversations, and practical insights into life. 🔔 New episodes weekly.🌿 Join The Safe Space Community (Patreon)Need a place to be reminded you’re not alone? The Safe Space is a Patreon-only community for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside you’ll find biblical wisdom, accountability, and encouragement to keep going when life gets hard.➡️ Join here: patreon.com/JessAsk❤️ Support The Podcast✔ Sow a love seed via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast✔ Share this episode with someone who needs it✔ Subscribe, like & comment to help us reach more people🎬 Podcast Credits Host: Jessica S. SmithWebsite: https://www.jessicassmith.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmithProducer: Desiree DanielleWebsite: https://www.desireedanielle.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11eMusic Producer: King ChosenInstagram & YouTube: @kingchosen46Network: BGTV Studios🔎 Hashtags #JessAsk #ChristianRelationships #IntimacyHealing #FaithPodcast #SinglesJourneyJess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week.  JOIN THE SAFE SPACE — PATREON COMMUNITY  The Safe Space is a Patreon-only community for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Biblical wisdom. Real accountability. People who get it.➡️ Join here: patreon.com/JessAsk  SUPPORT THE PODCAST  ✔ Sow a love seed via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast✔ Share this episode with someone who needs it✔ Subscribe, like & comment — it helps us reach more people  PODCAST CREDITS  Host: Jessica S. Smith | jessicassmith.com | @thejessicassmithProducer: Desiree Danielle | desireedanielle.com | @desireedanie11eMusic: King Chosen | @kingchosen46Network: BGTV Studios | bgtvstudios.com