Episode 37: Sexual Healing (Part 1) - An Intro to Sexual Healing

 

In this episode, Jake and Bob lay the groundwork for a new series on sexual healing. Sexual woundedness affects almost everyone on some level. Jake and Bob offer their professional perspective on healing in this important area and share why it's important to let the Holy Spirit lead us when it comes to addressing wounds. Please note: specific examples of trauma and disordered sexuality are discussed within this episode. Listen with discretion.

 

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Show Notes


Guiding Quote

“The man and his wife were both naked and yet felt no shame. Now the snake was the most cunning of all the wild animals that the Lord God had made. He asked the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You shall not eat from any of the trees in the garden’?” - Gen 2:25-3:1

 

Key Points

  • Sexuality isn’t bad. It’s so glorious that it’s viciously attacked

  • We are all affected by woundedness in our sexuality. Sexual woundedness is one of the things that cuts the deepest and that impacts people the most.

  • Sexuality isn’t just the actions involved, it’s about identity

  • The absolute glory of humanity as God designed it attracts hatred from the enemy 

  • Why it’s important to follow the Holy Spirit’s lead in healing

  • An introduction to the Immanuel Approach to healing

  • A brief summary of the anatomy of a wound and two types of trauma

  • An introduction to the guests and topics coming up in this series

 

Practical Application

  • Check out one or more of the resources below

 

Resources

 
 
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Episode 38: Sexual Healing (Part 2) with Sr. Miriam James Heidland

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Episode 36: Healing in Marriage with Chris & Natalie Stefanick