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In this episode of the Better Sex podcast, host sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman discusses faith transitions and the impact on intimate relationships with guests Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema, co-hosts of the Sex Evangelicals podcast and founders of an international coaching business. They delve into deconstructing purity culture, gender roles, and high-control religions, sharing personal stories and professional insights. They emphasize the importance of communication, managing stress, and supporting each other through deconstruction processes. The episode offers valuable strategies for individuals and couples coping with these complex dynamics.
00:00 Introduction to Better Sex Podcast 00:46 Introducing Guests: Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema 01:47 Jeremiah's Journey: From Faith to Sex Therapy 04:18 Julia's Story: Overcoming Purity Culture 06:46 Defining Purity Culture and High Control Religion 10:53 Deconstructing Harmful Beliefs 13:30 Reconstructing Values and Desires 17:15 Triggers for Deconstruction 19:35 Managing Differences in Relationships 23:05 Break and Resources from Jess 23:45 Navigating Different Paces in Deconstruction 25:02 Gender Dynamics in Deconstruction 27:55 Challenges in Mixed-Faith Relationships 29:22 The Role of Therapy in Relationship Dynamics 31:35 Purity Culture and Its Long-Term Impact 40:55 Resources and Support for Deconstruction 42:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Work with Jessa: https://www.intimacywithease.com
Bio:
Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson are the co-hosts of the podcast Sexvangelicals: The Sex Education the Church Didn't Want You to Have. They are both Boston-based licensed psychotherapists and certified sex therapists. They have a relationship coaching practice called Let's Heal Together which helps couples with negative religious backgrounds discover sexuality and communication that works for their partnership. They enjoy traveling to places that tend to fly under the radar, long-distance hiking, cooking very spicy food, unexpected conversations, and introverted days filled with reading and drinking fancy tea.
www.letshealtogether.org Sexvangelicals podcast www.sexvangelicals.substack.com Want to learn more about my sponsored charity? Charity: Water is committed to providing clean water to every human on the planet, 100% of your contribution will be used directly for water projects around the globe. You can learn more at https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/water.
More info and resources:
Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast
How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: Intimacy Made Easy: 3 Secrets to Bridging Libido Differences: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass |
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