Overcoming Sexual Entitlement (with Noah Filipiak)
May 13, 2024
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Noah Filipiak, a pastor, shares his journey of overcoming sexual entitlement and objectification. He discusses the impact of purity culture, the true meaning of love, God's grace, and the power of gratitude in relationships. He emphasizes the need to shift from entitlement to gratitude in marriages for intimacy and trust.
Overcoming entitlement shifts focus from taking to giving, bringing freedom and purpose in life.
Approaching marriage with humility, curiosity, and gratitude fosters intimacy and healthier relationships.
Deep dives
Overcoming Entitlement Leads to Giving Life Instead of Taking It
Overcoming entitlement is freeing because it allows you to shift from taking life from others to giving life. Entitlement acts as a slave master that is never satisfied. By changing your heart and approach, you can bring life instead of objectifying and taking from others. The joy of giving and impacting others positively becomes a significant source of purpose and value in life.
Practical Changes in Marriage with Gratitude and Conversation
Overcoming entitlement practically involves approaching conversations with humility, curiosity, and gratitude instead of control. By building intimacy in various areas of marriage, not just limited to sex, couples can navigate challenging conversations and seek counseling to rebuild trust. Practicing gratitude journaling and focusing on changing your heart leads to a posture of humility and compassion, fostering healthier relationships.
Biblical Insights on God's Grace and Mercy Transforming Entitlement
The journey of overcoming entitlement aligns with biblical principles of experiencing God's incomparable grace and mercy. Embracing God's love and grace changes your heart, allowing you to break free from entitlement and objectification. Gratitude and relying on God's grace empower you to give life instead of taking it, leading to deeper connections and healing in relationships.
Seeking Community Support and Overcoming Entitlement Through Giving and Receiving Grace
Engaging in community support groups like Beyond the Battle provides practical resources and opportunities for growth in overcoming entitlement. Sharing vulnerabilities and receiving grace from others helps in transforming entitlement into gratitude and appreciation. The journey involves constantly reminding oneself of God's love and mercy, leading to a mindset shift from entitlement to generosity and love.
What happens when you feel entitled to sex and treat your wife like a replacement for porn? In this episode, Noah Filipiak tells his story of overcoming sexual entitlement and objectification. Along the way, he unpacks the false promises of purity culture, what love really looks like, how God's grace changes us, and the power of gratitude.
Noah Filipiak is a pastor, author, and the host of The Flip Side Podcast. He also blogs at noahfilipiak.com. Noah and his wife Jen have three daughters. He is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @noahfilipiak.
Join a 7-week online group with Noah to experience how to overcome pornography, lust, and fantasy. After the 7 weeks, alumni get to join the free Beyond the Battle alumni community filled with ongoing support and encouragement. Sign up at www.beyondthebattle.net.