Pure Desire Podcast

084 - Unwanted (Pt. 1)

Feb 12, 2019

Jay Stringer, Mental Health Counselor and author, discusses sexual brokenness and how it reveals our path to healing. They delve into childhood experiences, confronting unwanted behavior, detachment and connection in sexuality.

27:17

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Jay Stringer

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Quick takeaways

Understanding the reasons behind our unwanted sexual behavior can reveal past harm and guide us towards healing and transformation.

Viewing our sexuality as a gift from God, embracing it with a focus on connection, intimacy, and wholeness.

Deep dives

Understanding the Connection Between Sexual Brokenness and Healing

In this episode, Jay Stringer discusses his book 'Unwanted' and explores how sexual brokenness can actually be a doorway to healing. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the unique reasons behind our unwanted sexual behavior, as they reveal the location of past harm and current roadblocks in our lives. Stringer invites listeners to engage with their sexual struggles, ask probing questions, and connect the dots between their brokenness and deeper emotional issues. By doing this introspective work, individuals can embark on a transformative journey towards healing and renewed sexual health.

Introduction

2min

Children's TV Quotes, Introducing Jay Stringer, and Healing from Sexual Brokenness

3min

Journey and Struggles in Growing Up in the Church

8min

Confronting Unwanted Sexual Behavior

11min

Exploring the Detachment and Connection of Sexuality

4min

We talk to Jay Stringer, Mental Health Counselor and author of the new book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing. We talk to Jay about his story and how he got into counseling. We also talk to him about how our sexual failures are roadmaps into our past harm, and how God views our sexuality.