

Reconciling Spirituality and Sexuality
4 snips Sep 17, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fyfe, a clinical psychologist and author, dives deep into the intersection of spirituality and sexuality. She challenges traditional teachings that portray the body and pleasure as threats. Instead, she offers a refreshing perspective, advocating that sexuality can enhance marital intimacy and connection with the divine. Dr. Finlayson-Fyfe also explores the importance of agency, reframing chastity as a protective framework rather than a punitive rule. Her insights aim to empower individuals to embrace healthy sexuality integrated with their faith.
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Body As Spiritual Instrument
- The body is a spiritual instrument and a gift that links closely to joy and intimacy in marriage.
- Sex can become a sacrament that lets couples access a liminal, sanctifying experience of communion.
Integrate Sexuality With Integrity
- Accept your embodied nature while aligning choices with integrity to build honest peace and intimacy.
- Practice self-control within loving commitment to create freedom, joy, and stronger marriages.
Eros Connects Soul And Sexuality
- Eros is the human longing for communion that fuels both erotic love and spiritual growth.
- True erotic connection expands selfhood while grounding us in honest communion with another and with the divine.