Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

Reconciling Spirituality and Sexuality

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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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INSIGHT

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.
ADVICE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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