Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

Mormonism and Sex

Oct 21, 2021

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The Positive View of the Body

The Problem With Marriage in the Old Testament

The Problem With the Theology of Sexuality

The Church's Messaging on Sex

The Value of Marital Sexuality

The Church's Messaging About Women Being Responsible for Men's Sexuality

The Importance of Masturbation in Marriage

The Importance of Knowing Your Body

The Dangers of Rejection of Sexuality

The Implications of Interview Processes for Sexual Ethics

The Church's Language on Pornography

The Importance of Normalizing Sexuality

The Importance of Addiction in Marriage

The Soul Symbols and Sacraments

Theology of Obedience in the Church

The Importance of Commitment in Relationships

Theology and Theology of Same Sex

The Importance of Self Awareness in the Church

The Steelman Argument Opposite of What You Believe

01:03:41 • 6min

The Problem With the Catholic Church's Theology

01:09:43 • 3min

In this episode of Mormonland Jennifer joins a panel with Michael Austin, Jacob Hess, and hosts Peggy Fletcher Stack and David Noyce to discuss the history, theology, and ethics of sexual relations in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Listen to the full episode to hear an in-depth exploration of:

The church's theology on the body
The historical and theological reasoning on sexuality being reserved for marriage
Thoughts on same-sex marriage
If there is any place for pornography and masturbation in our lives
The importance of making decisions out of integrity rather than out of compliance

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