Sex Upgraded

Sex Positive Christianity? (A New Perspective) - with Dr. Kevin Jenson

Dec 25, 2023

01:20:12

If you're a Christian, or if you've ever been impacted by Christianity in any way, this episode should be next on your list. Dr. Kevin Jenson believes that it's possible for Christians to have amazing, sacred sex - and that these experiences are also supported by the bible. Kind of mind blowing stuff...

🔴 🎥 - You can also watch this episode on Youtube.

Some topics we cover:

Is sex sinful?
Is masturbation sinful?
What about sex before marriage? Is that a sin?
Can sex be sacred as a Christian?
What does sacred sex mean from a Christian perspective?
What does the bible say about masturbation?
What does the bible say about sex before marriage?
What does the bible say about sex in general?

Join Dr. Kevin Jenson and I to explore the cultural divide between sex and spirituality, while examining Christianity, epistemology, and ancient texts, to create an entirely new perspective of healthy sexuality that's possible for Christians - without losing their faith.

Kevin Jenson is a distinguished author and scholar, who shares insights from his life path, bridging the gap between his Christian faith and sexual desires.

And for the record, I don't see myself as a Christian... though as I write this on Christmas Eve, I'm about to head into a church service with my family. I grew up in a Christian household, and was heavily influenced by this faith. That's why I thought it'd be interesting to do this episode.

I've also worked with a LOT of Christian men, who want to have great sex and NOT let go of their faith. I want to support them in their desires for that, and so whatever positive content I can create to help these men and their partners, the better.

EPISODE TIMES & TOPICS:
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Opening
03:34 - Kevin's Background
09:17 - The Conflict Between Sexuality and Spirituality
12:22 - Epistemology & the Ways of Knowing
19:20 - Christian Views on Sex & Masturbation
23:17 - Sex Positive View within Christianity
31:45 - The Original Intent about Sexuality in the Bible
36:59 - The Church & The Dichotomy of Healthy Sexuality
41:48 - The Myth of Onan & Is Masturbation Sinful
48:07 - The Christian View of Male/Female Dynamic in Society
53:24 - "Porneia"
59:17 - Prayerful Sex
1:05:41 - Kevin's Journey of Sharing His Work in The (Christian) World
1:12:02 - In & Out Group in the Christian Community
1:15:31 - How to Connect with Kevin
1:16:46 - Christian Trauma