The Naked Gospel

Author, speaker, and writer, Laurie Krieg, joins us to discuss marriage, sex, one-ness, attraction, and so much more!  Read Laurie and Matt's story here! What this episode here! Laurie Krieg is a speaker, author, and Hole in My Heart Podcast host whose mission is to equip Jesus-followers with a gospel-centered approach to sexuality. Laurie speaks and trains extensively about the gospel, sexuality, and marriage–often alongside licensed therapist and her husband, Matt Krieg.Check out Laurie's podcast, blog, and ministry here! Support the show

Dr David Instone-Brewer joins us this episode to talk through what the Bible has to say (and doesn't have to say!) about masturbation, polygamy/polyamory, divorce, and so much more. Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer is an Honorary Research Fellow of Tyndale House, Cambridge, specialising in ancient Jewish background to the Bible. He brings a pastoral heart to scholarly issues, which he communicates in both widely read and academic publications. He exercises his other love - computer programming - by creating websites such as www.STEPBible.org, where you can read multiple Bibles and understand the underlying Greek and Hebrew without knowing the languages.Check out Dr. Instone-Brewer's recent book here!Links mentioned on the program: www.STEPBible.org www.BibleContexts.comwww.DivorceRemarriage.comSupport the show

What are the things in our culture that are shaping us and what are they shaping us into? Dr. Matt Tan walks us through the ways that sex and porn shape our humanity. Matthew Tan is the Dean of Studies at Vianney College, the seminary of the Diocese of Wagga Wagga. Previously, he was senior lecturer in theology at the University of Notre Dame Australia, and was a research and formation officer in the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. He is the author of two books, his most recent being Redeeming Flesh: The Way of the Cross with Zombie Jesus (Cascade 2016). He blogs at Awkward Asian Theologian. Twitter: @asiantheologianFacebook: @awkwardasiantheologianBlog: www.awkwardasiantheologian.comSupport the show

Harmony grew up in the world of the sex industry, until she met Jesus. Come hear about how Harmony went from exotic dancing to intentionally loving the lonely and lost. Watch the interview video here! HARMONY GRILLO, MSWFOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSurvivor of exploitation turned UCLA honor student, Harmony’s goal is to help women and girls entrenched in sexual exploitation find freedom. Armed with personal experience, evidence-based theories and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, she comprehensively sheds light on the impact of a pornified culture and the lives of those trapped within it. Her pursuit of justice has led to Congressional recognition and opportunities to train the Department of Justice and FBI in best practices. In 2003, she founded Treasures to support other women in their recovery from the commercial sex industry and trafficking.Harmony’s memoir, Scars and Stilettos, details her harrowing account of moving from victim to survivor to liberator. Do You Struggle with Sexual Addiction QuizJoin the Prayer TeamSocial Media: @HarmonyGrillo @Treasures.LASupport the show

A massive victory against PornHub and porn in general. Here's how it happened! Watch this video at: https://youtu.be/lP43fhodspUExodus Cry Petition and Trafficking HubNew York Times Article: The Children of Pornhub" Support the show

Shame, regret, guilt, humiliation. We've all experienced these emotions, but more than that, these emotions have shaped our most intimate moments. Psychiatrist, researcher, and author, Dr. Curt Thompson, joins the Naked Gospel to help us see the impact that shame has on our relationships and on our bodies.Watch this podcast at: https: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3g7ZzcwQ5E&tGet The Soul of Shame here!Psychiatrist, speaker and author Curt Thompson connects our intrinsic desire to be known with the need to tell truer stories about ourselves — showing us how to form deep relationships, discover meaning and live integrated, creative lives. Curt and his wife, Phyllis, live outside of Washington DC and have two adult children.Check out Dr. Thompson's resources here!Support this podcast at: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Support the show

Is there any connection between hooking up and sex trafficking? What's the relationship between sex trafficking and pornography? And is sex trafficking only something that takes place in distance lands or does it happen in our own country? Join us as we sit down with Emily Worsham from Freedom 4/24. Support this podcast at: https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Emily Worsham has been on staff with Freedom 4/24 since 2014. She has had the privilege of working with victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking in India, Thailand, Uganda, and here in the USA. In her free time, Emily enjoys renovating her house, playing fetch with her dog, and making pottery.Check out Freedom 4/24 at: https://www.freedom424.org/ Support the show

During the month of December we are taking a brief break from our regularly scheduled posting to enjoy the holiday season. But we wanted to continue to provide you all with content so we will be posting podcast highlights onto our youtube so that you still have content to enjoy!You can check out that content here!Thank you for investing your time with us and for making space this year to consider what it looks like to follow Jesus with our bodies and imaginations. And if You're interested in more long format content then check out Marshall's podcast interview with Freedom 424: https://anchor.fm/freedom424/episodes/Season-3-Trailer-en6a24Support the show

When it comes to pornography, many of us can't help but wonder how harmful pornography actually is. In this episode, Shane asks subject-matter expert Ted Shimer all the questions he's wanted to ask about pornography. Check out Ted's book The Freedom Fight: The New Drug and the Truths that Set Us FreeSupport this podcast at: https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=4942Ted Shimer has mentored men since 1991 with the collegiate ministry Student Mobilization. He received his MABS from Dallas Seminary and was trained as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional-Supervisor.His discipleship background, theological instruction and world class clinical training gives Ted a unique and grounded approach to porn addiction recovery that is biblically based, scientifically sound, gospel centered and effective.Ted is the Founder of The Freedom Fight, an online porn addiction recovery program.Ted and his wife Amber have four adult children and live in Fayetteville, Arkansas.https://thefreedomfight.org/https://www.facebook.com/thefreedomfight1Support the show

Officer Scott Medlin joins us today to help us see into how porn and hookup culture are impacting those in the police force. Support these conversations here! https://www.provenmen.org/disruptors/Watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/9NhN2OvohNo?si=wQED45HAKHzjpSP_Scott Medlin has worked as a Police Officer since 2007. Prior to that, he was in the United States Marine Corps. He also attended college. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and 2005. Once he was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps and earned his Bachelors Degree, Scott entered into law enforcement. Through deployments and time in law enforcement, Scott has done his best to inspire others and be a team player. Scott has helped fellow officers keep marriages together, pull through during hard financial times, overcome depression, and has provided encouragement whenever an officer needed it. He is also willing to share his mental health fights to teach others how to become aware, and overcome.  Scott's Books: https://bit.ly/MentalHealthHeroesBookhttps://bit.ly/101HealthTipsForPoliceOfficersScott's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/LawEnforcementMotivationSupport the show