People often come to me spinning about their specific religion or church’s doctrine. They wonder if what they’re doing is right or wrong, or if what they're feeling or believing is okay. This reliance on other people is especially rampant around sexual decisions.
This week, I’m joined by sex and intimacy coach for married couples, Dan Purcell. Dan is the founder of Get Your Marriage On: a step-by-step program designed for couples who want more closeness, deeper intimacy, honesty, and an exciting sex life. He’s also the creator of the Intimately Us app, host of the Get Your Marriage On podcast, and leads retreats, all with a Christian perspective.
Leading psychologist on the benefits of religion and spirituality, Dr. Lisa Miller said, “It is perceiving being loved, held, guided, and never alone. This is in every person’s capacity to perceive.”
One of the main missions behind my program and podcast is inclusivity. That’s why, more often than not, you’ll hear me speaking out about the harmful systems that exist in religious spheres. Whether it’s purity culture or sexual shame, there are certain ideas that really hurt people when they’re trying to quit porn. However, that doesn’t mean I’m anti-religion or anti-spirituality.
