Episode 254: Learning to Trust Your Own Spiritual Authority
When sexuality and religion overlap, it is easy to get stuck looking for the “right” answer from your church or leaders. If you have ever found yourself searching for approval about masturbation, sexual decisions in your relationship, or whether quitting porn fits your faith tradition, this episode will help you understand why that search feels so confusing. The real question is not what your church says. It is whether you feel aligned with God and with yourself.
In this episode, I talk about developing your own spiritual authority instead of relying on external voices that often contradict each other. You will hear what it looks like to move away from black and white thinking and into principle-based living, where you get clear on the sexual values you want to live by and make decisions from integrity rather than fear. This shift opens space for nuance, compassion, and choices that truly support your wellbeing.
You will also learn why evaluating the results you are creating matters more than following a checklist, and how strengthening your personal connection with God brings clarity to decisions that once felt overwhelming. I explain how subtle spiritual abuse patterns can interfere with that clarity, and why trusting yourself is not only allowed but essential.
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What You'll Learn from this Episode:
Why relying on leaders for sexual decisions creates confusion.
How to shift from obedience to principle-based living.
What it means to use sexuality for good.
Why evaluating results matters more than rigid rules.
How developing personal connection with God brings clarity.
How subtle spiritual abuse patterns interfere with intuition.
Why trusting yourself is essential to spiritual authority.
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Episodes Related to Spiritual Authority:
Episode 28: Navigating Faith Challenges with Dr. Julie Hanks
Episode 58: Sexuality as a Force for Good with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
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