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75. Theresa on: waiting until marriage to have sex is that the ONLY way I can get a lasting marriage? Does Jesus teach that?

Published: Sept. 9, 2021, 1 p.m.

I\u2019m so nervous to have this conversation. I\u2019m preparing to ignore the religious/judgmental comments I will get. From \u201cFalse prophet\u201d to \u201cthat\u2019s why I don\u2019t believe.\u201d So let me be clear, that\u2019s what's wrong with religion and society. We\u2019re not allowed to ask questions or have conversations without judgement. Especially when it comes to sex. So if you are super religious then this episode is not for you.

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This is not for atheists who want to judge my beliefs. Jesus is my homeboy and I don\u2019t have a problem with my belief in him, I have a problem with religion and the messages I believe women receive around sex that has brought on so much shame. Jesus had a problem with religion which is why he was flipping tables in the Bible.

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So this is only for people with open ears and those who want to hear with open ears about women trying to heal from sexual shame. I started my journey 3-4 years ago. I started reading, praying, reading and praying some more about where I stood.

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Let\u2019s be clear again; I\u2019m abstinent and I promised myself that in my season of abstinence I would use it to heal and truly seek God, so I could hear from God. Not Society and certainly not religion. The shame I used to have, let's say it was about 100lbs and now I\u2019ve got about 25lbs left. This conversation is about my healing way more than it is about yelling at purity culture.

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This conversation is for my clients and the women, Christian women who feel so judged and trapped in shame around sex.

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This conversation is because the church seems to be embarrassed about having real conversations about sex. The only thing we\u2019re told is wait until you\u2019re married. There is no room for; \u201cit\u2019s going to be hard\u201d \u201cYour body will betray you\u201d \u201cwhy you should wait\u201d let alone \u201chow to wait.\u201d

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My goal is to answer my questions, many of the same questions you may have as a Christian woman who grew up in church but also my goal is to encourage you to study the bible for yourself don\u2019t listen and act according to me. I\u2019m just trying to heal and talking about my ish for the last 3-4 years has helped me tremendously.

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So in all my nervousness let\u2019s talk. I hope it frees at least one woman.

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My guest today\u2026 The Rev. Dr. Theresa S. Thames and she can be reach on IG here. 

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