The Bedroom and the Bible: Single, Divorced, and Questioning Intimacy

What happens when your theology and your biology are at odds?

In this episode, Todd Turner opens up a raw and real conversation about intimacy, temptation, and the silence that often surrounds single and divorced Christians when it comes to sexuality. From what Scripture says (and doesn’t say) to what it feels like to be celibate at 40+, this episode pulls no punches.

Whether you’re struggling with loneliness, navigating purity after divorce, or just wondering what’s “okay” now that your life looks different, this conversation meets you in the tension.

God isn’t shocked by your questions. And we shouldn’t be afraid to ask them.

Welcome to Episode 16 of the UnYoked Podcast with host Todd Turner: "Intimacy and the Single Divorced Christian." In this episode, we dive deep into the taboo yet pressing topics that face divorced Christians today. We explore a range of intimate matters [00:02:15], from the moral implications of masturbation [00:03:45] to the real definition of sex and establishing boundaries in new relationships [00:05:30]. Todd Turner challenges the hypocritical judgments [00:07:20] and the silence that often shrouds sexual behavior within the Christian community [00:11:50].

With candor and insight, Todd shares personal experiences and discussions [00:14:10] that shed light on the complexities of navigating intimacy as a single, divorced believer [00:18:25]. We confront the damaging effects of "purity culture" [00:19:45] and debunk myths about God's promises relating to sex and marriage [00:21:00].  

Join us as we address the sensitive issue of friends with benefits [00:32:22], recommend key resources for healing and shame [00:35:55], and discuss how to cultivate a healthy, biblical view of sexuality  

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UnYoked - The Post Divorce Podcast: Navigating your divorce and recovery with grace.

Divorce and the new single life is hard but it is even more complex when you made a promise to God to "keep your marriage till death do you part." American Christian culture doesn't make navigating the decisions and ripple effects of divorce any easier. Christian marriage and divorce advice runs rampant yet often conflicts with the realities of pain, abuse, loneliness, and the real world.

God has a lot more to say than, “I hate divorce.” God gives a standard and then graciously restores and renews people even when His standard isn't met.

Those of us who are navigating the life changing event of unYoking from a spouse and/or uprooting a family have to journey through some dark, lonely, and confusing places. Our issues aren't frequently tackled from the pulpit and the advice we receive isn't always relevant to our current place.

The UnYoked podcast is just for you. A safe place to wonder, ponder, relate, and consider your steps of navigating a divorce, singleness, and the future. A place where we live in the tension between God's plan and the realities of living in a broken world with broken people and broken relationships. Buckle up... remove the mask.. and let's get real about discussing the ripple effects of divorce and equip ourselves to survive being unYoked as a Christian.

Visit ToddTurner.com/Divorce for more resources.