Saints & Sexuality

Have a question for the podcast? Let us know!In this episode we explore the beginning of a journey that many believe is impossible: the journey from feeling trapped addictive sexual behaviors to living in lifelong freedom. Starting the path to freedom from sexual addiction is difficult for many reasons - from the painful memories of past behaviors to the fear of failing in the future. In today’s episode, Rev. David Noble and Bryce Wilkins discuss the first critical steps needed to start living in freedom. Bonus discussion: "What do I need to never look at porn again?"Featuring: Rev. David Noble and Bryce WilkinsCredits: Produced by Rev. Jonathan Shilts. Theme music is No Indication by TrackTribe.---FirstLight is a St Louis-based ministry that is dedicated to helping men women and betrayed spouses find freedom from the harm of sexual sin.www.firstlightstlouis.orgDonate to help FirstLight Ministries change even more lives in 2025!www.firstlightstlouis.org

Have a question for the podcast? Let us know!People who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors often find their emotions, thoughts, values, and actions to be disconnected from each part - or even at odds. This fragmentation of the self, called disintegration, often accompanies a deep sense of shame, numbness, self-loathing, and tension between the person they see in the mirror and the person they wish could be. In today’s episode, FirstLight counselors Shari Montague (LPC, CSAT) and Matthew Friesen (PLPC) explore how disintegration effects strugglers, and how breaking free from sexual addiction involves more than just stopping behaviors - it’s about learning how to live as a whole person.Bonus discussion: "I quit porn. Why isn’t my marriage better?"Featuring: Shari Montague (LPC, CSAT) and Matthew Friesen (PLPC)Credits: Produced by Rev. Jonathan Shilts. Theme music is No Indication by TrackTribe.---FirstLight is a St Louis-based ministry that is dedicated to helping men women and betrayed spouses find freedom from the harm of sexual sin.www.firstlightstlouis.orgDonate to help FirstLight Ministries change even more lives in 2025!www.firstlightstlouis.org

Have a question for the podcast? Let us know!"Do I have a sex addiction?" It’s a question that many people who have struggled to quit porn or other sexual behaviors have asked themselves. In today’s episode, FirstLight counselors Shari Montague (LPC, CSAT) and Matthew Friesen (PLPC) discuss the science and theology of sex and pornography addiction. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs, why people develop addictions, and why it can be so difficult to break free.Bonus discussion: "How much porn can I safely use?"Featuring: Shari Montague (LPC, CSAT) and Matthew Friesen (PLPC)Credits: Produced by Rev. Jonathan Shilts. Theme music is No Indication by TrackTribe.---FirstLight is a St Louis-based ministry that is dedicated to helping men women and betrayed spouses find freedom from the harm of sexual sin.www.firstlightstlouis.orgDonate to help FirstLight Ministries change even more lives in 2025!www.firstlightstlouis.org

Have a question for the podcast? Let us know!In the premiere episode of Saints & Sexuality, we tackle the widespread issue of compulsive sexual sin within the modern church. Our hosts discuss how pornography and spousal sexual betrayal can infiltrate and harm Christian communities. We’ll explore the hidden struggles many face, the barriers to addressing these issues in the church, and what hope there might be for those caught in sexual sin. Join us as we shed light on these critical topics and offer hope for transformation and redemption.Featuring: Rev. Sean ManeyProduced by Rev. Jonathan ShiltsDonate to help FirstLight Ministries change even more lives in 2025!www.firstlightstlouis.org