263: She Got Her PhD in Purity Culture with Ashley Hudson

263: She Got Her PhD in Purity Culture with Ashley Hudson

Author: That Sounds Fun Network November 24, 2025 Duration: 56:00
Purity culture shaped a lot of us… but what happens when those old messages start showing up in your marriage? In this episode, therapist Ashley Hudson breaks down how shame, fear, and performance pressure sneak into intimacy and what healing can actually look like. If you’ve ever wondered why sex still feels complicated even though you’re married, this one’s going to hit home. Use the code SPICE IT UP to get 50% off Unite & Ignite for the rest of 2025!  Watch the episode on YouTube!! Resources: My Counselor Online (Christian sex therapy): You get $25 off your first month when you sign up with our link Ashley’s book Pearl In Process Website ⁠⁠Join Unite & Ignite ⁠⁠ Want more from Kingdom Sexuality? Come hang out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alana, Kyle, and Tiera are three friends navigating the often unspoken terrain of sex and intimacy within Christian marriage. Their conversations form the heart of Kingdom Sexuality, a podcast from the That Sounds Fun Network that moves beyond simplistic advice into honest, practical dialogue. They address the questions many couples wrestle with but feel unequipped to ask in typical church settings-from sustaining passion over decades to understanding how faith intersects with physical desire and specific acts of intimacy. This isn't about presenting a rigid rulebook, but about exploring a journey of transformation together. Through candid discussions and interviews, they create a space where spiritual life and married sexuality are seen as beautifully connected. Each episode aims to replace confusion with clarity and shame with freedom, offering companionship for couples who believe their sex life can be both holy and deeply fulfilling. Tune in for relatable stories, theological insights, and tangible steps toward a more connected marriage, all framed within a perspective of faith and grace.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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214: Sex When Family Is Around [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:55
Tune into this repeat episode as Kyle and Alana chat about ways to make intimacy more of a priority this Christmas! Spoiler alert: it starts with decreasing the amount of stress in your life!! Merry Christmas, from the K…
213: Is it Time to Make a Change?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:23
Tune into our final pornography series episode with Nick Stumbo, Executive Director at Pure Desire Ministries. Nick shares how porn impacted him as a pastor and how he decided to find healing! Special shout out to Covent…
212: From Porn Star to Pastor with Joshua Broome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:28
You won't want to miss Joshua Broome's incredibly powerful testimony of going from being a porn star to becoming a pastor! Special thank you to Covenant Eyes for sponsoring our pornography series. Use our code KS30 for y…
211: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:19
Today's guest Jay Stringer (known by some as "the porn whisperer") shares how your sexual struggles could be predicted by your untreated past trauma. You don't want to miss this incredible episode! Special thanks to Cove…
210: How To Talk To Your Kids About Porn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:08
Struggle to know when to go about talking to your kids about porn? Or HOW you're even going to go about having that conversation?? Tune into our latest episode with Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures as…
209: Does This Count As Porn?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:50
Have you ever asked yourself, after consuming some form of media, "Does this count as porn?". Tune into this episode to hear the KS team unpack this! Special thanks to ⁠Covenant Eyes ⁠for sponsoring this episode series o…
208: How To Be A Sexually Healthy Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:22
The KS team is joined by Dr. Andrew Bauman, a licensed mental health counselor and writer whose work focuses on sexual health, abuse, and wholeness with men. Don't miss this incredible interview! Huge thanks to Covenant…
206: Betrayal Trauma, Intimacy Anorexia, and a Call to Greatness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:44
Want to safeguard your home’s digital spaces? Then it's time to look into Covenant Eyes! Use our code KS30 to get your first 30 days free! Kyle and Tiera had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Dave Currie, a certified Sex…
TRAILER: Overcoming Pornography [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59
Huge thank you to Covenant Eyes for sponsoring this upcoming pornography series! Whether porn is in your story or not, this series is going to be beneficial for you to listen to! We’re thrilled to partner with Covenant E…