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.
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