Freedom from Sexual Shame | S4E23

03/12/25 • 50 min

Breaking the Cycle: Finding Freedom from Sexual Shame

Shame thrives in silence, especially when it’s tied to sexual experiences and behaviors. In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings uncover how guilt and shame often drive self-destructive cycles, particularly in the context of pornography and unwanted sexual behavior.

Drawing from personal stories, cultural insights, and spiritual truths, they address how societal pressures, media influence, and even well-intentioned messages about love and performance can fuel shame’s grip. The conversation highlights the importance of confronting these root causes, seeking wise counsel, and embracing God’s love as the ultimate path to freedom and healing.

If you’ve wrestled with feelings of shame tied to your past or present struggles, this episode offers hope, understanding, and practical steps toward restoration.

We invite you to listen, reflect, and take that first courageous step toward breaking free. Your story matters, and healing is possible.

We hope you enjoy this episode and invite you to connect with us!

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Breaking the Cycle: Finding Freedom from Sexual Shame

If you’ve wrestled with feelings of shame tied to your past or present struggles, this episode offers hope, understanding, and practical steps toward restoration.

We invite you to listen, reflect, and take that first courageous step toward breaking free. Your story matters, and healing is possible.

We hope you enjoy this episode and invite you to connect with us!

📧 Email us: [email protected]

🌐 Learn more:

https://www.zoweh.org/events

https://www.zoweh.org/podcast

Previous Episode

What Does Shame do to My Identity? | S4E22

Shame: The Silent Thief of Identity | Breaking Free Through Christ

Shame is more than a fleeting emotion—it’s a force that erodes identity, distorts relationships, and keeps us trapped in cycles of self-doubt and self-destruction. In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings dive deep into the nature of shame, comparing it to cancer in the spiritual realm—silent, invasive, and deeply damaging.

Through personal stories, expert insights from Brene Brown and Jay Stringer, and biblical truths, they uncover how shame often takes root in relational moments, shaping false identities and leading to self-protective behaviors. But there’s hope. Jesus offers a way to break free—not through punishment, but through love, grace, and the restoration of our true identity.

Join us as we unpack the systems that reinforce shame, the impact it has on our lives, and the liberating power of the Gospel to set us free. If you’ve ever wrestled with shame, this conversation is for you.

Let’s explore more together. Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments—we’re on this journey with you!

We hope you enjoy this episode and invite you to connect with us!

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Next Episode

Shame vs. Holy Regret | S4E24

From Shame to Holy Regret: Reclaiming Freedom and Healing

Shame keeps us stuck—bound to past mistakes, false identities, and wounds we were never meant to carry. But what if we could reframe our regrets and step into healing?

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings dive deep into the transformation from shame to holy regret. They unpack how early experiences shape our sense of self, how soul ties and past wounds keep us bound, and why facing shame—rather than running from it—is the key to freedom. With stories of personal revelation, the power of vulnerability, and the unwavering presence of God’s grace, they reveal a path toward healing that leads to true redemption.

Shame doesn’t have the final word. Tune in and discover how reinterpreting your past with God’s love can empower you to become the person He’s always seen in you.

We hope you enjoy this episode and invite you to connect with us!

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https://www.zoweh.org/podcast