About this episode

The episode discusses women's struggles with masturbation and offers biblical insights and hope for change.

Masturbation is a topic many women feel too ashamed to discuss—yet far too many struggle with it alone. What does the Bible say, and is there real hope for change? Janet Aucoin sits down with author and biblical counselor Molly Bertles to discuss her book You Are Not Alone: Biblical Counsel for Women Struggling with Masturbation. They explore the unique ways women are tempted, why naming this as sin is actually the first step toward gospel hope, and why sanctification is not a solo sport. Episode Transcript Resources: Books You Are Not Alone - Molly Bertles Redeeming Sex in Marriage - Soctt Mehl Website/Videos Transforming Love - Harvest USA Brent and Janet Speaking Website Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments atjoyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

People in this episode

Host: Janet Aucoin

Guest: Molly Bertles

Topics covered

• women's issues
• masturbation
• biblical counseling
• gospel hope
• sanctification
• shame

Keywords

• masturbation
• women
• biblical counseling
• shame
• gospel hope
• sanctification
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvest USA, Faith Bible Seminary

Books & works: You Are Not Alone: Biblical Counsel for Women Struggling with Masturbation, Redeeming Sex in Marriage

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