Why I Left The Church To Get More Sex

About this episode

Keith Yackey discusses his journey from being a pastor to a sex coach, exploring the challenges men face in marriage regarding attraction and leadership.

In this week’s episode of Ex Pastor Turned Sex Coach , Keith Yackey pulls back the curtain on the journey that changed everything—going from a deeply committed pastor to becoming a trusted voice for men who want real connection, real respect, and real desire inside their marriage. This isn’t about rebelling against religion. It’s about confronting the uncomfortable truth that so many men are quietly living with… You were told what marriage should look like. But what happens when your reality doesn’t match it? Keith shares the pivotal moments that forced him to question everything he thought he knew: Watching a marriage that had real attraction—and realizing his didn’t Wrestling with the idea of “submission” vs. true leadership Experiencing firsthand how shame and guilt around sex destroy connection And asking the hard question most men avoid: “Can I become the man she actually wants?” This episode goes deep into what most men are too afraid to say out loud: Why your wife may not be responding to you the way you want… Why attraction can’t be negotiated… And why real leadership starts with how you show up—not what you demand. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, disconnected, or stuck…

People in this episode

Host: Keith Yackey

Topics covered

• marriage
• sex
• leadership
• attraction
• connection
• religion

Keywords

• marriage problems
• sexual connection
• male leadership
• attraction issues
• religious beliefs
• submission
• shame and guilt

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