Intimacy and Sexuality for the Single Christian
From PSR Podcast by Jonathan Daugherty
June 10, 2026 · 41 min · Season 22 · Episode 1084
About this episode
In this episode, Jonathan Daugherty and Dr. Carol Tanksley discuss intimacy and sexuality for single Christians, addressing misconceptions and providing practical advice.
PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. DEEP & WIDE: Please help us reach our mid-year fundraising goal of $77K by July 31st. No gift is too small! Partner with us at BeBroken.org/donate . Thank you for your support! ---------- In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Carol Tanksley to explore intimacy and sexuality for single Christians—a topic the church often overlooks. Drawing from her own journey through 40+ years of singleness, marriage, and widowhood, Carol unpacks the difference between sex and intimacy, how Jesus modeled deep connection without sexual activity, and how singles can honor God with their desires. We also tackle harmful church misconceptions, the importance of healthy touch, and practical wisdom for navigating boundaries. Carol leaves us with three powerful principles: stay clean, stay connected, stay consecrated. To learn more about Carol and her ministry, visit DrCarolMinistries.com . Topics Covered in this Episode: Discussion on intimacy and sexuality for single Christians. Distinction between sex and intimacy. Emotional and physical intimacy needs beyond sexual activity. Challenges faced by single Christians regarding…
People in this episode
Host: Jonathan Daugherty
Guest: Dr. Carol Tanksley
Topics covered
- intimacy
- sexuality
- single Christians
- church misconceptions
- healthy touch
- boundaries
Keywords
- intimacy
- sexuality
- single Christians
- church culture
- healthy relationships
- boundaries
- emotional needs
- physical touch
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Be Broken Ministries, DrCarolMinistries.com
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