Phylicia Masonheimer is an author, speaker, and founder of Driven Women. She teaches strong-hearted women how to follow Christ’s call in work, home, and the world. She writes about the Bible, productivity, and sexuality on her website. She’s also written a book called, “Christian Cosmo: The Sex Talk You Never Had.” Today she joins the show to talk about the impact or pornography and erotica on woman as well as shares her testimony and how God is using her story to tell His story.
Faith Story (2:30)
Phylicia shares her faith story. At the age 12 she discovered a neurotic novel at a garage sale and didn't know what it was or what sex was because she never had a sex. It started a struggle with pornography and sexual sin until her early 20s. It also impacted her walk. Now that she is free walks alongside other women who have the same experience.
You're Not The Only One (5:03)
If you struggle with this...you're not alone. Phylicia shares how talking about sexuality is a continuous conversation; not a one thing at the age of 12. We talk about how the church is beginning to have these conversations which is encouraging. Wherever there is sin that is tied to sex there is shame because the enemy wants to twist sexuality as young as possible in order to hinder them from beginning it into the light.
Not Only A Man's Issue (8:30)
This is something many women struggle with. Too often the church addresses as it as a man's issue when really the number of porn users who are women is 30-40% and the number of those addicted to erotica is the same. Sexual sin is a spiritual battle fought only by implementing many standards. Until you address the spiritual battle first. It's also important to remember it's a long-term battle.
Parents Whose Kids Have Been Caught Using Porn (11:54)
The conversation about sex is never easy. The first thing you can do is make them feel secure and that you're not going to reject them...that you're going to help them. The initial step of revealing shame is the hardest. Start from a place of love and grace; especially if they're you're child. Then take a look at how Jesus dealt with shame. He always looked at them with love and grace before he told them to go and sin no more! For everything negative you take you need to replace it with a spiritual truth.
Strong Women (15:34)
Phylicia says growing up that being a "strong woman" was equated with being a feminist. She honestly believed that in her teens. Felt that she needed to get married and find her identity in her husband. Through studying what Scripture said she discovered that being a strong woman is not negative as long as your strong will is bent to the will of God you can accomplish more for than ever managed.
Breaking Free From Legalism (19:00)
A lot of times the Bible is used in support of being a wife and mother. In environments when we see a legalistic view of womanhood, it's supported without regard to culture context and all of Scripture. It's possible to honor your marriage, church, God's word and to still honor God in the strong way he made us.
Breaking Free From Legalism (23:45)
After some blog readers sent Phylicia an article about how Christian men prefer women who don't have debt, are virgins and without tattoos. This article said women should not go to college and the husband would have to undo what they learned. Phylicia wrote a rebuttal article here because the article was not a good representation of Christ and the gospel.
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Website: www.phyliciamasonheimer.com/
Get her book "Christian Cosmos: The Sex Talk You Never Had" right here.
Carrie Robaina is a podcaster and entrepreneur wholeheartedly believes in living with purpose. One of her greatest joys is inspiring and encouraging others to live a healthy, joy-filled and intentional life in Christ. In this episode she takes a close look at Ephesians 4:28 and what the Bible says about stealing.
Carrie Robaina is a podcaster and entrepreneur wholeheartedly believes in living with purpose. One of her greatest joys is inspiring and encouraging others to live a healthy, joy-filled and intentional life in Christ. In this episode we tackle insecurity, how to identify it and how to overcome.
Carrie Robaina is a podcaster and entrepreneur wholeheartedly believes in living with purpose. One of her greatest joys is inspiring and encouraging others to live a healthy, joy-filled and intentional life in Christ. In this episode she asks the tough question: Are you getting encouragement in the Lord for yourself or are you relying on everybody else? You have complete access to the Lord yourself. Join the conversation!
Jodie Massella and husband Dino founded Restore the Face of the Family in 2007. The two generally works as pair to minister nationally on what they have learned from the Word of God regarding marriage and family. Today Jodie sits down with Carrie Robaina to share her personal faith journey and dynamics that recently took her faith in trusting God deeper.
Faith Story (1:30)
Jodie shares her faith journey including being able to share Jesus Christ with her husband Dino. She talks about although they were involved in the church they felt like they were just checking the Sunday box. Once their oldest daughter was a teenager they decided it was time to change churches where they received Jesus and Holy Spirit in their lives. They became sponges for the word of God and everything changed.
The Birth of Family Face Ministries (3:50)
Jodie talks about Dino being woken up by Holy Spirit and the Lord gave Dino the name and mandate for their ministry to restore the face of the family.
More Than Checking Off the Sunday Box (5:37)
In this segment chats about how to go beyond checking off the Sunday box and experiencing real transformation by God.
Witnessing the Miracles of God (8:10)
Jodie's teenage daughter's faith walk completely changed during a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. She chats about some of those experiences and why she believes it's important for our kids to experience mission outside of the US.
Fulfilling Your God-Given Dream (11:33)
Jodie talks about a recent storm and a "suddenly" from God. She opens up about family dynamics surrounding it and how God turned things around. Her biggest advice is to not quit on your God-given dream or you may miss out on your miracle.
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Want to get in touch with Jodie & Dino?
Website: www.familyfaceministries.org