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Well, it's been a week, and we naturally wanted to respond to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.  In this episode we touch on many topics swirling around the idea that connection to our bodies is essential and primary to being able to do the internal work necessary to be effective in changing our political landscape.   In this episode we mention The Trinity Academy.  You can find more information about their work here:  https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/trinity We also mention Lyvonne Briggs.  You can find here instagram account here:  https://www.instagram.com/lyvonnebriggs/ Lurie also mentions her Erotic Life 5-Day Course, you can register for that here.   Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones.   Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @GodSexandSangria, @LurieKimmerle, and @rachel.alba.coaching Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Email us at godsexandsangria @ gmail .com

This week Lurie and Rachel discuss 3 different definitions of Gnosticism that get tossed around.   These three definitions are distinct and mean different things which is why it can be challenging to know what someone means when they call something Gnostic.  We also discuss the tendency for spiritual people to still prefer their "soul" or mind over their body and how this is in direct contradiction to Christianity.  Finally, there's a tangential discussion on Mary Magdalene, because we love her.  Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more?  You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes?  Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week Lurie and Rachel share their experiences of learning about Virgin Martyrs.  This is one of those topics that when we stumbled on it we were both surprised that we had such different gut reactions to these female saints.  In this shorter-than-usual episode thanks to Mercury being in retrograde while we were recording, we discuss our various approaches.   We also apologize for any mixing up of saints stories or misrepresentations of particular saints--neither of us were reading hagiographies immediately preceding this recording and therefore the facts are a little wishy-washy.  The point isn't the exact stories, but rather how we can derive a variety of meanings out of these stories.  Enjoy today's episode!

This week Rachel and Lurie discuss a program Rachel's offering specifically for people who want to feel connected to Advent and Christmas even as they go through a faith transition or deconstruction.  We talk about various understandings of Incarnation, about how you are a part of the Incarnation, and how reclaiming deep incarnation allows for a reclamation of the body as holy.  Enjoy and if you're interested in feeling more connected to Christmas check out Incarnational Advent, a month-long meditation here:  www.sexwithspirit.com/incarnational-advent.

There have been a few articles that Lurie and Rachel have read lately that seem to define sex-positivity in ways that make our holy discontent rise to the surface.  In this episode we discuss a couple of articles including this one from the NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/24/opinion/sex-positivity-feminism.html We end up offering an expansive definition of sex positivity based in Eros.--something that seems to get lost in these articles. Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more?  You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes?  Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

If you were raised Christian you were likely taught that casual sex is bound to lead to heartbreak if you're lucky and if you're unlucky unplanned pregnancy or STI's... but this week Lurie and Rachel share their thoughts on what to consider to make casual sex pleasurable and enriching for your heart, soul, and body.   This episode may stretch you--that's okay!  We're simply offering our perspective and you don't have to agree with us or have the exact same take on the topic as we do.  We're just offering our thoughts so that you have an opportunity to explore and clarify your own. Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more?  You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes?  Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Lurie and Rachel discuss what makes non-monogamy ethical, their own experiences with ethical non-monogamy, and how unethical monogamy and non-monogamy exist.  They both offer their individual takes on how non-monogamy can fit into a spiritual and even a Christian life.  This episode may stretch you--that's okay!  As always we're simply offering our perspective and you don't have to agree with us or have the exact same take on the topic as we do.  We're just offering our thoughts so that you have an opportunity to explore and clarify your own. Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more?  You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes?  Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week Lurie and Rachel tackle a topic that is polarizing at times and usually very emotionally charged.  We attempt to offer some more measured opinions, seeking not a middle road between the pro-life and pro-choice movements, but a way to approach the topic that allows for the flourishing of humans.   We don't believe we get it perfect, but we humbly offer our opinions for you to consider this week.  Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more?  You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes?  Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

In this episode we talk to Beth Knobbe, a writer and speaker, on how she discerned her call to be intentionally single and how to have an integrated sexuality while single.  This interview had me taking notes throughout to catch all the wisdom she had to offer on the subject.  Whether you're currently single or not, this episode will allow you to deepen your understanding of sexuality, spirituality, and discerning what's best for your life.   You can find Beth's books, Party of One: Living Single with Faith, Purpose, and Passion; and Finding My Voice: A Young Woman's Perspective here: https://bethknobbe.com/my-books/ You can read Beth's blog posts on Becky Eldredge's website here:  https://beckyeldredge.com/author/bethknobbe/ Enjoy this episode and as always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more?  You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes?  Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

When your old spiritual practices stop working, how do you find new practices to help you feel connected to the Universe/the Divine/God again?  And if you using practices from other traditions how do you do that while still being respectful? This week Rachel and Lurie share their own spiritual practices, how they shift over time, why being super committed to a morning meditation practice might not be the best, and offer their best tips for how to cultivate your own practices. Enjoy! As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more?  You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes?  Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

This week's episode we discuss how we think of masculinity and femininity, how they can show up healthfully and unhealthfully, and how to practice balancing them within ourselves.   As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more?  You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes?  Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Lurie discusses her Holy Discontent, and how her sacred rage is transformed into her new offering, The High Priestess Path. If you're interested in applying you can do so here:  https://luriekimmerle.com/survey-high-priestess-path/ As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more?  You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes?  Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.