RIP IT OFF | Purity Culture Healing, Sex in Christian Marriage, Christian Wife Intimacy, Marriage Communication, Biblical Sex

Brittany Poppe shares her powerful story of healing after abortion, how it impacted her marriage, and how God redefined intimacy in her life. This conversation is raw, redemptive, and packed with grace. Whether you’ve faced abortion, shame, or silence—this episode reminds you: redemption is real.
Topics Covered:
The spiritual weight of abortion and how God meets us there
Navigating marriage and intimacy after deep pain
Rebuilding trust in yourself, your body, and God
Why your story matters—and you are not alone
 
✨ This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered…
Can God really forgive me after abortion?
Why do I still struggle with intimacy, even in marriage?
Is it possible to overcome the shame purity culture left behind?
How can I talk to my kids about sex in a way that’s truthful AND grace-filled?
💛 Friend, this is the real stuff—the gritty, healing, Jesus-centered truth you didn’t know you needed. Press play and let’s rip it off.
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🙌 Connect with Brittany Poppe:🌐 Website: brittanypoppe.com🎧 Podcast: Does God Forgive Abortion?📸 Instagram: @brittanypoppe🎧 Hear Brittany’s Full Story: Growth Against the Grain Podcast - Episode 318
 
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Let’s talk about the real damage purity culture left behind. In this episode, Michelle and guests Alana & Tiera (Kingdom Sexuality Podcast) share how they’re redefining intimacy, overcoming shame, and embracing God’s good design for sex in marriage.
You’ll Learn:
What purity culture got wrong (and what it didn’t)
How to start healing your beliefs around sex
Why intimacy is more than just sex
What it looks like to walk in wholeness and pleasure as a Christian wife
Sound Bites:
“We are allowed to talk about this.”
“God just opens the doors to where you need to go.”
“God created this. He wants this.”
“This is a way that you can actually just fully relax.”
“You need to communicate more to your husband.”
Resources:
Visit Kingdom Sexuality Ministry at kingdomsexualityministry.com for more resources, sex challenges, and their membership club.
Join the Kingdom Sexuality Podcast Community on Facebook to connect with others and dive into meaningful conversations.
Follow Kingdom Sexuality on Instagram for more content on Christian sexuality and marriage.
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In this premiere episode of Rip It Off, Michelle Castro—a wife, girl mom, and redeemed “good Christian girl”—gets real about the shame, confusion, and wrong theology so many Christian women carry into marriage when it comes to sex and intimacy. She shares her personal journey of breaking free, hearing God’s call, and launching a new conversation rooted in biblical truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, or disconnected in your marriage, this episode is your fresh start. Let’s rip off the shame and step into freedom—together.
✨ Topics Covered:
Growing up in the church with limited teaching on intimacy
Breaking free from shame and purity culture
God’s true design for sex and marriage
The lies the enemy uses to steal intimacy
Foundational scriptures for healing and hope
📖 Pillar Verses:
Genesis 2:24
John 10:10
Romans 8:1
Deuteronomy 31:8
Jeremiah 32:27
Song of Solomon 4:7
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🎙 Welcome to the Rip It Off Podcast!
Hey friend! I’m Michelle Castro—wife, mom, and your resident bandaid ripper, ready to have the hard conversations about sex, marriage, and biblical intimacy.
For too long, Christian women have been weighed down by purity culture baggage, shame, and confusion when it comes to sex in marriage. But here’s the truth: God designed sex to be good, joyful, and a powerful connection in marriage. It’s time to break free from fear and step into the beauty of His design!
What You Can Expect from This Podcast:
💛 Biblical truth about sex, intimacy, and marriage🔥 Real, raw, and honest conversations—no more tiptoeing around the tough stuff!💬 Encouragement from experts—authors, counselors, and real women like you✨ Topics like: keeping passion alive, overcoming shame, rebuilding intimacy, body confidence, and yes… even spicing things up in a God-honoring way!
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I can’t wait to rip off the lies and step into freedom, truth, and joy—together! 💛
👉🏻 CONNECT WITH MICHELLE 💰 Save 10% with Budget Besties Simplified Budget System - use code MICHELLE☕️ Buy Me a Coffee - Love the podcast, consider supporting RIP IT OFF 📖 Naked & Unashamed: A 31-Day Journey - save 10% with code SAVE10 💌 Free Download: 5 Lies Christian Women Believe About Sex & Marriage ⭐ Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts - Help other Christian wives find healing and biblical truth about intimacy. 📲 Instagram: @ripitoffpodcast 📩 Speaking & guest inquiries: ripitoffpodcast@gmail.com