Does sex ever make you feel a little guilty? Were you or your partner raised in a home, culture, or religious institution that instilled a sense of shame about expressing yourself sexually? Then you need to listen to this and the next two episodes. I thought I’d open season 2 with a bang by doing a three-part mini-series on sex and faith. While faith isn’t the focus of this whole podcast, it is something that impacts the way so many people feel about their sexuality. I see it in my office every day.Today I am joined by a very sex-positive reverend who is here to teach you tools to break down shame no matter what spiritual or religious background you come from. We’re going to talk about how using the discernment model can help clarify the feelings you have about your sexuality in a way that still aligns with your faith, or not. I sit down with more experts in the next two episodes to explore sex in Judaism and Islam.  By the way, if you have a story about how religion affected the way you feel about your sexuality, I want to hear about it! As much as we learn from other experts, nothing makes us feel more connected than hearing from our peers. Visit loveandlibido.com to share your story. I’ll compile them and air them on an upcoming episode. If you have a general sex or relationship question, you can submit that too by visiting loveandlibido.com. I just might answer it on an upcoming episode of the podcast.To find out more about Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale, visit her Instagram, YouTube, or her website.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow & subscribe so that you’ll be notified when a new episode is released. If you like what you're hearing, don't forget to leave me a five-star review. Your positive feedback helps me grow so that we can continue having these engaging, informative, and fun conversations.If you’re ever interested in learning more, you can find me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. If you or your partner is struggling with emotional or physical intimacy, try my online workshop: The Five Sex Languages: Secrets of Long-Lasting Intimacy. Visit www.emilyjamea.com/workshop to download your free sample.