Sex, Redemption, and the Soul: Reclaiming God’s Vision for Intimacy (Sex, Love, and God Series)

Episode • Oct 9, 2017 • 1h 27m

How the biblical framework for sexuality challenges cultural norms, overcomes shame, and invites every person—regardless of past or orientation—into healed, holy intimacy. In part 3 of the Song of Songs Series, Mike dives deep into the theology of sex, identity, and one-flesh unity through the poetic lens of Song of Songs chapter 4 and powerful insights from Genesis, Corinthians, and modern neuroscience.

You’ll hear an unflinching yet grace-filled conversation around sex, the LGBTQ+ community, church hypocrisy, and what the Bible actually teaches about the soul-deep power of sexuality. With honesty, humor, and compassion, Mike and the Vox community explore how the church can become a place of healing—not shame—when it comes to our most vulnerable expressions of love and longing.

Key Takeaways: • Jesus-Centered Sexual Ethics – Understanding Scripture’s vision for sex as “one flesh” union rooted in covenant, not shame or control. • Four Lenses on LGBTQ+ Issues – How to hold grace and truth simultaneously as a disciple, a reconciler, a pastor, and a citizen. • The Romance and Redemption of Godly Sex – Song of Songs reveals sex as romantic, gentle, joyful, and soul-affirming—fully endorsed by God within covenant. • Science Confirms Spiritual Truths – How modern neurochemistry reveals the soul-deep bonding power of sex, echoing the Bible’s call to wisdom. • No Place for Hierarchies of Sin – Calling out the American church’s inconsistency in applying biblical ethics, especially around greed, injustice, and divorce. • Grace for the Journey – Whether struggling with porn, past brokenness, or relational failure, Jesus offers healing, hope, and redemption.

Notable Quote: “Sex isn’t just physical—it’s soulish. And when it’s pulled out of covenant, it has the power to ‘bond and rip’ to the point of harming our ability to connect. But no one is beyond restoration in the hands of Jesus.”

Resources Mentioned: • Genesis 1–2 & 5 – The creation of male and female in God’s image • Song of Songs 4 – The romantic pursuit and celebration of love • 1 Corinthians 6 & 7 – Paul’s teaching on one-flesh union and sexuality • "Hooked" by Joe S. McIlhaney & Freda McKissic Bush – Scientific look at sex and bonding • Joel 2:25 – God's promise to restore what the locusts have devoured • Dallas Willard’s Teachings – On joyful resistance and spiritual formation

Be sure to join us next week with Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff for a deeper look into relationships and healthy communication. Then, bring your questions the following Sunday for a full Q&A night, and don’t miss our special Healing Service wrapping this series on sexuality and Song of Songs.

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