#387 The Spiritual Nature of Sexuality with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Nov 24, 2025In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and I explored the intersection of spirituality and sexuality, particularly focusing on how societal and religious expectations impact LDS women's understanding and expression of sexuality. Jennifer teaches us about three stages of spiritual and sexual development, including how individuals progress from Stage 1's black-and-white morality to Stage 3's integrated understanding of spirituality and sexuality, and we also talked about self-acceptance, spiritual alignment, and the role of physical pleasure in creating deeper intimacy in relationships. If you have struggled to understand where your spirituality and your sexuality intersect, you'll want to listen to this episode for sure!
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Thanks for listening! Want to learn more about this concept? Check out these podcasts:
#281 Mid-Life Sexuality with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife on Apple on Spotify
#331 Sense of Self on Apple on Spotify
#332 Sense of Self – It’s All In Your Head on Apple on Spotify
#334 Sense of Self and Marriage on Apple on Spotify
#345 Men’s Sexuality With Sione on Apple on Spotify
#360 What Men Wish Women Knew About Men’s Sexuality with Dan Purcell on Apple on Spotify
If you want to connect with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and learn about her available courses on sexuality, you can do that HERE.
Dr. Jennifer also has two podcasts:
- Conversations with Dr. Jennifer – interviews with other podcasters like me
- Room for Two – a subscription podcast where Dr. Jennifer coaches couples through their difficult marriage intimacy struggles
Also, she has just published a great new book entitled That We Might Have Joy, Desire, Divinity & Intimate Love, you can find that HERE on Amazon.
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