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Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

Mormonism and Sex

Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Self-improvement, Education, Mental Health, Sexuality, Health & Fitness

4.4978 Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2021

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Mormonland Jennifer joins a panel with Michael Austin, Jacob Hess, and hosts Peggy Fletcher Stack and David Noyce to discuss the history, theology, and ethics of sexual relations in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Listen to the full episode to hear an in-depth exploration of: The church's theology on the body The historical and theological reasoning on sexuality being reserved for marriage Thoughts on same-sex marriage If there is any place for pornography and masturbation in our lives The importance of making decisions out of integrity rather than out of compliance To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights. The advice offered through Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s Podcasts is educational and informational in nature and is provided only as general information.  It is not meant to establish a therapist-patient relationship or offer therapeutic advice, opinion, diagnosis treatment or to establish a standard of care.  Although Dr. Finlayson-Fife is a trained psychotherapist, she is not functioning in the role of a licensed therapist during these sessions, but rather using her training to inform these sessions.  Thus, the content is not intended to replace independent professional judgment.  The content is not intended to solicit clients or patients, and should not be relied upon as medical or psychological advice of any kind or nature whatsoever.  The information provided through the Content should not be used for diagnosing or treating a mental health problem or disease.  The information contained in these communications is not comprehensive and does not include all the potential information regarding the subject matter, but is merely intended to serve as one resource for general and educational purposes.

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife Podcast Archive, where you have access to all the amazing

0:06.5

insights Dr. Finlayson Fife has shared through hundreds of interviews.

0:11.1

I'm Mackenzie, Dr. Finlason Fife's assistant, and we are so glad that you're here.

0:20.5

The night's topic for this podcast is

0:23.4

Mormonism and sex, more than just for making babies, but less than anything goes.

0:28.8

In today's world, ideas about sex are ever present and often confusing. Sexual relations

0:36.0

can bond couples together or be abusive, manipulative, and unhealthy. Like most faiths, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints considers the

0:46.8

creation of life as sacred, but it also views sexual intimacy as an expression of love. The Utah-based faith does not preach sex as, quote,

0:58.3

original sin, but it also sometimes sends conflicting even harmful messages about human desire to members, producing guilt and shame.

1:08.0

There are also endless questions about homosexuality and same-sex marriage,

1:13.2

the evils of pornography,

1:14.6

and what constitutes healthy sexuality.

1:18.2

We have invited three Latter-day Saint guests

1:20.3

to discuss the wide-ranging issues surrounding sexuality and Mormonism.

1:25.0

They are Jennifer Finlaison, Baye, a licensed therapist who specializes in working with

1:31.6

Latter-day Saint couplesples on sexuality and relationship issues.

1:35.0

Michael Austin, a university administrator in Indiana who has a deep interest in

1:41.1

Mormon theology,

1:42.6

particularly the nature of sexuality,

1:45.2

and Jacob has a Logan-based mindfulness teacher

1:48.0

and writer at Public Square magazine

1:50.5

who has explored the problems of pornography.

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