Sex 101, in its second season, features When Touch Becomes a Ghost: Early Christianity on Intimacy, Loneliness, and the Body’s True Language, Part 1 —a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of how early Christian perspectives approached intimacy at a time when physical touch carried profound social, spiritual, and moral meaning. This episode examines how the body was understood not as something to be suppressed or ignored, but as a vessel of communication capable of expressing belonging, restraint,...
Jan 19, 2026•31 min
Children of God, by Faith Jones, is a gripping and unflinching examination of one of the most extreme and controversial religious movements of the twentieth century, blending investigative rigor with deeply personal insight. Named a Most Anticipated Book by People, Time, USA Today, and others, the book explores how idealism, charisma, and spiritual longing gave rise to a movement that evolved into systemic abuse, control, and exploitation. Drawing on her own experiences growing up inside the cul...
Jan 14, 2026•5 min
Sex 101, in its second season, presents Influencer Culture and the Death of Real Love: Lessons from the Stefanie Pieper Tragedy , a comprehensive examination of how visibility-driven platforms reshape modern intimacy, commitment, and emotional expectations. Using the widely discussed case of Stefanie Pieper as a sober lens—without sensationalism—this episode analyzes how algorithmic validation, public performance, and constant comparison can quietly displace trust, privacy, and emotional presenc...
Jan 10, 2026•33 min
Sex 101, in its second season, features Influencer Culture and the Death of Real Love: Lessons from the Stefanie Pieper Tragedy — Part 1 , a deeply reflective and culturally critical episode that examines how influencer culture, digital validation, and algorithm-driven attention economies are reshaping intimacy, identity, and emotional truth. Using the public discourse surrounding Stefanie Pieper as a cautionary lens rather than a spectacle, this episode explores how curated personas, parasocial...
Jan 03, 2026•32 min
Sex 101, in its second season, presents Prime Time to Prey: OnlyFans, Reality TV, and the Commodification of 18-Year-Olds , a critical and ethically grounded examination of how modern media ecosystems transform newly legal adulthood into a commercial spectacle. This episode explores how platforms and entertainment formats frame participation as empowerment while obscuring the structural pressures of algorithms, audience demand, and profit incentives that reward visibility over well-being. By int...
Dec 27, 2025•25 min
Sex 101, in its first season, features VC Pitt as a guest, engaging in a deeply compassionate and insightful conversation on Healing from Sexual Shame —a topic that speaks to the silent struggles many individuals carry yet rarely articulate. This episode thoughtfully explores how shame is often formed through cultural narratives, personal experiences, and misunderstood beliefs, and how it can quietly shape identity, relationships, and self-worth. With clarity and empathy, VC Pitt addresses the i...
Dec 24, 2025•21 min
Sex 101, now in its second season, features What Does It Mean to Be a Man? Recovering Ancient Wisdom on Masculine Identity (Part 2) , a reflective and measured exploration that draws from historical, philosophical, and cultural traditions to examine how masculinity has been understood across time. This episode moves beyond stereotypes to focus on enduring values such as responsibility, self-mastery, courage, and accountability, highlighting how these principles shaped men’s roles within families...
Dec 20, 2025•34 min
What Does It Mean to Be a Man? Recovering Ancient Wisdom on Masculine Identity examines how modern confusion around masculinity has distanced many men from purpose, responsibility, and meaning. In a culture that often swings between extremes, ancient wisdom offers a balanced vision of manhood rooted in integrity, courage, service, and self-mastery. Across history, true masculinity was defined not by dominance, but by character—the ability to protect, provide, lead with humility, and remain accou...
Dec 13, 2025•29 min
Sex 101, in its second season, features Dating, Desire, and Dignity: Ancient Wisdom on Bodies, Commerce, and the Crisis of Campus Commodification (Part 3) , deepening the conversation about how modern campus culture often shapes relationships through pressure, performance, and transactional expectations. This episode uncovers how ancient wisdom offers a restorative lens—one that honors the body, affirms human dignity, and challenges the forces that reduce intimacy to a commodity. By examining th...
Dec 06, 2025•29 min
Sex 101 , in its second season, presents Dating, Desire, and Dignity: Ancient Wisdom on Bodies, Commerce, and the Crisis of Campus Commodification , an insightful and educational discussion on how modern dating culture is being shaped by media, money, and social pressure. This episode thoughtfully examines how ancient principles of human dignity, personal worth, and respectful relationships can offer clarity in a time when intimacy is often treated as a commodity. Through a reflective and inform...
Nov 29, 2025•36 min
Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, welcomes Stephanie Hunter Jones as our special guest for an engaging and insightful conversation. In this episode, Stephanie opens up about her creative journey, the inspirations behind her writing, and the life experiences that shaped her voice as an author. Her story offers listeners a heartfelt look into the power of perseverance, authenticity, and the lasting impact of meaningful storytelling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...
Nov 27, 2025•22 min
Dating, Desire, and Dignity: Ancient Wisdom on Bodies, Commerce, and the Crisis of Campus Commodification uncovers how timeless truths can illuminate one of today’s most pressing cultural challenges. As modern campus life increasingly treats relationships like transactions and reduces human connection to convenience, this perspective calls us back to a deeper understanding of desire rooted in respect, virtue, and authentic personhood. Drawing from ancient moral frameworks, it reminds us that bod...
Nov 22, 2025•31 min
They Wrote the Hits: How Pop, Rock & Soul Icons Gave Their Best Songs Away explores the fascinating world of legendary artists who penned masterpieces—not for themselves, but for others who would turn those songs into global sensations. This compelling narrative reveals how icons like Prince, Carole King, Dolly Parton, and Stevie Wonder quietly shaped the soundtrack of generations through behind-the-scenes brilliance, crafting chart-topping hits that elevated the careers of fellow performers...
Nov 19, 2025•28 min
Sex 101, in its first season, features Beyond Identity Anesthesia: What Ancient Wisdom Reveals About Modern Infidelity , offering a deep and thought-provoking exploration of the emotional and spiritual forces behind unfaithfulness. This episode uncovers how ancient teachings can shed light on modern struggles with desire, identity, and relational disconnection, revealing patterns that echo across generations. Through reflective insights and grounded wisdom, it invites listeners to understand inf...
Nov 15, 2025•29 min
Sex 101, in its first season, features Covenant Sex: Faithful Intimacy That Heals & Ignites , an episode that explores how trust, commitment, and spiritual connection form the foundation of a deeply fulfilling intimate relationship. In this conversation, we look at how covenant-based intimacy not only strengthens emotional bonds but also creates a safe space for healing, vulnerability, and renewed passion. By examining the power of faithfulness and mutual devotion, we uncover how couples can...
Nov 12, 2025•31 min
Sex 101, in its first season, features Beyond Identity Anesthesia: What Ancient Wisdom Reveals About Modern Infidelity , an eye-opening exploration of how age-old spiritual and philosophical teachings shed light on the motives and emotional voids that often lead to betrayal. In this episode, we examine how the desire to escape oneself—what some traditions describe as a numbing of identity—can quietly shape the choices people make in relationships. Drawing from timeless wisdom, we uncover deeper ...
Nov 08, 2025•31 min
Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, features Skyeblu Cutchie—a certified relationship, intimacy, and sex coach for women—as my guest. In this empowering episode, Skyeblu dives deep into the art of authentic connection, guiding women to rediscover confidence, pleasure, and emotional balance in every area of their lives. She shares her transformative approach to healing relationship wounds, embracing self-worth, and cultivating intimacy that goes beyond the physical to nurture the heart and ...
Nov 05, 2025•22 min
Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, features Keri Green—a clinical sex therapist and single mother in her 40s—sharing her empowering story of balance, authenticity, and resilience. In this deeply engaging episode, Keri opens up about navigating the challenges of modern womanhood—raising a family, pursuing a meaningful career, and embracing self-discovery along the way. With humor, heart, and honesty, she discusses the importance of self-care, intimacy, and empowerment for women striving to...
Nov 01, 2025•30 min
Sex 101, in its first season, welcomes Stephanie Zwonitzer as my guest to dive into the sensitive yet vital topic of mismatched libido. Together, we explore how differences in sexual desire can impact intimacy, communication, and overall relationship satisfaction. Stephanie shares her insights on recognizing underlying causes, fostering open dialogue, and creating healthier dynamics between partners. This episode offers practical advice and compassionate strategies for couples striving to bridge...
Oct 29, 2025•23 min
When Wellness Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Crisis in 2025’s Sex Culture exposes the tension between a society obsessed with health and self-optimization and the deeper struggles people face in intimacy, desire, and connection. While conversations about sexual wellness now flood social media, with trends promoting mindfulness, diet, and fitness as pathways to better intimacy, many are quietly confronting loneliness, performance anxiety, and unrealistic expectations fueled by digital culture. Beneath ...
Oct 25, 2025•42 min
In an era where sex is often reduced to fleeting pleasure and instant self-gratification, reclaiming its deeper meaning calls for a return to intimacy, connection, and purpose. Beyond the physical act lies the potential for sex to be a profound expression of vulnerability, trust, and love—a union that nourishes not just the body but the soul. When disentangled from the noise of hyper-individualism and commodification, sex becomes less about consumption and more about communion, a sacred language...
Oct 21, 2025•33 min
Jackie Pelegrin Instructional designer, author, college professor, and podcast host creating engaging, impactful learning. Greetings! I’m Jackie Pelegrin, the voice behind Designing with Love, a podcast that helps instructional designers and educators turn complex learning challenges into creative, actionable solutions. With nearly two decades of experience in higher education, corporate, and adult learning, I combine expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and innovative lear...
Oct 15, 2025•29 min
Working In Slippers: Virtual Companies and the New Normal While many CEOs drag employees back to expensive offices, visionary leaders are building the future: fully remote companies that outperform, outcompete, and out-hire their competition. Ken Taylor helped scale a startup from three people to a multi-million dollar operation, all without ever renting office space. In Working in Slippers , he reveals how most fully remote companies gain lasting advantages over traditional businesses. With pra...
Oct 14, 2025•31 min
The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well is more than a story of conversation—it is a profound revelation of a sexual theology of redemption. In breaking cultural taboos, speaking with a woman of questionable reputation, and offering her “living water,” Jesus reframed desire, intimacy, and worth through the lens of divine grace rather than shame. Her past, marked by broken relationships, becomes the very stage upon which redemption is revealed—not through condemnation, but...
Oct 12, 2025•21 min
Love Letters, now in its fourth season, welcomes Jackie Pelegrin as a special guest to explore the timeless question of what it truly means to define love. In this heartfelt episode, Jackie opens up about her personal reflections, experiences, and philosophies that shape her understanding of love in its many forms. Together, we dive into the nuances of affection, commitment, and the deeper connections that bind people across different stages of life. Jackie’s perspective brings a fresh lens to t...
Oct 08, 2025•26 min
Jesus and the Woman at the Well: A Sexual Theology of Redemption reveals a powerful encounter where shame is met with grace and brokenness is transformed into wholeness. In this story, Jesus does not condemn the Samaritan woman for her tangled history of relationships, but instead acknowledges her truth and offers living water that quenches a deeper thirst than physical desire. This moment reframes sexuality not as a source of guilt but as a pathway through which redemption can shine, showing th...
Oct 04, 2025•32 min
Stephanie Zwonitzer Urology and Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, CRNP developed a desire to further the discussions and education around sexual health and wellness since being the field of Urology opened her eyes to this unmet need. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Stephanie has a deep love for cheese, brats, and the Green Bay Packers. Stephanie started her career as a nurse after graduating with her Bachelors in the Science of Nursing degree from the University of Neb...
Oct 01, 2025•26 min
"Thirst and Grace: A Sexual Theology from John 4" explores the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, transforming a moment of physical thirst into a profound dialogue about spiritual longing, intimacy, and grace. The story invites us to see human desire not as something shameful, but as a pointer to a deeper thirst for God’s love—a longing only living water can quench. By reframing sexuality through the lens of divine grace, John 4 becomes more than just a narrati...
Sep 27, 2025•37 min
Sex 101, in its first season, proudly features VC Pitt as my guest, diving deep into the transformative topic of Healing from Sexual Shame . Together, we explore the journey of overcoming guilt, fear, and past trauma, opening the door to reclaiming confidence and rediscovering pleasure. This conversation is both empowering and enlightening, offering hope and practical wisdom for anyone seeking to release the burdens of shame and embrace their authentic self. It is an episode designed to inspire ...
Sep 24, 2025•21 min
For centuries, the Church's paradoxical veneration of the Virgin Mary and its historical condemnation of the sexual woman created a devastating schism within the feminine soul, fracturing female identity into two impossible, mutually exclusive archetypes: the pure, ethereal saint and the sinful, carnal temptress. This theological and cultural dichotomy forced women into a crippling double bind, demanding they embody impossible ideals of asexual piety while simultaneously branding their natural h...
Sep 20, 2025•29 min
