The Good Life with Carl Nichols

Desire, Sex and Shame


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Every civilization thinks it finally figured out sex. Rome thought that. America thinks that. Scripture says… not so fast. 👀


In this episode of The Good Life Podcast, we step into Romans 1 and the world Paul was writing to—a culture where desire and power ruled sexual ethics. Then we connect it to what modern psychology confirms about how our desires get shaped, distorted, and trained over time.


This isn’t a shame-filled talk. It’s an honest one.


We explore how desire is given by God, distorted by sin, influenced by culture, shaped by experience, and ultimately healed through Christ. From the Roman Empire to modern media, from early church voices to brain science, this conversation uncovers why our desires often run wild—and how the gospel brings order, forgiveness, and restoration.

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The Good Life with Carl NicholsBy Relevant Church