{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"269 - Naked, Unashamed &amp; Holy with Brittany Broaddus-Smith","description":"In this episode, I sit down with&amp;nbsp;Brittany Broaddus-Smith\u2014a Christian sexologist and the bold, brilliant founder of&amp;nbsp;The Intimacy Firm\u2014for an eye-opening conversation at the intersection of&amp;nbsp;faith, sexuality, and healing. We dive into&amp;nbsp;taboo topics&amp;nbsp;often brushed aside in the church, including the legitimacy of&amp;nbsp;soul ties, the emotional confusion they can bring, and why over-spiritualizing these concepts can cause more harm than good. Brittany keeps it all the way real, offering clarity, nuance, and a path to healing that doesn\u2019t require abandoning your faith. We also explore how&amp;nbsp;millennials are redefining their relationship with the church, why many are stepping away, and what it would take to bring them back. Brittany shares her thoughts on creating church spaces that support open conversations about sexuality, pleasure, and identity\u2014with no judgment attached. We also discuss: \ud83d\udc92 What it means to be a Christian sexologist \ud83e\udde0 The truth about soul ties and spiritual-emotional connections \ud83d\ude45\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Why shame has no place in sex or faith \ud83d\udcc9 The church\u2019s disconnect with millennials and Gen Z If you\u2019ve ever felt torn between your faith and your sexuality\u2014or if you\u2019re just curious about what it looks like to embrace both without compromise\u2014this episode is for you. Follow Brittany here: \ud83d\udccc Instagram: @TheIntimacyFirm \ud83d\udcbb Website: www.theintimacyfirm.com Support The Boonie Breakdown: \u2728 Join Boonie on Patreon for exclusive content &amp;amp; events: Patreon.com\/TheBoonieBreakdown \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Shop The Boonie Breakdown Store: www.thebooniebreakdown.com\/shop Let\u2019s Keep in Touch! \ud83d\udcf2 Follow on Instagram: @TheBoonieBreakdown \ud83d\udcd8 Like on Facebook: facebook.com\/TheBoonieBreakdown \ud83d\udce9 Got something to say? Email thebooniebreakdown@gmail.com or submit comments at www.thebooniebreakdown.com\/contact \ud83d\udcac Use the hashtag #TheBoonieBreakdown and tag #PodIn to share your thoughts! &amp;nbsp; Chapters  0:13 Introduction to the Episode 5:13 Brittany's Journey as a Sexologist 20:15 Discussing Soul Ties 24:59 The Millennial Shift from Church 42:01 Navigating Faith and Sexuality 46:09 Naked and Unashamed Program 50:04 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts  ","author_name":"The Boonie Breakdown","author_url":"http:\/\/www.TheBoonieBreakdown.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36705870\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36705870"}