56 | God’s Design for Pleasure: Breaking Christian Shame Around Sexual Intimacy (ft. Michelle Castro)

Did you grow up hearing “sex is dirty” only to get married and wonder why you still feel shame in the bedroom? In today’s episode, Micaiah sits down with Michelle Castro—wife, mom of three, and host of the Rip It Off podcast—for a real, Spirit-led talk about God’s design for intimacy in marriage. If you’ve ever struggled to feel comfortable with sex or wondered how to talk to your husband about what you actually enjoy, this conversation will set you free. Michelle shares her journey from religious confusion to revelation—how the Lord rewired her thoughts, healed old shame, and invited her to experience intimacy the way He intended: holy, wholehearted, and yes… joyful. We’ll talk about how to: Break free from shame and lies around sex. Communicate with your husband without fear or awkwardness. Invite God into your intimacy (and why that’s not weird!) Understand pleasure as part of God’s good design. Take action when prayer alone isn’t enough. You’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and reminded that your marriage bed was God’s idea—and He calls it good. Links Mentioned: Michelle’s former podcast Rip It Off Michelle's new podcast: Christian Motherhood ____ Join the Community Grab a 1:1 Challenge w/Micaiah