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RIP IT OFF | Purity Culture Healing, Sex in Christian Marriage, Christian Wife Intimacy, Marriage Communication, Biblical Sex
RIP IT OFF with Michelle Castro is a Christian podcast that tackles topics around sex, marriage, and intimacy for Christian women, addressing shame, silence, and confusion caused by purity culture. Host Michelle Castro discusses subjects like orgasms, initiating, body image, dry spells, desire, communication, and healing from purity culture, all rooted in biblical truth. Each episode offers unfiltered conversations, expert insights, and practical tools to help women grow in faith and deepen intimacy in marriage. New episodes are released every Thursday.
Episodes
Many Are the Afflicted | Ps 34 Series // 61
Have you ever walked through a season where you genuinely didn't know how the story was going to end?
Maybe it was your marriage. Maybe it was betrayal, grief, a diagnosis, or a loss that left you wondering, "Lord...how much longer?"
In this final episode of our Psalm 34 Summer Series, we're looking at one of the most comforting promises in Scripture: "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and sav
The Words That Are Shaping Your Marriage | Ps 34 Series // 60
Can you pray faithfully for your marriage and still unintentionally damage it with your words?
In this episode, we're continuing our Psalm 34 summer series by looking at Psalm 34:11-14, where David shifts from talking about trusting God to something incredibly practical: our speech.
We'll talk about why words create the atmosphere of a marriage, the difference between being a peacemaker and a peac
When Marriage Disappoints: Finding Refuge in God Instead of Your Relationship | Ps 34 Series // 59
Have you ever found yourself thinking:
"If my husband would just change..."
"If our communication improved..."
"If our intimacy was better..."
Then everything would finally feel okay.
But what if your deepest disappointment isn't actually about your marriage?
In this episode of Rip It Off, Michelle continues the Psalm 34 summer series by unpacking one of the most quoted—and often misunderstood—pas
Where Do You Run When Life Gets Hard? | Psalm 34 Series // 58
When stress hits, where do you run first? To worry? To control? To your friends? To distractions? Or do you run to God? In this powerful episode of the Psalm 34 Summer Series, Michelle challenges listeners to examine their first response to life's hardest moments and reveals why where we run often exposes what we're trusting most.
Episode Summary
Psalm 34:4 says, "I sought the Lord, and He answere
Are You Magnifying Your Problems or God? | Psalm 34 Series // 57
What if the words you speak every day are revealing exactly where your heart is placing its trust? Not the words you say at church. Not the words you say when everything is going your way. The words that spill out when you're frustrated, overwhelmed, disappointed, or afraid. In this convicting episode, we continue our Psalm 34 Summer Series and uncover what David's powerful declaration teaches us
Why Psalm 34? | The Summer Series I Didn't Plan // 56
Have you ever felt like every time you get a little breathing room, life hits you with something else? A car repair. A financial setback. A difficult conversation. A marriage struggle. You love God. You're trying to trust Him. You're doing all the things you know to do. But if you're being completely honest? You're tired. In this deeply personal episode, Michelle pulls back the curtain and shares
The Dangerous Comfort of Being the “Innocent” Spouse // 55
So many wives can clearly identify the ways their husband hurt them…
but rarely stop to examine what their own response has become.
In this episode of the RIP IT OFF Podcast, Michelle tackles the dangerous comfort of being the “innocent” spouse — the spouse whose pain is real, whose hurt is justified, but whose bitterness, walls, withholding, pride, or unforgiveness have quietly become normalized.
6 Things Christian Wives Never Say Out Loud // 54
A lot of Christian wives are carrying thoughts they’ve never said out loud.
Thoughts about intimacy.
Disconnection.
Desire.
Shame.
Loneliness.
Not because they don’t love God or their husbands… but because many women were taught how to stay quiet instead of how to talk honestly.
In this episode of the RIP IT OFF Podcast, Michelle talks about the hidden emotional struggles many Christian wives quie
Why Christian Couples Slowly Drift Apart (Even When They Love Each Other) // 53
A lot of Christian couples aren’t in crisis.
Nobody cheated.
Nobody’s screaming.
Nobody’s talking about divorce.
But somewhere along the way…
they stopped feeling close.
In this episode of the RIP IT OFF Podcast, Michelle talks about the quiet drift many marriages experience and why emotional and physical distance often happen gradually over time.
We’re talking about:
🩷 dry seasons in marriage
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Inside a Wife’s Head: The Mental Load Killing Desire // Ep. 52
You love your husband. You want connection. But by the end of the day, your mind is carrying so much that intimacy feels impossible. This episode uncovers the hidden mental load Christian wives carry—and how it quietly impacts desire, emotional connection, and intimacy in marriage.
Episode Summary
In this honest and powerful episode of the Rip It Off Podcast, Michelle Castro dives deep into the re
If You’re Married… You’re Not Called to Avoid Sex // 51
So many Christian women were taught how to say no before marriage…
…but never taught how to say yes after.
In this episode of the RIP IT OFF Podcast, Michelle unpacks the confusion that happens when we carry a “don’t go there” mindset into marriage — and why what feels spiritual might actually be fear or misunderstanding.
Because before marriage, we’re called to avoid sexual sin.
But after marriag
Good Girls, Bad Theology: Healing Christian Marriage Intimacy // 50
You did everything “right”. You followed the rules… so why does your marriage still feel off?
If you honored God, waited, followed the rules—and intimacy still feels confusing, distant, or even broken—this episode is for you. This isn’t just Episode 50… it’s a turning point. 💔➡️❤️🔥
❤️ EPISODE SUMMARY
Episode 50 is more than a milestone—it’s a movement.
After one year, nearly 20,000 downloads, an
Masturbation & Biblical Intimacy | What Scripture Actually Says // 49
One of the most common -- and least addressed -- questions in Christian marriage. In this episode, Michelle handles it with the honesty it deserves: acknowledging where Scripture is silent, reasoning carefully from the principles it does give, and offering a three-question framework that produces clarity rather than condemnation.
Scriptures referenced:
* Matthew 5:28 -- Lust in the heart; the mi
When You Love Him But Don't Want Him | A Biblical Healing Guide // 48
For the wife who loves her husband but goes quiet when he reaches for her: low desire isn't a spiritual failure—it's a signal. In this episode, Michelle names the real causes: purity culture wounds, hormonal changes, emotional disconnection, and relational hurt. Plus: how Scripture has been weaponized as pressure, and why grace for yourself (and him) is the pathway to genuine desire.
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What Purity Culture Got Wrong About Your Body (And What the Bible Actually Says) // 47
You were told your worth was tied to your purity.
Maybe it came through a purity ring.
A youth group talk.
A message that sounded biblical… but left you carrying shame into your marriage.
And now?
You love your husband.
You want intimacy.
But something still feels off… heavy… disconnected.
In this episode, we’re ripping that lie all the way off.
We’re talking about what purity culture actually tau
Why Your Desire Disappeared — And What God Says About It (Christian Wife) // 46
You love your husband… so why has your desire disappeared?
Before you spiral into shame or question your marriage—this is the truth no one taught you.
Episode Summary
What if the problem isn’t you… and it never was?
In this honest and freeing episode, Michelle tackles the question so many Christian wives are afraid to say out loud: “What if I just don’t want it anymore?” And instead of piling on
God Designed Your Body for Pleasure — Here's the Theology (Christian Marriage) // 45
Somewhere along the way, many Christian women absorbed this message:
Sex is mostly for men.
Our role is to be available… responsive… and not want it too much.
But that message doesn’t actually come from Scripture.
In this episode, Michelle goes back to the beginning—to Genesis—before sin, before shame, and before distortion entered the world. Because when you look closely at God’s design for the f
The Purity Culture Lie That Followed You Into the Bedroom // 44
So many Christian women quietly believe this lie:
Good Christian girls don’t desire sex.
Maybe no one ever said those exact words out loud. But somewhere along the way you absorbed the message that desire is dangerous, arousal is embarrassing, and wanting intimacy makes you less “holy.”
So you learned to suppress it.
And then you got married… expecting everything to suddenly switch.
But suppressio
You Are Not Broken: God's Design for Sex in Christian Marriage // 43
Many Christian women don’t just struggle with sexual shame.
They’ve built a theology around it.
They followed the rules.
They waited.
They did it “right.”
And yet they still feel exposed when they experience desire.
Still feel slightly dirty when they enjoy sex.
Still wonder if liking it “too much” crosses an invisible line.
In this episode of the RIP IT OFF Podcast, Michelle untangles the differe
Too Exhausted for Intimacy? The Biblical Truth Christian Wives Need // 42
If you feel touched out at the end of the day, you are not alone—but your exhaustion may be shaping how you see sex in Christian marriage. In this episode, we confront how biblical intimacy and biblical sexual theology reframe depletion, overstimulation, and emotional fatigue for Christian wives navigating motherhood and marriage. If you have wrestled with sexual shame or confusion shaped b
How to Talk to Your Husband About Sex When You've Never Known How // 41
In Christian marriage, silence often feels safer than honesty—especially when sex in Christian marriage, unmet expectations, or emotional distance are involved. But biblical intimacy is not built on avoidance. It is formed through truth, humility, and courage rooted in biblical sexual theology. Many Christian wives have been shaped by purity culture and subtle teachings that equate conflict
The “Anti” Valentine’s Day Episode (In the Best Way): Stop Measuring Love by One Day // 40
💖 Is Valentine’s Day quietly becoming a measuring stick for your marriage?
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s easy to start asking the silent questions:
Did he plan something?
Did he get flowers?
Does he even care?
In this episode of the RIP IT OFF Podcast, Michelle invites you to pause before turning February 14th into a verdict on how loved you feel.
After sharing a simple but powerful
Why Christian Wives Go Silent About Sex (And How to Break It) // 39
Staying silent can feel like love… but what if it’s quietly costing you connection?
If you’ve been telling yourself “it’s not that bad,” “this is just a season,” or “I’ll bring it up later,” this episode is your loving wake-up call.
✨ EPISODE SUMMARY
In this powerful, bite-sized episode, Michelle unpacks why so many Christian wives stay silent about intimacy—even when it’s creating distance in th
Why Christian Marriage Feels Hard in the Middle: Reclaiming Biblical Intimacy When Life Is Overwhelming // 38
Christian marriage often feels hardest not at the beginning, but in the middle — especially when sex in Christian marriage starts to feel disconnected, pressured, or buried under responsibility. Many Christian wives were taught a version of biblical intimacy shaped more by purity culture than by biblical sexual theology, and when real life collides with those expectations, sexual shame and discour
Bad Theology Won't Fix in the Bedroom: What Purity Culture Left Behind // 37
You’ve prayed. You’ve tried. You’ve shown up—maybe in lingerie—and it still doesn’t make sense. Sis, you are not broken. You were just never formed for this.
✨ Episode Summary:
In this raw and powerful follow-up to our conversation on exhaustion and intimacy, Michelle Castro takes us deeper into the real reason so many Christian wives feel stuck in the bedroom—and it’s not for lack of effort. Fro
The Mental Load Is Killing Your Intimacy: What Christian Wives Need to Hear // 36
You love your husband. You love the Lord.
So why does intimacy feel like another thing to survive instead of a place to connect? 😩
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t feel broken—I feel empty,” this episode is for you. Michelle unpacks the difference between low desire and depleted capacity and shares why exhaustion isn’t a spiritual failure—it’s a signal. This might be the exact truth you didn’t kno
Why We’re Talking About Sex, Intimacy & Silence in Christian Marriage // 35
You love God. You want to honor your husband. So why does intimacy still feel confusing, heavy, or even painful to talk about? 😔
You're not broken—you’ve just been living with questions no one ever gave you permission to ask. In this powerful kickoff to a new series, Michelle shares why now is the time to talk honestly, biblically, and boldly about intimacy, shame, and the silence that's cost Chri
The Hidden Way Christian Women Quench the Holy Spirit // 34
You love Jesus. You're doing "all the right things." But something feels... off. 😔
Could it be that in all the busyness, you’ve unintentionally quieted the very voice that’s meant to guide you?
In this quiet-time-inspired episode, Michelle shares a Holy-Spirit conviction straight from 1 Thessalonians 5:19 that stopped her in her tracks: “Do not quench the Spirit.”
Friend, it’s not rebellion—it’s d
Why You're Exhausted (And Why Trying Harder Isn't the Answer) // 33
Exhaustion isn’t always about doing too little—it’s often about carrying way too much. 😩 If you’re worn down, burned out, and secretly believing that if you don’t do it all, it’ll all fall apart… this episode is your wake-up call wrapped in grace.
It’s not your hormones. It’s not your planner. It’s not that you need another system. You need space. You need rest. And it starts by removing the exces
You Don’t Have to Do It All This January // 32
Tired of the "New Year, New You" hustle? 😤 If you're already feeling overwhelmed by planners, routines, and that pressure to do ALL the things… this episode is your holy permission slip to BREATHE. Let's kick off 2026 by trading the burnout for peace—and yes, you can do it in just 10 intentional minutes a day. 🙌💗
🎧 Episode Summary:
In this honest, freeing, and refreshingly simple New Year episode
When Desire Dies: How to Rebuild Intimacy as a Christian Wife // 31
Desire didn’t die—you just got buried.
Under the laundry, the trauma, the resentment, the kids, the hormones, and the weight of silence. This episode is for the woman who feels broken, disconnected, or afraid she’s just not "into it" anymore. You’re not broken. But there is something asking to be healed.
✨ EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this raw and redemptive finale of the intimacy reboot series, Michelle
The Missing Piece Christian Wives Aren't Talking About (But Should Be) // 30
You can love your husband, have a “good” marriage, and still feel like something’s missing. Why? Because connection isn’t just spiritual or emotional—it’s physical, too. And when that piece goes quiet for too long, everything else starts to fray.
✨ EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this honest and eye-opening episode, Michelle breaks down the real reason so many Christian marriages feel emotionally off—even wh
Why Christian Women Should Talk About Pleasure Without Shame // 29
Pleasure wasn’t Satan’s idea—and it sure as heck isn’t dirty.
Christian women have been discipled into silence, fear, and shame when it comes to s*xual pleasure. But what if the very thing you’ve been trained to whisper about is something God blessed on purpose? It’s time to rip off the lie that pleasure is unholy and start reclaiming what God designed for your good.
✨ EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this bo
Why Overwhelm Is Killing Your Intimacy—and How to Reclaim It // 28
You're not broken. You're maxed out.
If desire feels MIA—even though you love Jesus, love your husband, and want to want it—this episode is a holy reality check. Spoiler: it’s not your hormones. It’s your nervous system, and it’s begging for a reset.
✨ EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this brutally honest episode, Michelle pulls the curtain back on one of the biggest intimacy killers in Christian marriages: s
We Hit 10,000 Downloads! Here’s What Comes Next… // 27
Can we take a PAUSE and celebrate?! 🎉 10,000 downloads of the Rip It Off podcast—and it’s ALL because of you. Sis, whether you’ve been here since day one or just hit play for the first time, this moment is ours. But this isn’t just a numbers thing—this is kingdom work, and it’s only just beginning.
🎧 Episode Summary:
In this deeply personal and joy-filled bonus episode, Michelle shares a behind-t
The Science of Connection: Why Your Body Isn’t the Problem // 26
You’ve been blaming your body for a lack of desire like it’s defective. But what if your body is actually trying to help you? What if it’s not broken—it’s just overwhelmed? This episode flips the shame script and shows you how your biology is wired for connection… not dysfunction.
✨ EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this fast and fiery 10-minute truth sesh, Michelle tackles the real reason your desire might fe
Sex Was Never Meant to Be a Chore — It Was Meant to Be Connection // 25
Somewhere along the line, Christian wives were sold the lie that s*x is just another task on the to-do list—like folding laundry or unloading the dishwasher. But girl, that’s not God’s design. You were made for connection, not performance. If you’ve ever felt more like a duty-doer than a desire-driven wife… this episode is for you.
✨ EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this raw and straight-up 10-minute truth dr
You Did Everything Right — And Intimacy Still Feels Hard. This Is For You. // 24
I didn’t record this for the masses—I recorded it for you. The woman folding laundry, driving in silence, or scrolling at midnight wondering, “What did I do wrong?” You followed the rules, stayed pure, waited for the blessing... and still, it’s hard. This is the message I wish someone had whispered to me.
🎧 Episode Summary:
Today, I’m getting real about something I know deep in my bones—good girl
Welcome to Christian Motherhood: The Real, Raw, Unfiltered Start - CHRISTIAN MOTHERHOOD PREVIEW
Ever felt like you're the only Christian mama barely holding it together while scrolling past picture-perfect posts? Guess what—you’re so not alone. In this first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on motherhood, marriage, and ministry with zero filter, lots of laughs, and hearts wide open. This is the real conversation you’ve been craving.
🎧 EPISODE SUMMARY:
Welcome to Christian Motherhood:
Laying It Down: What Happens When God Redirects Your Calling // 23
Have you ever felt the Lord call you into something... and then just as clearly ask you to lay it down? 😮💨 You’re not alone, friend. This raw, heart-to-heart episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to obey, pivot, and trust God—even when the road doesn’t make sense.
🎧 Episode Summary:
This isn’t your typical Rip It Off episode, and that’s exactly the point.
In this powerful update,
From Trauma to Truth: God's Design for Intimacy & Communication // 22
Ever feel like your past disqualifies you from a thriving, godly marriage? Or maybe you’ve believed the lie that your husband just doesn’t care because he loads the dishwasher the wrong way (again)? 😅 Sis, you are NOT alone — and today’s episode will absolutely blow your mind and bless your heart. 💖
In this soul-stirring and practical episode, Michelle sits down with Micaiah Gray, host of the Unit
Remembering Charlie Kirk: For Such a Time as This
In this raw and deeply emotional episode, Michelle reflects on the heartbreaking loss of Charlie Kirk, a bold brother in Christ whose life was tragically cut short. Through tears and Scripture, Michelle doesn’t just grieve—she challenges. With the heart of a sister and the fire of a warrior, she calls Christian women, wives, and mamas to rise.
This isn't just a tribute—it’s a rally cry.
Charlie’s
Shame Is a Liar: You Are Not Alone in This Battle | S.H.A.M.E. SERIES // 21
You’ve felt it—that quiet voice telling you you're the only one. The only one whose marriage feels strained. The only one who feels distant from God. The only one holding it all together on the outside while falling apart inside. That voice? It's shame, and it's a straight-up lie. Let’s rip it off.
💥 Episode Summary:
In the final episode of this shame series, Michelle Castro uncovers shame’s most
How Your History Impacts Your Intimacy (And What God Says About It) | S.H.A.M.E. SERIES // 20
Girl, if your past feels like a chain around your heart, whispering lies into your marriage and intimacy—this one's for you. Whether it's shame from what you've done, what was done to you, or what you were never taught… Jesus says, “That is not your landing place.” It’s time to let God rewrite the story.
💔 EPISODE SUMMARY:
This week, Michelle gets real about the heavy baggage so many Christian wi
When Numbness Steals Your Marriage: Breaking Free from Apathy | S.H.A.M.E. SERIES // 19
You’re not crazy. You’re just tired. So tired, you stopped caring. But numb isn’t peace—and it’s not your destiny. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not mad, I just don’t care anymore,” this episode is your wake-up call. Because apathy in marriage isn’t neutral—it’s spiritual warfare.
💖 Episode Summary:
In this third installment of the summer shame series, Michelle dives deep into one of the most dang
Healing Shame From Your Past in Christian Marriage | S.H.A.M.E. SERIES // 18
Girl, you were never meant to drag that heavy suitcase of shame into your marriage. It’s time to unzip it, unpack it, and let Jesus rewrite the lies you've believed for far too long. Your past may explain the pain—but it doesn’t get to decide your healing!
💖 Episode Summary:
In week two of our Summer Series on Shame, Michelle pulls no punches as she dives into the emotional and spiritual baggage m
Silence, Shame & the Lies We Believe About Intimacy | S.H.A.M.E. SERIES // 17
What if the silence you thought was protecting you is actually imprisoning you? Friend, it’s time to rip off the muzzle and confront the shame that's been hiding in the quiet corners of your heart.
💬 Episode Summary:
Welcome to part one of a powerful five-part summer series that’s digging deep into the silent struggles Christian wives face—especially around sex, desire, and intimacy. In this episo
Why the Answer Isn't Always Yes: Breaking the "Good Wife" Lie // 16
Have you ever whispered “no” and instantly felt like a failure? Like you’re letting down God, your husband… your whole identity as a wife? Sis, this one’s for you. We’re tearing down one of the most damaging lies Christian women have been fed—that a godly wife always says yes to sex. And we're doing it boldly, biblically, and with all the grace and grit you need to walk in truth.
Episode Summary:
![Exhaustion Isn't Normal: Hope, Hormones & Holiness in Midlife Intimacy [ft. Michelle McCoy] // 15](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/15.jpg){kind=logo}
Exhaustion Isn't Normal: Hope, Hormones & Holiness in Midlife Intimacy [ft. Michelle McCoy] // 15
Feel like you're barely hanging on, running on fumes, and avoiding intimacy because you're just too tired? Sis, you’re not alone—and it’s NOT just your age or hormones. This episode is your wake-up call: the exhaustion you're feeling isn't normal, and God never called you to live worn out and disconnected!
💬 Episode Summary:
In this powerhouse episode, Michelle Castro sits down with holistic heal
![How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography WITHOUT Shame or Making it Weird [ft. Greta Eskridge] // 14](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/14.jpg){kind=logo}
How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography WITHOUT Shame or Making it Weird [ft. Greta Eskridge] // 14
Mama, we’re going there today—and you are NOT alone. If you’ve ever whispered the word “porn” and hoped your kids never asked questions, this episode is your breakthrough moment. We’re ditching the shame, breaking generational silence, and replacing fear with freedom.
💬 Episode Summary:
In this powerful and grace-filled episode, Michelle sits down with author, speaker, and truth-teller Greta Eskr
![Can God Heal My Marriage After Betrayal? Yes—Here’s Proof [ft. Lisa Limehouse] // 13](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/13.jpg){kind=logo}
Can God Heal My Marriage After Betrayal? Yes—Here’s Proof [ft. Lisa Limehouse] // 13
You've just discovered the unthinkable. Betrayal. Broken vows. And your heart is screaming, "Can anything beautiful come from this mess?" Sis, the answer is YES—because our God is a Redeemer of the wreckage. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on one woman’s raw, redemptive journey through infidelity to unimaginable restoration.
💔 Episode Summary:
Today’s guest is Lisa Limehouse—certified c
![What the Bible Says About Sex: Top 5 Questions Christian Wives Google [solo] // 12](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/12.jpg){kind=logo}
What the Bible Says About Sex: Top 5 Questions Christian Wives Google [solo] // 12
📖 STEP INTO FREEDOM (right now):
You don’t have to pretend everything’s “fine” anymore.
NAKED AND UNASHAMED is here. 🙌🏼
This 31-day journey was created for the Christian wife who’s ready to stop Googling in secret, start healing in truth, and finally feel seen—spiritually, emotionally, and sexually.
Each day includes bold truth, scripture, guided prayers, and journaling prompts to help you reconne
![Sex, Money & Marriage: The Conversation Every Christian Couple Needs [ft Budget Besties] // 11](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/11.jpg){kind=logo}
Sex, Money & Marriage: The Conversation Every Christian Couple Needs [ft Budget Besties] // 11
Money and sex—two of the most avoided topics in marriages… and church. But in this wildly honest and refreshingly real episode of RIP IT OFF, host Michelle Castro sits down with Shana and Vanessa, aka The Budget Besties, to rip the shame and silence off these taboo subjects.
From naked budget meetings (yes, really) to breaking generational money mindsets, this episode dives deep into how financial
![If You Don’t Talk to Your Kids About Sex, the World Will [ft. Kristen Miele - Sex Ed Reclaimed] // 10](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/10.jpg){kind=logo}
If You Don’t Talk to Your Kids About Sex, the World Will [ft. Kristen Miele - Sex Ed Reclaimed] // 10
What if the greatest threat to your child’s understanding of sex is your silence? Christian mama, it’s time to rip off the lies and take back what the enemy tried to twist. You don’t have to dread “the talk”—you can start a discipleship-driven conversation that’s holy, honest, and life-giving. This episode is your wake-up call.
💬 EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this eye-opening and hope-filled conversation,
![Nothing Is Too Hard for God: Rip Off Shame + Find Freedom in The Collective [solo rip] // 9](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/9.jpg){kind=logo}
Nothing Is Too Hard for God: Rip Off Shame + Find Freedom in The Collective [solo rip] // 9
Have you ever whispered to yourself, “This will never change…”—whether about your marriage, your past, or the aching silence where intimacy should be? Sis, you are NOT alone. And more importantly? That is a LIE straight from the pit. There is nothing—absolutely nothing—too hard for our God.
💬 Episode Summary:
In this deeply honest and spirit-stirring episode, Michelle Castro gets real about what’
![Why Christian Wives Feel Disconnected (and What No One's Saying About Sex) [ft Elyse Rooney] // 8](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/8.jpg){kind=logo}
Why Christian Wives Feel Disconnected (and What No One's Saying About Sex) [ft Elyse Rooney] // 8
You love your husband. You love Jesus. So why do you feel so disconnected in your marriage? If you've ever rolled your eyes at the idea of intimacy because you're just too tired, too touched-out, or too overwhelmed—this episode is for YOU. The church may be silent on the subject, but we're not. It's time to pull back the curtain on what’s really going on behind closed doors—and why so many Christi
![The Good Girl’s Guide to Reclaiming Sex, Desire & The *M* Word [ft. Carlie Palmer-Webb] // 7](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/7.jpg){kind=logo}
The Good Girl’s Guide to Reclaiming Sex, Desire & The *M* Word [ft. Carlie Palmer-Webb] // 7
Feeling like the “good girl” who waited—but still struggling with sex in marriage? You’re not alone. This conversation is gonna blow the shame wide open and speak truth over your God-given design.
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Y’all. This one has been a long time coming—and it’s worth every second. I finally got to sit down with the one and only Carlie Palmer-Webb (yes, the Christian Sex Educator!) and wow. We
![Lies Christian Wives Believe About S*x + God’s Design for Intimacy [ft. Alisha Michaelson] // 6](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/6.jpg){kind=logo}
Lies Christian Wives Believe About S*x + God’s Design for Intimacy [ft. Alisha Michaelson] // 6
Feeling disconnected, checked out, or like intimacy is just another box to check in your marriage? You're not alone—but you don't have to stay there.
This week on the Rip It Off podcast, Michelle sits down with her real-life friend Alicia Michaelson for a raw, hilarious, and Spirit-led conversation about biblical sex and intimacy in Christian marriage. From early marriage myths to the pressure of
Breaking the Silence: S*x, Shame & Raising Brave Daughters // 5
In this powerful solo “rip,” Michelle Castro dives into a topic every mama knows is necessary but often feels totally unprepared for: how to talk to your daughters about sex. With raw honesty, biblical wisdom, and her signature real-talk humor, Michelle walks us through why these conversations matter, how to start them early, and how to keep them going in a way that’s age-appropriate, truthful, an
![Anxiety Is Killing Your Intimacy—Here’s How to Take It Back [ft. Shan Wright] // 4](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog20459885/4.jpg){kind=logo}
Anxiety Is Killing Your Intimacy—Here’s How to Take It Back [ft. Shan Wright] // 4
This episode is your permission slip to breathe, let go of unrealistic expectations, and finally talk about the real ways anxiety impacts your sex life. Michelle and Shan pull back the curtain on what it’s like to navigate marriage, intimacy, and mental health as Christian wives and moms. If you've ever felt too overwhelmed to connect with your spouse, this one's for you.
🎯 In this episode, you’l
Healing After Abortion: From Shame to Redemption [ft. Brittany Poppe] // 3
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What purity culture got wrong (and what it didn’t)
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In this premiere episode of Rip It Off, Michelle Castro—a wife, girl mom, and redeemed “good Christian girl”—gets real about the shame, confusion, and wrong theology so many Christian women carry into marriage when it comes to sex and intimacy. She shares her personal journey of breaking free, hearing God’s call, and launching a new conversation rooted in biblical truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck,
RIP IT OFF PODCAST TRAILER | BREAKING FREE & EMBRACING BIBLICAL INTIMACY
🎙 Welcome to the Rip It Off Podcast!
Hey friend! I’m Michelle Castro—wife, mom, and your resident bandaid ripper, ready to have the hard conversations about sex, marriage, and biblical intimacy.
For too long, Christian women have been weighed down by purity culture baggage, shame, and confusion when it comes to sex in marriage. But here’s the truth: God designed sex to be good, joyful, and a power
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