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Dec 2022
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Is it Awkward Being a Virgin on Your Wed...

BETHANY BEAL AND KRISTEN CLARK
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Ep. 106 - Enjoy this replay. Almost every young Christian woman asks this question at some point in her life. Saving sex for marriage sounds great, but is it really great? OR is it mostly super awkward and weird? Is saving sex for marriage actually worth it? Does God really care that much?

In today's episode, Kristen and Bethany share their own stories of saving sex for marriage and answer this question from personal experience. They also share multiple resources that can be super helpful in mentally, emotionally and physical helping you prepare for your own honeymoon one day. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, this is an episode every girl/woman won't want to miss.

FREE BOOK - Battling Sexual Temptation: A Biblical Toolkit for Christian Girls

BOOK - SEX, PURITY AND THE LONGINGS OF A GIRL'S HEART

GIRL DEFINED WEBSITE

AUTHENTIC INTIMACY

JAVA WITH JULI

INTENDED FOR PLEASURE

DEAR YOUNG MARRIED COUPLE

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