The Sex Talk You Never Got, Sam Jolman
The Sex Talk You Never Got, Sam Jolman
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The Sex Talk You Never Got
Reclaiming the Heart of Masculine Sexuality

Author: Sam Jolman, John Eldredge

Narrator: Sam Jolman, John Eldredge

Unabridged: 8 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 06/11/2024


Synopsis

Read by the author. Reclaim the joy of your God-given sexuality and become the man God created you to be.In The Sex Talk You Never Got, therapist Sam Jolman helps men reconnect their God-given sexuality with innocence, awe, and joy, and shows you how to celebrate—instead of struggle against—the gift of sexual desire.Men today are starved for sexual formation. They've been failed by parents, churches, and culture alike, leading to widespread shame, confusion, and brokenness in the area of sexuality.But it doesn't need to be this way. In this biblically based, practical book, Sam Jolman, a professional therapist who specializes in men's issues and sexual trauma recovery, shows you the way out of the wilds of sexual struggle. The Sex Talk You Never Got will help you:Regain a vigorous and vibrant sexuality within the context of God's designUnderstand how purity culture has needlessly put men in a conflict-ridden relationship with their sexualityEngage your own story of sexual formation to discover and heal what has brought harmConfront porn use and lust through the lens of God's kindness and find the true path to freedomLearn about the vital link between sexual desire and your identity as a worshiperTrade shame and confusion for a sexuality of innocence and wonder Whether you are married or single, The Sex Talk You Never Got will help you discover the joy of your God-given sexuality and invite you to celebrate—rather than struggle against—the gift of sexual desire.

About Sam Jolman

Sam Jolman is a professional therapist with over twenty years of experience. He specializes in men's issues and sexual trauma recovery. Being a therapist has given him a front row seat to hear thousands of men and women share their stories. His writing flows out of this unique opportunity to help men work through and understand their stories and find freedom from sexual trauma. He received his master's in counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary and was further trained in Narrative Focused Trauma Care by Dan Allender through the Allender Center at the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Sam lives in Colorado with his wife and three young sons--the people that inspire his writing. Together they enjoy exploring the best camping spots in Colorado in their pop-up camper. Sam goes to therapy, loves mountain biking, and can often be found trying to catch his breath on the floor of his local CrossFit gym.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ruth on June 03, 2024

Maybe the best lines in this very good book: "Some may say that lust involves looking too long and is solved by simply turning one's gaze away. But I know now the real need is to look with different eyes. Not longer but deeper. Not to stare but to behold."......more

Goodreads review by Adam on June 23, 2024

I was really wanting to rate this book at 5 stars, and there was definitely 5 star content in the book, but sadly, the author undermined his own message. First, the good. This book has an incredibly beautiful message of healing rather than fighting. He explains that men are not to simply live fighti......more

Goodreads review by Benjamin on June 11, 2024

This book belongs aside Jay Stringer's Unwanted and Zachary Wagner's Non-Toxic Masculinity as refreshing new books on a Christian pyschology/spirituality of masculine sexuality in a post-#MeToo, post-purity culture milieu. In this book, we see the insightful and attentive tenderness of Jolman as Chr......more

Goodreads review by Ethan on November 27, 2024

There seems to be no end of discussions regarding “masculinity” and “femininity” in conservative Christendom writ large. It has truly become a major obsession, one much more on account of society and culture than anything coming out of the pages of Scripture. A lot of the arguments tend to center on......more

Goodreads review by Brent on August 15, 2024

I won this book through GoodReads First Read program. This is certainly not your typical religious book dealing with sex. I think that is a good thing. I liked the ideas presented by Jolman, I just didn't think they were explained clearly. This is a book geared towards men which is important because t......more