Biblical Help for Women Struggling with Masturbation and Sexual Temptation with Molly Bertles

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In this hope-filled conversation, our host Shannon welcomes author and biblical counselor Molly Bertles to address a topic rarely talked about: biblical counsel for women struggling with masturbation. Molly shares her story, explains why this matters deeply in the church, and offers gospel-centered help and encouragement to women who feel isolated by shame—along with specific verses and action steps to fight against this sin.

Listeners will hear about:

What masturbation is and why women battle it too
The dangers of secrecy and shame in sexual sin
Molly’s testimony of struggling with masturbation
How the gospel brings freedom, forgiveness, and ongoing transformation
Practical steps for women feeling stuck in this life-dominating sin

Recommended Resources:

You Are Not Alone by Molly Bertles

Harvest USA Transforming Love Free Course

Dig Deeper: Discussion Questions

How does defining masturbation as “solo sex” help us understand why it falls outside God’s design?
What lies or false beliefs tend to fuel ongoing patterns of sexual sin in women?
How would knowing your relationship with God is not based on performance comfort and strengthen you to fight against this sexual sin?
How does knowing “You are not alone” change the way you fight masturbation?
What specific comforts can you find in Jesus’ death to pursue holiness and purity?
What does compassionate, wise accountability look like in situations like these?
Why is simply trying to “stop the behavior” ineffective without addressing the heart?
Discuss the idea of “broken cisterns” (Jeremiah 2:13) — what promises does sin make that it can’t deliver on?

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