When was the last time you heard this three-letter word at church? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests talk about sex... and if you now feel immediately uncomfortable, then this may just be the episode for you!
Whilst the world is obsessed with sex - there seems to be an unspoken embargo on the topic in the Church, which only lifts when you get married – and even then, there are limited spaces to discuss it. The Bible describes sex as a holy gift of intimacy from God, to be enjoyed in marriage. So why has the conversation been blacklisted in so many of our churches?

Shakira Peronet is a freelance copywriter and content creator. Though originally from London, she now lives in Paris, after a pandemic romance resulted in marriage. Her article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/we-expect-married-couples-to-go-from-zero-to-hero-in-the-bedroom-after-their-wedding-but-i-found-out-its-not-that-simple/13451.article and connect with Shakira on Instagram @shakirainparis

Tracey Nash is a social media manager, worship leader and teacher of the Word in her local church. She is an avid traveller, wordsmith, a lover of food and Jesus! You can connect with Tracey on Instagram @wrappednculture
The Great Sexpectation question in this episode is titled ‘I feel insecure in my marriage’

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Dami Okeke.

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Released on 8 Dec 2025