<p>Masturbation is a topic many women feel too ashamed to discuss—yet far too many struggle with it alone. What does the Bible say, and is there real hope for change?</p><p>Janet Aucoin sits down with author and biblical counselor Molly Bertles to discuss her book You Are Not Alone: Biblical Counsel for Women Struggling with Masturbation. They explore the unique ways women are tempted, why naming this as sin is actually the first step toward gospel hope, and why sanctification is not a solo sport.</p><p><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/faith-web-assets/general/Episode-6-5_-Youre-Not-Alone_-Women-and-Masturbation.pdf?mtime=20260226102336&focal=none#asset:489158" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Episode Transcript</a></p><p>Resources:</p><p>Books</p><p><a href="https://store.faithlafayette.org/all-products/you-are-not-alone/?searchid=280224&search_query=you+are+not+alone" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">You Are Not Alone - Molly Bertles</a></p><p><a href="https://store.faithlafayette.org/all-products/redeeming-sex-in-marriage/?searchid=280234&search_query=redeeming+sex+in+marriage" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Redeeming Sex in Marriage - Soctt Mehl</a></p><p>Website/Videos</p><p><a href="https://harvestusa.org/courses/transforming-love/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Transforming Love - Harvest USA</a></p><p><a href="https://www.faithlafayette.org/seminary/alumni-giving/supporting-fbs-through-speaking-engagements" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Brent and Janet Speaking Website</a><br></p><p>Visit the <a href="https://joyfuljourneypod.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyful Journey website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> to sign up for our newsletter, view a transcript, and search previous episodes.</p><p>Emails us with questions or comments [email protected]</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joyfuljourneypodcast/?view_public_for=107068791139043" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joyfuljourneypod/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/c0fb3493-9fab-4d32-ab67-430c2ecba584" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their <a href="https://www.faithlafayette.org/seminary/mabc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p>