A Conversation with Matthias Roberts, Author of Beyond Shame - 158

Jeff & Casey sit down for a conversation with Matthias Roberts, author of the new book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms.  Before discussion the book, Matthias talks a little bit about his podcast Queerology and his trademark opening question: How do you identify and how would you say your faith has informed that identity?

Focus soon turns toward his new book.  Matthias shares how the book came together and what motivated him to write it.  He shares how Beyond Shame encourages each of us to determine our own definition of healthy sex, while avoiding the ditches of boundaryless sex positivity on the one hand and strict moralistic boundaries on the other.  We are encouraged to define our sexual values on our own terms, overcome our shame, and start having great, healthy sex.

The conversation finishes on a lighter note as Matthias shares with us some of the music that inspired him throughout his journey.  Including a couple amazingly titled playlists: Narcissism: A Love Story & Songs of Self Compassion. Make sure to get Matthias’ book if you haven’t already.

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MORE ON MATTHIAS ROBERTS

Matthias Roberts is author of Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms (Fortress, 2020) and host of Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being which was named as one of the best LGBTQ+ podcasts of 2019 by O: The Oprah Magazine. He holds two master's degrees, one in theology and culture and one in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. In his psychotherapy practice, he specializes in helping LGBTQ+ teens and adults live confident and fulfilling lives. Matthias writes and speaks nationwide about the intersections between gender, sexuality, mental health, and theology.

Make sure to order Matthais’ book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms.  To comes out today, January 7th 2020.  Also follow Matthias’ work by visiting his website, listening to his podcast, Queerology and following him on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Conversation with Matthias Roberts, Author of Beyond Shame

Matthais Roberts (Podcaster, Author, Speaker) Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms by Matthais Roberts (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Queerology Podcast Rev. Elizabeth M. Edman Rev. Elizabeth Edman on the Inherent Queerness of Christianity (Queerology Episode) Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ People Know About Life and Love and How It Can Revitalize Christianity by Rev Elizabeth M. Edman  (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Brené Brown (Research Professor, Public Speaker) Coping Mechanisms Defense Mechanisms Stan Mitchell (Progressive Christian Pastor) Matthias’ Spotify Playlists Narcissism: A Love Story Songs of Self Compassion

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