RIP IT OFF | CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE, BIBLICAL INTIMACY, CHRISTIAN SEX, KINGDOM MARRIAGE, CHRISTIAN WOMEN
RIP IT OFF with Michelle Castro Christian Women | Sex, Marriage & Intimacy Tired of the shame, silence, and confusion around sex in Christian marriage? Same. RIP IT OFF is the bold, Bible-based podcast for Christian women ready to ditch the lies and rediscover God’s design for sex, intimacy, and connection. Host Michelle Castro isn’t afraid to go there—talking all things orgasms, initiating, body image, dry spells, desire, communication, and healing from purity culture. Each episode brings unfiltered conversations, biblical truth, expert insights, and practical tools to help you grow in faith, deepen intimacy, and thrive in your marriage. Whethe...
Exhaustion Isn't Normal: Hope, Hormones & Holiness in Midlife Intimacy [ft. Michelle McCoy] // 15
Feel like you're barely hanging on, running on fumes, and avoiding intimacy because you're just too tired? Sis, you’re not alone—and it’s NOT just your age or hormones. This episode is your wake-up call: the exhaustion you're feeling isn't normal, and God never called you to live worn out and disconnected!
💬 Episode Summary:
In this powerhouse episode, Michelle Castro sits down with holistic health coach Michelle McCoy to bust the lies women believe about midlife, marriage, and intimacy. From brain fog and fatigue to feeling disconnected in your marriage, they pull back the curtain o...
God, Sex & Exhaustion: Why Desire Feels Out of Reach // Summer Minisode 3
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You love your husband, but deep down, something’s off. You feel disconnected, exhausted, and maybe even a little numb. You keep saying you're...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography WITHOUT Shame or Making it Weird [ft. Greta Eskridge]
Mama, we’re going there today—and you are NOT alone. If you’ve ever whispered the word “porn” and hoped your kids never asked questions, this episode is your breakthrough moment. We’re ditching the shame, breaking generational silence, and replacing fear with freedom.
💬 Episode Summary:
In this powerful and grace-filled episode, Michelle sits down with author, speaker, and truth-teller Greta Eskridge to tackle one of the hardest topics in Christian parenting: pornography. Greta shares her raw, redemptive journey of healing from her husband’s porn addiction and affair—offering wisdom, vulnerability, and real-life tools to help parents lea...
You’re Allowed to Want It: Permission to Initiate Intimacy // Summer Minisode 2
Have you ever felt awkward, ashamed, or even “too much” for wanting your husband? For asking for intimacy? For daring to go first? Girl, you’re not broken—you’re brave. And in this mini-soad, we’re ripping off one of the biggest lies that’s kept Christian wives silent in their bedrooms for way too long.
💬 EPISODE SUMMARY:
In today’s Summer Minisode, Michelle is tearing into a topic that makes a lot of Christian women squirm: initiating sex. Somewhere along the way, we were sold the idea that desire in women is shameful, even sinful—but that’s n...
Can God Heal My Marriage After Betrayal? Yes—Here’s Proof [ft. Lisa Limehouse] // 13
You've just discovered the unthinkable. Betrayal. Broken vows. And your heart is screaming, "Can anything beautiful come from this mess?" Sis, the answer is YES—because our God is a Redeemer of the wreckage. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on one woman’s raw, redemptive journey through infidelity to unimaginable restoration.
💔 Episode Summary:
Today’s guest is Lisa Limehouse—certified coach, global podcast host of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, and a woman who’s lived both sides of betrayal. But this isn’t just a story of devastation—it’s a story of resurrection. Lisa walks us throu...
Your Body Isn’t the Problem: Reclaiming Confidence in the Bedroom // Summer Minisode 1
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Have you ever turned off the lights, braced yourself, and tried to disappear in your own marriage bed? If body image battles have whispered lies that your shape is a problem or...
What the Bible Says About Sex: Top 5 Questions Christian Wives Google [solo] // 12
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This 31-day journey was created for the Christian wife who’s ready to stop Googling in secret, start healing in truth, and finally feel seen—spiritually, emotionally, and sexually.
Each day includes bold truth, scripture, guided prayers, and journaling prompts to help you reconnect with your body, your husband, and the God who sees you.
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Sex, Money & Marriage: The Conversation Every Christian Couple Needs [ft Budget Besties] // 11
Money and sex—two of the most avoided topics in marriages… and church. But in this wildly honest and refreshingly real episode of RIP IT OFF, host Michelle Castro sits down with Shana and Vanessa, aka The Budget Besties, to rip the shame and silence off these taboo subjects.
From naked budget meetings (yes, really) to breaking generational money mindsets, this episode dives deep into how financial intimacy can radically transform not just your bank account—but your marriage. The trio also tackle faith-based money myths, the emotional baggage we bring into our marriages, and why learning to man...
If You Don’t Talk to Your Kids About Sex, the World Will [ft. Kristen Miele - Sex Ed Reclaimed] // 10
What if the greatest threat to your child’s understanding of sex is your silence? Christian mama, it’s time to rip off the lies and take back what the enemy tried to twist. You don’t have to dread “the talk”—you can start a discipleship-driven conversation that’s holy, honest, and life-giving. This episode is your wake-up call.
💬 EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this eye-opening and hope-filled conversation, Michelle Castro sits down with Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, to shatter the myth that sex ed and Christianity are at odds. Kristen shares her powerful journey from avoi...
Nothing Is Too Hard for God: Rip Off Shame + Find Freedom in The Collective [solo rip] // 9
Have you ever whispered to yourself, “This will never change…”—whether about your marriage, your past, or the aching silence where intimacy should be? Sis, you are NOT alone. And more importantly? That is a LIE straight from the pit. There is nothing—absolutely nothing—too hard for our God.
💬 Episode Summary:
In this deeply honest and spirit-stirring episode, Michelle Castro gets real about what’s been wrecking her (in the best way): Jeremiah 32:27 and the unstoppable truth that God is never overwhelmed by your story. If shame, silence, or “stuckness” has made you feel like you’re limping throug...
Why Christian Wives Feel Disconnected (and What No One's Saying About Sex) [ft Elyse Rooney] // 8
You love your husband. You love Jesus. So why do you feel so disconnected in your marriage? If you've ever rolled your eyes at the idea of intimacy because you're just too tired, too touched-out, or too overwhelmed—this episode is for YOU. The church may be silent on the subject, but we're not. It's time to pull back the curtain on what’s really going on behind closed doors—and why so many Christian wives are silently struggling.
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In this raw and refreshing episode, Michelle Castro is joined by her Australian bestie and fellow fa...
The Good Girl’s Guide to Reclaiming Sex, Desire & The *M* Word [ft. Carlie Palmer-Webb] // 7
Feeling like the “good girl” who waited—but still struggling with sex in marriage? You’re not alone. This conversation is gonna blow the shame wide open and speak truth over your God-given design.
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Y’all. This one has been a long time coming—and it’s worth every second. I finally got to sit down with the one and only Carlie Palmer-Webb (yes, the Christian Sex Educator!) and wow. We went there.
From why Christian women feel shut down around sex, to how purity culture missed the mark, to what the Bible really s...
Lies Christian Wives Believe About S*x + God’s Design for Intimacy [ft. Alisha Michaelson] // 6
Feeling disconnected, checked out, or like intimacy is just another box to check in your marriage? You're not alone—but you don't have to stay there.
This week on the Rip It Off podcast, Michelle sits down with her real-life friend Alicia Michaelson for a raw, hilarious, and Spirit-led conversation about biblical sex and intimacy in Christian marriage. From early marriage myths to the pressure of “always saying yes,” these two women rip off the lies and speak truth with boldness and love. If you’ve ever felt like intimacy was a duty, this episode will flip the scri...
Breaking the Silence: S*x, Shame & Raising Brave Daughters // Solo // 5
In this powerful solo “rip,” Michelle Castro dives into a topic every mama knows is necessary but often feels totally unprepared for: how to talk to your daughters about sex. With raw honesty, biblical wisdom, and her signature real-talk humor, Michelle walks us through why these conversations matter, how to start them early, and how to keep them going in a way that’s age-appropriate, truthful, and full of grace.
If you’ve ever broken into a cold sweat at the thought of “the talk,” this episode will equip and encourage you to open up meaningful, ongoing dialogues wi...
Anxiety Is Killing Your Intimacy—Here’s How to Take It Back [ft. Shan Wright] // 4
This episode is your permission slip to breathe, let go of unrealistic expectations, and finally talk about the real ways anxiety impacts your sex life. Michelle and Shan pull back the curtain on what it’s like to navigate marriage, intimacy, and mental health as Christian wives and moms. If you've ever felt too overwhelmed to connect with your spouse, this one's for you.
🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:
How anxiety, stress, and perfectionism quietly affect your connection with your spouse
Why “touched out” isn’t just a feeling—it’s a nervous system is...
Healing After Abortion: From Shame to Redemption [ft. Brittany Poppe] // 3
Brittany Poppe shares her powerful story of healing after abortion, how it impacted her marriage, and how God redefined intimacy in her life. This conversation is raw, redemptive, and packed with grace. Whether you’ve faced abortion, shame, or silence—this episode reminds you: redemption is real.
Topics Covered:
The spiritual weight of abortion and how God meets us there
Navigating marriage and intimacy after deep pain
Rebuilding trust in yourself, your body, and God
Why your story matters—and you are not alone
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Purity Culture Wrecked My View of Sex—Here’s How God Rebuilt It [ ft Alana & Tiera from Kingdom Sexuality] // 2
Let’s talk about the real damage purity culture left behind. In this episode, Michelle and guests Alana & Tiera (Kingdom Sexuality Podcast) share how they’re redefining intimacy, overcoming shame, and embracing God’s good design for sex in marriage.
You’ll Learn:
What purity culture got wrong (and what it didn’t)
How to start healing your beliefs around sex
Why intimacy is more than just sex
What it looks like to walk in wholeness and pleasure as a Christian wife
Sound Bites:
“We are allowed...
Ripping Off the Shame: A New Conversation on Sex, Marriage & Biblical Intimacy // 1
In this premiere episode of Rip It Off, Michelle Castro—a wife, girl mom, and redeemed “good Christian girl”—gets real about the shame, confusion, and wrong theology so many Christian women carry into marriage when it comes to sex and intimacy. She shares her personal journey of breaking free, hearing God’s call, and launching a new conversation rooted in biblical truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, or disconnected in your marriage, this episode is your fresh start. Let’s rip off the shame and step into freedom—together.
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Growing up in the church w...
RIP IT OFF PODCAST TRAILER | BREAKING FREE & EMBRACING BIBLICAL INTIMACY
🎙 Welcome to the Rip It Off Podcast!
Hey friend! I’m Michelle Castro—wife, mom, and your resident bandaid ripper, ready to have the hard conversations about sex, marriage, and biblical intimacy.
For too long, Christian women have been weighed down by purity culture baggage, shame, and confusion when it comes to sex in marriage. But here’s the truth: God designed sex to be good, joyful, and a powerful connection in marriage. It’s time to break free from fear and step into the beauty of His design!
What You Can Expect from This Podcas...
