On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re chatting with Ellen Dykas about sexual brokenness. This is a sensitive topic and Ellen, the Women’s Ministry Coordinator at Harvest USA, did such a beautiful job encouraging us with the hope of the gospel. Ellen Dykas received her MA in Biblical and Theological studies at Covenant Theological Seminary, Creve Coeur, MO. She also received a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF). Ellen delights in teaching God’s Word and coming alongside women in their spiritual journey. RESOURCES Your Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past by Ellen Dykas Sexual Sanity for Women by Ellen Dykas Sexual Sanity for Men by David White God, You, & Sex: A Profound Mystery by David White  Leslie Vernick Website Openness Unhindered by Rosaria Butterfield  False Intimacy by Dr. Harry Schaumburg On the Threshold of Hope by Diane Mandt Langberg Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp   CONNECT WITH ELLEN Website Facebook Instagram   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 4 Psalm 84:11 Psalm 139:23-24 Romans 13:14  Colossians 1:27 Romans 15:13   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What is brokenness and what does that look like in regard to our sexuality? • How does the gospel redeem our brokenness? • What should our response be when we find ourselves walking in sexual sin? • How can you come alongside your sisters in Christ to encourage them to live in light of redemption when it comes to our sexuality? • How do we live with hope while still experiencing temptation and wrestling with our flesh on this side of heaven? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SCRIPTURE MEMORY “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” Psalm 139:23-24 FULL SHOW NOTES   SPONSORS Backgate Prayers offers gorgeous sets of prayer cards for you to pray for your family.  Visit them at backgateprayers.com and use the code JOURNEYWOMEN for a 10% discount through the month of October.  Simple Contacts is offering $20 on your lenses by going to simplecontacts.com/journeywomen20 or entering the code journeywomen20 at checkout. Save yourself some time and money with Simple Contacts.   FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!