RIP IT OFF | Purity Culture Healing, Sex in Christian Marriage, Christian Wife Intimacy, Marriage Communication, Biblical Sex

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...

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,...

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’...

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 Christi...

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...

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...

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, an...

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’l...

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 in...

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 W...

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,...

🎙 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 power...