Waiting Until Marriage | Intimacy, Relationships, Temptation, Abstinence, God’s Will

Episodes

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  11 | As an Unmarried Woman, Can I Still Experience True Intimacy in a Relationship Without Sex? 12.08.2026 9m

  As an unmarried woman waiting until marriage for physical intimacy, have you ever wondered if you can experience true intimacy without sex? Maybe you’re tired of waiting for a husband, wondering if there is hope for you, or questioning whether your past relationship choices have disqualified you from love and intimacy. Intimacy is about much more than just the physical part. You can experience true intimacy with God right now. Learning to know God, receive His love, and trust Him with your future can transform the way you approach relationships, abstinence, and eventual marital intimacy. In this episode of Waiting Until Marriage, we’ll explore how intimacy with God can help you move beyond past relationship cycles, grow closer to Him while waiting for marriage, and prepare for God-centered intimacy in your future marriage. You don’t have to wait until marriage to experience true intimacy. You can begin with God today! “We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.” (1 John 4:16) “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12) “Casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].” (1 Peter 5:7) Visit FirstKissStory.com to read real-life testimonies from women who learned how to experience true intimacy in their relationships without sex.   Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most.  It’s not about whether you have ever kissed before.  Instead, the first kiss points to the first intimate moment shared within the safety of a marriage covenant.  It is a symbol of unity, devotion, and God’s redemptive design.  And that’s what Waiting Until Marriage is all about! Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenchoosingabstinenceuntilmarriage Instagram: @firstkiss_story
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  10 | Unhealthy Relationship Cycles? Here's How Boundaries and Prayer Create a Testimony of Growth 05.08.2026 12m

  Maybe you've found yourself wondering: Why do I always attract unavailable men? Why do I ignore red flags in their character? Why do I compromise physically? Why do I feel guilty afterward? Why can't I stop this cycle? If any of these questions sound familiar, this episode will help you see unhealthy relationship cycles differently. I'll share my own story, including a surprising lesson God taught me through two sets of lost puppies, along with stories from women I've interviewed who chose to stop repeating the same patterns and started making wise choices in their relationships. We'll talk about healthy boundaries, physical intimacy, abstinence, temptation, and what it looks like to trust God's will instead of relying on our own way. Waiting until marriage isn't simply about saying no.  It’s part of learning to walk with God, grow in faith and obedience, and become the woman He is calling you to be. You'll discover how breaking unhealthy relationship cycles can bring healing from the past, greater peace, and real growth. And as God transforms you through the process, that growth can become part of your testimony and another chapter in your love story. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) Visit FirstKissStory.com to read real-life testimonies from women who broke unhealthy relationship cycles by surrendering their own ways to the Lord, setting healthy boundaries, and allowing Him to transform them.  Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most.  It’s not about whether you have ever kissed before.  Instead, the first kiss points to the first intimate moment shared within the safety of a marriage covenant.  It is a symbol of unity, devotion, and God’s redemptive design.  And that’s what Waiting Until Marriage is all about! Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenchoosingabstinenceuntilmarriage Instagram: @firstkiss_story  
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  09 | What if I Messed Up in the Past? 3 Ways Your Failures Can Become Part of a Godly Love Story 29.07.2026 10m

  Have you ever wondered if your past mistakes have disqualified you from the Godly love story you've been praying for? In this episode, you'll discover how God can use your past to shape your future and why your failures don't have to define your journey. Through my own story and testimonies of other women, you'll find hope that healing is possible and that it's never too late to choose God's way, including waiting until marriage for physical intimacy. I've been where you are. I once believed my past would always determine my future, but God showed me a better way. As I surrendered my life to Him, He transformed my heart, my relationships, and ultimately my love story. I want you to know He can do the same for you. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Stop letting your past define your identity. Break free from unhealthy relationship patterns. Trust God to redeem your story as you pursue His design for love, relationships, and waiting until marriage for physical intimacy. “And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Visit FirstKissStory.com to read real-life testimonies from women whose failures became part of their Godly love stories. Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most.  It’s not about whether you have ever kissed before.  Instead, the first kiss points to the first intimate moment shared within the safety of a marriage covenant.  It is a symbol of unity, devotion, and God’s redemptive design.  And that’s what Waiting Until Marriage is all about! Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenchoosingabstinenceuntilmarriage Instagram: @firstkiss_story
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  08 | Worried Your Biological Clock is Ticking? How to Find Hope While Waiting on God 22.07.2026 11m

  Does your biological clock ever make you wonder if waiting for physical intimacy until marriage is costing you something? Maybe you worry about getting older, having children, or whether time is slipping away. The pressure to hurry can be overwhelming, making you wonder if trusting God’s timing is really worth it. In this episode, you'll hear the story of a flying dog named Fred and discover how what looks like deprivation can actually be God's protection. We'll explore: Why fear of missing out should never drive our decisions How trusting God's timing brings lasting hope Why physical intimacy is only one beautiful part of a thriving marriage If you've ever struggled with the fear of running out of time, felt pressured by your biological clock, wondered whether waiting for sex until marriage is worth it, or questioned if God's plan is causing you to miss your chance at marriage or a family, this episode will encourage you to exchange fear for faith and discover the peace that comes from trusting the One who holds your future. Physical intimacy isn’t the foundation of a thriving marriage.  It is the beautiful expression of a relationship already built on friendship, trust, faith, and lasting love. “God did not give me the spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) “Put away all appearances of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:22) “Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:2-4) Visit FirstKissStory.com to read real-life testimonies from women who found hope while waiting on God when they once thought their biological clock was ticking. Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most.  It’s not about whether you have ever kissed before.  Instead, the first kiss points to the first intimate moment shared within the safety of a marriage covenant.  It is a symbol of unity, devotion, and God’s redemptive design.  And that’s what Waiting Until Marriage is all about! Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/ Instagram: @firstkiss_story
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  07 | Do You Ever Wonder if Waiting is Worth It? What No One Tells You About Trusting God's Timing 15.07.2026 9m

  Do you ever wonder if waiting until marriage for physical intimacy is really worth it? If you're struggling to trust God's timing, this episode will encourage you with a simple real-life story that beautifully illustrates why waiting is never wasted time. You’ll discover that God isn't delaying something good.  Instead, He’s preparing your heart so intimacy becomes the beautiful gift He always intended it to be within marriage. In this episode, you'll discover: Why waiting isn't a season of being trapped.  It's a season of healing, growth, and preparation as God strengthens your faith and deepens your relationship with Him. Why readiness isn't determined by a wedding date, but by preparing your heart while you wait for physical intimacy until marriage. How God faithfully provides your deepest needs during your waiting season, so your identity, security, and worth are found in Him and not in a boyfriend or fiancé. Why God's timing for physical intimacy isn't arbitrary, but perfectly designed so intimacy can be experienced within marriage as an expression of covenant love rather than a search for acceptance or completion. If you've ever questioned whether waiting until marriage is worth it, this episode will remind you that God's timing is always purposeful. As He prepares your heart, you'll discover that waiting isn't about missing out.  It is about becoming ready for His best. “He has made everything beautiful in his time.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11)  “Be assured that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:3-4) Visit FirstKissStory.com to read real-life testimonies from women who trusted God’s timing and believed that physical intimacy was worth the wait.  Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most.  It’s not about whether you have ever kissed before.  Instead, the first kiss points to the first intimate moment shared within the safety of a marriage covenant.  It is a symbol of unity, devotion, and God’s redemptive design.  And that’s what Waiting Until Marriage is all about! Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/
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  06 | Feeling Overwhelmed by Temptation? How to Stay Abstinent While Waiting for the Wedding Ring 08.07.2026 9m

  If you’ve been wondering if you’ll always struggle with temptation, you’re not alone.  Maybe you've made mistakes in past relationships and now you're trying to do things God's way, but you're afraid you'll fail again. The good news is that waiting until marriage isn't about having stronger willpower. It's about allowing God to transform your heart. When you discover how deeply Jesus loves you, obedience becomes a response to His love instead of a burden to carry. In this episode, you'll learn: Why temptation is not your identity Why rules and willpower alone will never produce lasting change How renewing your mind helps you persevere while waiting until marriage Practical ways to guard your heart and establish healthy boundaries Why God’s design for physical intimacy leads to a stronger future marriage If you've ever wondered whether God's way is really worth it, this episode will encourage you to trust His wisdom, walk in His strength, and remember that His plans are always better than life's shortcuts. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2)  “Be renewed in the spirit of your mind.” (Ephesians 4:23) “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)  Visit FirstKissStory.com to read real-life testimonies from women who chose to trust God, remain abstinent while waiting for marriage, and experience His faithfulness along the journey. Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most.  It’s not about whether you have ever kissed before.  Instead, the first kiss points to the first intimate moment shared within the safety of a marriage covenant.  It is a symbol of unity, devotion, and God’s redemptive design.  And that’s what Waiting Until Marriage is all about! Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/
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  05 | Why is Waiting the Hardest Part? 3 Reasons to Trust God's Plan 01.07.2026 9m

  Making the decision to wait until marriage for physical intimacy is one thing. Living it out is another.  So why does waiting often feel like the hardest part of following God's plan?  This journey is about much more than saying no to temptation. In this episode, you'll learn: Why waiting requires trusting God before you know the outcome How God uses the waiting process to shape your character and reveal areas that still need healing Why God's design for love, marriage, and physical intimacy is meant to protect you, not to deprive you If you've ever felt emotionally exhausted, misunderstood, pressured to compromise your values, or wondered whether God's timing is really worth trusting, this episode will encourage you to keep walking in obedience with hope and confidence. “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you, says the Lord, plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jerimiah 29:11) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4) "Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all the we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” (Ephesians 3:20) Looking for encouragement on your own journey? Visit FirstKissStory.com to read real-life testimonies from women who chose to pursue God's design for love, marriage, and physical intimacy.  Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most.  It’s not about whether you have ever kissed before.  Instead, the first kiss points to the first intimate moment shared within the safety of a marriage covenant.  It is a symbol of unity, devotion, and God’s redemptive design.  And that’s what Waiting Until Marriage is all about! Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/
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  04 | Struggling with Temptation? How Abstinence Through Wise Choices Builds Godly Love 24.06.2026 12m

  What you attach yourself to will shape the direction of your life more than you may realize. In this episode, we'll uncover how abstinence, wise choices, and God's design for love are connected in a way that may surprise you. A simple but powerful story about two dogs connected by a leash reveals how being tethered together with the wrong influences can pull you away from your own purpose.  This picture sets the foundation for a bigger question: What are you tethered to in your relationships, your choices, and your walk with God? At its core, abstinence is not about restriction, but the voluntary choice to align your life with God’s design. At the heart of this conversation is Agape love, the unconditional and sacrificial love God has for us, and how that kind of love should shape the way we love others. When we begin to understand this, abstinence starts to look completely different. Along the way, we’ll talk about what wise choices look like in real life, including: Guarding what influences your heart and mind Setting physical boundaries before emotions get overwhelming Seeking God before pursuing relationships Choosing accountability and wise counsel Recognizing red flags instead of ignoring them And at the end of the episode, you’ll discover the secret that changes everything. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.  This is the great and foremost commandment.  The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”  (Matthew 22: 37-39) Visit FirstKissStory.com to read real stories from women I’ve interviewed who discovered how wise choices and God’s love shape the journey of waiting until marriage.  Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most.  It’s not about whether you have ever kissed before.  Instead, the first kiss points to the first intimate moment shared within the safety of a marriage covenant.  It is a symbol of unity, devotion, and God’s redemptive design.  And that’s what Waiting Until Marriage is all about! Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/
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  03 | Heartbroken by Past Relationships? 4 Ways to Transform Pain into Testimony 11.06.2026 14m

  Have you ever wondered why certain heartbreaks affected you so deeply? Maybe you’ve experienced betrayal, rejection, abandonment, or disappointment in a past relationship and still carry the weight of it today. In this episode, we’re talking about how unresolved pain from the past can influence the relationships we choose, the boundaries we keep, and even the way we view love, intimacy, and our own worth. Sometimes relationship pain goes deeper than the relationship itself. Childhood experiences such as divorce, alcoholism in the home, emotional instability, rejection, or struggles with self-worth can leave wounds that follow us into adulthood. Without healing, those wounds can lead us to seek love, validation, comfort, or acceptance in unhealthy ways—including through emotionally unhealthy relationships or physical intimacy outside of marriage. True wholeness does not come from another person. It comes from healing, forgiveness, emotional growth, and understanding the value God has placed on your life. You’ll learn 4 practical ways to begin transforming your pain into testimony so that what once hurt you no longer defines you: Be honest about what hurt you Allow the heartache to change you instead of harden you Find purpose in what you went through Use your testimony to encourage others Your story may even become the very thing that helps someone else heal too! Visit FirstKissStory.com to read real stories from women I’ve interviewed who are reclaiming the meaning of waiting until marriage for physical intimacy because of past relationship heartaches. Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most.  It’s not about whether you have ever kissed before. Instead, the first kiss points to the first intimate moment shared within the safety of a marriage covenant.  It’s a symbol of unity, devotion, and God’s redemptive design.  And that’s what Waiting Until Marriage is all about! Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/
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  02 | Misunderstood for Staying Pure? How to Stand Firm and Know You Are Fully Loved 10.06.2026 6m

  Have you ever felt judged, mocked, or misunderstood because you want to wait until marriage for physical intimacy? Maybe people have called you unrealistic, old-fashioned, or too strict because of your boundaries. In this episode, I talk about how to stand firm in your convictions when the world doesn’t understand your decision, and how your worth is never determined by anyone’s approval, attention, or acceptance. In this episode, I share: Why purity is about knowing God’s love for you, not following man-made rules Some of the common things people say to discourage those waiting until marriage Why following the crowd doesn’t always lead to real happiness How changing who you listen to can strengthen your convictions Why your past does not disqualify you from making a different decision today This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if waiting until marriage is even realistic anymore. You are not alone.You are not weird.You are fully loved by God right now.  “Everyone who has this hope confidently placed in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.” (1 John 3:3) Visit FirstKissStory.com to read real stories from women I’ve interviewed who are reclaiming the meaning of waiting until marriage for physical intimacy. Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most.  It’s not about whether you have ever kissed before. Instead, the first kiss points to the first intimate moment shared within the safety of a marriage covenant.  It’s a symbol of unity, devotion, and God’s redemptive design.  And that’s what Waiting Until Marriage is all about! Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/
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  01 | From Depleted to Wholeness: My Journey to Intimacy 09.06.2026 6m

  Have you ever found yourself repeating the same relationship patterns, hoping the next one will finally bring the love, peace, and fulfillment you’ve been searching for? In this very first episode, I share my personal journey through heartbreak, unhealthy relationships, emotional pain, and the turning point that changed everything. After years of searching for validation through romantic relationships and physical intimacy, I discovered a deeper kind of intimacy — one that could only be found through a relationship with God. If you’ve ever felt used, disappointed, unworthy, or exhausted from giving your heart away, this episode is for you. No matter what your past looks like, your story does not have to stay the same. Healing is possible. Wholeness is possible. And yes — choosing to wait until marriage, even after past mistakes, is absolutely possible too. Experiencing some of these same emotions? Head over to FirstKissStory.com for a collection of real-life stories from women just like you who’ve found ways to heal, grow, and move forward.  Read through their stories and share with me through the Contact section of the website which story inspired you the most. Visit https://www.firstkissstory.com/
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  Waiting Until Marriage – Trailer 29.05.2026 1m

  Welcome to a place where we talk honestly about love, desire, faith, healing, and waiting. In this trailer, I share my story of how I was led toward God's design for love and marriage and how my view of relationships was transformed. Here, you'll find encouragement to heal from past mistakes, grow in confidence and wholeness before marriage, and navigate waiting with hope and practical guidance. If you’re ready to stop following the world’s way and start pursuing God’s design for love, this podcast is for you!