Episode Details

What if faithfulness was never meant to mean the death of desire? In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, hosted by Yusuf, we sit with a quiet tension many faithful men carry but rarely name.

Joined by Juno Thorne, author of Sacred Freedom, we unpack how purity culture shaped men’s relationship with attraction, shame, and their own bodies. This conversation is for men navigating marriage, faith, and internal conflict—who feel torn between devotion and natural desire. You’ll leave with a more grounded, honest understanding of faithfulness rooted in responsibility, not repression.

About the Guest:

Juno Thorne is the author of Sacred Freedom. Through personal experience and theological reflection, he explores how purity culture impacts men’s inner lives and relationships.

Episode Chapters:

00:05 – The belief that marriage should eliminate desire

03:10 – When attraction didn’t disappear after “I do”

06:45 – Soulmate culture and religious expectations

10:30 – How shame reshapes a man’s inner world

13:20 – “Bouncing your eyes” and policing thoughts

16:50 – Desire as signal, not sin

20:15 – You are not broken or alone

Key Takeaways:

1. Attraction does not automatically disappear with commitment.
2. Shame often comes from unrealistic moral expectations.
3. Policing thoughts creates internal division and anxiety.
4. Desire can be acknowledged without objectifying others.
5. Faithfulness is about integrity and responsibility—not suppression.

How to Connect With the Guest:

Website: https://www.junobthorne.com/

Book: Sacred Freedom (available on Amazon)

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