EP 48: Soul Ties, Sex, and the Spiritual Bonds No One Warned You About

👉 Get the book The System of Sex here:https://share.google/i8es19G87EtPktPwNDiscount Code 👉 6GK8UCKZSoul ties, sex, and spiritual bonds are rarely explained clearly — and that confusion keeps many people emotionally and spiritually stuck.In this episode of Intentional Rising, Jennifer interviews Ludie Ponce from  @WithTruthInLove  to break down what soul ties really are, how sex creates spiritual and emotional bonds, and why some connections feel impossible to move on from — even years later.This conversation addresses:What soul ties are and how they formThe connection between sex and spiritual bondingWhy soul ties can feel stronger than logic or prayerHow unforgiveness and trauma keep spiritual bonds intactThe difference between God-ordained connections and counterfeit soul tiesWhy many people mistake soul ties for God’s willThis episode is based on the insights from Ludie’s book The System of Sex, which explains the biological, emotional, and spiritual system behind sex, attachment, and soul ties — and why understanding the system is necessary for true freedom.If you’ve been asking:Why can’t I move on?Why do I still feel connected to them?Is this a soul tie or something God wants?This episode will bring clarity.🔗 Join our Patreon for deeper discussions https://www.patreon.com/c/IntentionalRising📖 Grab a copy of Soul Care by Rob Reimer to work through spiritual healing with us!https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_CufPShow your support - purchase merch: https://www.goditfaith.com/Paypal: https://paypal.me/IntentionalRising?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USCashapp: $IntentionalRisingPodTikTok: @intentionalrisingInstagram: @IntentionalRisingJens IG: @IntentionalJenLuide IG: @withtruthinlove

Saved — but still tormented?In this episode, we talk with Dr. Rob Reimer about deliverance and why salvation doesn’t automatically remove every stronghold. As part of our Soul Care series, we unpack the biblical foundation for deliverance, how trauma and generational patterns open doors, and why freedom often comes through discipleship and community.This conversation is for believers who love God but still feel stuck, oppressed, or exhausted from fighting battles that don’t seem to end.Learn more from Dr. Rob ReimerIf you’d like to attend a Soul Care conference, access eCourses, or explore Dr. Rob Reimer’s resources, you can find everything here: Website: https://renewalinternational.org/Grab a copy of Soul Care by Dr. Rob Reimer (linked below)https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_CufPJoin our Patreon for deeper discussions and bible studyhttps://www.patreon.com/c/IntentionalRisingShow your support - purchase merch: https://www.goditfaith.com/Paypal: https://paypal.me/IntentionalRising?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USCashapp: $IntentionalRisingPodTikTok: @intentionalrisingInstagram: @IntentionalRisingJens IG: @IntentionalJenFestus IG: @festus_a

If you've ever felt like anxiety is a constant companion or that fear is holding you back, this conversation is for you. We explore how to deal with anxiety and the deep connection between anxious feelings and underlying fear. This episode offers insights on how to overcome fear, emphasizing that true courage involves facing your fears head-on while staying true to your convictions. Join us as we discuss practical steps for personal growth and how to process emotions to address the root causes of fear and find lasting peace. Join our Patreon for deeper discussions and bible studyhttps://www.patreon.com/c/IntentionalRisingGrab a copy of Soul Care by Rob Reimer (linked below) to work through spiritual healing with us!https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_CufPShow your support - purchase merch: https://www.goditfaith.com/Paypal: https://paypal.me/IntentionalRising?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USCashapp: $IntentionalRisingPodTikTok: @intentionalrisingInstagram: @IntentionalRisingJens IG: @IntentionalJenFestus IG: @festus_a

How do you know if you still need inner healing?If you’ve forgiven but the pain still lingers… if small things trigger big emotions… or if peace still feels just out of reach — this episode is for you.In this Soul Care conversation, we unpack Principle #5: Healing Wounds, exploring how unresolved pain can quietly shape your thoughts, relationships, and even your faith walk. 🕊️Through real stories and biblical truth, we share how God exposes the wounds we’ve buried and invites us into true healing — not by pretending it never hurt, but by letting Jesus into the memory itself.✨ In This Episode:How to recognize emotional and spiritual woundsWhy triggers often point to unhealed painThe difference between forgiveness and healingHow to invite Jesus into your deepest hurtsPractical steps to begin your inner healing journeyJoin our Patreon for deeper discussions and bible studyhttps://www.patreon.com/c/IntentionalRisingGrab a copy of Soul Care by Rob Reimer (linked below) to work through spiritual healing with us!https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_CufPShow your support - purchase merch: https://www.goditfaith.com/Paypal: https://paypal.me/IntentionalRising?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USCashapp: $IntentionalRisingPodTikTok: @intentionalrisingInstagram: @IntentionalRisingJens IG: @IntentionalJenFestus IG: @festus_a

How do you know if you still need inner healing?If you’ve forgiven but the pain still lingers… if small things trigger big emotions… or if peace still feels just out of reach — this episode is for you.In this Soul Care conversation, we unpack Principle #5: Healing Wounds, exploring how unresolved pain can quietly shape your thoughts, relationships, and even your faith walk. 🕊️Through real stories and biblical truth, we share how God exposes the wounds we’ve buried and invites us into true healing — not by pretending it never hurt, but by letting Jesus into the memory itself.✨ In This Episode:How to recognize emotional and spiritual woundsWhy triggers often point to unhealed painThe difference between forgiveness and healingHow to invite Jesus into your deepest hurtsPractical steps to begin your inner healing journeyJoin our Patreon for deeper discussions and bible studyhttps://www.patreon.com/c/IntentionalRisingGrab a copy of Soul Care by Rob Reimer (linked below) to work through spiritual healing with us!https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_CufPShow your support - purchase merch: https://www.goditfaith.com/Paypal: https://paypal.me/IntentionalRising?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USCashapp: $IntentionalRisingPodTikTok: @intentionalrisingInstagram: @IntentionalRisingJens IG: @IntentionalJenFestus IG: @festus_a

What happens to your soul when you don’t forgive?In this episode of Intentional Rising, we unpack the deep spiritual and emotional cost of unforgiveness — how it poisons the soul, blocks healing, and gives the enemy access to your peace.We share how God walked us through real moments of pain, resentment, and release — from family wounds to grief and the long road of soul healing.If you’ve ever said “I thought I forgave them” but still feel the sting… this conversation will help you find freedom through obedience, prayer, and grace.✨ What You’ll Learn:How unforgiveness impacts your soul and spiritual lifeThe difference between forgiveness and reconciliationWhy bitterness gives the enemy legal ground to stayHow to pray blessings that truly break strongholdsSteps to release resentment and reclaim your peaceJoin our Patreon for deeper discussions and bible studyhttps://www.patreon.com/c/IntentionalRisingGrab a copy of Soul Care by Rob Reimer (linked below) to work through spiritual healing with us!https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_CufPShow your support - purchase merch: https://www.goditfaith.com/Paypal: https://paypal.me/IntentionalRising?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USCashapp: $IntentionalRisingPodTikTok: @intentionalrisingInstagram: @IntentionalRisingJens IG: @IntentionalJenFestus IG: @festus_a

Are you tired of seeing the same painful cycles repeat in your family? In this episode of Intentional Rising, We dive deep into Soul Care Principle #3 – Family Sin Patterns (also known as breaking generational curses).We unpack how hidden patterns—addiction, pride, silence, self-reliance, lust, fear, even witchcraft—can pass through generations … and how the Holy Spirit reveals the roots so you can finally break free.You’ll learn:The difference between rebellion and true freedomHow to identify sin patterns through self-awareness + the Spirit’s revelationPractical steps to break family curses and start generational blessingsWhy bringing darkness to light is the key to lasting healingThis episode continues our Soul Care Series, walking through Dr. Rob Reimer’s book Soul Care.Watch the previous episodes on Identity & Repentance for the full journey toward inner healing and freedom. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFhAHtK88XdetzEHG820NkpRvCiDg53FFJoin our Patreon for deeper discussions and bible studyhttps://www.patreon.com/c/IntentionalRisingGrab a copy of Soul Care by Rob Reimer (linked below) to work through spiritual healing with us!https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_CufPShow your support - purchase merch: https://www.goditfaith.com/Paypal: https://paypal.me/IntentionalRising?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USCashapp: $IntentionalRisingPodTikTok: @intentionalrisingInstagram: @IntentionalRisingJens IG: @IntentionalJenFestus IG: @festus_a

What happens when God asks you to wait—and the waiting season becomes spiritual warfare? In this live recording of True Love Waits : Unlocking the Promise, Jennifer & Festus Amarteifio sit down with Luis & Ludie from With Truth in Love for a raw, Spirit-led conversation on breaking generational strongholds, deliverance, identity, and inner healing. In this episode:– How the waiting season exposes what God wants to heal– Breaking free from cultural traditions & demonic agreements– Deliverance from witchcraft, soul ties, and spiritual oppression– Healing from shame after abortion and walking in true freedom– How obedience unlocks your God-given promiseThis isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to freedom.Blog: Reflections from the Secret Placehttps://www.intentionalrising.com/blogJoin our Patreon for deeper discussions and bible studyhttps://www.patreon.com/c/IntentionalRisingGrab a copy of Soul Care by Rob Reimer and Jonah Bible Study (linked below) to work through spiritual healing with us!https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_CufPShow your support - purchase merch: https://www.goditfaith.com/Paypal: https://paypal.me/IntentionalRising?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USCashapp: $IntentionalRisingPodTikTok: @intentionalrisingInstagram: @IntentionalRisingJens IG: @IntentionalJenFestus IG: @festus_a

In Part 2 of our Soul Care Series, we’re diving deep into Principle #2 — Repentance.This episode is all about how repentance realigns your soul with God and leads you from secrecy to freedom.We unpack the difference between conviction and condemnation, how God uses consequences and discipline to bring us back into alignment, and why living a life of confession and transparency leads to true healing.We also share real stories from our own journey—times we had to confront pride, secrecy, and shame—and how God turned it into restoration and grace.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about surrender, alignment, and walking in freedom.✨ In this episode you’ll hear:The difference between conviction vs. condemnationHow to know if you’ve truly repentedWhy confession breaks the power of shameHow repentance restores alignment in your life, marriage, and ministryWhat it really means to live with “no secrets” before GodBlog: Reflections from the Secret Placehttps://www.intentionalrising.com/blogJoin our Patreon for deeper discussions and bible studyhttps://www.patreon.com/c/IntentionalRisingGrab a copy of Soul Care by Rob Reimer and Jonah Bible Study (linked below) to work through spiritual healing with us!https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_CufPShow your support - purchase merch: https://www.goditfaith.com/Paypal: https://paypal.me/IntentionalRising?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USCashapp: $IntentionalRisingPodTikTok: @intentionalrisingInstagram: @IntentionalRisingJens IG: @IntentionalJenFestus IG: @festus_a Upcoming Speaking EngagementJoin us in Fort Lauderdale at WAFIF (Worship and Faith International Fellowship) for a Singles Event on Saturday, November 1, 2025!RSVP: Eventbrite – Singles Mixer: Connect the Dotshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-mixer-connect-the-dots-tickets-1761729041989?aff=oddtdtcreator#SoulCareSeries #IntentionalRising #FaithPodcast #Repentance #ChristianMarriage #Healing #Freedom #Confession #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #waitingseason #ChristianDating #deliverance #faithpodcast

In this first episode of our Soul Care Series, we dive deep into the principle of Identity—the foundation of a healthy soul.As a couple, we’ve lived out what it looks like when opposites attract: one of us leaning toward performance and control, the other toward people pleasing. But when those identity lies go unchallenged, they feed each other and create tension, anxiety, and resentment.In this conversation, we share:✨ The 3 core identity lies (performance, people pleasing, control)✨ How these lies take root in childhood and relationships✨ The symptoms that reveal a faulty foundation✨ Personal stories of how we fed each other’s lies in marriage—and how God freed us✨ Practical steps to rebuild your foundation in ChristIdentity is the starting point for healing, freedom, and transformation. When you know who you are in Christ—chosen, adopted, marked, and loved—you can walk in true freedom.Whether you’re single, married, or just hungry for inner healing, this episode will help you expose the lies and hold onto the truth that sets you free.Blog: Reflections from the Secret Placehttps://www.intentionalrising.com/blogDon’t miss our upcoming True Love Waits live event in Atlanta — get your tickets today: https://www.intentionalrising.com/atlanta-eventJoin our Patreon for deeper discussions and bible studyhttps://www.patreon.com/c/IntentionalRisingGrab a copy of Soul Care by Rob Reimer and Jonah Bible Study (linked below) to work through spiritual healing with us!https://urlgeni.us/amazon/_CufPShow your support - purchase merch: https://www.goditfaith.com/Paypal: https://paypal.me/IntentionalRising?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USCashapp: $IntentionalRisingPodTikTok: @intentionalrisingInstagram: @IntentionalRisingJens IG: @frontlinediyFestus IG: @festus_a