Combining R&B and pop influences with warm Afro-soul rhythms, I composed “I Love An African Woman” to capture the passion and sensuality of the African woman. The male voice layered over gentle guitars and subtle percussion, brings a warmth that draws you into the story. The lyrics speak of admiration and respect, while the vibe is filled with sensuality and a touch of raw sexuality, like a late-night moment full of intimate emotion. I hope every listener discovers a corner of romance and a simple, heartfelt joy in this track, straight from the soul of the music.

I Love An African Woman

Vanessa and I talk about her upcoming course with Morbid Anatomy, “The Cut in Creation: Exploring the Avant-Garde, Dada, Surrealism, Modern Art, Noise Music, and Performance Art through a Psychoanalytic Lens.” This course will be taking place on Sundays, from May 25- June 15, and all classes will be recorded for those who can’t make it to the live class for whatever reason.

As the Morbid Anatomy website states: 
Drawing on the theories of a variety of psychoanalysts, including Freud, Lacan and Laplanche, the course will explore the long and rich relationship between psychoanalysis and the fine arts – from painting and music to poetry, collage, photography, film, and performance art, including the use of technology and body modification to explore aspects of identity, gender and sexuality. Through immersion in the work of these artists and psychoanalytic ideas, participants will walk away with a better understanding of the transformative process inherent of the act of creation itself, especially when used as a powerful disruption of narrative, and hopefully feel inspired themselves to create! 

In this discussion, Vanessa gives a sneak peek into each of the four parts of the course. Some highlights are: 

talking about the inspiration for the course;
outlining the events that led to the creation of psychoanalysis as well as the avant-garde movement;
expanding on the historical backdrop – what was happening during these years that created this paradigm shift;
looking at the years leading up to WW1, and what was taking place then, focusing on psychoanalysis and the avant-garde art scenes;
focusing on surrealism and later developments in experimental film, followed by some discussion on the Beat Poets, and outlining how these three are interconnected;
focusing on the birth of pop art, and art as it moved from the galleries to the streets, as well as performance art that included the body as an important vehicle/tool of expression.
 
Music, Editing and Video Production: Stephanie Shea

For more information and links, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/RejectedReligion or https://www.rejectedreligion.com.  

Spotlight Vanessa Sinclair: Discussing the Upcoming Morbid Anatomy Course, "The Cut in Creation"

Andrew and Christian Walker write, "The logic of bodily sex differences helps explain the moral logic of biblical sexual ethics overall. The mandate for sexual relations in Scripture is tied to the design of the body... The end for which the body is organized--namely, reproduction--tells us what sexual actions are proper to the body and which actions are immoral." 

If you were to take a poll on the most controversial and delicate biblical views, homosexuality would probably be near the top if not at the very top. Because of this, if we are going to stand in our Christian convictions, then we must know what the Bible teaches and why it teaches it. For those who object to the Christian view, it is equally important for them to understand the what and the why in order to offer an accurate and fair critique.

Today's show will take a look at homosexuality as we walk through chapter 5 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." I've done a few shows on this topic (see below), so I aim to keep the teaching short and get to your calls and questions as soon as possible. Join me for an important conversation!

Content Discussed
0:00 Intro
6:14 Think Well Merch Store!
8:58 A look at future shows
10:33 The cultural narrative based on the Sexual Revolution
18:19 A more compelling Christian narrative
27:55 1st Biblical Principle - Everywhere homosexuality is mentioned in the Bible, it is mentioned critically
29:45 2nd Biblical Principle - The Bible prohibits all forms of homosexuality
34:19 3rd Biblical Principle - The Bible's prohibition against homosexuality is grounded in a creation mandate
38:58 4th Biblical Principle - Jesus affirms the immorality of homosexuality
42:15 5th Biblical Principle - Any identity at odds with Scripture is never fulfilling
49:13 A more authentic community
51:52 LIVE QUESTION: Am I presenting a false choice between biblical marriage and gay marriage?
53:41 LIVE QUESTION: Does the Bible ever look at slavery as an immoral institution?
56:40 LIVE QUESTION: Do you think all sinful acts should be illegal?
58:39 LIVE QUESTION: Has the Bible ever settled any argument? Christians are always disagreeing
1:02:00 CALLER: How do we make sense of Jesus's confusing parables and answers to questions?
1:06:37 CALLER: How do we explain gay penguins? Doesn't nature show that homosexuality is normal? Should gay marriage be legal?
1:39:56 CALLER: Questions on Christopher Yuan and biblical sexuality being oriented toward procreation.

A More Compelling Narrative on Sexuality (Culture Study Part 4)

❤️‍🔥🗿 ➡️https://youtu.be/xXG8rft4g38?si=55p538W64fWEb3b1

Squirt Squirt

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Welcome back to Appearance Matters: the podcast!

In this episode, Maia speaks to Ginny Ramseyer-Winter, an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, and Savannah Roberts, a PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh. This episode focuses on appearance and body image through the lens of sexuality, sexual health, and gender.  

Tune in to hear a great discussion reflecting on the role of appearance ideals and body image in the context of sexual health and relationships, appearance norms across different sexualities and genders, and the importance of intersectionality. 

To find out more about the Centre for Appearance Research, follow us:
• On Instagram: www.instagram.com/car_uwe/
• On Facebook: www.facebook.com/AppearanceResearch

Cover image: Igor Rand via Unsplash
Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com 
Episode developed and produced by Maia Thornton 


101: Appearance, Sexuality, and Gender

Most guys think sex is about performance, but girls crave presence, safety, and real connection. If you’re stuck in your head or focused on “getting her off,” you’re missing the best stuff. Learn how to relax in desire, be a guy she trusts, and create sexual experiences she loves.

The Truth About Sexuality and Human Connection

Over the course of Western history, how have religion and medicine worked together to tell women how their bodies work, and what they should do with them? How have Eve and Mary been used to convey these messages, and how has their role been challenged?

Helen King explores the potential of both Christianity and medicine to work towards a healthier approach to the body.

Helen King is Professor Emerita at The Open University, where she researched and taught the history of the body. She is an elected lay member of the Church of England's General Synod and a trustee of WATCH (Women and the Church). Her latest book is 'Immaculate Forms: Uncovering the History of Women's Bodies'.

Flourishing? Women's bodies and the history of Christianity - June 2025

I wanna take the shit
And put it deep inside
I wanna take
the piss and blood

Put it all inside
Inside
Inside
Inside, inside, inside...

I gotta go outside
Yeah he's nice
But I don't know what to do
I just wanna be normal

I wanna be normal
Normal normal
I wanna be normal

I wanna spread myself open (I'm attracted to dead leaves)
Every time I see him take a shit

I wanna be normal
Normal (... the flowers...)
I wanna be normal (I seek worms)

I am what I do
And I do
What I've been conditioned to do


I was made by my life's experiences
And there's been a few bad per experiences


I gotta go outside
Yeah he's nice
But I don't know what to do
I just wanna be normal

I gotta be normal
Normal normal
I just wanna be normal

I wanna spread myself open (I'm attracted to dead leaves)
Every time I see him take a shit

I wanna be normal
Normal (... the flowers...)
I wanna be normal (I seek worms)

I wanna turn myself open
Any time I see him take a shit

I wanna be normal
Normal
I wanna be normal-

blowfly girl

A poetic erotic story from her perspective — reflecting on a slow, sacred third night together. Explore how women experience desire, intimacy, and emotional connection in this sensual memory from the Fruit and Flowers storytelling project.

Her Perspective: Third Night Together. The First Time Her Flower Gently Opens

Nibriell is the pseudonym under which I sign my musical and literary works. I was born in Romania, a beautiful country in Eastern Europe, but I also live in the UK. For personal reasons and symbolism, the pseudonym is inspired by the names Saint Nicholas (Ni) and Archangel Gabriel (briell). 

     As for my musical activity, I do not define myself through traditional terms such as artist, musician, or composer, but rather as a music creator. This term is much more suitable for my musical activity. I have only one regret: not being born with the talent to sing or possess a musical voice. 

     However, my passions for music and literature have been cultivated with interest throughout my life. With the advent of AI in our lives, it has been very successful in producing high-quality vocalizations, which instantly encouraged me to start creating melodies. 

     Therefore, in my creative workshop, DAW software, music editing, and AI technology are the tools through which I express my vision. By using AI to generate the distinctive voice of my pieces and recreate the sounds specific to traditional or archaic instruments, I bring to life the stories I present to you. 

     My entire creation, from one end to the other, tries to tell a story, whatever it may be. From myths and legends worldwide to stories I create, they are dressed in melodies and harmonies that exceed language and culture, touching a universal chord of human emotion. With each composition, my goal is to open a window to imaginary worlds, inviting the listener to explore ancestral myths, personal narratives, or those already existing worldwide. 

     Using a mix of modern sounds and traditional elements, I aim to create a bridge between the past and the present, between the real and the fantastic, offering the listener an auditory experience and an emotional and spiritual journey.

     So, Nibriell is the pseudonym that unites all these creative sides and expresses the desire to create and the belief that art, in all its forms, is a vehicle for understanding, compassion, and connection among people, regardless of their origins or borders. This is the path I have chosen to follow, one in which every note and word contributes to creating a more extensive work of all humanity, an ode to the beauty and complexity of life.

     Although AI plays an essential and decisive role in my work, it does not define its direction or quality at all. I entirely write the texts and melodic lines, and the voice generated by it is the product of my strict vision and supervision.

Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Is the official podcast of the Centre for Appearance Research - a world leading research centre investigating body image and appearance psychology research, based at the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK.

Hosted and produced by Nadia Craddock, Bruna Costa, Maia Thornton, and Abbi Mathews.

New music by: https://toplinefilm.com

Training Christians to THINK WELL by curating conversations with Christian thinkers and giving a framework for engaging the culture with a biblical worldview.

Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a high school teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, an organization focused on training Christians to engage the culture with a biblical worldview, and the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN. Ryan holds a B.A. in theology and youth leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian apologetics from Biola University, and is pursuing a doctorate in cultural engagement from Talbot School of Theology. Ryan lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. He enjoys watching hockey, roasting coffee, and playing with his boys.

The official channel of St Paul's Cathedral, London.

Tripp Kramer (instagram.com/trippadvice) is a dating coach for men teaching them how to attract and keep the type of girls they truly desire. After coaching thousands of clients for 10 years, Tripp discovered the quickest and most practical way to help men become their most attractive and confident selves. This podcast will show you new strategies, techniques and tips for dating the girls you want, talking to them with ease and becoming super confident.

Heart + Reason = CoRazón (in Spanish)
My brand explores fusions of different genres and rhythms. 
https://linktr.ee/heartwithreason

New tracks tagged #Sexuality