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

Maria Moberg
  • 5.0 (17)
  • Relationships

**Top 10% Globally Ranked Podcast** Are you misunderstood for choosing to wait for physical intimacy?  Do old relationship patterns challenge your commitment to wait? Do you worry you'll stay faithful but still end up alone? Are you wondering how you're expected to wait for physical intimacy when it feels so exhausting? Welcome!  Let's talk honestly about love, desire, and waiting. This podcast will help you discover what it feels like to be truly loved, build a deeply connected and safe marriage, feel whole and confident before marriage, and navigate the wait with hope and practical guidance. Hey!  I'm Maria, the wife to a Godly man – someone I never imagined I'd marry, with the past I had.  Before I met my husband, I didn't have a healthy framework for relationships so I followed what felt right at the time.  I tried pursuing men instead of them pursuing me.  I ignored red flags in their character that caused unnecessary heartache.  This only left me frustrated.  Deep down, nothing I did felt right.  I knew there had to be a better way. Then I gave my heart to the Lord, and everything changed.  My whole life was transformed.  I heard from couples who waited to be physically intimate until marriage, and I realized I wanted that to be my story too.  I became the woman and wife that God created me to be, and I'm here to help you do the same. If you are ready to stop following the world's way and start living God's way – healing from past mistakes, forgiving yourself, walking in your purpose, and building the marriage of your dreams, this podcast is for you! Take a deep breath and lean into your faith; let's explore YOUR Godly love story!

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    05 | Why is Waiting the Hardest Part? 3 Reasons to Trust God's Plan

    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/

    10 min

  2. Jun 24

    04 | Struggling with Temptation? How Abstinence Through Wise Choices Builds Godly Love

    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/

    13 min

  3. Jun 11

    03 | Heartbroken by Past Relationships? 4 Ways to Transform Pain into Testimony

    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/

    15 min

  4. Jun 10

    02 | Misunderstood for Staying Pure? How to Stand Firm and Know You Are Fully Loved

    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/

    7 min

  5. Jun 9

    01 | From Depleted to Wholeness: My Journey to Intimacy

    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/

    6 min

  6. May 29

    Waiting Until Marriage – Trailer

    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!

    2 min

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**Top 10% Globally Ranked Podcast** Are you misunderstood for choosing to wait for physical intimacy?  Do old relationship patterns challenge your commitment to wait? Do you worry you'll stay faithful but still end up alone? Are you wondering how you're expected to wait for physical intimacy when it feels so exhausting? Welcome!  Let's talk honestly about love, desire, and waiting. This podcast will help you discover what it feels like to be truly loved, build a deeply connected and safe marriage, feel whole and confident before marriage, and navigate the wait with hope and practical guidance. Hey!  I'm Maria, the wife to a Godly man – someone I never imagined I'd marry, with the past I had.  Before I met my husband, I didn't have a healthy framework for relationships so I followed what felt right at the time.  I tried pursuing men instead of them pursuing me.  I ignored red flags in their character that caused unnecessary heartache.  This only left me frustrated.  Deep down, nothing I did felt right.  I knew there had to be a better way. Then I gave my heart to the Lord, and everything changed.  My whole life was transformed.  I heard from couples who waited to be physically intimate until marriage, and I realized I wanted that to be my story too.  I became the woman and wife that God created me to be, and I'm here to help you do the same. If you are ready to stop following the world's way and start living God's way – healing from past mistakes, forgiving yourself, walking in your purpose, and building the marriage of your dreams, this podcast is for you! Take a deep breath and lean into your faith; let's explore YOUR Godly love story!

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