Christ With Coffee On Ice

Host: Ally Yost

Episode: Sexual Purity, Tattoos, Secular Entertainment Q+A
Date: June 20, 2025

Episode Overview

In this intimate Q&A episode, Ally Yost invites her listeners into her bedroom for a candid, laid-back conversation on key struggles and questions faced by Christians today. With a focus on vulnerability, hope, and scriptural grounding, Ally discusses the complexities of sexual purity, tattoos and their place in Christian culture, and the influence of secular entertainment. She addresses questions submitted by listeners, shares personal updates, and offers spiritual encouragement and practical wisdom for walking with Christ in a modern world.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Vulnerability and Doubt in Ministry (00:01-08:08)

• Ally shares her recent feelings of doubt and the importance of encouragement from her listeners.
• She emphasizes that everyone — including herself — sometimes wonders if they’re in God’s will or having an impact.
• Encouragement: God is our biggest cheerleader; He never tires of reminding and encouraging us.
• "It will never become old for the Lord to encourage you, even if it has to be...the same thing over and over again." (06:02)

2. Tattoos & Christianity (08:08-29:49)

Personal Update (08:08-13:00)

• Ally talks about getting new tattoos: “Jesus” on her right arm and a hummingbird named Delilah.
• Shares her thought process and connection to these symbols, especially the significance she feels around hummingbirds as spiritually meaningful.

Tattoos as a Hot Topic (13:00-29:49)

• Christian Debate: Many followers DM’d her asking if it’s “allowed” to get tattoos as a Christian.
• Ally explains her evolving conviction—formerly more permissive, now more cautious, especially after becoming a believer.
• She encourages seeking God directly for personal conviction before getting tattoos.

Scriptural Context:

• Refers to Leviticus 19:28 and its historical context—tattoos associated with idol worship in ancient cultures.
• "I don't believe that the emphasis of [Leviticus 19:28] is don't mark your bodies. He's just saying, don't mark your bodies for these false idols." (19:32)
• Shares how body-as-temple teaching informs her personal boundaries but stresses lack of condemnation for those with tattoos.

Discernment & Heart Posture:

• The real issue is why you’re getting a tattoo: Is it for Jesus? Is it from fear of man? Are you honoring God?
• Tattoos can often open doors to evangelism and faith conversations.

3. Discerning God's Voice vs. Flesh & Enemy (29:52-37:50)

Practical Discernment Tips

• If what you’re hearing/thinking can’t be backed by scripture, it’s not from God.
• God’s leading brings peace and hope, not anxiety or confusion.
• The more you walk with God, the more clearly you discern His voice.

Quote:
"If you can't back up whatever that thing is in your mind with scripture, then...it isn't the Lord, because God only speaks to us in truth." (31:19)

• Ally advises submitting dreams and desires to God for clarity.
• A check: If the thought brings anxiety or confusion, it’s likely from flesh or the enemy, not the Lord.

4. Influence of Secular Entertainment (37:51-58:08)

Ally’s Journey:

• Describes the spectrum: once fully immersed in secular media, then swung to consuming only Christian content.
• Feels God “trusts” her maturity now to engage discerningly with some secular content.
• Warns against legalism and fear; God can use beauty in the world even if its creators don’t know Him.

Key Insights:

• Discernment Is Critical: Don't use openness as a license to binge worldly content; check in with the Spirit for what is "junk" vs. what is "substantial."
• God can communicate through “secular” art—sometimes unknowingly by the artist.
• Eyes and ears are "windows to the soul;" secular content can influence us in ways we may not notice.

Quote:
"I've felt God and seen God and heard God in things that are not technically, quote, Christian. And I'm like, Jesus, these people don't even know it but...they're creating from a place that only could be given by God." (53:00)
"Just stay discerning in the spirit...let him show you what’s safe to consume from the world and what’s not." (57:16)

5. Sexual Purity as a Christian Woman (58:10-1:21:30)

What is Sexual Purity?

• Defined as abstaining from sexual activity outside of marriage and faithfulness within marriage—includes both actions and heart/mind purity.
• Scriptural foundation: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Romans 13:14.
• Recognizes struggle: affirms God's forgiveness and the possibility to start anew through repentance.

Practical Tools:

• Ask: Does this honor God? Does this honor my future spouse?
• Discern motivations for physical or sexual activity (including masturbation).
• Quote:
  "Does this simply satisfy my flesh? If that's the answer...that's a good indicator to be like, yeah, this isn't it." (1:09:38)
• Speak scripture (like 2 Corinthians 10:5) over intrusive or lustful thoughts for spiritual breakthrough.

Grace in the Process:

• Reframes failure: mistakes can lead to wisdom, stronger boundaries, deeper community accountability.
• Encourages involving Jesus in dating life and asking the Spirit for conviction and support.
• "The fruit of failing is that you now know how to set better boundaries moving forward." (1:16:34)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “God is your cheerleader. He’s your biggest cheerleader. If He’s mine, He’s yours too, because He loves you just the same.” (05:16)
• “All a part of our testimony. I don’t feel shame, actually, for the tattoos that I got before I knew the Lord. Do I have a little regret? Yeah...but I don’t feel shame about it.” (12:35)
• “Some Christians have found that their tattoos have opened up opportunities to share their faith with others—even prompting conversations about their beliefs. Love that POV.” (27:50)
• “I don’t ever want to encourage you guys to do something that would not influence you in a positive way or in a godly way.” (40:01)
• “The enemy feeds on our flesh...We need to go feed on a better Flesh, which is the flesh of Christ.” (1:12:12)
• “Failing can be a good thing…God, He uses the things that were meant for evil for good...He flips it.” (1:16:55)
• “Don’t be hard on yourself if it’s been hard for you. I think that the Lord lets us fail so that we can learn from them and we can grow stronger from it, and we can just gain more wisdom.” (1:19:28)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Introduction & Vulnerability in Ministry: 00:01 – 08:08
• Tattoo Update & Theology of Tattoos: 08:08 – 29:49
• Discerning God vs. Flesh & Enemy: 29:52 – 37:50
• Secular Entertainment & Christian Discernment: 37:51 – 58:08
• Sexual Purity & Practical Encouragement: 58:10 – 1:21:30

Conclusion

Ally wraps by affirming God’s love and grace for the journey, regardless of current struggles or failures, and encourages listeners to walk and talk more like Jesus, pursue purity, and show others how cool Jesus is through their life today. She reassures her community of their value, and extends an open invitation for dialogue and continued growth.

Flow, warmth, humor, and raw honesty define this episode — perfect for anyone seeking real-talk encouragement and practical answers to hard Christian questions, all with coffee on ice and Jesus at the center.