Spiritually Incorrect Shannon Harris: A Retrospective
Oct 17, 2023
Shannon Harris, author of 'The Woman They Wanted' and former wife of 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' author Joshua Harris, shares her transformative journey following their divorce. She dives into the impact of purity culture on her identity and creativity, detailing her struggles within a controlling religious framework. The conversation highlights women's voices in spiritual contexts and the need to dismantle patriarchal norms. Additionally, Shannon reflects on her relationship with spirituality, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming one's body and autonomy.
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Musical Turned Memoir
- Shannon originally planned to tell her story as a musical but COVID blocked the production and collaborators.
- She pivoted to writing a book to close the chapter and reclaim her voice.
Childhood Shaped Longing For Stability
- Shannon grew up secular, loved performing, and experienced her parents' divorce at nine.
- Living with her father in adolescence shaped her longing for a stable female presence.
Courtship Overshadowed By Fame
- Shannon recounts meeting Josh while he rose to fame after I Kissed Dating Goodbye and taking a church job when his first books arrived.
- She says their courtship stopped being about them and was shaped by church expectations and grooming.
