Sex, Consent and the Theology of Harm: What if sin is about harm, not rules? We rethink ethics, bodies, and sacred sexuality

In this episode of Thoughts and Prayers, Jessica and EDJ reflect on three key conversations from the past month — with queer theologian Brandon Robertson and Catholic academic Donna Freitas — while taking a deep dive into the question: Is it time to reimagine Christian sexual ethics?

Join them for a vulnerable, theologically rich, and sometimes hilarious discussion on queerness, purity culture, hookup culture, parenting, masturbation, and what Jesus might really have meant when he talked about lust. We finish the episode with heartfelt prayers for those navigating deconstruction and for peace in the wider world.

In This Episode:

• What does it mean to be queer affirming?

• Evangelicals vs. Catholics on sex: who talks more and says less?

• Deconstructing lust, sin, and abomination

• Parenting kids with new sexual ethics

• Why Jesus might’ve been talking about rape not just lust

• A buffet of sexual options: beyond purity and hookup culture

• The grief and grace in letting go of black-and-white certainty

Mentions:

• Brandon Robertson interview

• Donna Freitas interview

• EDJ’s upcoming book Reconstructing Sexual Ethics (Coming soon via Sacrosage Press)

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