Living Out Podcast Special: Polyamory and Consensual Non-Monogamy
Jul 3, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Andrew Bunt, an author and ethicist known for his work on polyamory, dives into the nuances of consensual non-monogamy. He defines these relationships and discusses their increasing visibility and social acceptance. Andrew explores cultural shifts driving interest in polyamory and urges Christians to engage thoughtfully with this trend. He also addresses the relevance of Old Testament polygamy and emphasizes the importance of pastoral care in navigating these modern dynamics.
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Definitions And Distinctions
- Polyamory involves emotionally and often sexually intimate relationships between three or more people with everyone's knowledge and consent.
- Consensual non-monogamy is a broader sexual category that can include open marriages and may lack romantic commitment.
Growing Visibility And Influence
- Evidence suggests consensual non-monogamy is growing and may already be more common than assumed.
- Media, celebrity openness and legal shifts (e.g., multi-parent recognition) accelerate social acceptance.
University Encounter Illustrates Awareness Shift
- Ashley recalled meeting a university student in a polyamorous relationship and having to Google the term.
- Cultural awareness has grown since then, so young people now often already know what polyamory means.
