

Episode 255: For Our Daughters—Plus Why Sex Abuse Scandals Keep Happening
Oct 17, 2024
Kristen Kobes Du Mez, an author and filmmaker known for her insights on gender and power in evangelical Christianity, discusses her documentary 'For Our Daughters.' She and Pastor Trey Ferguson, a theologian challenging traditional views on sex, explore how underlying beliefs in the church enable abuse. They address the objectification of women, emphasize the need for accountability, and critique the harmful narratives surrounding sexuality. Their conversation highlights the importance of healing and fostering safer religious communities.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Unpacking Patriarchy: Abuse and Christian Nationalism
05:12 • 3min
Critique of Objectification and Healing from Purity Culture
08:19 • 5min
Navigating Narratives of Abuse
13:14 • 11min
Challenging Harmful Narratives on Women in Evangelical Spaces
24:20 • 4min
Challenging Silence: Abuse and Accountability in Religious Communities
27:53 • 20min
Rethinking Sexual Ethics in Faith Communities
48:16 • 19min
Transformative Love and Faith
01:07:14 • 5min