Financial Feminist When the Church Controls Your Body, Voice, and Bank Account with Tia Levings
Jul 24, 2025
In this insightful conversation, Tia Levings, author of 'A Well-Trained Wife,' shares her powerful journey escaping Christian fundamentalism and the trad wife movement. She discusses how patriarchal control impacts women's autonomy, finances, and emotional well-being. Tia brings light to the often-overlooked ties between religious teachings and personal agency. Listeners will find her reflections on the Trad Wife movement's realities and the significance of financial independence both enlightening and empowering.
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Rapid Engagement and Abuse
- Tia met her husband and got engaged within a month, marrying after a year barely knowing him.
- He was charming but quickly became violent, and she interpreted abuse as her fault due to indoctrination.
Patriarchy Enforces Women’s Silence
- Patriarchal marriages enforce total control over women, demanding submission and silence.
- Women are expected to serve their husband's authority, erasing personal strengths and voices.
Escape Funded by Secret Savings
- Tia secretly saved money and began blogging, which gave her financial independence.
- With help from her online community, she escaped her abusive marriage with just children, a laptop, and some cash.
