Sheila Wray Gregoire, an influential author and podcaster, joins the discussion on transforming the conversation around sex and marriage in evangelical circles. She addresses myths about happy marriages and introduces her latest book on building intimacy through emotional health and evidence-based insights. Sheila emphasizes the need for partnership and vulnerability over rigid traditional roles, advocating for genuine connections. Her perspectives challenge conventional norms, promoting a healthier and more fulfilling approach to relationships.
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Faulty Premise in Marriage Books
Evangelical marriage books often start with the faulty premise that men have authority over women.
This premise leads to negative outcomes like rigid gender roles and unfortunate views on marital happiness.
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Marriage as Partnership, Not Hierarchy
Marriage functions best when both partners are equally under God, not in a hierarchy.
Partnership and teamwork create healthier marriages than husband authority models.
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Marriage Flexibility Over Roles
Sheila and Keith adapted roles depending on life demands, showing flexible teamwork.
They changed chores and responsibilities as circumstances like work hours shifted.
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The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
Emerson Eggerichs
In 'Love & Respect,' Dr. Emerson Eggerichs argues that the primary emotional needs for men and women are different: men need respect, while women need love. The book introduces the concepts of the 'Crazy Cycle' and the 'Energizing Cycle' to explain how negative and positive communication patterns can impact a marriage. Eggerichs provides practical tips and exercises to help couples break down communication barriers, handle conflict, and foster a deeper love and respect for each other. The book is based on over three decades of counseling and research, and it aims to help couples achieve a more fulfilling and biblically grounded relationship.
Sheila Wray Gregoire is an author, podcaster, and sought-after speaker who is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex and marriage to line up with kingdom principles. Sheila is the host of the Bare Marriage Podcast and has written several books including The Great Sex Rescue and She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up. Sheila and her husband Keith live in Ontario, Canada.
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