Send us a textAdvent is normally a time of hopeful expectation. But what does it mean when our hopes have been dashed in the past? Stephanie Duncan Smith shares her stories of miscarriages and losses—as well as great celebrations, and what it means to embrace a life that is really messy. And we look at how we can celebrate the Incarnation by being Jesus’ hands and feet, seeing the work fighting sex trafficking that The Well House is doing. It’s the Christmas season, everyone! Stocking Stuffers:Check out our biblical womanhood line of merch, or our Prayer and Tent Pegs lines! They're wonderful with mugs, notebooks, stickers, tshirts and more!TO SUPPORT USJoin our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our workFor tax deductible donations in the U.S., support Good Fruit Faith Initiative through the Bosko FoundationAnd check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Join our email list!THINGS MENTIONEDFind Even After EverythingDonate to The Well HouseDonate to the work we do! Help us meet our 2025 goals. Get a tax-deductible receipt for donations within the USOr, if you’d rather, join our Patreon and support us that way, while getting access to an exclusive Facebook group, unfiltered podcasts, and more! Join Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!And her FACEBOOK PAGE has been HACKED--so please join the new official one!Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

Dive into the critique of Jimmy Evans' 'Marriage on the Rock,' uncovering troublesome ideas about obligation in intimacy and the burden placed on women. Explore the harmful messages often hidden in popular marriage advice and the realities of navigating abuse within relationships. The discussion challenges traditional gender roles while advocating for mutual emotional connection and shared responsibilities. It also highlights the perils of spiritual bypassing in counseling and the critical need for informed, research-backed guidance in marriage.

Send us a textEver feel like your body is a stranger to you? Like you’re plagued with insecurity, can’t find peace in your relationships? What if it’s because we’re running away from part of who we are, and we haven’t been able to honor who God made us to be? Christy Bauman, a licensed therapist, noticed in her counseling that her clients often didn’t have a clear identity or were able to articulate who they were. So she invites us on a journey of recovering rites of passage—where we honor sacred moments in our lives, honor our birthright, honor who God made us to be. We honor the good and the bad; we lament what is lost but we celebrate what we’ve achieved. And when we’re able to do these things, we can finally be comfortable in our own skin! Join us for this deep and personal conversation. OUR SPONSOR:Ever, AJ: Uniquely crafted vegan leather Bible cases. These Bible Cases are GORGEOUS and FUNCTIONAL! Use it as a traditional case, or you can also buy purses and wristlets. Makes a great gift too!TO SUPPORT USJoin our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our workFor tax deductible donations in the U.S., support Good Fruit Faith Initiative through the Bosko FoundationAnd check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Join our email list!Things Mentioned in the Podcast:Christy Bauman’s book Her RitesFind Christy, her book, and the songsGreat Sex Rescue is on for under $10 on Amazon right now! (who knows how long that will last?)Our peer reviewed article in the Sociology of Religion journalJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!And her FACEBOOK PAGE has been HACKED--so please join the new official one!Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

The podcast dives into the notion that shame should be redirected, particularly within the evangelical church's views on sexuality. It critiques the pressure on women to conform to pornified standards and discusses the dangers of non-consensual intimacy. Real-life examples highlight the importance of genuine consent and personal agency. The conversation emphasizes the need for respectful intimacy, challenges unrealistic sexual expectations, and advocates for a profound shift in sexual education that values individual experiences over societal stereotypes.

Send us a textDo you find yourself in constant power struggles with your kids? Do you feel like your kids too often set the terms of their cooperation? Or are you worried that you are too hard and demanding on them? Well today I talk with Wendy Snyder, a positive parenting coach, as we get into the nitty gritty of how to find that balance between being authoritarian and overly permissive. Cut the drama, cut the power struggles, and learn how to thrive as a family!SIGN UP for our FREE Parenting Webinar with Wendy! The Compassionate Discipline Workshop, Tuesday November 19 at 1 pm EST!THINGS MENTIONEDWendy's Website, Fresh Start FamilyFind Wendy on Instagram Listen to our last podcast with Wendy, Parenting without YellingTO SUPPORT USJoin our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our workFor tax deductible donations in the U.S., support Good Fruit Faith Initiative through the Bosko FoundationAnd check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Join our email list!Join Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!And her FACEBOOK PAGE has been HACKED--so please join the new official one!Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

Rick Pidcock, a journalist and stay-at-home dad, dives into the backlash against the involved father in the beloved children's show Bluey. He and hosts Rebecca and Connor critique outdated perceptions of masculinity that stigmatize nurturing dads. The conversation challenges traditional views of fatherhood, advocating for emotional engagement and collaboration in parenting. They also explore how Bluey portrays fatherhood positively, pushing for a redefinition of roles that prioritize connection and warmth over authority.

Send us a textChrista Brown was sexually assaulted dozens of times by her youth pastor when she was 15. She was made to repent and apologize to his wife. The pastor just got moved around from church to church for decades. When Christa’s daughter reached the same age Christa was when she was assaulted, she went public—and started the movement to push the SBC towards accountability for the sexual abuse crisis in their midst. She’s written a memoir called BaptistLand, and today we talk about Christa’s fight—and how SBC megachurch pastors today are still demonizing “little girls” rather than holding men accountable. THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST: Pick up our Great Sex Rescue Tookit—to help start important conversations to those close to youTO SUPPORT USJoin our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our workFor tax deductible donations in the U.S., support Good Fruit Faith Initiative through the Bosko FoundationAnd check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Join our email list!IMPORTANT LINKS:Christa Brown’s book BaptistLandChrista on TwitterChrista on SubstackRead the Guideposts reportThe original Houston Chronicle articleNews article about the amicus brief filed by SBC entities AGAINST a sexual assault victimJosh Howerton sermon clipSee the documentary For Our DaughtersFollow the Sons of Patriarchy podcast about Doug Wilson on SpotifyJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!And her FACEBOOK PAGE has been HACKED--so please join the new official one!Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

Navigating the awkwardness of sexual education with kids is tough, but essential. The hosts share insights on developing effective programs that encourage open dialogues about sex and puberty. They highlight the need for comprehensive information to foster healthy family conversations. The discussion includes teaching boys and girls together, aiming to bridge communication gaps. Personal anecdotes illustrate the challenges of the 'sex talk.' Ultimately, they advocate for honest education to empower children as they grow.

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.

Dr. Camden Morgante, a licensed psychologist and author of "Recovering from Purity Culture," delves into the myths of purity culture and its damaging effects. She discusses the emotional turmoil it causes, especially in relation to intimate relationships, and critiques how it manipulates women's sexuality. Camden emphasizes personal empowerment, the importance of healing trauma, and the necessity for open dialogue about sexuality. The conversation encourages self-reflection and reparenting as key steps toward recovery, offering tools and insights for moving beyond these harmful beliefs.