Every month on the blog, I like to focus on a particular topic.
It doesn’t mean that every post in that month has to do with that topic, but often I have more to say on something than just one post will allow, and so I dedicate a month to go more in-depth.
In August, we’ve been talking about periods! But I’ve also tackled emotional labor, MBTI personalities, birth control, submission in marriage, and so much more.
I know some of you have joined the blog only relatively recently, and so you may not have had time to delve into some of the series that I’ve done in the past. Since there’s an extra Monday in August, I thought I’d post my most recent series, so that you all can peruse and catch up if there’s a topic you’ve missed. And the other posts in each series should be listed at the bottom of these posts, too.
Have fun!
When the Church Ignores Women’s Expertise
One of the last places in Western society that is openly and proudly sexist is the conservative Christian church. I find this quite infuriating....
PODCAST: When Religion Hurts You feat. Laura Anderson
Can church actually cause religious trauma? Today on the podcast I'm talking with Dr. Laura Anderson, an expert in the complex trauma that we often...
Does John MacArthur Think Husbands are Their Wives’ Saviors?
John MacArthur thinks men save women from unfulfilled lives. I recently saw a meme on social media of a terrible take by John MacArthur who was...
PODCAST: Perceived Autonomy vs. Actual Autonomy
How much control does your church exert over you? As we're winding down 2023, and heading into the last few podcasts of the year, we want to talk...
Christmas Gifts To Get Them Talking!
I’m super proud of our Bare Marriage merch–and think it makes great gifts! We’re in the throes of the Christmas season now, and the deadline for...
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The Amazing Step-Parents We Only Have Because of Divorce
When churches and denominations deny people the chance to divorce for abuse, they also deny kids the chance to grow up with amazing step-parents. I...
PODCAST: Scary Body Language — and Believe When people Admit They’re Scary
A podcast dissecting Dennis Prager’s bad advice about infidelity, and YouTube influencers Paul and Morgan with a case study on body language and identifying unhealthy dynamics.
Is your Church or Denomination Safe for Abuse Victims? 20 Denominations That Aren’t
20 Evangelical Denominations in the United States that do not condone divorce for abuse. Plus information on the effect this has on abuse victims, and how you can help change the policies.
How Do We Judge a Tree by Its Fruit with Marriage Advice?
What does the good fruit test that Jesus gave us look like when it comes to marriage and sex advice? How do we know what’s healthy and what’s not? A look at how we often misjudge what good fruit is.
On Blessing My iPhone and Our 30th Anniversary Cruise
I'm baaaaccckkkk!! Hello! It's Sheila back on the blog today, after returning from our trip of a lifetime for our 30th anniversary and 50th birthday...
5 Questions to Ask to Minimize BIAS When Discussing Research
Have you ever seen someone just totally twist a study to prove excatly what they want it to say? Then you read the study and you just go--hold up....
PODCAST: Let’s Talk Ogling and Dressing for Attention–a Research Deep Dive episode!
What happens when the church promotes the idea that "all men struggle with lust"? We've got an all new RESEARCH DEEP DIVE podcast for you this week!...
Is she dressing for attention–or is he? A New Research Deep Dive!
How many of us have heard a grown man grumble about what a teenager is wearing, saying “She knows what she’s doing”? Rebecca here on the blog,...
The Direct Communication Series: 6 Elements of Direct Communication
What does direct communication look like? And what ISN'T direct communication? This month our series will focus on direct communication in marriage:...
The PODCAST On Sex and the New Reformation
The Bare Marriage Podcast is back for Season 4! And we thought we'd start with a little victory dance. I didn't actually know this was season 4, but...
Reader Question: When Does Anger Become Abuse?
How can you tell if your husband has anger management issues, or if he's actually abusive? I'm starting a series on the blog this month on direct...
DIRECT COMMUNICATION Series: Why Is It So Hard to Say What You Want
Why is it so hard to tell your spouse what you're thinking? What you want? What you need? For the month of August we're going to talk about direct...
Love and Respect is Being Recommended to Coerce Women into BDSM Relationships
Can we please stop pretending that Love & Respect empowers women? I get the best stuff from readers who send me links, etc.. And this weekend a...
The Day I WASN’T Called a Jezebel–But I Am in It!
Women who try to challenge the status quo and fight against abuse are often labelled "jezebels". I've been called it plenty of times--told I have a...
More Podcasts for Your Playlist!
Usually on Thursdays I post the new episode of The Bare Marriage podcast. But we've taken July off to get a bit of a break (we'll be back next...
On the Mars Hill Podcast and The Things We Do to Women
Episode 5 of the Mars Hill Podcast is delving into how Mark Driscoll taught about sex. Wow. For those of you who don't know, Mars Hill was a...
How the “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” Model Left Women So Emotionally Vulnerable
Just because you're not going to date doesn't mean you don't get your heart broken. My article yesterday on how Elisabeth Elliot's courtship with...
On Elisabeth Elliot’s Terrible Courtship–and Dating Men “Sold Out for Jesus”
Elisabeth Elliot's book Passion and Purity is NOT a love story. These last few weeks I've been reading the big books marketed to young women in the...
Did You Set Boundaries for Yourself as a Teenager?
Healthy teenagers learn how to set boundaries. Well, healthy PEOPLE learn how to set boundaries! And it's good to learn while we're still young....
A Real MIshMash of Podcasts for the Week!
We're taking the month of July off of The Bare Marriage podcast, but I've got some other podcasts to share with you today. Until July, when I've...
Are there any other topics you’d like me to cover? Let me know in the comments!
Great round up! I’m looking forward to reading these. 🙂
Since you asked what we would like to see in a series:
Getting your marriage back on track after it has been derailed by (fill in the blank, and maybe this changes depending on what derailed it)
The emotional and perspective issues for newlyweds. Sorry if this is hard to describe, but I think a lot of newlyweds, especially younger ones, start marriage with ideas like:
the wedding is a big party
your first loyalty is still to your family of origin
this is just a more permanent version of a dating relationship where God allows us to have sex
it’s okay to disagree in public or in front of the kids
if your friends and family have always given you good advice, you should continue to turn to them for advice (even if it has the effect of putting marital decisions up to a popular vote)
I would love something about how and when to give marriage advice to friends. When is it appropriate to mention if you feel like something is off and how to bring that up.
Oh, that’s a great idea for a series! About how to support marriages in your circle/community, and support people when something is really off. Maybe for December when we’re talking about family? I’ll put that in the docket!