Who is really a complementarian? Just when we think we're finished arguing something, another critique pops up. And honestly--we had SUCH FUN doing this podcast! Keith and I planned it for several days beforehand, going over all the arguments we wanted to use. But it...
All the Latest from "Theology of Marriage and Sex"
Older posts from "Theology of Marriage and Sex"
You Don’t Need to Gaslight Yourself About Your Marriage
It’s okay to tell yourself the truth about your marriage. This year, I want to focus on what healthy marriages look like. And one of the big things about healthy marriages is that they tell the truth. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He lives in truth and he...
The Quest for a “Biblical Marriage”
What does it look like to have a “biblical” marriage? We toss that phrase around a lot–”biblical marriage.” It’s become a really loaded term. But often it’s assumed that a “biblical marriage” is just obvious. Everyone knows what it is. But do they? I’m back from an...
Has the Shine Worn Off? Processing Shiny Happy People With Beth Felker Jones
Have you been grappling with the docuseries Shiny, Happy People? This summer, as I’m taking some down time for a month, I wanted to use the opportunity to introduce you to some amazing women that I “met” on Twitter, and whose writing inspires me and makes me think....
What if the Church is Grooming Women for Objectification? Introducing Laura Robinson
Does the church prime women to accept objectification? This summer, as I’m taking a month off from blogging, I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce you to some amazing women that I’ve found via Twitter, who have some super insightful things to say. Chief among...
Holy Tension: A Big Picture Look at the Evangelical Marriage Machine
How did gender hierarchy theology become so accepted by so many? I’m taking a month off of the blog to get some much needed downtime, and I thought that this was the perfect opportunity to highlight some amazing women writers that I’ve been interacting with on...
Can Focus on the Family Ever Accept Accountability?
So much has happened with Focus on the Family this week! We've had an op ed published, and there are signs that Focus is refusing to accept accountability. I wanted to write it all up in one round up post, so here we go! First, Focus on the Family has now deleted over...
The Great Sex Rescue Toolkit to Combat Toxic Evangelical Teachings on Sex
What do you actually SAY to people who believe horrible stuff about sex? Everyday when I start sipping my tea and check my inbox or social media messages, I'm inevitably greeted by a message that goes something like this: My church is about to start a small group...
What’s the Difference Between Authority and Leadership in Marriage?
Can you be a leader without being in authority? That’s an interesting question–and it’s one that’s popped up a lot in the comments section on the blog this week! I’d like to give some definitions and some broad discussions of this, and then just post some comments...
PODCASt: 4 Ways Complementarian Marriages Can Go Wrong (Danvers Statement)
Let's talk about how complementarians think marriage can go wrong! This month on the blog Keith's been writing up a series on the Danvers Statement, the codified statement of complementarianism that launched the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and that has...
Can a Woman Actually Be Too Servile? Danvers Statement Part 4
Sheila here! My husband Keith is here for his final installment this month for his series on the Danvers Statement, that statement that codifies what those who believe in hierarchy in gender relationships believe. It's been an awesome series, and I'm happy to welcome...
How Power of a Praying Wife Affected Women: Your Stories
How did Power of a Praying Wife Affect You? This week we've been looking at the book Power of a Praying Wife. I summarized the problems with it on Wednesday, and then yesterday on the podcast Sarah McDugal and Gretchen Baskerville joined to talk through it. There has...
PODCAST: The Problems with Power of a Praying Wife
What can be wrong with telling wives to pray for their husbands? Absolutely nothing! But when you tell them that the answer to your husband's abuse, addictions, or bad treatment of you is prayer, and that you have to believe those prayers will work in order for the...