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Are Romance Novels Women’s Equivalent to Porn?

Is reading romance novels the same as watching porn?  When I call out watching porn, I inevitably get some commenters (usually men) complaining that I don’t call out women reading romance novels. Both set up unrealistic expectations; both get people to focus on sex...

PODCAST: Are Romance Novels for Women the Same as Porn for Men?

Is it fair to compare romance novels to porn? Quite often in comment sections in our posts about porn, or even in pastor's sermons or various websites for single women, the topic of romance novels = porn will be raised. Men will often say, "sure, you call out guys for...

PODCAST: Shame Must Switch Sides (You’re Not a Prude for Not Wanting Pornified Sex)

I'm tired of being called uptight for not wanting pornified views of sex. The amazing Gisele Pelicot, who is genuinely a hero, has famously said "shame must switch sides." She's the woman whose husband arranged for almost 100 men to rape her while she was unconscious,...

What Should Men Struggling with Lust Do Other than “Bouncing Your Eyes”?

What if a guy is struggling with lust, but honestly wants to do better? But at the same time, he finds that when he’s out in public, he DOES immediately focus on women’s body parts or imagine them naked. He doesn’t want to. He’s in counseling. He’s trying to stop it....
Are Romance Novels Women’s Equivalent to Porn?

Are Romance Novels Women’s Equivalent to Porn?

Is reading romance novels the same as watching porn?  When I call out watching porn, I inevitably get some commenters (usually men) complaining that I don’t call out women reading romance novels. Both set up unrealistic expectations; both get people to focus on sex...

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2 Things Pastors Should Never Say

2 Things Pastors Should Never Say

I do not believe that pastors need to be perfect. I absolutely believe that all of us are works in progress, and that we will always have areas where we need to grow. And I think it's a good idea, in general, for pastors to admit when they're still growing or where...

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