Why It Matters that Jeffrey Epstein Recommended James Dobson

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Feb 2, 2026 | Abuse

Jeffrey Epstein apparently found James Dobson useful. TW: I will be talking in generic terms about sexual abuse in this article, and mentioning Jeffrey Epstein. And I will be including several snippets from evangelicals that sexualize little girls. Over the weekend,...

PODCAST: What does the Plight of Missionary Kids Teach Us about The Church?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Dec 4, 2025 | Podcasts, Theology of Marriage and Sex

We need to listen to the stories of missionary kids. Holly Berkley Fletcher released an amazing book called Missionary Kids that I read all in one sitting. I was riveted.  Holly grew up as a missionary kid. And she interviewed a whole bunch of missionary kids, some...

PODCAST: Are Soul ties Real? And is the Purity Culture Belief Harmful or Helpful?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | May 29, 2025 | Podcasts

The iea of soul ties was commonly taught in purity culture. Basically, it boils down to the thought that when you have sex with someone, your souls are joined in the spiritual realm. If you have sex with someone that’s not your spouse, then, part of you will...

Her Cherch Merch That Makes You Happy!

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Dec 6, 2024 | Theology of Marriage and Sex

Let’s celebrate being a woman who loves God! I’ve been following the Her Cherch account on Instagram for a while, and she has awesome cartoons that cut to the heart of so much of what we talk about here on Bare Marriage! The artist is Marcia Takasaki, and...

A Letter of Apology to Girls in My Youth Group About Purity Culture

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Oct 16, 2024 | Theology of Marriage and Sex

Recently in our Patreon group, a member posted a letter that she’s sending out to the girls (now young women) in a youth group she used to lead, apologizing for teaching toxic things. I thought it was so wonderful I asked if I could run it here. I just want to say:...