She’s Someone–Plus Priming for Abuse

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jul 8, 2022 | Abuse, Preparing for Marriage, Theology of Marriage and Sex

Can we talk about how our messages about a woman’s role can actually undermine her safety? Just a quick catch-up for today’s post! I want to share a few things I’ve seen on social media and then throw this open for discussion. I’m taking a bit...

Does Every Marriage Need a Captain? Do Husbands Need to Make the Decisions?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jun 21, 2022 | Bare Marriage, Life, Resolving Conflict

Do marriages need someone to be in charge?  And what does it mean if you assume that they do? Last week Alistair Begg, a big speaker and theologian, posted this on social media: I could say so much about what’s theologically wrong with this statement, but...

On Michelle Duggar’s Signature and the Infantilization of Women in Fundamentalist Christianity

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | May 17, 2022 | Bare Marriage, Faith, Theology of Marriage and Sex

Like you, I’m heartbroken by the Josh Duggar case, and by the continued support for him from his wife. I noticed something that I shared on social media yesterday, and I thought it was worth a super quick post because I’m curious what my commenters think...

Keith: It’s a Short Line from Male Power to Abuse of Women and Children

by Keith Gregoire | Apr 20, 2022 | Abuse

Is Someone Stepping on Your Air Hose?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 8, 2022 | Theology of Marriage and Sex

So many women–and many men as well–honestly feel like the church is hurting them. I do not believe that it is Jesus that is hurting them, but the things that the church teaches, especially around sex and marriage, do cause harm. Our surveys have shown that...