211. Shameless Oversharing After Purity Culture // Mattie Jo Cowsert

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Summary

In this podcast, Mattie Jo Cowsert discusses her book God, Sex & Rich People: A Recovering Evangelical Testimony, with Tim. Mattie Jo explains her background in evangelicalism and the influence of purity culture on her beliefs and sexuality. She and Tim explore the need to challenge systemic issues and prioritize social justice over religious dogma.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

08:16 Questioning Faith and Reclaiming Sexuality

16:04 Deconstructing Christianity and Forming a New Moral Foundation

30:13 Reevaluating Priorities and Challenging Systemic Issues

32:23 The Control and Fear of Purity Culture

36:28 Navigating Sexual Ethics and Boundaries

01:07:23 The Importance of Communication and Planning in a Sexual Relationship

01:14:09 The Role of Communication and Honesty in a Healthy Sexual Relationship

01:16:24 The Fear of Navigating Nuance in the Evangelical Church

01:18:16 Acknowledging the Limitations of the Conversation and Addressing Sexual Abuse

01:19:20 Future Book Plans and Normalizing Conversations about Sex

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