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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