Runaway Eve

Elizabeth Franks
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Cultivated irreverence, by and for a former church kid. A haven for those who seek radicalization and reclamation.

  1. 03/17/2024

    Yes God Yes: Unpacking Biblical Sexology Part 5 (More of the Sexually Obedient Wife)

    Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical sexology is rooted in misogynistic gender roles and ideas about the interactions between married men and women. It also creates a loophole for Evangelicals to openly enjoy sex, which leads to some pretty interesting beliefs, statements, and conclusions. In Part 5, we are once again discussing Larry “Geriatric Incel” Solomon’s idea of what makes a good wife, at least within the context of the couple’s sex life. Larry has big opinions about how, when, and where women should make themselves available to their husbands—and the sacrifices women should willingly make in order to satisfy their husbands’ sexual whims. And if a woman has the apparent audacity to exercise her bodily autonomy and control over her own body and time? Well, that’s a sin that shows disobedience—and, by extension, disloyalty—not only to her husband but to God himself. Get ready to rage a little with me, because in this one, Larry takes encouragement from another (allegedly) very real woman who has implemented his teachings... and uses it to challenge wives everywhere to do the same! Hold on tight. The Divorced Virgin Project For more information and to join the course, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠. Follow Mindy at @thedivorcedvirgin and @thedivorcedvirginproject on Instagram. If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

    45 min

  2. 02/08/2024

    Still Waiting? Checking in on True Love Waits

    Were you a horny Evangelical teen in the 90s or early aughts? If so, you've probably heard of True Love Waits, and whether or not you had the ring on your finger, you were probably bombarded with constant messages about saving yourself for marriage. Listen in as I share a bit about my own experience, give a crash course in how this movement and organization started, and talk a bit about the state of what was once a pretty cool scene (no, really) today. The Divorced Virgin Project For more information and to join the course, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠. Follow Mindy at @thedivorcedvirgin and @thedivorcedvirginproject on Instagram. If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

    1h 13m

  3. 12/21/2023

    The One Where I Say “Um” a Lot: An Off-the-Cuff Conversation About Where I’ve Been and Where We’re Headed

    Hello, friends! It's been too long. Join me for a very informal (and minimally edited) conversation about what I've been up to and how I've been feeling, as well as where this project is headed in the new year. I hope, if nothing else, my optimism and excitement are contagious. The Divorced Virgin Project For more information and to join the course, click here. Follow Mindy at @thedivorcedvirgin and @thedivorcedvirginproject on Instagram. If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

    28 min

  4. 08/26/2023

    RE Book Club: "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" Part 6

    The Runaway Eve Book Club is once again in session. We're continuing our deep dive into the infamous "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", written by Evangelical darling of the 90s Joshua Harris. Yes, he's since renounced the book. Yes, he's since "apologized". But, as they say... "there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known". (It's the Bible. The Bible says that.) So we're taking Josh to task and discussing the ways he upheld and solidified the damaging and dangerous beliefs inherent to Christian dating and courtship, and holding him accountable for the ways this book has reverberated through many of our lives. If you want to read along with "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", I would suggest using Daddy G to search for a free pdf copy, which is what I did. If you must purchase the book, please at least look for an indie bookstore to patronize. :) If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

    56 min

  5. 07/26/2023

    Yes God Yes: Unpacking Biblical Sexology Part 4 (The Sexually Obedient Wife)

    Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical sexology is rooted in misogynistic gender roles and ideas about the interactions between married men and women. It also creates a loophole for Evangelicals to openly enjoy sex, which leads to some pretty interesting beliefs, statements, and conclusions. In Part 4, we are discussing Larry “Geriatric Incel” Solomon’s idea of what makes a good wife, at least within the context of the couple’s sex life. Larry has big opinions about how, when, and where women should make themselves available to their husbands—and the sacrifices women should willingly make in order to satisfy their husbands’ sexual whims. And if a woman has the apparent audacity to exercise her bodily autonomy and control over her own body and time? Well, that’s a sin that shows disobedience—and, by extension, disloyalty—not only to her husband but to God himself. Get ready to rage a little with me, because Larry has truly outdone himself with this one.   CW for gross, misogynistic b******t. ⁠The Benefits of Being a Sexually Obedient Wife If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

    1h 3m

  6. 07/16/2023 ·  Bonus

    Shut up and Listen: The Predator I Grew up With

    It’s been awhile since I’ve told you to shut up and listen, but I’m angry this evening. Long story short, someone I grew up with was convicted of child sex crimes and was sentenced earlier this week. I have a lot of feelings about the person, the crimes, and the sentence, and while I want to cover this in more depth once I get my hands on the court documents, for now I’m just decompressing. By the way, did I mention he was a youth pastor?  CONTENT WARNING: discussion about grooming behavior, sex crimes, CSA, etc. Please tread lightly and put your safety and wellbeing first. Fresno County youth pastor sentenced to prison for relationship with 16-year-old church member, Robert Rodriguez If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

    31 min

  7. 06/30/2023

    Naming our Trauma: A Casual Conversation on Millennial Exvangelical Mental Health

    Today we are taking a break from Biblical Sexology to talk about something I’ve been thinking about for awhile now. Why is it so hard for millennials, especially those of us who grew up in Evangelical Christianity, to unpack, process, and name our trauma? Admittedly, this episode was sparked by the current Colleen Ballinger drama. Her younger, Gen Z victims have been able to call her out with a level of clarity and conviction that is both admirable and inspiring. I didn’t have those words when I was younger, and as an adult I am still trying to figure out what to call what happened to me and my subsequent mental health issues. Is it simply getting easier to call a spade a spade? Is the horrifically damaging stigma surrounding mental health issues going away? Or were those of us who grew up in specific cultures at a specific time just unlucky? I think it’s a combination of factors, and I want to start discussing it.  This is by no means a conversation with solutions, conclusions, or answers. This isn’t a deep dive. This is a casual, frank conversation about how we name our trauma, identify ourselves, and find healing, even when it’s difficult.  CONTENT WARNING: discussions about mental health, trauma, grooming behavior, death, suicide, etc. Please tread lightly and put your safety and wellbeing first. “The Collapse of Colleen Ballinger”, Paige Christie (part one of a two-part series) YouTuber Colleen Ballinger Denies Allegations She 'Groomed' Fans After HuffPost Investigation, Paige Skinner  The Evangelical Church’s Problem with Mental Health (A Missionary Kid’s Perspective), A.B. Kline ⁠ If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

    53 min

  8. 05/28/2023

    Yes God Yes: Unpacking Biblical Sexology Part 3

    Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical sexology is rooted in misogynistic gender roles and ideas about the interactions between married men and women. It also creates a loophole for Evangelicals to openly enjoy sex, which leads to some pretty interesting beliefs, statements, and conclusions. Welcome to Part 3, where we dive into Larry “Geriatric Incel” Solomon’s idea of what modesty and lust are. Larry believes that the Church—and by extension, Jesus—gets this one all wrong. Should men really gouge their eyes out if they lust after women they aren’t married to? Jesus says yes, but Larry… well, Larry has better instructions for his faithful followers. Join our discussion on modesty and lust, through the wild lens of Larry’s Biblical Sexology. ⁠What is Biblical Modesty? Is It Wrong For Women To Dress In Sexually Arousing Ways?⁠ If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

    55 min
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Cultivated irreverence, by and for a former church kid. A haven for those who seek radicalization and reclamation.

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth Franks
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Elizabeth Franks
  • Show Website
    Runaway Eve