Runaway Eve

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 bullshit. ⁠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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2, we are going over a list of 10 sex-related rules that apparently make for a healthy and happy marriage. Can you guess who the rules are for, and who enforces them? Of course you can. Oh, and these rules were supposedly sent to Larry by a faithful (wife and) reader, although even that feels forced and complicated. You really won't want to miss this one. HUGE content warning: discussions of domestic violence and marital rape, along with sexism, misogyny, fatphobia, and general discussions on the subject of sex and sexuality 10 Rules of Sex for Wives 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.

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. I'm still sharing Eve 6- “Jesus Nitelite”, because the entire theme of this chapter is right person, wrong time. (Bonus: little known EP from 1996 that is AMAZING, Eleventeen; CW for some outdated language) 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.

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 1 of my series on biblical sexology, we will unpack the four reasons why Larry believes God created sex. Content warning: sex, sexism, misogyny The Four Reasons God Created Sex How Levels of Desire and Arousal Can Vary Between Audio and Visual Stimulation 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.

In my second annual non-Christmas Christmas episode, I discuss handling holiday-related triggers and choosing joy. I also take a ridiculous and unnecessary dive into the ways Krampus and the Christian God are essentially the same being, and, as a primer for season three, I define biblical sexology. I hope you all have a fantastic holiday season. If this time of year is difficult for you, just know you are not alone—I hope you are able to find some distraction and inspiration in this episode. Meet me back here for season three in 2023! The Integratron! 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.

WAP certainly garnered an interesting response. While clearly not for everyone, the lyrics nonetheless conveyed an empowered, experienced version of female sexuality that we don't often see in mainstream media. Adding to the conversation surrounding this song two years after it was released might feel late, irrelevant, or pointless. However, viewing the song, and what it represents, through the lens of the Christian Right's response to it feels as topical as ever, especially when you realize that this response is symptomatic of the ways in which this culture views women and sexuality, as well as the creation and consumption of media. In this episode we are examining these views through one pop culture commentator's response to WAP, a response that I believe is representative of Evangelical Christian culture's as a whole… and indicative of not only how these people feel about female empowerment and sexuality, but how they feel about the female body and women in general. Spoiler alert, like so many other things that are “of the world”, this culture sees WAP, and the sexually empowered woman the song represents, and a targeted attack on their religion and beliefs. All I can really say is that if they want a war, they've got one. Content warning: sex and sexuality Cardi B, WAP, And Our Kids... Some Thoughts…, Walt Mueller (this guy abuses ellipses more than I do) ‘WAP' and the politics of Black women's bodies, Ko Bragg Why Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's Empowering Anthem “WAP” Is So Important, Brianna Holt What the WAP: Part 1 - Black Feminist Scholars on Black Women's Popular Culture, by Black Feminisms contributors Dr. Jennifer Turner and Dr. Melissa C. Brown (please check out parts 2 and 3 as well!) 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.

The Christian Right's rhetoric around queer and trans people continues to take lives. Join me for a brief and frank discussion of my thoughts surrounding current events. Please consider donating to legitimate queer/trans organizations; here is a list.  Content warning: violence, anti-queer rhetoric, anti-trans rhetoric Sources: Transgender Day of Remembrance Club Q Colorado shooting: Suspect held after five killed in attack at nightclub, Ben Tobias & Elsa Maishman More grassroots trans/queer mutual aid networks: Thee Gay Agenda Trans Defense Fund LA Transinclusive Emergency Crisis Fund (specific to South Florida) TransAction Florida One Orlando Alliance Queer Texas Crisis Fund 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.

Culture wars. You've heard the term and have likely seen it in practice, whether or not you realized it. In this episode I'm taking a shallow dive into how culture wars manifest in Evangelical Christian culture. After a very brief history lesson, we will look at two examples—one viral, one personal. We will also discuss two very, very bad men, who just so happen to have something in common. Spoiler alert, it's the religion and the very culture these people are so hellbent on preserving. Content warning: I take a diversion to discuss the BYU “armpit sex” panic, and it's just… very icky Culture War, Wikipedia A Texas mom warns 'Hocus Pocus 2' will 'unleash hell on your kids', Danielle Campoamor Man accused of taking ‘creepshot' videos of teen girl at Phoenix church, Ben Bradley Pastor on leave after reportedly giving out ‘i (heart) hot youth pastors' stickers, Emily McFarlan Miller Fairview Church website 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.

Life always finds a way to keep you on your toes, eh? Hi folx, it's been awhile. In this episode I talk a bit about myself and where I've been, make some media recommendations, and rant about Evangelical Twitter. Come for the gossip, stay for the season three teaser! You can expect a return to our regularly scheduled programming very soon. :) As always, thank you all for everything. 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.

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. In this episode, I mention Eric and Leslie Ludy (allegedly the “Eric and Leslie” Josh mentions in his book). You can learn more about them and their books here. Tread lightly if you're sensitive to Evangelical bullshit. Eve 6- “Jesus Nitelite” (Bonus: little known EP from 1996 that is AMAZING, Eleventeen; CW for some outdated language) 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.

This is the third and final (for now) part of our deep dive into the myth of Christian persecution in this country, and today we are looking at the tragic story of a young man who was inexplicably willing and eager to die for his faith. After his death, he was turned into a martyr by many people in Evangelical Christian culture—people ready to hold him up as an example of how selfless, faithful, and dedicated we should all be in the name of sharing the gospel. But was John Chau a selfless saint? Was he a victim of a religion that brainwashes young people to be so “on fire for god” that their own lives here on earth become an afterthought? Or was he obstinate and foolishly naive, hell-bent on following through on what he believed to be a god-given directive? As with everything else we've covered, there is no easy answer here. We'll end the episode—and the series—on a much more lighthearted note with a brief discussion of Logan Dorn, dubbed the Christian Male Karen, whose own god-given directive was apparently... harassing teens for wearing swimsuits at the beach. As a wise man once said, religion is the opium of the masses. Content warning: violence, death, borderline suicidal ideation The life and death of John Chau, the man who tried to convert his killers, by J Oliver Conroy Everything we know about the isolated Sentinelese people of North Sentinel Island, by Kiona N. Smith John Allen Chau - Wikipedia Jim Elliot - Wikipedia John Chau- Sermon Fine Arts 2010 From Jim Elliot to John Allen Chau: The missionary-martyr dilemma, by Lucy S. R. Austen Christian Male Karens Are Actually The Worst, video by Annamarie Forcino Stranger tells teens their bikini-clad beach bodies are 'pornography', by Hannah Sparks Logan Dorn, man who confronted bikini-clad women in video, fired from job, by Rebecca Flood 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.

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. In this episode, I mention Ravi Zacharias. While I'm hesitant to send you to Christianity Today legitimately, the most comprehensive overview of who he was and what he did can be found here. Massive content warning for themes of rape, sexual assault, abuse of power, etc. 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.

Today we are continuing the discussion of the myth of Christian persecution in this country by looking at one of the most infamous martyr stories in recent history. Evangelical Christianity took the opportunity to run with the story of a teenage girl, with her whole life ahead of her, brutally murdered for refusing to deny her faith in God. The story shocked the world, and was weaponized and used at every turn as supposed proof of the growing danger that Christians are in because of their faith. What happened, though, when it turned out to be just that—a story? Did those who were using the story to strike fear in their congregations (and grow their bank accounts) recant and apologize for getting it wrong? Of course they didn't. Content warning: gun violence, death How The Shootings Of Cassie Bernall And Valeen Schnurr Fueled One Of Columbine's Biggest Myths, by Marco Margaritof After Columbine, Martyrdom Became a Powerful Fantasy for Christian Teenagers, by Alissa Wilkinson COLUMBINE MIRACLE: A MATTER OF BELIEF, by Hanna Rosin Majority of Americans Oppose Transgender Bathroom Restrictions, by Daniel Cox and Robert P. Jones Flyleaf- Cassie (acoustic) Supreme Court: Religious Schools Must get Maine Tuition Aid, by Mark Sherman (I mentioned this briefly, so check it out if you want to learn more) 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.

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. In this episode, I mentioned the book "A Single Revolution: Don't look for a match. Light one." by Shani Silver. Check her out and purchase the book here! 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.

What do Nine Inch Nails, Communism, blood being poured into a chalice, and kids playing Ring Around the Rosie have in common? If you guessed they're all connected to the music video for one of the most popular Christian alternative songs of the 90s, you'd be correct! Today we are starting a two-part arc on martyrdom porn and the myth of Christian persecution in the United States. In Part 1, we will explore this phenomenon specifically through the lens of DC Talk's Jesus Freak. The concept of the Jesus Freak is something that all Evangelicals are familiar with, especially if you lived through the 90s. It's nothing new, though—the idea of Christians suffering for Christ has its basis in the Bible, but the way this idea has been morphed to mythological heights is truly fascinating. Jesus Freak didn't plant the seed but it definitely threw fuel on the fire, a fire that transcended religion and took over popular culture and politics and only continues to grow. It is truly amazing how a religious group, so enmeshed in politics in this country that they have become synonymous with one of our two political parties, believes they are the victim. Is this divinely inspired suffering, or simply a self-fulfilling prophecy? In order that they are referenced: Why I ditched the Evangelical persecution complex, by Kevin Singer The Evangelical persecution complex, by Alan Noble Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), by Catherine A. Paul And of course, the Jesus Freak music video! Join the Runaway Eve community and share your own stories on Instagram at @runaway_eve! If you like what you hear, tell your friends.

Once again the Christian Right is forcing their regressive, willfully ignorant, and scientifically baseless beliefs on a country that claims to uphold the separation of church and state. I'm pissed, so I need you to shut up and listen for a few minutes. Feel free to share this episode with whoever you feel like you need to. Content warning: abortion, pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, medical speak, general patriarchal bullshit Author's note: around 9:39 I mention the right referring to themselves as “pro-choice”, I obviously meant “pro-life” Maternal mortality rates by country worldwide 2019 | Statista Pregnancy and IUDs: What You Need to Know, by Alexandra Benisek Ectopic pregnancy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Ohio bill orders doctors to 'reimplant ectopic pregnancy' or face 'abortion murder' charges, by Jessica Glenza Ohio House Bill 413 - full text Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now, by Lori Keong Join the Runaway Eve community and share your own stories on Instagram at @runaway_eve! If you like what you hear, tell your friends.

Jesus was a cult leader and the death cult lives on! In this episode I take a quick look at what Easter means to Evangelical Christians, and the historical context it is based on. That's… pretty much it. Author's note: at one point I say that Evangelicals don't celebrate Lent—I should not have made such a black and white statement, because that isn't entirely true. Some denominations that fall within the “Evangelical” category do, and some participants of the religion, regardless of denomination, do. It just isn't as prevalent as it is in other religions. 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. Sources and mentions: “The Bible says Jesus was real. What other proof exists?”, by Christopher Klein For more info on Holy Week, check out this Wikipedia entry And check out Go Home Bible, You're Drunk!

Previously, we talked about how Evangelical Christianity's guidelines and restrictions surrounding sex, love, and dating can be overwhelming, challenging, and damaging to young people navigating these practices within the culture. In a continuation of that conversation, we are looking at how adults in Evangelical Christianity approach these practices. Spoiler alert: it's very similar to how teens and young adults are taught to approach them! Why is that? So many things come into play here. In this episode we are looking at dating practices that affect “older” people, as well as a few trends, beliefs, and attitudes that add to the challenges inherent in romantic relationships in Evangelical Christianity. Content warning for patriarchal bullshit. 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. Sources in order they are mentioned: The religious marriage paradox: younger marriage, less divorce, by Lyman Stone How should Christians approach dating?, by Sophia Bricker The perception of women from evangelical men — The Threefold Advocate, by Armando Hernandez Evangelical men and their views on women, by Joshua Wu How 'complementarianism' – the belief that God assigned specific gender roles – became part of evangelical doctrine, by Susan M. Shaw

Join me for the first meeting of the Runaway Eve Book Club! We're taking a 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, 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.

Evangelical Christianity has some very specific guidelines when it comes to sex, love, and dating. While many people do understandably take comfort in these restrictions, feeling forced to experience romantic relationships in one specific way can be overwhelming at best, and damaging and dangerous at worst. In this episode we will take a look at what the Evangelical concept of courtship is, how it functions in the culture, its biblical roots, and why I think it can be so dangerous when it's weaponized against young people. Content warning for patriarchal bullshit.  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. Sources in order they are mentioned: How is courtship different than dating?, Institute in Basic Life Principles God defined marriage, National Association of Evangelicals A Christian view of marriage, Christianity Courtship vs. Dating: The Father's Role, J. Lewis

Happy new year! I'm kicking off season two with a conversation about the Evangelical Christian concept of original sin—where it comes from, what it means, why I think it can be so damaging to those growing up in the faith… and how I think, to an extent, they kind of have a point. The idea for this episode came from an interesting Twitter thread and an even more interesting response from Evangelicals who, of course, took the opportunity to use the conversation (and reactions and responses to it) as "proof" of their very real and not at all imaginary "persecution". I share a couple moments from my own childhood, how I've grown, and where I'm at now with regard to this idea. I hope this episode encourages you to reframe the way you approach your relationship with your children, humans at large, and, maybe most importantly, yourself. 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. Sources in order they are mentioned: Is original sin a terrible concept?, Dave Williams That stuff about original sin speaks to where we're at as a society, Stephen Kneale The tweet + subsequent thread: The tweet that launched a thousand think pieces

Happy holidays! In the spirit of giving, I wanted to give you a proper finale, and one last Josh Duggar update. The trial happened, he was found guilty on both counts, and he currently sits behind bars awaiting sentencing. It's a Christmas miracle! After our JD update, I go over some ways to cope with the holidays if you—like so many of us—just aren't feeling it this year. I also give a brief overview of my plans for this little podcast in the coming year. Typical Josh Duggar content warnings apply: CP, child abuse, etc. 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. Josh Duggar sued by porn star for sexual assault, Andrea Mandell Josh Duggar's Body Language Hints at Something Sinister | Establishing Baseline and Social Dynamic, “Observe” Youtube Channel Prison pals? State trooper who let Josh off the hook is behind bars… for CP!, Melissa Cronin

What might be Josh Duggar's largest and most consequential reality check is about to take place, and things are happening fast. In this episode I go over the most interesting details of the lead up to his trial, which is set to start on November 30. Is this a reckoning for Josh and the whole Duggar clan? Or will this documented predator continue dodging accountability and any sort of real consequence? Start here to lay the scene. Typical Josh Duggar content warnings apply: CP, child abuse, etc. 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.

To a primarily deconstructing/deconstructed audience this might sound like a ridiculous question, but how are you doing with doubts? Doubting or questioning aspects of your faith—even if you no longer identify with the culture or religion—can be extremely jarring, especially when you go through something traumatic. In this freeform episode, I explore doubting my faith prior to and during an awful phase of my life. I discuss how I'm coping, how I'm finding the beauty in the unknown, and how I'm allowing my doubts to make space for a new way of thinking. 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.

Many were shocked when it was revealed that husband, father of many children, and TLC darling Josh Duggar had accessed violently inappropriate pornographic materials at his workplace. The shock continued when he was formally charged with said crimes. I say that “many” were shocked, because… well, Josh had already exhibited a pattern of predation, and those around him had already established their own pattern of protecting him from any sort of consequences or real accountability. Some of us weren't shocked at all. Religious men are often protected, often don't face consequences, and often aren't held accountable beyond asking for forgiveness. So what has Josh and his legal team been up to since the charges were leveled against him? Spoiler alert: nobody actually seems to be arguing his innocence. No, it actually seems his legal team, just like his parents and everyone in his circle years before, are trying to help him get away with what he did. In this episode, we look at some of the arguments his team has made in attempts to get evidence thrown out or the charges dropped altogether. We also take a moment to go over the timeline that brought Josh—and all of us—to this point. Massive, massive content warnings for all things related to child abuse, sexual assault, pornography, violence, etc. https://lawandcrime.com/celebrity/josh-duggar-tries-to-dismiss-child-porn-charges-on-grounds-that-trumps-homeland-security-leaders-were-unlawfully-appointed/ https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/sep/15/no-reason-to-dismiss-josh-duggar-child-porn-case/?crime https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/08/24/josh-duggar-attorneys-seek-dismissal-child-porn-charges/5570050001/ https://radaronline.com/p/josh-duggar-refused-to-provide-computer-password-federal-agents/ https://www.insider.com/josh-duggar-asks-judge-block-feet-pictures-from-trial-2021-8 https://people.com/tv/josh-duggar-child-porn-case-prosecution-defense-fight-over-photos-of-his-hands/ https://www.insider.com/josh-duggar-prosecutors-clash-over-photos-hands-feet-2021-9 https://www.eonline.com/news/1268143/a-house-divided-the-secrets-josh-duggar-and-his-family-tried-to-keep-are-back-to-haunt-them 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.

What do a mediocre megachurch pastor, Mike Huckabee, and the Babylon Bee have in common? They say all the world's a stage.... Evangelical leaders have taken full advantage of that fact to infuse their "message" with "comedy". Or are they infusing their "comedy" with a message? And when that message is riddled with sexism, what does that say about these supposed Christians? This whole episode started with a tweet by Twitter user @mantequilla70. Anthony Flores clip via @avh1992 on Twitter Shaun Cross thread Aviva Shen, "Mike Huckabee: Giving Women Birth Control Coverage Assumes They Can't Control Their Sex Drives" Katie McDonough, "Mike Huckabee manages to be spectacularly sexist and homophobic at the exact same time" Join the Runaway Eve community and share your own stories on Instagram at @runaway_eve! If you like what you hear, tell you friends.

This time we're ranting about menstrual cycles, fetal development, and comparisons to gun rights while we try to unpack Texas' S.B. 8. I... actually don't have much to say here. Texas not only wants to outlaw abortions up to a point before many people even know they are pregnant—they want you to be paid to narc about it. Of all the weird regression happening in Texas right now, this is what I picked today because it just feels... scary and pointless. We will probably talk about this again as the situation continues to unfold; there are so many layers here and even just this one Texas law is so nuanced. MASSIVE trigger warnings for talk about abortions, menstruation, fetal development, guns, etc.. Adam Edelman, "'Insidious,' 'draconian,' 'cruel': New Texas abortion law empowers vigilantism, experts say" The Associated Press, "Texas governor signs fetal heartbeat abortion ban" CDC abortion data, 2018 Join the Runaway Eve community and share your own stories on Instagram at @runaway_eve! If you like what you hear, tell you friends.

Was the January 6 insurrection a shocking outlier event carried out by extremists, or was it a byproduct of the theology of one of the most prominent religions in the world? The answer is more complicated than you might think. This episode serves as an introduction to White Christian Nationalism, something we will certainly dive deeper into over time and one of the main reasons why I started this podcast. Speaking out is imperative to change—but not moreso than acknowledging the harms you have perpetuated. Like I said… complicated. I'm trying to approach this topic with the respect and gravity it deserves, but I am by no means an expert. I am not a theologian, a historian, or any sort of scholar on this topic, but am very open to conversations with those that are.  Content warning: allusions to racism, use of violent language toward Native peoples, a quick mention of sexual assault (because of course Josh Duggar would come up again) The Letter Evangelical Leaders Condemn 'Radicalized Christian Nationalism' by Sarah McCammon Trump faith advisers condemn insurrection, but say benefits of presidency will last longer than ‘controversies' by Michelle Boorstein (briefly mentioned) Religious Group Voting and the 2020 Election by Frank Newport (Gallup) White Christian Nationalism: The Deep Story Behind the Capitol Insurrection by Philip Gorski Join the Runaway Eve community and share your own stories on Instagram at @runaway_eve! If you like what you hear, tell you friends.

This is a quick and dirty bonus episode (rant?) to introduce you to Josh Duggar and the way Evangelical Christianity tends to protect their own from any sort of real-world consequences, often with disregard for the very real harm caused (and with feet firmly planted on what they perceive to be the moral high ground, of course). Topics introduced in this short discussion will be covered in more depth in the future, but with the latest Duggar family news breaking... yeah, I knew I needed to pour a glass of wine and go there tonight. MASSIVE trigger warnings for child abuse, sexual assault, mentions of sex, and mentions of pornography. Here is a link to the tweet by @mavenofmayhem that kicked the whole episode off; go give them a follow! Here is a link to the wiki page I got the background details, including statements from Josh Duggar and his family, from. Here is a link to the USA Today article that details the current situation as it has been unfolding. Join the Runaway Eve community and share your own stories on Instagram at @runaway_eve! If you like what you hear, tell you friends.

What do you do when an Evangelical media mogul tries to debunk the very real experiences that are leading some of us to make connections between his belief system and acts of violence? You record yourself reacting to said debunking, of course. Inspired by Brad Onishi of the Straight White American Jesus podcast, this is my response to Jim Daly's response to media outlets connecting the Atlanta shooting to Evangelicalism. Trigger warnings for discussions surrounding violence, racism, and misogyny, and for ableist language. Here's a link to Jim Daly's blog post if you're curious (proceed with caution): NY Times, Washington Post Attempt to Connect Massage Parlor Murders to Biblical Sexual Ethic Here's a link to the Straight White American Jesus podcast website Join the Runaway Eve community and share your own stories on Instagram at @runaway_eve! If you like what you hear, tell you friends.

If you were ever a girl that went to an Evangelical Christian church, you know exactly what it feels like to be told how to (and how not to) dress, speak, act, sit, do your makeup, wear your hair, and generally exist, all while also being told that you were made in God's image by people who totally missed the conflict in those two statements. In this episode, I discuss how adhering so tightly to Evangelical beauty standards, and adhering to Western, Eurocentric standards of beauty in general is so damaging, even when it's packaged in a way that seems "empowering".  Join the Runaway Eve community and share your own stories on Instagram at @runaway_eve! Articles cited, in the order they are mentioned: "'Thank You God for Making Me Cute!' Negotiating Bodies, Power, and Religious Meaning in Christian Evangelical Fashion and Beauty Ministries for Teenage Girls" by Micah Carpenter (I refer to Micah with he/him/his pronouns throughout the episode. Micah is typically a gender-neutral name, and I was unable to find Micah's pronouns anywhere online. I sincerely apologize if I misgendered this person!) "'Girl Defined' Isn't Just Hateful—It's Also Unfashionable" by Katoo King (I attribute this one to "BrokeAss Stuart" in the episode, sorry Katoo! If you like what you hear, tell your friends!

Why does Evangelical Christian culture rely so heavily on God and their religious beliefs to cope? Join me as we look at how Evangelicals use their religion to cope with trauma, some reasons why they might do it, and how authentic, tangible support through intentional community building might be a better option. Do you think the culture can ever embody this, or are we relegated to nothing more than "thoughts and prayers" forever? Join the Runaway Eve community and share your own stories on Instagram at @runaway_eve! Articles cited, in the order they are mentioned: "God's Will for your Life is More Obvious than you Think" by Courtney Doctor (enter at your own risk; The Gospel Coalition is not something I recommend frequenting, but I wasn't going to not cite my source) "Trauma is not a Life Sentence" by Paul Maxwell "Factors Influencing the Likelihood of Using Religion as a Coping Mechanism in Response to Life Event Stressors" by Nicole Cornell Bonus! Discussion of this article didn't make it into the episode, but it's a fascinating read: With Genuine Belief Comes Genuine Comfort: Is Religion a Coping Mechanism? If you like what you hear, tell your friends!

Did you go to camp when you were a kid? Did your camp experience involve things like being forced to confess your sins and being slut-shamed by camp staff? Mine did. Join me as we relive our Christian summer camp experiences! In this first of a multi-part arc, we will listen to several interesting anecdotes and define the role summer camp plays in the larger context of the culture. Prominent Evangelical voices agree that Christian camp can potentially be damaging—but not for the reasons you might think.  I'd love to hear your stories, too. Send them to me on Instagram at @runaway_eve! Articles cited, in the order they are mentioned: "Losing My Religion at Christian Camp" by Katy Hershberger "4 Reasons I Had a Horrible Youth Camp Experience" by ?? (lol) "5 Potential Dangers of Youth Christian Camps" by Justin Deeter If you like what you hear, tell your friends! Note: I know my audio isn't great—I look forward to getting better at this whole recording-myself-talking thing! ;)