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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Rachel Joy Welcher, author of the book, "Talking Back to Purity Culture", to discuss the roots and harmful effects of a shame and fear based approach to sexuality, as well as how we can change the narrative around purity and our sexual nature. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   The Crumpled Papers Podcast now has a Patreon!  https://patreon.com/CrumpledPapersPodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link    Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at crumpledpaperspodcast@gmail.com   Connect with Rachel! Twitter: https://twitter.com/racheljwelcher Substack: https://substack.com/@racheljoywelcher   Check out "Talking Back to Purity Culture" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Back-Purity-Culture-Rediscovering/dp/0830848169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EXWPZPHNZW7R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CQQ0-8Lcxa8TZAXfEyCTRy9NyqbyhFjZleepF3QJgStFJQdrrwnVoevAgJ_iGY2h.2VZLCiJKlI98CTxE5tk6CfCypRHzFy39fF-NpeIEVBg&dib_tag=se&keywords=talking+back+to+purity+culture+rachel+joy+welcher&qid=1710357797&sprefix=talking+back+to+pur%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1  

This is an encore replay from 2020. Abstinence = Purity? Did you have the True Love Waits ring bling to prove it? Join Rachel Cash as she interviews Rachel Joy Welcher, author of "Talking Back to Purity Culture." Our new book, Mixtape Theology: 90s Christian Edition, is available now at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.  Our new book, Mixtape Theology: 90s Christian Edition, is available now: https://a.co/d/fdimT0bCome hang out with us and fellow mixtape theologians on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @MixtapeTheology or by visiting linktr.ee/mixtapetheology.Come check out 90s Christian swag at our merch store at mixtapetheology.comWe are part of the NRT (New Release Today) podcast network. Find more Christian music related podcasts at newreleasetoday.com

Rachel Joy Welcher is a poet and author living in South Dakota with her husband, Pastor Evan Welcher, and their longed for daughter, Hildegaard. Rachel works as an editor at Fathom Magazine and Lexham Press and received her Master of Letters in theology from The University of St. Andrews in Scotland. She is the author of four books: "Blue Tarp" (Finishing Line Press, 2016), "Two Funerals, Then Easter" (Dustlings Press, 2018), "Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality" (InterVarsity Press, 2020), and "Sometimes Women Lie About Being Okay" (Dustlings Press, 2022). This podcast conversation is based on her book Talking Back to Purity Culture and it's a raw and honest one!  Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw

In this last episode with guest Rachel Joy Welcher, we discuss the concept of modesty, and how we talk to our children about their sexuality and their bodies if not through "purity culture" or the secular culture. We talk about the purpose of bodies, the purpose of clothing, and what it means to have grace and understanding in these things. This was such a rich conversation of 3 moms discussing what they want their sons and daughters to know, and most importantly, what happens when we take Christ out of the equation, and turn him into a footnote. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Street Team The New Quest for Paul and His Reading of the Old Testament by Timo Laato Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment by Bradley Gray More from the hosts: Gretchen Ronnevik Katie Koplin Rachel Joy Welcher's book: Talking Back to Purity Culture

To continue our conversation of legalism that becomes cultish, we brought on Rachel Joy Welcher who wrote a book on the purity culture movement. Rachel is Gretchen's book editor for a current writing project. However, she's an author and poet in her own right. Her book "Talking Back to Purity Culture" looks at the history of how we got here, and steps back from a reactionary way of doing theology, and looks back to where the movement lost the message of Christ. She talks about untangling truth from lies, while not compromising on holding fast to scripture. She shares how the abstinance education went into schools, removing Christ from the conversation, as the message became God's law without any redemption. We talk about reading books in community, and having healthy conversations in families and churches, rather than handing everyone a book and hoping for the best.   Show Notes: Support the Podcast Network Fundraiser 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: The New Quest for Paul and His Reading of the Old Testament by Timo Laato Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment by Bradley Gray More from the hosts: Gretchen Ronnevik Katie Koplin More from our guest: Rachel Joy Welcher's substack Evan Welcher's substack

Christine chats with writer Rachel Joy Welcher about the purpose of poetry and how it serves as an invitation to notice beauty and interact with the sorrows, joys, and tensions of life. Rachel shares more about the loves and losses that have inspired her work, and Christine asks her to read some of her favorite poems aloud. Rachel then offers helpful writing tips plus 3 poetry prompts, inviting listeners to share online with #theholyshiftpoetry. View Show NotesVisit the WebsiteExplore the Blog Join the CommunityConnect with ChristineFollow on InstagramSupport the ShowDon't forget to subscribe and leave a positive review to encourage Christine and help others find this show!Support the showThis show is listener-supported! If you would like to donate - please click this link https://theholyshift.org/contribute/

Rachel Welcher and Amber discuss holding up God's sexual ethic while proclaiming the truth that Jesus forgives and how purity is not a badge of honor that promises us a spouse, a great marriage or a fulfilled sex life. Questions Discussed During Talking Back to Purity Culture: (8:37) As a young, Christian female growing up in the 90's you read books like I Kissed Dating Goodbye, When God Writes Your Love Story, among others. What messages did you begin to internalize in your youth about Christian sexuality and marriage? (13:23) What are some of the things that God does teach about purity in marriage from his word that differ from some of the messages authors would share? 918:07) Regarding your book, Talking Back to Purity Culture, you said, "My goal is not to create a new sexual ethic but to help the church return to a more faithful, orthodox understanding of the Bible says about sexuality and the grace and forgiveness we have through Jesus Christ." Will you expound on that a bit? (22:46) You write, "We wore purity rings as badges of honor, forgetting that it is Jesus who cleanses us from all unrighteousness. The Christian pursuit of sexual purity is biblical, but it must flow out of a recognition that it is Jesus who makes us pure." How does that shift change everything? (25:42) Christian teachings on purity will often place more responsibility on women to preserve the purity of both genders through modest dressing, body language, and so on. Where does this fall short and what are some more healthy ways we can discuss these topics with girls today? (34:13) Reading books in a group can help facilitate conversation on hard topics. How did you encouraged those conversations when you were teaching? (36:43) I deeply appreciate that you end each chapter with discussion questions and an activity. With that said, when readers get to the end of your book, what lessons do you hope they will have learned about sexual purity? SHOW NOTES cont.  Resources Mentioned: Book: Talking Back to Purity Culture by Rachel Joy Welcher Related Episodes: 196: Dean Inserra | Is the Bible's Plan for Sexuality Outdated? 102: Christopher Yuan | Transformation and Holy Sexuality 125: Laura Perry | Transgender to Transformed 119: Shelia Gregoire | Exposing Lies Christians Believe About Sex Come be a part of the Grace Enough Gang Follow Grace Enough: Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Yana Jenay is joined by Rachel Joy Welcher and Bethany Lauren for a conversation on Purity Culture and how to deconstruct it thoughtfully. Rachel Joy Welcher (@racheljwelcher) is a poet and author who currently works as an editor at Fathom Magazine and Lexham Press. Rachel also received her Master of Letters in Theology from the University of St. Andrews, where her research led her to write the book: Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality. Bethany Lauren (@simply_bible) is a writer and speaker. She loves teaching people how to read and study the Bible through her Instagram account. She also makes "good trouble" on the gram by speaking by helping others think well about theological ideas that may be worthy of biblical deconstruction, purity culture being one of them. In this episode, these women not only get nerdy about purity culture, but they also get real as they discuss the different ways their lives have been both positively and negatively impacted by purity culture. They also end their time rejoicing in the gospel that frees us from shame and considering how we can do better at passing down an ethic of purity that is more in step with the gospel and God's vision for sex. Take a listen and consider joining us the Talk Back following this episode on October 13, 2022, at 8 pm by becoming a Patreon subscriber at $10 or more monthly.

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Candace and Myra talk about our identity as being FREE in Christ, using Galatians 5:1 as the anchor verse. Sharing candidly from their own lives, they discuss some of the things we're free from, like shame, cyclical sin, and works-based righteousness. They also discuss some things we're freed to, like confidence in God's love, life in community, and Spirit-led obedience- which is our truest joy! Book Reference: Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners, Dane C. Ortlund Additional Resource: Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality, Rachel Joy Welcher

*CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions about sex, rape and rape culture, purity culture and the trauma it has caused, and sexual abuse.   Savannah and Ari discuss the book "Talking Back to Purity Culture" by Rachel Joy Welcher. They talk about the impact of purity culture on the church and share their own experiences with it, as well as explore Welcher's ideas about how to live according to God's Word while rejecting the damaging teachings of purity culture rhetoric.

Following up on the message on holding onto biblical sexuality in the digital age, Pastors Sawyer and Matt talk about what to do if you have already messed up when it comes to sexuality. They talk through practical steps that we all need to take to repent and restart, avoid shame, find forgiveness and return to the path outlined by God. This is an important episode that we hope helps you no matter what your past or present looks like. Episode Links: - Connect with Us: strapp@arisedenver.com // mwolf@arisedenver.com - Listen to Last Week's Message - "Protect Your Path": https://arisedenver.com/media - "The Mortification of Sin" by John Owen: https://www.amazon.com/Mortification-Sin-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/0851518672 - "Sexual Detox: A Guide For Guys Who Are Sick of Porn" by Tim Challies: https://www.amazon.com/Sexual-Detox-Guide-Guys-Sick/dp/1453807284 - "Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality" by Rachel Joy Welcher: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Back-Purity-Culture-Rediscovering/dp/0830848169/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Following up on the message on holding onto biblical sexuality in the digital age, Pastors Sawyer and Matt talk about what to do if you have already messed up when it comes to sexuality. They talk through practical steps that we all need to take to repent and restart, avoid shame, find forgiveness and return to the path outlined by God. This is an important episode that we hope helps you no matter what your past or present looks like. Episode Links: - Connect with Us: strapp@arisedenver.com // mwolf@arisedenver.com - Listen to Last Week's Message - "Protect Your Path": https://arisedenver.com/media - "The Mortification of Sin" by John Owen: https://www.amazon.com/Mortification-Sin-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/0851518672 - "Sexual Detox: A Guide For Guys Who Are Sick of Porn" by Tim Challies: https://www.amazon.com/Sexual-Detox-Guide-Guys-Sick/dp/1453807284 - "Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality" by Rachel Joy Welcher: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Back-Purity-Culture-Rediscovering/dp/0830848169/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

In S2E4 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you'll hear from Rachel Joy Welcher. In this interview, Rachel discusses the impact purity culture has had on the generation that grew up in it. Many of the messages of purity culture offered promises of a kind of life that real life couldn't keep, nor does the Bible actually offer. If you grew up in purity culture and have found that life doesn't match the narrative, you don't want to miss this candid interview full of truth and redemption.  Rachel is a columnist and editor at Fathom magazine. She is the author of two books of poetry: Blue Tarp and Two Funerals, Then Easter and her most recent book Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality. Her writing has also appeared in Fathom magazine, The Gospel Coalition, Mere Orthodoxy, Relevant, and The Englewood Review of Books. She lives in Glenwood, Iowa, with her husband, Evan. You can learn more about her at RachelJWelcher.com. Resources Referenced: Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian SexualityMaking Chastity Sexy: The Rhetoric of Evangelical Abstinence CampaignsDating Done Right: Pursuing Relationships on PurposeThank you for listening to the SheRecovery Podcast - a resource of SheRecovery.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with those who you think will enjoy it too. And be sure to subscribe to never miss a new episode. Visit SheRecovery.com/podcast to access the listener notes for this episode as well as to access our Patreon page. You can show your support of the SheRecovery Podcast and SheRecovery.com by becoming a patron. Patrons receive exclusive content, recovery tools, and even SheRecovery merch that is not found anywhere else. Thank you for your support and we hope you will join us again next week for a new episode of the SheRecovery Podcast.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sherecovery)

In episode 7, we talk with author Rachel Joy Welcher about Purity Culture.We discuss what we mean when we say "purity culture," and breakdown the impacts from the movement, as well as how we move forward in healing. You won't want to miss it.Bonus: This week we will have a giveaway! Listen to the podcast to find out more.++++To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simpledonation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.comSupport the show (https://mpm.simpledonation.com)

Purity culture has promised Christians a lot – maybe TOO much. This week, Steve and the gang have a frank and honest conversation with author Rachel Joy Welcher about good intentions gone bad. The post Rachel Joy Welcher | Talking Back to Purity Culture | Steve Brown Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

This week Sam and David close out their discussion on purity culture with their personal experiences. Tune in to hear about deans crossing the line with personal life, a ruined Christmas present, and even a purity wolf.    Sources  Talking Back to Purity Culture by Rachel Joy Welcher 

Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality What is Biblical purity and how has purity culture misinterpreted the heart of God? Rachel Joy Welcher reviews the purity culture movement, examining its teachings through the lens of Scripture. "Purity culture depicted the pursuit of purity as something that would gain you personal rewards once you succeeded and got to the marriage altar. What Scripture teaches is that we pursue purity for the glory of God and love for our brothers and sisters. The goal of purity needs to become much more selfless than it was taught in purity culture." Rachel Joy Welcher, Author of Talking Back to Purity Culture @ivpress @racheljwelcher Bio: Rachel Joy Welcher (MLit, University of St. Andrews) is a columnist and editor at Fathom magazine. She is the author of two books of poetry: Blue Tarp and Two Funerals, Then Easter. Her writing has appeared in Fathom magazine, The Gospel Coalition, Mere Orthodoxy, Relevant, and The Englewood Review of Books. She lives in Glenwood, Iowa, with her husband, Evan. Book Excerpt: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Downloads/Excerpts-and-Samples/4816-excerpt.pdf Book for purchase through IVP: https://www.ivpress.com/talking-back-to-purity-culture Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Back-Purity-Culture-Rediscovering/dp/0830848169/ Website: https://www.racheljwelcher.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheljwelcher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/racheljwelcher --- For support, giveaways, and to participate in the #MomentumChallenge, join the Faith Hope Love Women's Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithhopelovecommunity Music: "The Joy" by John Stratton (given permission to use) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yds65yDX0B8 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moorefaithhopelove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moore.faith.hope.love/ Website: https://www.moorefaithhopelove.com #TalkingBackToPurityCulture #book #bookstagram #podcast #faith #hope #peace #shame #healing #Jesus #biblestudy #deconstructingfaith This episode was #madeonzencastr

"Purity culture" has a complicated legacy. Some is positive and some needs biblical correction. Rachel Joy Welcher has written an excellent book critiquing purity culture, but also offering a hopeful, biblical way forward. Her story is powerful and instructive for the church. This interview was recorded on Sean's YouTube channel, which is in partnership with the Talbot Apologetics program. [Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at www.biola.edu/thinkbiblically]

Welcome to the first episode of our Take Two series! It was so hard to choose episodes to highlight over the past four (FOUR?!) seasons, but we've narrowed it down to a few that we'll show you over the next several weeks. This episode discusses Chapter 5 of Francis and Lisa Chan's book, *You and Me Forever*, as well as some of the good and hard of Matt and Laurie's own story! Get ready for a good one guys, we're excited to revisit this! I Do the Next Thing I You can check out *You and Me Forever* by Francis and Lisa Chan at this link! https://www.youandmeforever.org Hear more of Laurie and Matt's story in *An Impossible Marriage*. Find the book at this link! https://lauriekrieg.com/product/an-impossible-marriage-what-our-mixed-orientation-marriage-has-taught-us-about-love-and-the-gospel/ You can also check out Laurie's story on Remnant Radio and the Happy Hour podcasts! * The Remnant Radio: https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/the-remnant-radio/the-remnant-radios-podcast/christian-discuss-lgbtq-subjects-with-laurie-krieg/41bf747e-2cec-4218-acd6-860419d9e3b5 * The Happy Hour: https://jamieivey.com/hh363/ Here are a few of the episodes that were “Runner's Up” for our favorites! * Episode 111: Can't We All Just Get Along with David Bennet - https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/cant-we-all-just-get-along/ * Episode 167: The Social Garden with Greg Coles - https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/the-social-garden-with-greg-coles/ * Episode 107: Why Male Friendships are Challenging with Sam and Blaine Eldredge - https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/why-male-friendships-are-challenging/ * Episode 152: Are Women Responsible for Male Lust? with Rachel Joy Welcher - https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/are-women-responsible-for-male-lust-with-rachel-joy-welcher/ * Episode 96: Healthy Community (& Touch) As a Single Person with Meg Baatz - https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/healthy-community-and-touch-as-a-single-person/ * Episode 157: Gen Z's Sex, Marriage, and Singleness Questions with Sean McDowell - https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/gen-zs-sex-marriage-and-singleness-questions-with-sean-mcdowell/ Do you need “a friend in the trenches”? Sign up for a coaching session with Laurie here! https://lauriekrieg.com/product/one-coaching-session-with-laurie/ Also, have you seen our new favorite Bible yet? Check it out here! https://csbholylandillustratedbible.com

Its all over culture where ever you are. All theological rooms. Christian and non-Christian. Rachel Joy Welcher has an awesome book that aims to keep this conversation going. Where they got it wrong and how we move forward as the Church. Lets keep the conversation going. This is just part one. I wanted to start will the good things I gleaned living through this movement. Lets talk about it! Here is a link to a great interview! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jry6Z9KRcYM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Scott talks with author Rachel Joy Welcher about the fear that produced "purity culture," the prosperity Gospel and the Church's discomfort with discomfort. The conversation also addresses infertility, loss and same-sex attraction.**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains discussions about sex and sexual abuse.________Help the Coleys cover the costs of producing Faith, Philosophy & Politics--and look good doing it!Since January of 2021 we have produced nearly two seasons and 20 episodes of the show (with more in the works!).Scott has had some amazing conversations with a variety of friends and colleagues and Season 3 is already in the works. For those wondering what Scott's philosophy class is like, he's also planning a series of talks on the nature of moral truth and how we understand the concept of justice.Production costs have begun to add up and we would love to continue providing meaningful content at the intersection of religion, politics, and ethics.Thank you for all your downloads, shares and support!https://www.customink.com/fundraising/faith-philosophy-politics-podcast?utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-v3&utm_content=faith-philosophy-politics-podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link

Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys Purchase a Preacher Boys shirt, mask, sticker, or other merch to rep the show! https://www.teepublic.com/user/preacher-boys-podcast_______________________________________________________Purchase a copy of Talking Back to Purity Culture here: https://amzn.to/3tCtcjj​_______________________________________________________Rachel Joy Welcher (MLit, University of St. Andrews) is a columnist and editor at Fathom Magazine. She is the author of two books of poetry: Blue Tarp and Two Funerals, Then Easter. Her writing has appeared in Fathom Magazine, The Gospel Coalition, Mere Orthodoxy, Relevant, and The Englewood Review of Books. Her book, Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality releases from InterVarsity Press Nov. 10th, 2020. She lives in Glenwood, Iowa, with her husband, pastor and author, Evan Welcher._______________________________________________________Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:preacherboysdoc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdochttps://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Abstinence = Purity? Did you have the True Love Waits ring bling to prove it? Join Rachel Cash as she interviews Rachel Joy Welcher, author of "Talking Back to Purity Culture." 

Today on the show we are talking to Rachel Joy Welcher. Rachel is a columnist and editor at Fathom Magazine She is the author of two books of poetry: Blue Tarp and Two Funerals, Then Easter. In this episode we talk with Rachel about her latest book, Talking Back To Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality. To learn more about Rachel, as well as how to connect with her on social media, make sure to visit her website. racheljwelcher.com Have you followed the churchology podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram yet? We are also over on YouTube where you can watch all of our episodes. Next Tuesday we are back, talking to Tod Bolsinger about his book Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed In The Crucible Of Change. The easiest way to get every episode is to make sure you hit the subscribe button wherever you listen to podcasts.

Today on the show we are excited to talk to Dr. Irwyn Ince. Dr. Ince is the director of the Grace DC Institute For Cross-Cultural Mission. He is also a pastor in the Grace DC Network. His latest book is The Beautiful Community: Unity, Diversity, and The Church At Its Best. You can learn more about Dr. Ince by visiting his web site. New episodes of the Churchology Podcast come out every Tuesday. Here are a few ways you can help the podcast reach more listeners: 1. Subscribe to the Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. 2. Leave a rating and review. 3. Connect with us on social media and share episodes on your socials. You can connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Did you know that you can watch today's interview? We also have a YouTube channel that you can watch every interview. Next week we are talking to Rachel Joy Welcher about her book Talking Back To Purity Culture.

September McCarthy has been married to her husband Dan for 30 years. Together they have ten children and four grandchildren. They have been homeschooling their children for 24 years, and have launched six, with four more still at home. Today, September shares how she met Jesus at family camp, how losing multiple children shaped her, and why she took a whole year off. Her sabbatical brought healing and clarity for where God is taking her and her ministry. September's story reminds us that suffering and sabbath is for our sanctification. Listen to September's story now! Stories September shared: Raising ten children and four grandchildren Her ministry of writing and speaking Taking a one year sabbatical from her work Growing up in a very goal driven home Meeting Jesus at 13 years old at family camp Losing multiple children Why she and her husband have ten children The friend who told her it was time to heal Living with fear and wrestling with it Feeling insecure at a conference event What she learned about herself during her sabbatical Her wheel of priority Her best parenting tips for all parents Great quotes from September: A place of healing is not fixed by a one week vacation. Some of my best “yes moments” are saying no. Confidence misplaced will lead to bankruptcy. Resources we mentioned: September's website September's Shop The Mom to Mom Podcast The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus (Case for … Series) by Lee Strobel Related episodes: Rachel Joy Welcher and the Spirituality of Unmet Expectations Jay Holland and the Goodness of God Lauren Gaskill and the Joy of Healing The post September McCarthy and Suffering as Sanctification appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Peter Kapsner looks are news stories about modern witches as a growing movement in America and why.  Rachel Joy Welcher, author of "Talking Back to Purity Culture," looks at how sexual purity campaigns in the American Church over last few decades did accurately reflect a total Biblical sex ethic.

Peter Kapsner looks are news stories about modern witches as a growing movement in America and why.  Rachel Joy Welcher, author of "Talking Back to Purity Culture," looks at how sexual purity campaigns in the American Church over last few decades did accurately reflect a total Biblical sex ethic.

Rachel Welcher is an editor at Fathom Magazine, a poet, and an author whose book Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality is about to be released. Today, Rachel shares how she followed all the purity culture rules before marriage, how she felt when her marriage ended in divorce, and developing a more holistic sexual ethic. Rachel's story reminds us that God wants our hearts no matter what our circumstances are. Listen to Rachel's story now! Stories Rachel shared: Growing up in Northern California as a pastor's kid Realizing at age 11 that she could have her own a relationship with God Having a “blessed life” without suffering through her mid 20s Following all the rules as she dated her first husband Her husband's crisis of faith that created her own Why “it could have been worse” doesn't bring comfort The friend who allowed her to lament Dealing with shame and depression after her divorce What the Lord taught her through wrestling with him Learning that following Jesus doesn't require all of her previous theological commitments Going to graduate school at St. Andrews Beginning to be published as a writer Discovering that spiritual disciplines are not a replacement for necessary medication Why she loves writing poetry Deciding to reread purity culture books for how they impact a victim of sexual abuse Great quotes from Rachel: Doing the right things does not guarantee a good inner life. God can allow great suffering for his children and still love us. The calling to honor God with our sexuality doesn't end at the alter. What if we talk to teenagers about the spiritual growth through periods of unmet longing? Resources we mentioned: Rachel's website Rachel's Twitter Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality by Rachel Joy Welcher Two Funerals, Then Easter by Rachel Joy Welcher Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out Related episodes: Thomas Umstattd and Untwisting the Gospel Rebecca Lemke Talks Purity, Legalism, and Finding Grace J. Parker and How the Gospel Applies to Sex The post Rachel Joy Welcher and the Spirituality of Unmet Longings appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Author Rachel Joy Welcher stops by to discuss what got left behind at the purity ball. About twenty years ago, a torrent of literature related to sexual purity was unleashed in Christian bookstores. It spawned an entire culture with purity rings, True Love Waits concerts, and yes, even purity balls. Some of it adhered to biblical truth...but some of it did not. In her new book, Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality, Rachel discusses the effects this had on the Church and how we should think about issues of sexual purity going forward.Links related to today's guest:Buy the bookPersonal websiteFathom MagazineTwitterInstagramFacebook