Love Beyond Belief

12: Joyfully Available

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Welcome to Episode 12 of "Love Beyond Belief," where we dive into the controversial topic of being "joyfully available" in marriage. In this episode, we tackle the fundamentalist concept that wives should always be sexually available to their husbands, a belief perpetuated by the Quiverfull movement and popularized by influencers like The Duggars and Lori Alexander.


Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.


In This Episode:

  • Discussion on Joyfully Available: We explore the origins of this idea, what the Bible says about sexual availability, and the influencers who perpetuate these beliefs.
  • Quiverfull Movement & Complementarian Theology: An overview of the Quiverfull movement and its emphasis on procreation, and how complementarian theology enforces gender roles.
  • Michelle Duggar’s Influence: A critical look at Michelle Duggar's advice to newlyweds and its implications.
  • 1 Peter 3:1-2: An analysis of how this biblical verse is often taken out of context to support the notion of wives being submissively available.
  • The Transformed Wife: Lori Alexander’s views on marital intimacy and our take on how these teachings can lead to harmful practices like marital assault.

    • Join us for a candid discussion that aims to debunk these harmful ideologies and provide a healthier perspective on sexual consent and mutual respect in marriage.



    Keywords: Joyfully available, Quiverfull movement, Michelle Duggar, Christian fundamentalism, marital intimacy, complementarian theology, Lori Alexander, relationship advice, deconstruction

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