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Growing up in the church, many of us were taught to be kind, accommodating, and submissive—but we were never taught how to navigate unwanted attention from men in the real world. When your entire upbringing revolves around purity culture and modesty, no one prepares you for what happens when you step outside that bubble and encounter men who don’t play by those rules. In this episode, we explore how growing up sheltered in evangelical spaces leaves women unequipped to say a firm no when needed, why so many struggle with setting boundaries, and how religious teachings around gender roles contribute to this problem. Plus, personal stories, insights, and a conversation on how to reclaim your confidence and assertiveness.

Topics:

sheltered upbringing, purity culture, evangelical women, setting boundaries, unwanted male attention, church and gender roles, saying no with confidence, growing up sheltered, christian dating expectations