In this episode of Bad Words, hosts Janice (@godhasnotgiven), Melanie (@climbholamel) and Jenna (@jencug) dissect the first three chapters of Francine Rivers' novel 'Redeeming Love'. They explore themes relating to the portrayal of women, the inherent guilt and shame promoted by purity culture, and the dynamics between male and female characters in the book. While also touching on the unrealistic and problematic aspects of the narrative, the discussion provides a critical lens on how evangelical ideology influences literature and society. Join the conversation as they uncover the hidden layers and implications of 'Redeeming Love'.

This episode of 'Bad Words' kicks off Season 3 with hosts Janice (@godhasnotgiven) and Melanie (@climbholamel) diving into their first admitted fiction book, 'Redeeming Love' by Francine Rivers.

The prologue reveals the tragic backstory of Sarah/Angel, exploring her complex relationships with her mother, absent father, and the traumas she faces. The hosts critique the literary value, character development, and potential messages to the 21st-century evangelical audience. The episode sets the stage for a detailed analysis of the book’s themes, characters, and narrative style.

Are you a Barbie girl in a Barbie world or a Cinderella in an Eldredge fever dream?. Prepare to RSVP for an invitation you never wanted as we give chapter 12 of Captivating the read that it deserves. 

BAD BOOK: Captivating

Chapter: 12 of 12 | An Irreplaceable Role

Book Club Member: Chelsea

Instagram |@chelseakimlong 

It’s a Neverending Story of how God speaks to John and only John about everything you need to know. Get ready to get all you need from a single sentence as we give chapter 11 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. (Finally 👀)

BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart

Chapter: 11 of 12 | An Adventure to Live

Book Club Member: Melanie

Instagram | @climbholamel

If you wanna be a Princess Bride, you better be ready to fight like a Lord of the [wedding] rings! Prepare to be bummed out by the Eldredge marriage as we give chapter 11 of Captivating the read that it deserves!

BAD BOOK: Captivating

Chapter: 11 of 12 | Warrior Princesses

Book Club Member: Melanie

Instagram | @climbholamel

A special bonus episode because bad things happen to words outside of books too. So we're talking about bad worship remakes, demonic takes and the bad theology beneath it all. (Early and with no ads for the People of Jod. Thank you ❤️)

BAD W🤬RDS: The Jericho -NO! "KIndgom Remake"

ACTUAL ART: JERICHO by Iniko

Book Club Member: Ashlee'

Instagram |@unashamedly_ashlee

It’s time to Throw Mama From the Train and under the bus, Eldredge style, as we give chapter 10 of Captivating the read that it deserves.

BAD BOOK: Captivating

Chapter: 10 of 12 | Mothers, Daughters, Sisters

Book Club Member: Libby

Instagram |@libbyrosebaugh 

It’s Into The Woods on a safari of the heart for men who love (and love like) grim fairytales. Prepare to be driven to drink as we give chapter 10 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. 

BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart

Chapter: 10 of 12 | A Beauty To Love

Book Club Member: Natalia

Instagram |@nterfa 

The actual factual title of chapter 9 is Arousing Adam and nothing will ever be worse than that. So prepare to cringe cringes bigger than you could ever ask or imagine as we give chapter 9 of Captivating the read that it deserves. 

BAD BOOK: Captivating

Chapter: 9 of 12 | Arousing Adam

Book Club Member: Tim

Instagram |@thenewevangelicals 

It’s a Band of “oh brother 🙄” where the point of manhood is to Save Private Ryan from all manner of imaginary frenemies. Get ready to go to war with all sorts of war stories as we give chapter 9 of Wild At Heart the read that it deserves. 

BAD BOOK: Wild At Heart

Chapter: 9 of 12 | A Battle To Fight: The Strategy

Book Club Member: Dan

Instagram |@dkauchick