In this conversation, Catherine Quiring speaks with Jenny McGrath, a licensed mental health counselor and researcher on purity culture. They explore the impact of purity culture on women's identities, the healing power of movement, and the connection to nature. Jenny shares her journey of deconstructing her faith and understanding the historical roots of Christian nationalism. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community, liberation, and the need for a deeper connection to our bodies and the world around us. In this conversation, they explore the complexities of cultural identity, the challenges of safety in connection, and the need for revolutionary change in the face of capitalism. Jenny reflects on her personal journey through purity culture and missionary work, the ethical implications of NGOs, and the contradictions within Christian nationalism. The discussion also delves into the importance of reconnecting with ancestral spirituality and the transformative power of embodied healing.

Resources

Sensuous Knowledge by Mina Salami

Our Green Heart: the Soul and Science of Forests by by Diana Beresford-Kroeger

Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard

Earth Path by Starhawk

Sex, God, and the Conservative Church by Tina Schermer Sellers

Elaine Pagels

Constantine’s Sword by James Carroll

adrienne marie brown

Prentiss Hemphill

Anatomy of a Missionary by Jenny McGrath (to be published)

Consent/Control Matrix by Catherine Quiring

Reform or Revolution by Rosa Luxemborg

Lessons for Organizing by Ricardo Levins Morales

Feroze Manji

Taking America Back for God

Connect with Jenny: Website - Instagram

Connect with Catherine: ⁠Website⁠ - ⁠Substack⁠ - ⁠Instagram

Edited by Catherine Quiring with AI assistance on show notes

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