In the past decade, 16 million American women have left the Christian church, according to author and journalist Ericka Andersen. 

“The reasons are really layered,” Andersen says, “anything from overwhelm and busyness, to some that have experienced 'church hurt.'” 

In her new book “Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women,” Andersen addresses the reasons why so many women have walked away from the church, and argues why they should consider rejoining a church community. 

On today’s edition of the “Problematic Women” podcast, Andersen discusses her new book and shares her own personal experience with the church. 

Pre-order a copy of Ericka's book here.

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Up on today’s Problematic Women – We discuss the final results of the midterm elections and how single women may have been the deciding factor in the Democrats maintaining control of the Senate. Plus, the Senate voted Wednesday on the misnamed Respect for Marriage Act. We explain why the bill should be called the (Dis)respect for marriage act. Also on today’s show, a New York City mother was arrested for allowing her 10-year-old to get a tattoo. But youth can have a double mastectomy to “change genders.” Lots to discuss there. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week!

Check out The Federalist article about single women voting trends here.

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From Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis landslide reelection victory to Kentucky’s failed pro-life ballot amendment, Tuesday’s midterm elections proved to be a rollercoaster—and not necessarily the one many voters were hoping for. 

On today’s special post-election edition of the “Problematic Women” podcast, we break down five pro-life losses across America. California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, and Vermont all had an opportunity to take steps to protect life. None did. 

Also on today’s show, control of Congress hangs in the balance. We explain what we can learn from a significant House race in Texas and how Florida became a solid Republican state. All this and more. 

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Abby Roth, better known as Classically Abby, says society today lacks authentic conversations about motherhood. 

“Motherhood has been the best journey of my life,” Roth says, but new mothers don't necessarily know that the “first 10 to 12 weeks is really hard.” 

As a new mom, she felt “so overwhelmed initially because it's such a huge change in your life," Roth, host of the "Classically Ever After" podcast, says. "But you are built for it. You are meant for this. And you're not alone.” 

Roth joins the “Problematic Women" podcast to discuss the joys and challenges of marriage and motherhood. She also explains how texting can kill a dating relationship before it even begins.

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Up on today’s Problematic Women – Election day is less than a week away and abortion in on the ballot in four states. We tell you what you need to know.

Plus, Anne Hathaway joined "The View" this week and said abortion could be "another word for mercy." Yikes!

And social media lost its mind this week after The Atlantic suggested it’s time to forgive and forget about all the craziness that happened during the pandemic. We break it down.

If you are thinking of visiting Montpelier any time soon, you may want to think again. We’ll tell you why. And as always, we’ll be crowning our problematic woman of the week!

You can read Brenda's piece about Montpelier here.

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Up on today’s Problematic Women – We are talking about the cost of freedom. Women and men are risking their lives in Iran to protest in the streets and call for life and liberty in their nation. We’ll tell you what you need to know and how you can support them. Plus, TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney, who identifies as transgender, was invited to the White House. Also on today’s show, America’s education report card is in and it’s a lot of bad news. We break it all down. And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week!

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Periods are for women only! That is the message the tampon company Garnuu is sharing with anyone who will listen. 

Garnuu founder Macy Maxson promises her company will never refer to women as a “menstruate or bleeder, chest feeder... [or] a pregnant person. … We're keeping women and we're keeping periods to be a girls only club.” 

Maxson joins the “Problematic Women” podcast to explain why she is speaking out against a movement that she says is trying to erase women. She also shares how her company is fighting for women overseas who are at risk of becoming human trafficking victims. 

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After cosmetics superstore Ulta Beauty released a podcast Oct. 13 featuring a biological male who "identifies" as a woman discussing “girlhood” and “motherhood,” real women are promising to boycott the brand.

“I really think more women need to wake up to this nonsense,” wrote one Twitter user. “I think too many of us have stayed quiet because we don’t want to hurt feelings and are too concerned with being polite. I’ve had enough. I’m not going to be quiet. #WomanFace is disrespectful.” 

On today's edition of "Problematic Women," we discuss the fallout and how the company is dealing with it.

Also on today’s show, some Democrats want to redefine infertility. We explain why it matters.  

And finally, we discuss the three high school girls from Vermont who were punished for asking a biological male to leave their locker room.

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Up on today’s Problematic Women – We discuss why detransitioner Chloe Cole is starting an organization and standing up to political leaders on the transgender issue. Plus, 66 abortion clinics have closed since Roe v. Wade was overturned. We also give  a rundown of one of the pro-life fights ahead, and explain why it matters. Also on today’s show, we examine one writer's take on where this generation’s belief comes from that “my feelings are always the truth.” And as always, we’ll be crowning our Problematic Woman of the Week!

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After working in the Trump administration, Hope Harvard moved home to South Carolina unsure of what the future held. After a night of crying out to God for direction in her life, she awakened with the idea to start a makeup line inspired by the women of the Bible, and Hope Beauty was born. 

Harvard joins the “Problematic Women” podcast to explain how women like Esther and Mary, the mother of Jesus, inspire the makeup products of Hope Beauty. She also offers advice to young women seeking to start businesses of their own.

Problematic Women listeners will receive 10% off their Hope Beauty order when they use the code PROBLEMATICWOMEN at checkout.

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