Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical sexology is rooted in misogynistic gender roles and ideas about the interactions between married men and women. It also creates a loophole for Evangelicals to openly enjoy sex, which leads to some pretty interesting beliefs, statements, and conclusions.

In Part 5, we are once again discussing Larry “Geriatric Incel” Solomon’s idea of what makes a good wife, at least within the context of the couple’s sex life. Larry has big opinions about how, when, and where women should make themselves available to their husbands—and the sacrifices women should willingly make in order to satisfy their husbands’ sexual whims. And if a woman has the apparent audacity to exercise her bodily autonomy and control over her own body and time? Well, that’s a sin that shows disobedience—and, by extension, disloyalty—not only to her husband but to God himself. Get ready to rage a little with me, because in this one, Larry takes encouragement from another (allegedly) very real woman who has implemented his teachings... and uses it to challenge wives everywhere to do the same! Hold on tight.

The Divorced Virgin Project

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Were you a horny Evangelical teen in the 90s or early aughts? If so, you've probably heard of True Love Waits, and whether or not you had the ring on your finger, you were probably bombarded with constant messages about saving yourself for marriage. Listen in as I share a bit about my own experience, give a crash course in how this movement and organization started, and talk a bit about the state of what was once a pretty cool scene (no, really) today.

The Divorced Virgin Project

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Hello, friends! It's been too long. Join me for a very informal (and minimally edited) conversation about what I've been up to and how I've been feeling, as well as where this project is headed in the new year. I hope, if nothing else, my optimism and excitement are contagious.

The Divorced Virgin Project

For more information and to join the course, click here. Follow Mindy at @thedivorcedvirgin and @thedivorcedvirginproject on Instagram.

If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

The Runaway Eve Book Club is once again in session. We're continuing our deep dive into the infamous "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", written by Evangelical darling of the 90s Joshua Harris. Yes, he's since renounced the book. Yes, he's since "apologized". But, as they say... "there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known". (It's the Bible. The Bible says that.) So we're taking Josh to task and discussing the ways he upheld and solidified the damaging and dangerous beliefs inherent to Christian dating and courtship, and holding him accountable for the ways this book has reverberated through many of our lives.

If you want to read along with "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", I would suggest using Daddy G to search for a free pdf copy, which is what I did. If you must purchase the book, please at least look for an indie bookstore to patronize. :)

If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical sexology is rooted in misogynistic gender roles and ideas about the interactions between married men and women. It also creates a loophole for Evangelicals to openly enjoy sex, which leads to some pretty interesting beliefs, statements, and conclusions.

In Part 4, we are discussing Larry “Geriatric Incel” Solomon’s idea of what makes a good wife, at least within the context of the couple’s sex life. Larry has big opinions about how, when, and where women should make themselves available to their husbands—and the sacrifices women should willingly make in order to satisfy their husbands’ sexual whims. And if a woman has the apparent audacity to exercise her bodily autonomy and control over her own body and time? Well, that’s a sin that shows disobedience—and, by extension, disloyalty—not only to her husband but to God himself. Get ready to rage a little with me, because Larry has truly outdone himself with this one.  

CW for gross, misogynistic bullshit.

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It’s been awhile since I’ve told you to shut up and listen, but I’m angry this evening. Long story short, someone I grew up with was convicted of child sex crimes and was sentenced earlier this week. I have a lot of feelings about the person, the crimes, and the sentence, and while I want to cover this in more depth once I get my hands on the court documents, for now I’m just decompressing. By the way, did I mention he was a youth pastor? 

CONTENT WARNING: discussion about grooming behavior, sex crimes, CSA, etc. Please tread lightly and put your safety and wellbeing first.

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Today we are taking a break from Biblical Sexology to talk about something I’ve been thinking about for awhile now. Why is it so hard for millennials, especially those of us who grew up in Evangelical Christianity, to unpack, process, and name our trauma? Admittedly, this episode was sparked by the current Colleen Ballinger drama. Her younger, Gen Z victims have been able to call her out with a level of clarity and conviction that is both admirable and inspiring. I didn’t have those words when I was younger, and as an adult I am still trying to figure out what to call what happened to me and my subsequent mental health issues. Is it simply getting easier to call a spade a spade? Is the horrifically damaging stigma surrounding mental health issues going away? Or were those of us who grew up in specific cultures at a specific time just unlucky? I think it’s a combination of factors, and I want to start discussing it. 

This is by no means a conversation with solutions, conclusions, or answers. This isn’t a deep dive. This is a casual, frank conversation about how we name our trauma, identify ourselves, and find healing, even when it’s difficult. 

CONTENT WARNING: discussions about mental health, trauma, grooming behavior, death, suicide, etc. Please tread lightly and put your safety and wellbeing first.

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Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical sexology is rooted in misogynistic gender roles and ideas about the interactions between married men and women. It also creates a loophole for Evangelicals to openly enjoy sex, which leads to some pretty interesting beliefs, statements, and conclusions.

Welcome to Part 3, where we dive into Larry “Geriatric Incel” Solomon’s idea of what modesty and lust are. Larry believes that the Church—and by extension, Jesus—gets this one all wrong. Should men really gouge their eyes out if they lust after women they aren’t married to? Jesus says yes, but Larry… well, Larry has better instructions for his faithful followers. Join our discussion on modesty and lust, through the wild lens of Larry’s Biblical Sexology.

If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical sexology is rooted in misogynistic gender roles and ideas about the interactions between married men and women. It also creates a loophole for Evangelicals to openly enjoy sex, which leads to some pretty interesting beliefs, statements, and conclusions.

In Part 2, we are going over a list of 10 sex-related rules that apparently make for a healthy and happy marriage. Can you guess who the rules are for, and who enforces them? Of course you can. Oh, and these rules were supposedly sent to Larry by a faithful (wife and) reader, although even that feels forced and complicated. 

You really won't want to miss this one. 

HUGE content warning: discussions of domestic violence and marital rape, along with sexism, misogyny, fatphobia, and general discussions on the subject of sex and sexuality

If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.

The Runaway Eve Book Club is once again in session. We're continuing our deep dive into the infamous "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", written by Evangelical darling of the 90s Joshua Harris. Yes, he's since renounced the book. Yes, he's since "apologized". But, as they say... "there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known". (It's the Bible. The Bible says that.) So we're taking Josh to task and discussing the ways he upheld and solidified the damaging and dangerous beliefs inherent to Christian dating and courtship, and holding him accountable for the ways this book has reverberated through many of our lives.

If you want to read along with "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", I would suggest using Daddy G to search for a free pdf copy, which is what I did. If you must purchase the book, please at least look for an indie bookstore to patronize. :)

If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and review on your preferred listening platform! Join the community on Instagram at @runaway_eve. I'm always open to topic suggestions, ideas, and any other ways you want to collaborate.