Author, speaker, and podcaster Sheila Gregoire joins Blake to discuss the impact of toxic teachings in evangelical churches on women's marital and sexual satisfaction. Sheila explains how their research project surveyed thousands of women to examine how these teachings harmed women's experiences and led to harmful beliefs. Joins them as they talk about the consequences of purity culture, the lack of boundaries in evangelical communities, and the importance of teaching girls to have a voice and set boundaries. This episode emphasizes the need for parents to be aware of what their children are being taught in church and to engage in open conversations with them to counter harmful messages.

 

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Explore the impact of toxic teachings within evangelical churches on women's self-esteem, relationships, and boundaries.

• Gain insights into the research-backed findings about the harmful effects of purity culture and modesty messages.

• Discover strategies and conversations to help parents empower their children to recognize red flags and prioritize healthy boundaries within church communities.

Sheila is the author of She Deserves Better – available everywhere now!

To connect with Sheila:

Website: baremarriage.com

Instagram: @sheilagregoire

Facebook: @sheila.gregoire

Podcast: Bare Marriage

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