In this episode of ReStory Podcast, let's hear some insights from Sheila Wray Gregoire, an advocate for healthier evangelical teachings on sex and marriage. Gregoire discusses her journey from a mommy blogger to challenging evangelical teachings through her research with 7,000 evangelical women, showcased in her book 'She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up.' The conversation covers the impact of purity culture on women's sexual health, self-esteem, and the excessive responsibilities it places on them, advocating for a significant shift towards teachings that respect women's agency and value. Gregoire's work, including her website BareMarriage.com and related podcast, aims to change the evangelical conversation about marriage and sex.

00:00 Introduction to Purity Culture and Its Impact
00:32 Exploring the Voices Behind the Movement
01:55 Sheila Wray Gregoire's Journey and Insights
05:42 Unveiling the Harms of Purity Culture
11:08 The Surprising Correlations: Periods, Talking, and Abuse
17:46 Consent, Sexual Abuse, and the Purity Culture
31:52 Addressing Modesty and Its Consequences

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Learn more about Sheila at www.baremarriage.com.