211. Shameless Oversharing After Purity Culture // Mattie Jo Cowsert

Summary In this podcast, Mattie Jo Cowsert discusses her book God, Sex & Rich People: A Recovering Evangelical Testimony, with Tim. Mattie Jo explains her background in evangelicalism and the influence of purity culture on her beliefs and sexuality. She and Tim explore the need to challenge systemic issues and prioritize social justice over religious dogma.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:16 Questioning Faith and Reclaiming Sexuality 16:04 Deconstructing Christianity and Forming a New Moral Foundation 30:13 Reevaluating Priorities and Challenging Systemic Issues 32:23 The Control and Fear of Purity Culture 36:28 Navigating Sexual Ethics and Boundaries 01:07:23 The Importance of Communication and Planning in a Sexual Relationship 01:14:09 The Role of Communication and Honesty in a Healthy Sexual Relationship 01:16:24 The Fear of Navigating Nuance in the Evangelical Church 01:18:16 Acknowledging the Limitations of the Conversation and Addressing Sexual Abuse 01:19:20 Future Book Plans and Normalizing Conversations about Sex Get Tickets to the God After Deconstruction Conference Read "God, Sex, and Rich People by Mattie Jo Cowsert Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices