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Do we Think Jesus Saves Women so Women Can Save Men?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 27, 2022 | Theology of Marriage and Sex

How is it that we defeat sin? According to the Bible, the Holy Spirit transforms us into the likeness of Christ (Romans 8:29) and sanctifies us once we make Jesus Lord of our life. We live by the Spirit (Romans 8) and we aren’t slaves to sin anymore. We take...

Keith: It’s a Short Line from Male Power to Abuse of Women and Children

by Keith Gregoire | Apr 20, 2022 | Abuse, Theology of Marriage and Sex

Sheila here! Last week I published some “Fixed it for Yous” from biblical counselors which were extremely disturbing. My husband Keith was just infuriated, and asked to write his response. He’s quite passionate about this, and he’ll be...

Why Evangelicals Can’t Influence the World about Sex

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 19, 2022 | Theology of Marriage and Sex

For the last three years I’ve been trying to change the evangelical conversation about sex. I’ve been pointing out how we went so very far off track with so much of our messaging in our best-sellers–focusing on men’s satisfaction and ignoring...

PODCAST: The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible–and Research! Feat. Mary DeMuth

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 14, 2022 | Abuse, Podcasts, Theology of Marriage and Sex

We misunderstand women in the Bible–and we misunderstand gender aspects of research! So let’s talk. We’ve got Joanna visiting, so we’ve recorded a whole bunch of segments about how not to misuse research! Plus today Mary DeMuth joins us to talk...

If Your Church Makes You Feel Guilty and Miserable…Leave

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 4, 2022 | Abuse, Faith

Sometimes church is a toxic place. Not always. Not even usually! Study after study has found that religiosity actually helps people, and people who go to church tend to have better mental health, better relationships, and better lives overall. HOWEVER–and...

When Going to Church Leads to Worse Outcomes for Teen Girls

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 28, 2022 | Parenting Teenagers, Theology of Marriage and Sex

On almost every measure, church attendance is good for you. Researchers have consistently found that religiosity is positively correlated with better mental health, better health overall, better relationships, and even longevity. BUT–and there’s a very big...

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About Sheila

Sheila Wray Gregoire has been married for 29 years and happily married for 24! She loves traveling around North America with her hubby in their RV, giving her signature "Girl Talk" about sex and marriage. And she's written 7 books. About sex and marriage. See a theme here? Plus she knits. Even in line at the grocery store.