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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 8, 2022 | Theology of Marriage and Sex
So many women–and many men as well–honestly feel like the church is hurting them. I do not believe that it is Jesus that is hurting them, but the things that the church teaches, especially around sex and marriage, do cause harm. Our surveys have shown that...