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Can We Stop it with Gender Stereotypes Already?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | May 2, 2019 | Podcasts

Do gender stereotypes help or hurt? It’s time for a new episode of the To Love, Honor and Vacuum podcast! I hope you all will listen, but if you don’t have time, I’ll have some links and rabbit trails below so you can read all you want as well! And...

This Father’s Day, Let’s Remember: Dads Have it Rough, too!

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jun 15, 2018 | Family

One of the thoughts that always occurs to me around Father’s Day is that I’m so glad I’m a mom, and not a dad. This week Father’s Day is upon us, so it’s time to thank Dad by emptying stores of ugly ties and the occasional fishing lure....

Are Husbands Supposed to “Get Their Wives Ready for Jesus”?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jan 4, 2018 | Theology of Marriage and Sex

A little before Christmas, an article appeared on the Desiring God website called “Husbands, get her ready for Jesus.” Desiring God summarized Pastor Brian Stoudt’s article this way: Husbands, we have the staggering privilege of getting our wives...

Does the Church Divide by Gender Too Much?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 9, 2017 | Faith

I speak around North America at women’s events. And I love it. I give a sex talk called “Girl Talk: Straight Talk About Sex, Marriage, and Intimacy” that goes over really well. Keith and I actually have a talk that covers much of the same material...

It’s Okay if You and Your Husband Don’t Fit the Mold

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Dec 11, 2015 | Marriage

Sheila’s Marriage Moment: When you and your husband don’t fit the gender mold Every Friday I like to post a 400-word inspirational marriage moment. This week I’m talking about how we need to get beyond “men do this” and “women do...

I Am Not Just a Christian Wife. I Am a Christian.

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | May 21, 2015 | Faith, Resolving Conflict

A large part of the Christian church’s teaching on women is seriously slanted. I see it all the time: I’ll write a thoughtful, long post on how a woman should deal with sin in her family, and a commenter will say nothing except to quote 1 Peter 3:1-6 on...