Category: Women’s Issues
Episode 28: Why Do We Bleed? A Theology of Menstruation

Episode 28: Why Do We Bleed? A Theology of Menstruation

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Women often feel shame, disgust, embarrassment, or annoyance at their periods, but is that how menstruation should be viewed? In this episode, Jacque and Megan interview Kerena Lawler who has developed a theology of menstruation. She says that the menstrual cycle tells a story: creation, fall, redemption, and future restoration. Some questions discussed in this episode:

  1. Why is it valuable as women for us to be knowledgeable about our cycle?
  2. Why did God create women to menstruate?
  3. How do you think our reproductive cycle was before the fall? How should women view their periods now? 

Resources:

Follow Kerena on Instagram

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Episode 26: Lust as a Feminine Vice – A Conversation with Clare McCallan

Episode 26: Lust as a Feminine Vice – A Conversation with Clare McCallan

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We tend to associate lust as more of a masculine vice but women also struggle. In this episode, Jacque and Megan interview Clare McCallan, author and spoken word poet, who wrote a piece on lust as a feminine vice. Clare talks about the difference between healthy sexual desire and lust, how lust is different from real love, and much more. 

Resources:

Clare McCallan Documentary

Follow Clare on Instagram

Clare’s Website

Clare’s book Stations

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Episode 24: What Do We Think About Birth Control?

Episode 24: What Do We Think About Birth Control?

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Can a Christian couple take birth control? Are there forms that are permissible? Why is the Catholic Church against contraceptives? Jacque and Megan discuss their differing views in this episode.

Statistics on who takes birth control

Resources for Megan’s View:

John Piper on Birth Control

Matt Pearman on Birth Control

Resources for Jacque’s View:

Historical Church Teaching on Contraception

Natural Family Planning (NFP)

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2362

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2363

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2364

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Episode 22: Surviving (and Thriving) Through a Breakup

Episode 22: Surviving (and Thriving) Through a Breakup

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Meet Rebecca! In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss with Rebecca how to survive and thrive through the heartache of a breakup. Rebecca talks about common thoughts and struggles, practical tips, and how God creates something new out of our rubble.

Resources Mentioned:

Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schuchts

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Episode 21: Healthy Sexuality for Women

Episode 21: Healthy Sexuality for Women

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As Christian women, how do we navigate sexual desire, chastity/purity, and attraction in a healthy and Godly way? In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss harmful views of puberty, sexual desire, women & pornography and give practical tips for pursuing chastity as women.

Resources:

Coming of Age Rituals Around the World

PornHub 2019 Stats

Pornography Statistics & Church

New York Post: Women & Porn

Psychology Today: Women & Porn

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Episode 19: Redemption in a Broken Engagement

Episode 19: Redemption in a Broken Engagement

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Meet Michaela! We are thrilled to have Michaela come on and talk about her experience with a broken engagement and God’s healing in her life. Michaela describes her story as, “the most unexpected and unimaginable blessing in my life” and hopes that the truth of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection may be seen in the midst of it.

Resources:

Follow Michaela on Instagram

Read Michaela’s story HERE

Check out Michaela’s work: thrifted & threaded, Litany NYC

Podcast mentioned: The Place We Find Ourselves

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Episode 18: Dealing with Rejection

Episode 18: Dealing with Rejection

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We’ve all experienced rejection, and more than likely there are a few particular rejections in your life that sting longer than others. Whether it is a job we really wanted, a relationship we loved, or a family member we wanted in our life, the pain of rejection hits deeply. Why does rejection hurt so much? What are practical and spiritual steps we can take towards healing? In this episode, Jacque and Megan reflect on the effects of rejection and how to deal with it.

Resources:

Source on MRI Studies

Psalm 139

Lyrics to “The Never Haves” by artist Foreknown

Life of the Beloved by Henri Nowen

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Episode 13: I’m 24 and I’ve Never Had a Boyfriend – Reflections on Singleness

Episode 13: I’m 24 and I’ve Never Had a Boyfriend – Reflections on Singleness

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There is this idea embedded in our culture, and specifically our Christian culture, that something is wrong with you if you aren’t dating, in a relationship, or being pursued by guys. Most women have a deep desire to be united to another. In this episode, Jacque and Megan both reflect on the struggles (and the beauty) of singleness. 

Resources:

“My Sisters the Saints” by Colleen Carol Campbell

ARRR

 

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Episode 12: Becoming One – Reflections on Marriage

Episode 12: Becoming One – Reflections on Marriage

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Everyone says the first year of marriage is the “hardest”, but is that true? What is that first year like? What is some practical advice for young couples preparing for marriage? In this episode, Megan reflects on her first year and what she has personally learned through the experience.

Some GREAT books recommendations from Megan on marriage:

The Meaning of Marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller

The Marriage Builder by Dr. Larry Crabb

Tying the Knot by Rob Green

 

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Episode 11: Is Sex Work Empowering?

Episode 11: Is Sex Work Empowering?

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Meet Rachel! In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss Rachel’s perspective on the effects of sex work. Rachel graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation and has worked in several organizations serving women leaving this lifestyle. Jacque also discusses her experience working for an organization which served men in survival prostitution.

Some of the issues covered in this episode:

  1. What is the definition of sex work?
  2. Is sex work connected to trafficking/abuse/rape? 
  3. Is sex work “real work” in the sense that it should be considered a job?
  4. Does sex work encourage men to view women as commodities?
  5. What are some dangers of glorifying sex work?
  6. What is the definition of exploitation? In what ways does sex work exploit women?
  7. Why do people enter this lifestyle?

Sources:

WHO Definition of Sexual Exploitation

 

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