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.
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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:
Resources for Jacque’s View:
Historical Church Teaching on Contraception
Catechism of the Catholic Church #2362
Catechism of the Catholic Church #2363
Catechism of the Catholic Church #2364
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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.
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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
Pornography Statistics & Church
Psychology Today: Women & Porn
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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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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:
Lyrics to “The Never Haves” by artist Foreknown
Life of the Beloved by Henri Nowen
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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
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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
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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:
Sources:
WHO Definition of Sexual Exploitation
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Are there ever cases where abortion is morally allowed? Many people who dislike abortion may feel that there are “exceptions” which is why they may hesitate to fight for abortion being made illegal. In this second installment of the abortion conversation, Jacque and Megan discuss rare, difficult, or traumatic experiences where people may wonder if abortion should be allowed.
Disclaimer: This episode is meant for pro-lifers looking for better responses for their side, pro-choicers who want to understand the other side, or those who find this conversation interesting. This is not meant for women who have had an abortion or in any way meant to shame or hurt post-abortive women.
Issues covered in this episode:
Sources and Resources:
Abortion is Never Medically Necessary, Story
A Conversation with a Former Abortionist
Kathy Barnett Story, Crystal’s Story, Darby’s Story, Jennifer’s Story,
Fetal Health Foundation, Fetal Health Statistics
Abortion’s Racist Roots, Racism of NARAL founders
Early Feminist Views on Abortion
A Post Abortive Conversation with Nancy Kreuzer
Find a Pregnancy Center near you: Heartbeat International Worldwide Directory
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