Bare Marriage

Tired of Christian pat answers about marriage? The podcast that goes in-depth into marriage, parenting, and even sex--to see how we can live the passionate life we were meant for. Paired with Bare Marriage--the blog!

Bare Marriage is a religion podcast hosted by Sheila Gregoire, with 352 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 87. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sheila Gregoire hosts Bare Marriage, a religion show with 352 episodes published.

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  Episode #335

  Episode 335: If Men Are Leaders...Why Do They Need Women to Fix Them?

  Aug 13, 20261h 6mS11

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when “Christlike manhood” starts sounding suspiciously like Victorian gender roles, male entitlement, and a whole lot of covert nudging? This rage-read of Eric Ludy’s “Warrior Poet Manhood” article unpacks the deeper assumptions behind a theology that tells women to manage, encourage, and even manipulate men into becoming better husbands while men remain in charge. We explore gender stereotypes, power and emotional attunement, the “angel in the house,” and why the upside-down kingdom of Jesus offers a radically different picture of maturity, partnership, and servant leadership. CHECK OUT OUR OCTOBER SIMULCAST EVENT We're doing our sex talk and a one-day marriage conference! Check it out for more information. Find the church info page here! TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!) And check out our Merch, or any of our courses ! Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko Foundation Join our email list! LINKS MENTIONED: Eric Ludy’s full article Zach Wagner’s book, “Men of Virtue” Emerson Eggerichs podcast episode Love & Respect 3-Part Docuseries Socioeconomic Status Study The Marriage You Want book & Study Guide Pre-Order Sheila’s new book “Fawn” Support the show Join Sheila at Bare Marriage.com ! Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too! Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

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  Episode #333

  Episode 333: Good Fruit - Are We Measuring It Right When It Comes to Christian Marriage Teaching?

  Jul 30, 20261h 16mS11

  Send us Fan Mail What does Jesus actually mean when he tells us to judge a tree by its fruit - and what happens when we apply that idea to marriage and Christian teaching? Today Joanna, our resident statistician, joins us as we dig into the biblical meaning of “good fruit,” unpack the research behind our marriage studies, and explore what trust, spiritual fruit, and decision-making have to do with one another. We also welcome Dr. Camden Morgante and discuss her amazing book “Recovering From Purity Culture”. Settle in for Part 2 of our 3-part series to kick off this new season - you don’t want to miss this one! CHECK OUT OUR OCTOBER SIMULCAST EVENT We're doing our sex talk and a one-day marriage conference! Check it out for more information. TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!) And check out our Merch, or any of our courses ! Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko Foundation Join our email list! LINKS MENTIONED: About Josh Butler’s book “Beautiful Union” Our podcasts referencing Josh Butler: Episode 260 Episode 301 M.J. Langham Thread link Dr. Camden Morgante’s book, “Recovering From Purity Culture” Dr. Camden’s Substack Harmful Outcomes of Purity Culture Facebook Quotes Support the show Join Sheila at Bare Marriage.com ! Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too! Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

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  Episode #332

  Episode 332: When Purity Culture Supporters Try to Rewrite History (Dannah Gresh Case Study)

  Jul 23, 20261h 13mS11

  Send us Fan Mail And….we’re BACK with a fresh new season of the Bare Marriage podcast! We’re kicking things off with a lively deep dive into the debate over purity culture, asking what happens when influential Christian voices revise their past teachings, redefine the terms, and rewrite the history of what they once taught. We unpack the difference between biblical chastity and shame-based purity culture, take on straw man arguments and shifting definitions, and explore how messages about sex, marriage, authority, and obligation can shape the church in ways we may not always recognize. Real change requires more than just saying something was harmful - it requires honesty, accountability, and a willingness to pursue better fruit. This is Part 1 of a 3-part series, so let’s get to it and be sure to tune in next week! CHECK OUT OUR OCTOBER SIMULCAST EVENT We're doing our sex talk and a one-day marriage conference! Check it out for more information. TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our work (and get access to the book club!) And check out our Merch, or any of our courses ! Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko Foundation Join our email list! LINKS MENTIONED: Friday Round-Up link on Alisa Childers Our statement on Shaunti Feldhahn (with links to her statement) Roys Report article on Sheila calling out Focus on the Family The Whole Story Course Our book, “She Deserves Better” Dannah’s interview with Juli Slattery Dannah’s interview with Focus on the Family Zachary Wagner’s book, “Men of Virtue” Support the show Join Sheila at Bare Marriage.com ! Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too! Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

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  Episode #331

  Episode 331: Keith & Sheila Respond to Crazy Clips (Is it That Jezebel Spirit Again?)

  Jun 4, 20261h 13mS10

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this season finale we take a dive into social media, examining the messages behind viral clips from popular marriage and church influencers, and challenge fear-based teachings about marriage, parenting, gender, and authority. Through our thoughtful (and often hilarious) analyses and lively discussion, we hope this conversation encourages you to pursue healthier, Christ-centered relationships rooted in mutual respect, truth, and genuine spiritual freedom. </p><p><b>CHECK OUT OUR OCTOBER SIMULCAST EVENT</b></p><p>We're doing our sex talk and a one-day marriage conference! Check it out for more information.</p><p><b...

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  Episode #330

  Episode 330: Men of Virtue with Zachary Wagner

  May 28, 202658 minS10

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What does it actually mean to be a “good man” in today’s world—and does Christianity offer something deeper than dominance, leadership clichés, or internet manosphere culture? In this thoughtful and surprisingly hopeful conversation, Zachary Wagner joins us to unpack masculinity through the lens of the fruits of the Spirit, exploring everything from loneliness and power to marriage, self-control, parenting boys, and the modern crisis of meaning for men. Together, we challenge shallow cultural narratives and argue that true strength looks a lot more like love, service, courage, and emotional maturity than perf...

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