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In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Laura & Tammy dive into how theology, church history, and cultural norms have shaped—and too often limited—our understanding of women's roles, worth, and autonomy. Drawing insight from The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr and The Patriarchy Stress Disorder by Dr. Valerie Rein, she challenges long-standing narratives that have painted women as less than, or even "deformed males," and invites us to reconsider what it truly means to be made in the image of God.

They also open up a meaningful conversation about how the church talks about sex—or avoids it—and offers a compelling case for addressing sexuality with honesty, dignity, and without shame. Through a surprising story from “Sex Camp” and honest reflection on relationships, gender, and faith, this episode calls us back to a fuller, richer vision of humanity rooted in love, equality, and divine calling.

If you’ve ever felt tension between your faith and your identity as a woman—or want to explore healthier ways the church can talk about gender and sexuality—this episode is for you.

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“Let’s talk about sex… and the church.”

This week on Untangling Faith, Tammy and Laura dive deep into one of the most loaded, controversial, and misunderstood topics in Christian culture: sex.

👉 Why has the church been obsessed with controlling sexual behavior—but only certain people's?
👉 What happens when purity culture shames girls, excuses boys, and leaves everyone confused?
👉 How do unhealthy teachings about sex ripple out into silence, exploitation, and even abuse?

Pulling from personal experience, cultural observations, and real spiritual wrestling, this episode is an honest, grace-filled look at what happens when faith, sexuality, and control collide. And yes—we still find space to laugh in the middle of it.

🔍 Topics we untangle:

Purity culture, double standards & "damaged goods" theology

Christian conferences & hotel porn stats (yep, we went there)

The rise of accountability partners (for just one issue...)

Sex as sacred: pleasure, intimacy & design

Why some traditions are more vulnerable to scandal—and what that says about us

Learning to trust our bodies, our desires, and our Creator again

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Social Justice, Homelessness, and the Church, Part 2

What happens when churches move beyond the food pantry and start asking deeper questions about justice, dignity, and systems?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Kyle Bryan—director of the Martha Vandervoort Center to End Homelessness—we dig further into the church’s role in addressing poverty and housing insecurity. Kyle shares honest reflections about the challenges of this work, the importance of listening to people with lived experience, and how churches can become true partners in their communities.

We talk about the tension between individual charity and systemic change, the spiritual cost of ignoring injustice, and the surprising ways Jesus shows up when we pay attention.

If you’ve ever wondered how faith intersects with advocacy, or how to love your neighbor when the systems feel overwhelming, this episode is for you.

Didn’t catch Part 1? Be sure to go back and listen to the first half of this powerful conversation.

Contact Laura and Tammy at UntanglingFaithPodcast@gmail.com.