Published Date: December 6, 2024

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Home, Church, and World: The Five Myths of Purity Culture with Dr. Camden Morgante

Watch this and other episodes of Mutuality Matters on CBE’s YouTube channel.

In this episode of Mutuality Matters, hosts Todd and Tara Korpi sit down with Dr. Camden Morgante to discuss her new book, Recovering from Purity Culture. The conversation explores the impact of purity culture on both men and women, the myths propagated by purity teachings, and practical steps for healing and recovery. Dr. Morgante shares her personal journey and professional insights as a psychologist, offering valuable guidance for individuals and couples striving for a healthier understanding of sexuality and spirituality. 

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Mutuality Matters 
00:19 Welcome and Guest Introduction
01:13 Dr. Camden Morgante’s Background
13:41 Impact on Women Raised in Purity Culture
16:55 Support CBE International
17:23 Impact on Men Raised in Purity Culture
24:41 Techniques for Healing from Shame-Based Sexuality
27:03 Purity Culture’s Impact on Church Leadership 

Related Resources

5 Purity Culture Myths and Why They Are False Promises 
My Body Kept Score: What Purity Culture Didn’t Know about Trauma
7 Lies That Purity Culture Teaches Women
Promises, Promises: Questioning the Protection of Purity Culture 

The opinions expressed in CBE’s Mutuality Matters podcast are those of its hosts or guests and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of CBE International or its members or chapters worldwide. The designations employed in this podcast and the presentation of content therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CBE concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers.