Church Leaders and Porn: The Devastating Effects for Women in the Church
I was sitting in the passenger seat of my fiancé’s car in 1998 when he confessed to me that he had used porn. My eyes
September 5, 2022
Type of Resource: Blog/Magazine Article
Women Are People, Too
We sat in a circle in our cabin, escaping the heat and humidity. During this final church camp experience, we were reflecting on what our
September 5, 2022
Is There Such a Thing as Ethical Porn? Male and Female Perspectives
In a 2018 interview, Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber argued against shaming the consumption of porn by suggesting that rather than harboring shame about it, Christians
September 5, 2022
Preaching Porneia
As an Anglican priest who fields inquiries from people looking for a new church, I have often been asked, “Do you preach biblical sexuality?” I’ve
September 5, 2022
Is This Safe to Drink? Thoughts on Our Thirst for Intimacy
“He won’t have sex with me.” After only a year of marriage the newlywed couple I had provided pre-marital counseling for was facing a significant
September 5, 2022
My Ordination Story: A Calling Affirmed
My journey toward my ordination day was not an ordinary one compared to most Asian American women pastors. My fight was not for the church
August 31, 2022
The Desk: Four Lessons to Help Women Tackle the Impossible
It came in 483 pieces—slats, panels, and hardware wrapped in plastic bags and cardboard for “easy delivery and assembly.” My beautiful, new, black corner desk
August 24, 2022
How to Identify and Heal the Gaslighting of Women Pastors
As women continue to progress toward full equality in the church, with more and more denominations affirming women in full ministry, some subtle barriers hang
August 17, 2022
Strategies for an Equal Marriage in the Midst of Unequal Career Demands
I sit in the military chapel, taking it in. The sun pours through the stained-glass windows, casting a warm yellow glow across the maroon and
August 10, 2022
Ancient History? Cultural-Historical Context Helps Us See That Women and Men Are Equal
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Honorable Mention. Enjoy! As a student of ancient history, I often find that my intimate knowledge
August 3, 2022
