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Does Purity Culture Cause Body Hatred and Eating Disorders?
By: Rachel Asproth | June 19, 2019
Because eating disorders often flow out of a desire for control and because patriarchy grants women so little control over their lives and bodies, it’s no surprise that many see a link between the purity movement and eating disorders.
5 Purity Culture Myths and Why They Are False Promises
By: Camden Morgante | May 29, 2019
I was raised in Christian purity culture. I proudly wore my “True Love Waits” ring. I read Joshua Harris’s Christian cult classic, I Kissed Dating Goodbye. And today, I’m a psychologist and a vocal critic of purity culture.
Hannah: More than a Mother
By: Tracey Stringer | January 28, 2019
As we walk with Hannah, we see how she encounters and discovers who God says she is. This is a message not just for moms, but for all of us. Every day of our lives, we are asked to fit into a certain shape, but we don’t always fit the mold.
The Gutsy Girls Series: Strong, Christian Women Who Impacted the World
By: Amy L. Sullivan | January 23, 2019
The Gutsy Girls series is a collection of children’s picture books highlighting five Christian women from history to present day.
Why Are We Teaching Girls to Hate Their Bodies?
By: Kate Dewhurst | December 27, 2018
Our bodies weren’t designed to be hated but to be respected—to be regarded as sacred, to be loved beyond measure, to be holy reflections of the beauty and wisdom of God.
Book Review: Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free
By: Sarah Lindsay | November 19, 2018
Pure examines the harmful effects of evangelical Christianity's purity culture with particular emphasis on the long-lasting and outward-rippling effects of shame. Of particular interest to CBE's audience, the book details the ways in which purity culture cooperates with patriarchy and harms women.
How the System is Rigged against Latinas and What the Church Can Do to Help
By: Gricel Medina | November 12, 2018
Whether we realize it or not, a paradigm shift is happening. The voices of Latina women, of immigrant women, of women of color, and of all women are emerging. Together, we’re telling a fuller story and illustrating a profound truth: we're always better and stronger together.
The Challenges of Fatherhood: A Biblical View (Finnish, English)
By: Jan Cedercreutz | October 26, 2018
Fatherhood is a sensitive issue for many Finns. How do we brake free from burdens and enjoy fatherhood?
"If You Teach the Mama, the Whole Family Will Learn" (Finnish, English)
By: Beth Elness-Hanson | October 26, 2018
Beyond economics and development, this session develops the title’s theme with a biblical application from the Book of Ruth, incorporating intercultural interpretation and illustrated by stories of Tanzania women.
A Father’s Reflection: Teaching My Son Vulnerability through My Struggle with Depression
By: Michael Bain | September 5, 2018
I've chosen not to shy away from telling my kids about my depression. I want them to know that when they face grief, anxiety, or disappointment, they don’t have to hide it.