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

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!

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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”