Episode 227: Are We Creating a Strawman out of Complementarianism? We Respond to Critics

Bare Marriage

So many people resist admitting that they are actually egalitarians, because they think they have to be complementarian--even if they don't act like it. Today Sheila and her husband Keith dissect the arguments that are often used to say "we're really complementarian"--even when they're objectively not. And we invite people instead to preach what they practice.
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Things Mentioned in the Podcast:

• The Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood's statement
• Our podcast with Nancy Pearcey where we explain how complementarians act as egalitarians
• The interview with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Robert Wolgemuth
• The Great Sex Rescue, with our findings about decision-making
• Rebecca Groothuis' article about equality
• Jonathan Leeman's article (and video) about a husband's authority

Resources about the Biblical Argument for Equality:

• Marg Mowczko's site--amazing short articles on virtually every bible passage about gender.
• Our podcast with Philip Payne, and his book The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood
• Terran Williams' book How God Sees Women
• Terran Williams' series refuting Mike Winger's videos
• Julie Zine Coleman's book On Purpose

Future Speaking Events:
Grand Rapids, MI: Sheila and Rebecca will be at Calvin University on March 13 and 14 . March 13 at 4:30; March 13 at 7 pm for a panel discussion; and March 14 at 7 pm. More details here.
Belleville, ON: St. Thomas Anglican Church in Belleville, Ontario is throwing a party for us to celebrate The Great Sex Rescue and She Deserves Better! March 23, 2:30-4:30 pm. Q&A, crafts with toxic books, and more.

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• The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex
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