Bare Marriage
Bare Marriage
Sheila Gregoire
Episode 310: Desiring God Thinks Marriage Is Like Peddling Furiously on the Back of a Tandem Bike
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Jan 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Welcome & 2026 Intro, Patreon Book Club
The Problems With Gospel Coalition’s Article: "Why Women Are Going To Therapy Instead Of Church"
Why Pastors Good Actually Want Women In Therapy
What Does It Mean To Be In Safe Community?
How The “Seductive Woman” Analogy Dehumanizes Women And Enables Cheating
What Is Wrong With Tilly Dillehey's Tandem Bike Marriage Metaphor
Tilly’s Marriage Tip #1: Your Husband Knows He’s Messing Up, Don’t Tell Him (Really??)
Tilly’s Marriage Tip #2: Don’t Bring Up Things That Bother You Because Not Everything Is A Sin (Spoiler: We Disagree)
Tilly’s Marriage Tips 3 & 4: Stop Being Negative And Choose To Be Grateful (But Sometimes Feedback Is Necessary!)
All People Need To Feel Safe In Relationships, And That Means Honest Feedback
Real Research: Followership Behavior Study And The Implications For Complementarian Marriage
Protect Your Safety In 2026 By Fixing Your Algorithm & Finding Healthy Community
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Send us Fan Mail We're kicking off 2026 by teaching you how to think critically about Christian marriage and relationship advice! Rebecca and I walk through some really problematic articles and social media posts - from the Gospel Coalition's piece against therapy to Tilly Dillehay’s tandem bike marriage metaphor - and show you exactly why they make us feel unsafe. We'll teach you how to spot red flags, question who benefits from this advice, and why prioritizing your safety and discernment i...