Bare Marriage
Bare Marriage
Sheila Gregoire
Episode 333: Good Fruit - Are We Measuring It Right When It Comes to Christian Marriage Teaching?
1 hour 16 minutes Posted Jul 30, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Intro: What Does “Good Fruit” Really Mean?
Why Some Critics Are Redefining “Fruit” & Matthew 7 - Judging Trees by Their Fruit
“Walnuts vs. Rat Poison”: When Teaching Is Toxic
Joanna Joins In: Let’s Measure the Fruits of the Spirit in Marriage
A Look at the Trust & Close Relationships Scale
The Research on Decision-Making: Why Collaboration Wins & Unilateral Decision-Making Falls Short
Why Conflict Resolution Matters & The Skills We Learn Through the Struggle
Joanna’s Literary Observations - What Jane Austen Can Teach us About Relational Skills
A Call to Responsibility - Even “Nice” Teachers Should be Held to Accountability
Dr. Camden Morgante on Recovering From Purity Culture
The Harmful “Fairytale Myth” in The Bride Wore White - What if it Doesn’t Come True?
A Therapist’s Take on Healing from the Harmful Effects of Purity Messaging
The Gatekeeping Myth - Are Women Responsible for Men’s Sexuality?
Conclusion: Listener Quotes & Final Thoughts on the Fruit of Purity Culture
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Send us Fan Mail What does Jesus actually mean when he tells us to judge a tree by its fruit - and what happens when we apply that idea to marriage and Christian teaching? Today Joanna, our resident statistician, joins us as we dig into the biblical meaning of “good fruit,” unpack the research behind our marriage studies, and explore what trust, spiritual fruit, and decision-making have to do with one another. We also welcome Dr. Camden Morgante and discuss her amazing book “Recovering From P...