Bare Marriage
Bare Marriage
Sheila Gregoire
Episode 337: Why Do Evangelicals Ask Women to Do Such Risky Things if They Say They Protect Women?
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Aug 27, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Intro: Are Women Really More Protected in Conservative Christian Homes?
The Problem with Gary Thomas’ “Just Send Him Nude Photos”
How Complete Dependence Can Create Risk & Turn Into a Trap
A Real-Life Example of Financial Vulnerability
A Soft Life vs. Losing Your Autonomy
When Male “Protection” Becomes Control
The Connection Between Abuse & Economic Dependence
Helping Women Heal: An Interview with Sally Hope
Abuse, Faith, & the Myth of “He Lost Control”
Can a Good Christian Woman Be Angry? Anger as a Motivator for Justice & Healing
Building Churches That Actually Help Survivors
Conclusion: God’s Work of Redemption & Resources to Help
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Send us Fan Mail What happens when “protecting women” actually leaves them with fewer choices, less financial security, and nowhere to go when a marriage becomes unsafe? Today we unpack the hidden risks behind certain conservative Christian teachings about gender, money, work, and submission before sitting down with Sally Hope to talk about abuse, faith, anger, healing, and her survivor resource "No Visible Scars." It’s a thoughtful - and occasionally fiery - conversation about what genuine p...