The Good Books: After Purity with Sara Moslener from Exvangelical

The Good Books: After Purity with Sara Moslener

1 hour 8 minutes Posted Jan 23, 2026 at 8:27 pm.

Introduction and Guest Welcome

Sarah's Religious Upbringing

The Influence of Pro-Life Movement

College and Theater: A Path to Self-Discovery

Pursuing Academia and Feminist Theology

The Concept of Purity and Its Implications

Racial Dynamics in Purity Culture

Connecting Sexual Purity to Racial Identity

The Importance of Historical Context

Teaching Religion, Race, and Discrimination

How to Support the Show

The Process of Academic Research

Challenges and Ethics in Purity Culture Research

The Intersection of Academia and Therapy

Lightning Round: Author's Preferences and Insights

The Value of Education and Final Thoughts

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In the first interview of 2026, I talk to Sara Moslener about her latest book, After Purity: Race, Sex, and Religion in White Christian America. (Buy the book from bookshop.org here & support the show)

Learn more about Sara's work at https://saramoslener.com/

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