https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scarlet-virgins--2838540enSociety & CultureCopyright Fringe Radio Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9c9a57fe74bbe89471192734d928e8b0.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scarlet-virgins--2838540Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:39:34 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkFringe Radio Networkfeeds@spreaker.comfalseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/counter-purity-movement-trading-one-dysfunction-for-another-ft-justin-megna--17078118
The Counter Purity Movement is a phrase they have coined for the scorched-earth social landscape some trod following purity culture, which includes outright hedonism, abuse within recovery communities, and versions of Christianity manipulated to be more sexually permissive.

Justin and Rebecca discuss purity culture, the Counter Purity Movement, and some of the ways in which these cultures are two sides of the same coin. They talk about their own – sometimes painful – journeys in finding their way to a healthy, holistic approach to life, love, and Christianity.

They are in complete agreement that Jesus Christ should our all-in-all and any path that leads away from him, whether hyper-legalistic or licentious, should be rejected.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17078118Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:54:25 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkIn this groundbreaking episode, Rebecca Lemke interviews Justin Megna about a topic no one else has touched: the “Counter Purity Movement.” The Counter Purity Movement is a phrase they have coined for the scorched-earth social landscape some trod...
The Counter Purity Movement is a phrase they have coined for the scorched-earth social landscape some trod following purity culture, which includes outright hedonism, abuse within recovery communities, and versions of Christianity manipulated to be more sexually permissive.

Justin and Rebecca discuss purity culture, the Counter Purity Movement, and some of the ways in which these cultures are two sides of the same coin. They talk about their own – sometimes painful – journeys in finding their way to a healthy, holistic approach to life, love, and Christianity.

They are in complete agreement that Jesus Christ should our all-in-all and any path that leads away from him, whether hyper-legalistic or licentious, should be rejected.]]>3635counterpuritymovement,podcast,purityculturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/courtship-at-ground-zero--17078109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17078109Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:49:57 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkIn this episode Rebecca interviews Kenny Lyons, a young man who has experienced the ramifications of the courtship movement firsthand.4071courtship,podcast,purityculturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridging-generational-gaps-with-purity-culture--17078105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17078105Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:42:46 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkIn this episode, Rebecca discusses understanding and bridging the generational gap in thinking about purity culture and courtship.781courtship,purityculturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feet-of-clay--17078100
She talks about why we shouldn’t try to replace God or add to his word and that we should have a discerning mind when it comes to the people we listen to.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17078100Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:38:09 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkIn this episode, Rebecca discusses Christians searching for earthly authority figures. She talks about why we shouldn’t try to replace God or add to his word and that we should have a discerning mind when it comes to the people we listen to.
She talks about why we shouldn’t try to replace God or add to his word and that we should have a discerning mind when it comes to the people we listen to.]]>788christianityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toxic-masculinity-is-a-red-herring-and-the-economics-of-sex--17056782
Join us for a take-no-prisoners conversation where we earn our “Tell It Like It Is” merit badges. To the easily triggered: turn back now.

Find Thomas at thechifiles.com and on Twitter @ThomasJLemke

Get The Scarlet Virgins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072M67WCL

Check out the bonus content: http://scarletvirgins.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17056782Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:23:09 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkI brought my husband Thomas back on to roast some sacred cow steaks on the hot coals of our passion for truth. We discuss the double-headed red-herring of feminism and toxic masculinity (caught off the coast of Chernobyl, if reports are to be...
Join us for a take-no-prisoners conversation where we earn our “Tell It Like It Is” merit badges. To the easily triggered: turn back now.

Find Thomas at thechifiles.com and on Twitter @ThomasJLemke

Get The Scarlet Virgins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072M67WCL

Check out the bonus content: http://scarletvirgins.com/]]>3141culture,purityculture,society,toxicmasculinityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-joshua-harris--17056786
The influence Adam and Eve after the Pill by Mary Eberstadt had on our journeys.

The context of the world for sexual norms and Christian values, both when his book was written and now.

I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye and Director Jessica, who was the driving force behind the project.

Societal relationships between men and women and how/why Josh views women the way he does now.

Suppression of reality and how that impacts sexuality and spirituality and the ability to deal with our own issues as a Church and community.

The realities of how tribalism and fame influence public figures.

Our plans for the future with projects and business.

Links mentioned:
Josh’s website where you can see his statement about I Kissed Dating Goodbye: https://joshharris.com/
The free link to the documentary I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye: http://explorationfilms.com/survived/index2.php

Josh’s Instagram where you can keep up with some of what he is doing with his new business: https://www.instagram.com/harrisjosh/

His new business, Clear and Loud: https://joshharris.com/#clearandloud]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17056786Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:18:46 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkJosh and I sat down to have a conversation about the documentary I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye and topics surrounding his journey reevaluating his book. Here are some of the things we discussed: The influence Adam and Eve after the Pill by Mary...
The influence Adam and Eve after the Pill by Mary Eberstadt had on our journeys.

The context of the world for sexual norms and Christian values, both when his book was written and now.

I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye and Director Jessica, who was the driving force behind the project.

Societal relationships between men and women and how/why Josh views women the way he does now.

Suppression of reality and how that impacts sexuality and spirituality and the ability to deal with our own issues as a Church and community.

The realities of how tribalism and fame influence public figures.

Our plans for the future with projects and business.

Links mentioned:
Josh’s website where you can see his statement about I Kissed Dating Goodbye: https://joshharris.com/
The free link to the documentary I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye: http://explorationfilms.com/survived/index2.php

Josh’s Instagram where you can keep up with some of what he is doing with his new business: https://www.instagram.com/harrisjosh/

His new business, Clear and Loud: https://joshharris.com/#clearandloud]]>3044ikdg,isikdg,joshuaharris,purityculturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-marriage-counseling-an-interview-with-dr-corey-carlisle--17056791
You can find Dr. Carlisle on Twitter at @drcoreycarlisle, his personal website: http://coreycarlisle.org/ and his counseling website: https://intimatemarriage.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17056791Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:14:10 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkIn this episode, Rebecca interviews Dr. Corey Carlisle on Eros, what to expect from Christian marriage counseling, and about general sexual/relational health. You can find Dr. Carlisle on Twitter at @drcoreycarlisle, his personal website:...
You can find Dr. Carlisle on Twitter at @drcoreycarlisle, his personal website: http://coreycarlisle.org/ and his counseling website: https://intimatemarriage.org/]]>3307christian,counseling,marriagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overton-window--17056745
You can find more of Thomas and his work at thechifiles.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17056745Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:52:02 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkIn this episode of the Scarlet Virgins Podcast, Rebecca and her husband Thomas Lemke discuss the Overton Window. What is it? How does it relate to the sexual revolution, purity culture, and the counter purity culture movement? You can find more of...
You can find more of Thomas and his work at thechifiles.com]]>2344culture,overton,purity,society,windowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ways-purity-culture-led-to-developing-anorexia--15094327
If you would like to find more of Rebecca's content like media appearances, more podcast episodes, and her book The Scarlet Virgins, you can go to www.scarletvirgins.com!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15094327Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:13:57 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkIn this episode, Rebecca discusses the things in purity culture that led to her development of anorexia. If you would like to find more of Rebecca's content like media appearances, more podcast episodes, and her book The Scarlet Virgins, you can...
If you would like to find more of Rebecca's content like media appearances, more podcast episodes, and her book The Scarlet Virgins, you can go to www.scarletvirgins.com!]]>709anorexia,eatingdisorder,mentalhealth,podcast,purityculturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-used-to-sex-when-you-ve-been-raised-to-be-ashamed--15094282
If you would like to find more content associated with The Scarlet Virgins, please visit www.scarletvirgins.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15094282Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:06:58 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkIn this episode, Rebecca discusses how to overcome being taught that sex is shameful. If you would like to find more content associated with The Scarlet Virgins, please visit www.scarletvirgins.com.
If you would like to find more content associated with The Scarlet Virgins, please visit www.scarletvirgins.com.]]>1052love,marriage,podcast,purityculture,sex,shamefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dysfunctional-childhoods-and-their-impact-on-relationships--15094138
If you would like to find more content associated with The Scarlet Virgins, check out www.scarletvirgins.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15094138Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:41:26 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkIn this episode, Rebecca discusses how dysfunctional childhoods often go hand in hand with purity culture. This can cause compounded issues later on it relationships like issues with vulnerability, trust, etc. If you would like to find more...
If you would like to find more content associated with The Scarlet Virgins, check out www.scarletvirgins.com]]>623childhood,love,podcast,purityculture,relationshipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/law-and-gospel-with-pastor-eric-brown--14710318
The discussion includes: Defining Law and Gospel, the three functions of the Law, balancing Law and Gospel, and answering the questions below.

What is a young person to do in the face of their friend's promiscuity?

Do you, as a pastor, regret any of your earlier teachings?

Have they stayed consisted throughout your ministry?

The book of Revelation being abused (think #raptureanxiety).

What does a congregant do if their church is going down a bad, perhaps legalist, road?

What did you think of the application of Law and Gospel in Rachael Denhollander's case?

How do you determine how a person needs to hear more Law or Gospel? Is there a process or is it mostly just a feeling and experience? How do you ensure the Gospel predominates, as Walther says it must?

Some words for those who are spiritually homeless (those who do not have a church).

Pastor Brown can be found at Higher Things' Gospeled Boldly Podcast: https://media.higherthings.org/podcasts/gospeled-boldly/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14710318Fri, 04 May 2018 22:49:45 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkIn this episode, Rebecca interviews her childhood Pastor from the small town LCMS congregation she attended for 18 years. The discussion includes: Defining Law and Gospel, the three functions of the Law, balancing Law and Gospel, and answering the...
The discussion includes: Defining Law and Gospel, the three functions of the Law, balancing Law and Gospel, and answering the questions below.

What is a young person to do in the face of their friend's promiscuity?

Do you, as a pastor, regret any of your earlier teachings?

Have they stayed consisted throughout your ministry?

The book of Revelation being abused (think #raptureanxiety).

What does a congregant do if their church is going down a bad, perhaps legalist, road?

What did you think of the application of Law and Gospel in Rachael Denhollander's case?

How do you determine how a person needs to hear more Law or Gospel? Is there a process or is it mostly just a feeling and experience? How do you ensure the Gospel predominates, as Walther says it must?

Some words for those who are spiritually homeless (those who do not have a church).

Pastor Brown can be found at Higher Things' Gospeled Boldly Podcast: https://media.higherthings.org/podcasts/gospeled-boldly/]]>4178abuse,christianity,gospel,law,legalism,spiritual,theologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-nick-peters-marriage-chastity-and-aspergers--14710312
In this episode of The Scarlet Virgins Podcast, Rebecca interviews Nick Peters on what it is like to be married with Aspergers, his journey of waiting until marriage to have sex, and his insights and advice on men, sexuality, and marriage.

Nick runs a Facebook group to support men who are about to get married, it is called As Christ Loved the Church. You can find Nick at Deeper Water Apologetics and on Twitter at @ApologiaNick]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14710312Fri, 04 May 2018 22:43:41 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkInterview with Nick Peters – Marriage, Chastity, and Aspergers In this episode of The Scarlet Virgins Podcast, Rebecca interviews Nick Peters on what it is like to be married with Aspergers, his journey of waiting until marriage to have sex, and...
In this episode of The Scarlet Virgins Podcast, Rebecca interviews Nick Peters on what it is like to be married with Aspergers, his journey of waiting until marriage to have sex, and his insights and advice on men, sexuality, and marriage.

Nick runs a Facebook group to support men who are about to get married, it is called As Christ Loved the Church. You can find Nick at Deeper Water Apologetics and on Twitter at @ApologiaNick]]>3739aspergers,chastity,christianity,marriage,men,pornography,purity,sexualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-about-failed-courtship--14516849
When you break off a dating relationship, it hurts. But what happens when you get dumped (by a Dad or otherwise) in courtship? The stakes are the equivalent of a broken engagement, and some would even say a marriage. The pain is excruciating, but if you've had a failed courtship, you aren't alone!

In this episode, Rebecca talks about her own experience with a failed courtship (and her husband's) and what you can do to heal afterwards.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516849Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:56:27 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkThe Scarlet Virgins Episode #13 - The Truth About Failed Courtship When you break off a dating relationship, it hurts. But what happens when you get dumped (by a Dad or otherwise) in courtship? The stakes are the equivalent of a broken engagement,...
When you break off a dating relationship, it hurts. But what happens when you get dumped (by a Dad or otherwise) in courtship? The stakes are the equivalent of a broken engagement, and some would even say a marriage. The pain is excruciating, but if you've had a failed courtship, you aren't alone!

In this episode, Rebecca talks about her own experience with a failed courtship (and her husband's) and what you can do to heal afterwards.]]>533courtship,culture,dating,love,marriage,purity,relationshipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-wounds--14516788
Legalism in purity culture produces shame, which in turn can cause internalized self-hatred. Addiction, mental health issues, and self-harm are all a result of this internalized self-hatred.

In this episode, Rebecca talks about the scars we carry, whether they are physical or mental, and introduces a new way of thinking about our permanent marks. Jesus has scars just like us, and ours serve as a perfect way to point us to Him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516788Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:48:43 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkThe Scarlet Virgins Episode #12 - Healing Wounds Legalism in purity culture produces shame, which in turn can cause internalized self-hatred. Addiction, mental health issues, and self-harm are all a result of this internalized self-hatred. In...
Legalism in purity culture produces shame, which in turn can cause internalized self-hatred. Addiction, mental health issues, and self-harm are all a result of this internalized self-hatred.

In this episode, Rebecca talks about the scars we carry, whether they are physical or mental, and introduces a new way of thinking about our permanent marks. Jesus has scars just like us, and ours serve as a perfect way to point us to Him.]]>216healing,health,jesus,mental,selfharm,selfinjury,woundsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ladies-who-lust--14516787
Growing up in purity culture, Rebecca and her female friends always heard phrases like "men are visual", "boys will be boys", etc. These phrases taught that men were perverted sex beasts due to their interest in sex and that women were more prim and proper, and naturally disinterested in sex.

In this episode, Rebecca talks about ladies who struggle with lust to let them know they aren't alone and assures all who struggle that our identity is not found in our failings, but in Christ's sacrifice!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516787Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:46:13 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkThe Scarlet Virgins Episode #11 - Ladies Who Lust Growing up in purity culture, Rebecca and her female friends always heard phrases like "men are visual", "boys will be boys", etc. These phrases taught that men were perverted sex beasts due to...
Growing up in purity culture, Rebecca and her female friends always heard phrases like "men are visual", "boys will be boys", etc. These phrases taught that men were perverted sex beasts due to their interest in sex and that women were more prim and proper, and naturally disinterested in sex.

In this episode, Rebecca talks about ladies who struggle with lust to let them know they aren't alone and assures all who struggle that our identity is not found in our failings, but in Christ's sacrifice!]]>246attraction,christianity,culture,lust,purity,sexualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apostasy-after-spiritual-abuse--14516558
After being raised in legalistic purity culture, Rebecca experienced the loss of many friends walking away from the Christian faith.

In this episode, she details her journey in dealing with friends apostatizing and what she has learned to do (and what not to do) when this happens.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516558Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:39:11 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkThe Scarlet Virgins Episode #10 - Apostasy in Purity Culture After being raised in legalistic purity culture, Rebecca experienced the loss of many friends walking away from the Christian faith. In this episode, she details her journey in...
After being raised in legalistic purity culture, Rebecca experienced the loss of many friends walking away from the Christian faith.

In this episode, she details her journey in dealing with friends apostatizing and what she has learned to do (and what not to do) when this happens.]]>315abuse,apostasy,christianity,faith,legalism,spiritualfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hangups-in-marriage--14516555
Many purity culture "graduates" experience hangups when they get married when it comes to their sexual lives and relationship with their spouse. The fear and shame learned from purity culture often leads them to stay silent about their private thought lives and other intimate details that should be freely shared with their spouse.

In this episode, Rebecca addresses a few of these hangups and encourages spouses to love one another fully by working together to overcome these hangups.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516555Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:31:06 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkThe Scarlet Virgins Episode #9 - Hangups in Marriage After Purity Culture Many purity culture "graduates" experience hangups when they get married when it comes to their sexual lives and relationship with their spouse. The fear and shame learned...
Many purity culture "graduates" experience hangups when they get married when it comes to their sexual lives and relationship with their spouse. The fear and shame learned from purity culture often leads them to stay silent about their private thought lives and other intimate details that should be freely shared with their spouse.

In this episode, Rebecca addresses a few of these hangups and encourages spouses to love one another fully by working together to overcome these hangups.]]>279christianity,hangups,marriage,relationships,sex,sexualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brokenness-in-jesus--14516553
When Rebecca talks about taboo topics that come up in purity culture like mental health and sex, she often hears something along the lines of, "Aren't you worried what people will think?"

In this episode, she challenges the assumption that speaking about something means you are being irreverent and shares the lack of fear she has in talking about brokenness in Jesus.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516553Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:22:02 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkThe Scarlet Virgins Podcast #8 - Brokenness in Jesus When Rebecca talks about taboo topics that come up in purity culture like mental health and sex, she often hears something along the lines of, "Aren't you worried what people will think?" In...
When Rebecca talks about taboo topics that come up in purity culture like mental health and sex, she often hears something along the lines of, "Aren't you worried what people will think?"

In this episode, she challenges the assumption that speaking about something means you are being irreverent and shares the lack of fear she has in talking about brokenness in Jesus.]]>258brokenness,christianity,gospel,grace,jesus,strugglefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pornography-and-purity--14516551
Secular culture and Christian purity culture both push certain narratives about pornography, but are they correct? In this episode, Rebecca discusses the social scripts on both sides of the spectrum and identifies issues she finds with both. Her belief is that we need a new approach to pornography, one that is truly empowering.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516551Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:16:50 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkThe Scarlet Virgins Episode #7 - Pornography and Purity Secular culture and Christian purity culture both push certain narratives about pornography, but are they correct? In this episode, Rebecca discusses the social scripts on both sides of the...
Secular culture and Christian purity culture both push certain narratives about pornography, but are they correct? In this episode, Rebecca discusses the social scripts on both sides of the spectrum and identifies issues she finds with both. Her belief is that we need a new approach to pornography, one that is truly empowering.]]>299christianity,pornography,purity,sexualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modesty-am-i-my-brother-s-keeper--14516429
Growing up, Rebecca Lemke was taught that modesty was a woman's issue. She was told that men were visual and didn't possess self-control, so it was the duty of her and her female friends to keep their male companions on the straight and narrow.

After leaving legalism and purity culture, Rebecca was introduced to the idea that women play no part in loving their male neighbors through their wardrobe. This rhetoric left her thinking: Am I my brother's keeper?

In this episode, she recounts her experiences with both of these schools of thought and offers her Christ-focused approach as an alternative.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516429Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:09:49 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkThe Scarlet Virgins Episode #6 - Modesty Growing up, Rebecca Lemke was taught that modesty was a woman's issue. She was told that men were visual and didn't possess self-control, so it was the duty of her and her female friends to keep their male...
Growing up, Rebecca Lemke was taught that modesty was a woman's issue. She was told that men were visual and didn't possess self-control, so it was the duty of her and her female friends to keep their male companions on the straight and narrow.

After leaving legalism and purity culture, Rebecca was introduced to the idea that women play no part in loving their male neighbors through their wardrobe. This rhetoric left her thinking: Am I my brother's keeper?

In this episode, she recounts her experiences with both of these schools of thought and offers her Christ-focused approach as an alternative.]]>710christianity,culture,legalism,modesty,purityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sex-and-love--14516425
Secular culture tells us that, before we enter into marriage, we need to "try" each other out sexually. This culture has a large focus on love in connection with sex and attraction. On the flip-side, legalistic purity culture often dictates that marriage is more about obligation, and some facets even claim that love is only a choice as opposed to a feeling.

In this episode, Rebecca seeks to unite what each culture gets right about sex and love while dispelling the incorrect and faulty assumptions found on both sides.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516425Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:02:32 +0000Fringe Radio Network#5 - Sex and Love Secular culture tells us that, before we enter into marriage, we need to "try" each other out sexually. This culture has a large focus on love in connection with sex and attraction. On the flip-side, legalistic purity culture...
Secular culture tells us that, before we enter into marriage, we need to "try" each other out sexually. This culture has a large focus on love in connection with sex and attraction. On the flip-side, legalistic purity culture often dictates that marriage is more about obligation, and some facets even claim that love is only a choice as opposed to a feeling.

In this episode, Rebecca seeks to unite what each culture gets right about sex and love while dispelling the incorrect and faulty assumptions found on both sides.]]>436christianity,culture,love,marriage,purity,relationships,sexfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexpectations--14516423
Both purity culture and secular culture set our expectations of sex (or "sexpectations"). While it may be tempting to reduce one view to being right and the other view to being wrong, we must examine both through the truth of scripture and our own consciences.

In this episode, Rebecca talks about what both cultures get wrong when it comes to setting sexual expectations, and encourages listeners to nix what they think they know about sex.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516423Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:57:31 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkThe Scarlet Virgins Podcast #4 - Sexpectations Both purity culture and secular culture set our expectations of sex (or "sexpectations"). While it may be tempting to reduce one view to being right and the other view to being wrong, we must examine...
Both purity culture and secular culture set our expectations of sex (or "sexpectations"). While it may be tempting to reduce one view to being right and the other view to being wrong, we must examine both through the truth of scripture and our own consciences.

In this episode, Rebecca talks about what both cultures get wrong when it comes to setting sexual expectations, and encourages listeners to nix what they think they know about sex.]]>554culture,marriage,purity,relationships,sexualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindset-in-marriage--14516337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14516337Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:37:03 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkOur assumptions and internalized beliefs about sex can have a negative impact on the intimacy that takes place in marriage, especially when you've been raised in legalism or purity culture. In this episode, Rebecca challenges some of the common...709christianity,culture,marriage,mindset,purity,sexualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singleness-and-relationships-the-scarlet-virgins-podcast--14120972
For more bonus content and to get your copy of "The Scarlet Virgins" by Rebecca Lemke - visit scarletvirgins.com. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14120972Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:59:58 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkThe vocations of singleness and marriage are ones that can be mishandled by the modern Christian church. Imbalance has come about in thinking about and discussing both vocations, often due to misrepresentation, twisting of scripture, and a lack of...
For more bonus content and to get your copy of "The Scarlet Virgins" by Rebecca Lemke - visit scarletvirgins.com. ]]>525christianity,courtship,culture,dating,marriage,purity,relationships,singlenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-wrong-with-joshua-harris-i-kissed-dating-goodbye--14053999
For more bonus content and to get your copy of "The Scarlet Virgins" by Rebecca Lemke - visit scarletvirgins.com. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14053999Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:28:33 +0000Fringe Radio NetworkJoshua Harris' famous (or infamous) book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye is a major piece of purity culture's history. The content of this book is so controversial that many parents and children who grew up in the era this book influenced are still sorting...
For more bonus content and to get your copy of "The Scarlet Virgins" by Rebecca Lemke - visit scarletvirgins.com. ]]>895abuse,courtship,culture,fundamentalism,harris,joshua,legalism,purity,relationships,spiritualfalsefull