In this episode of ReStory Podcast, let's hear some insights from Sheila Wray Gregoire, an advocate for healthier evangelical teachings on sex and marriage. Gregoire discusses her journey from a mommy blogger to challenging evangelical teachings through her research with 7,000 evangelical women, showcased in her book 'She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up.' The conversation covers the impact of purity culture on women's sexual health, self-esteem, and the excessive responsibilities it places on them, advocating for a significant shift towards teachings that respect women's agency and value. Gregoire's work, including her website BareMarriage.com and related podcast, aims to change the evangelical conversation about marriage and sex.00:00 Introduction to Purity Culture and Its Impact00:32 Exploring the Voices Behind the Movement01:55 Sheila Wray Gregoire's Journey and Insights05:42 Unveiling the Harms of Purity Culture11:08 The Surprising Correlations: Periods, Talking, and Abuse17:46 Consent, Sexual Abuse, and the Purity Culture31:52 Addressing Modesty and Its ConsequencesLearn more about ReStory at www.restory.life.Listen to our webinar on Remnants of Purity Culture at www.restory.life/webinars.Learn more about Sheila at www.baremarriage.com.
Learn more about ReStory at www.restory.life.Listen to our webinar on Remnants of Purity Culture at www.restory.life/webinars.Learn more about Zachary Wagner and his new book, Non-Toxic Masculinity at https://www.zacharycwagner.com/
In Part 4 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth give 3 "steps" to respond well when your adult children come to you with feelings and memories of your failure. Beth also shares an exciting adventure she is leading into the stories of women past.Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesFierce & Lovely Turkey History TourRestoration ProjectBooks on Trauma:My Grandmother's HandsThe Body Keeps the ScoreThe Relational SoulThe Wounded HeartFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
In Part 3 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the ways our own sexuality stories show up in parenting and ways to be prepared and intentional to do things differently.Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesFierce & Lovely PodcastRestoration ProjectSex 101Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma with Andrew BaumanFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
In Part 2 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about their paradigm of parenting that shifts everything from how we handle correction with 4-year olds to how we encourage 14-year olds. Our children are stories to be discovered. Our role as parents is to awaken in them the story they were meant to write.Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesFierce & Lovely PodcastRestoration ProjectNo RegretsFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
In Part 1 of Storied Parenting, Chris and Beth Bruno talk about the 5 stages of a story journey that moms and dads find themselves in. How do you know which stage you're in and how do you advance to the final, desired stage? Learn more about Storied Parenting and the Bruno's approach:Fierce & LovelyFierce & Lovely Mini-CoursesRestoration ProjectNo RegretsFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
We all crave the delight of another's face because we were designed for it. In Numbers 6, this is God's face shining upon us. We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Part 4 of 4.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
In psychology, we call it grounding. In Numbers 6, God offers this concept as "peace or shalom". We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Part 3 of 4.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
In psychology, we call it containment. In Numbers 6, God offers this necessary emotional regulation using the word, "kept". We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Part 2 of 4.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
We all know the blessing from Numbers 6: "The Lord bless you and keep you..." But do you know the psychology embedded in the blessing? Listen in as Chris and Beth unpack the genius template for neurobiology encoded in these verses. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
We were made to receive comfort, but most of us did not receive all that we needed. How do we know if this is us and what does that look like in our adult lives? How do we move forward in healthy ways if this is our story?Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
Sometimes we're asked to tell stories of our childhood and we can't. We assume we don't have any memories, yet we sense that much of our present reality was shaped by things that happened to us. Why is that? Why do we FEEL something that makes no sense according to our "memory"? Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the difference between explicit and implicit memory and why our body remembers more than we're often cognizant of.Mentioned in the show:Dr. Daniel Siegel's MindsightDr. Bessel Van Der Kolk's The Body Keeps the ScoreFind us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
We experience trauma as a fire or as a drought. The one is far more visible and its ripple effect far more noticeable. But the other is equally harmful. How do we identify those in our lives and what do we do to come alive again?Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
"I had a great childhood. My parents are loving. I don't have a story." We hear this all the time. And it's utterly wrong. We all have stories and whether or not they could be classified as Big T or Little t traumas, we have all experienced shaping events. How can you tell what stories have shaped you?Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
This is a common experience: you come for relief from unwanted symptoms, but end up feeling worse for the first few sessions. Why? And what can you expect to start to happen once you start a journey with a ReStory™ practitioner? Mentioned in the podcast: Jason Uptown's Scarecrow.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
What if your memory is wrong? Have you been telling yourself lies or has your mind constructed a narrative it needed at the time? How do we make meaning of our experiences that differ from others who lived through the same ones? Join the Brunos in a conversation spurred by the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Bonus Episode 9.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
In Part 4 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the intricate blend of theology, psychology, and ministry to reveal deep human emotions and transformative healing. They delve into the unique approach of asking context-driven questions rather than focusing on content alone, uncovering the unspoken stories of pain, shame, and ultimately, restoration.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
In Part 3 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the significant role of kindness in the Restory approach to counseling, highlighting its distinction from niceness and its foundation in strength and tenderness. They explore how kindness, as exemplified by the character of God, can disrupt harmful narratives and foster change, offering freedom and restoration by seeing beyond one's ''second story.''Our brother organization, Restoration Project, and sister organization, Fierce & Lovely, share our heart and ethos.Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
In Part 2 of 4, Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the challenges of sharing the confidential and profound experiences encountered in their counseling center and podcast, focusing on the role of evil in dehumanizing individuals and the importance of connection and 'with-ness' in healing. They explore the concept of ''ReStory,'' aiming to recover the original story of God's design for individuals, combating the assault of evil with kindness and a firm belief in people's intrinsic worth. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.
In this part 1 of 4 of "ReStory" of the Walking With Podcast, hosts Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the ReStory approach, a unique counseling method that navigates the intersection of theology, psychology, and narrative therapy, aiming to uncover and revitalize individuals' inherent stories as designed by God. The discussion covers the global attention their trademark application has received, the difference between their approach and traditional narrative therapy, and the importance of diving deep into one's story rather than just managing symptoms. Find us at www.restory.lifeLearn More about ReStory® HERE.