Bare Marriage Episode 321: New Research into Modesty Messaging, Sexual Harassment in Church, Plus We Answer Your Questions!
Mar 26, 2026
They answer listener questions about finding healthy church communities and whether complementarianism is a dealbreaker. They discuss raising boys with healthy views of sex and practical dating mindsets. New research on internalized modesty messaging is introduced, including its links to lower self-esteem in girls and increased risk of sexual harassment in church settings.
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Learn Logical Fallacies With Example Videos
- Learn logical fallacies and syllogisms using introductory videos and examples to spot bad reasoning in others and yourself.
- Rebecca recommends searching “intro to logical fallacies with examples” and “intro to logical syllogisms with examples” on YouTube for short crash courses.
Choose Churches By Community Action Not Pure Doctrine
- Evaluate churches by observable works and community care, not only by doctrinal purity or a measuring stick from a harmful church.
- Keith and Rebecca urge trying new churches and prioritizing ones active in the local community over litmus-test theology.
Complementarianism Can Be A Deal Breaker For Leadership
- Treat complementarianism as a personal deal breaker for spiritual leadership but consider pragmatic cooperation for mutual service projects.
- Rebecca says she won't be under leadership that denies women's full personhood but will partner on tangible community needs if respectful.
