Biblical womanhood -- the belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers -- pervades North American Christianity. From choices about careers to roles in local churches to relationship dynamics, this belief shapes the everyday lives of evangelical women. Yet biblical womanhood isn't biblical, says Baylor University historian Beth Allison Barr. It arose from a series of clearly definable historical moments.This...

"The #MeToo movement has revealed sexual abuse in every sphere of society, including the church. But all too often, churches have been complicit in protecting abusers, reinforcing patriarchal power dynamics, and creating cultures of secrecy, shame, and silence. Disclosing candid stories of abuse, pastor and survivor Ruth Everhart offers God's hope to survivors while shining a light on the prevalence of sexual misconduct within faith communities"--...

Are you LGBTQ+? Not sure? Whether you're queer or questioning, understanding sexuality and gender identity can be confusing. And if you're a Christian, questions of identity can be even scarier. Is there something wrong with you? Will your friends accept you? When should you tell your family? What about church? Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens has answers to all these questions and more. You'll get insight and support...

Presents advice from a Christian perspective on maintaining a healthy sex relationship within marriage, discussing some of the obstacles to sexuality and what can be done to achieve a balance between everyday demands and marital sex.

"Christians are increasingly seen as old-fashioned, restrictive and prejudiced when it comes to sex before marriage, cohabitation, homosexuality, gender identity or transgender rights. In fact, for many people, this topic is one of the biggest barriers to considering Christianity." -- Publisher's website. "Los cristianos son cada vez m̀s vistos como anticuados, restrictivos y prejuiciosos cuando se trata de sexo antes del matrimonio, la cohabitaci̤n,...

"This super practical book gives thirty-one days of challenges for you and your spouse to help you talk, flirt, and explore all three levels of sexual intimacy--physical, emotional, and spiritual--so you both can experience the best sex ever"-- Este libro enormemente práctico ofrece treinta y un días de desafíos para ti y tu cónyuge para ayudarlos a hablar, coquetear y explorar los tres niveles de intimidad sexual: física, emocional y espiritual,...

Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, talk about sex and marriage in down-to-earth terms, hitting issues other Christian books won't. They share practical help and hope with people just like them--who entered marriage a complete mess, or who are planning to be married someday and want to avoid some sticky pitfalls.