#134 – Dr. Laura Anderson: Sex, Dating, Courtship and Trauma
Almost Heretical
English - March 20, 2024 10:30 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 542 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality Spirituality ex-evangelical post-christian deconstructing deconstruction faith tim mackie bible project timothy mackie greg boyd brian zahnd Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Listen to the 20-minute Utterly Heretical after show episode that Nate & Shelby recorded debriefing this conversation with Dr. Laura Anderson
Dr. Laura Anderson tackles religious trauma, explaining it as our physiological response to religious experiences, distinct from the events themselves. She critiques purity culture for its detrimental effects on personal development and relationships, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of the Bible and recognizing its flaws. The conversation extends to the challenges churches face in addressing trauma, the variety of Christian views on mental health, and navigating relationships amid political and religious differences.
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Dr. Laura Anderson tackles religious trauma, explaining it as our physiological response to religious experiences, distinct from the events themselves. She critiques purity culture for its detrimental effects on personal development and relationships, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of the Bible and recognizing its flaws. The conversation extends to the challenges churches face in addressing trauma, the variety of Christian views on mental health, and navigating relationships amid political and religious differences.
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1. Bonus episodes of Utterly Heretical (our private podcast) every month
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3. Access to our private community of 350+ listeners
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