The Truth About Toxic Masculinity & Rehumanizing Sex in Marriage

November 07, 2023
00:00 42:30
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We’re breaking down the effects of toxic masculinity. Our guest, Zachary Wagner helps us redefine a healthy sexual ethic within the Christian faith, particularly in the wake of trauma & purity culture. Drawing insights from his book, Zachary explains how traditional teachings about sexuality can often dehumanize men and women. We propose a rehumanizing approach that honors God and embraces a full personhood perspective.

Key Points Discussed:

  • Purity Culture and Its Pitfalls
  • Beyond Sexual Behavior to a Proper Sexual Ethic
  • Dehumanization in Traditional Teachings About Sex
  • Rehumanizing Sex in Marriage
  • Why Some Fear Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

Listener Takeaways:

  • For Singles: Understand and develop a sexual ethic that honors yourself and others beyond mere adherence to rules.
  • For Married Couples: Explore how to engage in your sexual relationship that is rehumanizing and considers the holistic well-being of both partners.
  • For Church Leaders: Encourage teachings and dialogues that address the deeper relational and spiritual aspects of sexuality rather than focusing solely on behavior.

Links Mentioned in this Episode: 

Zachary Wagner’s Website & Book 

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Dana Che is the founder of Thrive Relationships, where she serves as a marriage and relationship coach and host of the Rebuilding Us marriage podcast. She also serves as a preaching pastor at her church. Whether in the church or on her podcast, Dana's mission is singular: to help people rebuild their relationships through the grace and guidance of the Lord.

On Rebuilding Us, she is known for her graceful candor, humor, and her encouraging yet challenging advice. Dana holds a B.A. in communication from Regent University. She has a fierce passion for fashion and a fiercer passion for truth. She shares her life with Shaun, her loving husband of over twenty-five years, their four amazing children, and their “multi-cultural” dog in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA.

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