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In this episode, Rebecca and Naomi discuss the fraught issue of fashion and personal style after growing up in plain culture where your clothes not only broadcast your church identity and social status but also are interpreted as indicators of your spiritual health and family cohesiveness. Rebecca and Naomi don't tell you what to wear, but they do suggest some ways to reframe familiar narratives about modesty and guilt that have helped them feel less judgmental and more accepting of themselves and others.

Show Notes
Brené Brown on Fitting in vs. Belonging: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvVPGG7JYVH/?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==

Sheila Wray Gregoire’s discussion on what modesty means in the Bible:

https://baremarriage.com/2019/03/new-look-at-christian-modesty-guidelines/

Sheila Wray Gregoire’s guide for talking to a woman about what she’s wearing:

https://baremarriage.com/2023/05/should-you-talk-woman-about-what-shes-wearing-dress-codes-modesty/

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In this episode we discuss the recently release documentary, For Our Daughters, based on a chapter of Kristin Kobes Du Mez' bestselling book, Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. This relatively short documentary exposes toxic power dynamics with the Southern Baptist Convention among other religious institutions where victims are often shamed while predators are protected. We reflect on the predictable patterns that often accompany systemic abuse within institutions and the devastating effects of these conditions on those who are harmed by them as well as those deconstructing them. We question the protective mechanisms that shield abusers and the societal norms that keep victims silent.
In light of the historical dangers of melding religious and political power, we challenge those who identify with the Anabaptist tradition to lead the way in cautioning the broader American church from seeking political power at the expense of spiritual integrity.
We conclude with a brief non-partisan public service announcement about voting in the upcoming election and where to find accurate polling information in your local community.
Links and Resources
For Our Daughters (YouTube)
Resources and Discussion Guide: https://www.forourdaughtersfilm.com/
Distinctive Features of the "Radical" Anabaptist Tradition
Elections and Voting Information

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Once we've left behind our bubble of origin, how do we heal the emotional wounds that may still remain? How do we replace the looping mental tapes that still haunt us years later? In this episode, Naomi and Rebecca reflect on the practice of reparenting as a way adults can offer our younger selves the understanding and compassion we may have longed for but never received. Ultimately, reparenting is a practice for anyone raised by imperfect adults–which is why Naomi and Rebecca are already teaching it to their own children.
Resources referenced (or should have been):

Reparenting Our Inner Child (YouTube)

Healing Inner Child Wounds: The Essential Guide to Reparenting (A helpful bog post with journaling prompts.)

Ep. 88 How to Reparent Yourself and Ep. 89 How to Reparent Part 2 (Guidance from a therapist on SelfHealers Soundboard Podcast)

Stop Trying to be Perfect and Start Being OK: Why being the OK-est version of you is the antidote to OCD (A Psychology Today article describing the symptoms of moral scrupulosity and its debilitating effects.)
Audio Editing: BethAnnie Hartman

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To balance out our last episode, in this one we discuss specific situations where it might be better to delay college for a while so that you have a better chance of success when you do get there. We also offer suggestions for alternatives to consider in the meanwhile.
Audio editing by BethAnnie Hartman

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Patricia Lewis shares her remarkable journey from financial struggle to stability by challenging traditional gender roles and overcoming the shame of accepting public assistance. After marrying her husband who she met while teaching in Japan, they returned to the U.S. to start a family in the midst of the Great Recession. Through the birth of their five sons and many job changes, they faced years of financial hardship before finding an unconventional solution.

Key points from Tricia's story:
• Growing up Mennonite with a father who taught practical skills regardless of gender
• Becoming reacquainted with her husband online while teaching in Japan and developing a relationship built on honest communication
• Struggling through dozens of jobs, medical bills, and raising five boys born via C-sections within eight years
• Confronting the shame of accepting public assistance while living at poverty level
• Transforming their finances by flipping traditional roles – Tricia becoming the primary breadwinner while her husband drove a school bus and homeschooled their sons
• Learning to counter negative self-talk and treat ourselves with the same kindness we show others
• Practical tips for financial independence: knowing your accounts, passwords, and financial situation
• Creative ways to stretch resources like buying turkeys in bulk during sales
For women facing financial insecurity, know what your plan is going forward. Identify your networks, consider your abilities, and understand your current financial situation – including accounts, debts, and assets. Don't let shame prevent you from using available resources designed to help you reach stability.
Connect with Tricia:

https://www.facebook.com/patricia.a.lewis

https://bsky.app/profile/hopenafuture.bsky.social

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