37. Book Review: Tia Levings' A Well-Trained Wife...or Widget? (Part 1)

08/14/24 • 54 min

What if the very teachings that promise to bring you love and belong are the same ones that will put you in the greatest dangers? Join us as we explore Tia Leving's phenomenal book, "Well-Trained Wife," and the many parts that resonate with us. We discuss the tight grip of rigid faith traditions and societal expectations, and how liberating it can be to seize control of our own destinies. From personal anecdotes to reflections on our younger selves, this episode is packed with heartfelt dialogue about breaking free and growing stronger, with a gentle reminder to brace for heavy content around various forms of abuse.
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A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings
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38. Book Review: Tia Levings' A Well-Trained Wife...or Widget? (Part 2)

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Ever wondered what it's like to break free from a high-control environment? Join us as we celebrate Tia Leving's incredible achievement—her book "A Well-Trained Wife" has skyrocketed to the New York Times bestseller list.
We share stories from our own past about compassionate bystanders who made a big difference and offer practical suggestions for ways to meaningfully support those in a major life transition or in a crisis situation.
We also talk about the complex emotions of loss and new beginnings when cherished dreams crumble into dust. We reflect on the inevitable grief of unmet expectations and the magic of learning to hold mystery, uncertainty, and two competing truths at once.
Finally, we touch on the unexpected influence of evangelical fundamentalism and Calvinism on contemporary Anabaptist communities, scratching our heads at the seeming contradictions and unlikely resonances between these religious traditions given their vociferous theological differences in past centuries.
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A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings

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Uncovered: Life Beyond - 37. Book Review: Tia Levings' A Well-Trained Wife...or Widget? (Part 1)

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This is Rebecca and this is Naomi . We're 40-something moms and first cousins who know what it's like to veer off the path assigned to us .

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We've juggled motherhood , marriage , college and career , as we questioned our faith traditions while exploring new identities and ways of seeing the world .

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