The word is spreading through evangelical circles that, yes, it is OK for Christian women to enjoy sex as much as their husbands and that men, not their wives, are responsible for addressing their own struggles with lust and pornography,…
How the church in Maryland became the primary auction block for slaves
The Maryland General Assembly passed the first of a series of race laws in 1664. The first iteration transformed enslavement to a lifelong identity rather than a state of indenture or a condition that could be changed. The Maryland General…
The loneliness epidemic
In 2020, the topic of loneliness was everywhere. Concern for seniors in retirement homes, for singles stuck in efficiency apartments, and for other groups of Americans rose as it became clear that the disease could overwhelm hospitals and interfere with…
What do you say when a mom wishes her child were dead instead of gay?
I squirmed in my seat, avoiding eye contact with the women in my small group. They offered encouragement to a woman sitting next to me. She spoke in halting sentences, wiping away tears with a tissue they offered. “It’s just…
Join BNG webinar with Beth Allison Barr to discuss ‘biblical womanhood’
Join Baylor University history professor Beth Allison Barr in an exclusive webinar with BNG Executive Director Mark Wingfield as they discuss Barr’s new book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood. The free webinar will be offered via Zoom on Tuesday, May…