What if the church's approach to relationships between men and
women has been doing more harm than good? In this episode, we sit
down with author Bronwyn Lea to unpack the ideas behind her book
Beyond Awkward Side Hugs — a thoughtful challenge to
the rules-heavy, fear-driven culture that has left many Christians,
especially singles, feeling like second-class members of the body
of Christ. Bronwyn makes the case that healthy, embodied community
isn't built on caution tape and rigid boundaries, but on an inner
transformation of character that allows men and women to relate to
one another as true brothers and sisters in Christ.
We also dig into some of the more countercultural ideas in
Bronwyn's work — from the healing power of non-sexual touch, to
what it truly means to be a "friend to a marriage," to how church
leaders can break down gender silos and create the conditions for
genuine belonging. As loneliness reaches epidemic levels in our
culture, Bronwyn argues the church is uniquely positioned to a
powerful antidote — but only if it's willing to move past
awkwardness and into authentic, whole-person community. This is a
conversation that will challenge how you think about friendship,
integrity, and what it truly means to live as brothers and sisters
in Christ.
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Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping men, women, and couples experience good health, loving relationships and joyful spirituality that Jesus came to bring.