About this episode

This episode explores how purity cultures influence our perception of Jesus and advocates for a more open and humble spirituality.

We rarely encounter Jesus without bringing our own fears, hopes, politics, theology, and longing for certainty with us. In this episode, we explore how purity cultures can shape the way we see him—and how genuine spirituality invites us to hold our categories more lightly, with greater humility, openness, and love.

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Cook

Topics covered

• purity culture
• spirituality
• humility
• openness
• love
• theology
• certainty

Keywords

• purity cultures
• spirituality
• Jesus
• humility
• openness
• theology
• certainty

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