Episode 148: Reframing Christian Faith and the Lifestyle

About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of non-monogamy and Christian faith with insights from Dr Mitch G.

Do you struggle with your understanding of how non-monogamy reconciles with a life of faith? Join us for a thought provoking conversation with Dr Mitch G, the newest member of the Expansive Connection coaching team. His training, experience, and specialization in religion and theology provides a helpful framework and understanding for those with religious backgrounds who find themselves struggling with their belief systems or plagued by shame, guilt, and fear over what they've been taught or once believed. Dr Mitch's Education and Certifications B.A in Religion Master's degree in Theology Doctoral degree in Holistic Health Postive Psychology & Well-being Coaching Certification Resources supporting this episode: Join the We Gotta Thing Community! Expansive Connection Coaching Embracing Prodigals by John Sanders (Cascade Books, 2020) How the Bible Actually Works by Peter Enns, PhD (Harper One, 2019) Inspired by Rachel Held Evans (Nelson Books, 2018) Better Ways to Read the Bible by Zack W. Lambert (Brazos Press, 2025) "Why You Don't Want a Biblical Marriage" with Jennifer Bird, PhD (Podcast - The New Evangelicals) Marriage in the Bible - What Do the Texts Say? by Jennifer G. Bird…

People in this episode

Host: Mr & Mrs Jones

Guest: Dr Mitch G

Topics covered

• non-monogamy
• Christian faith
• shame
• guilt
• theology
• religion
• sexuality

Keywords

• non-monogamy
• Christian faith
• shame
• guilt
• theology
• religion
• sexuality
• coaching
• belief systems

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Embracing Prodigals, How the Bible Actually Works, Inspired by Rachel Held Evans, Better Ways to Read the Bible, Why You Don't Want a Biblical Marriage, Marriage in the Bible - What Do the Texts Say?, Sex, God & the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy, Let's Talk About Sex - Challenging the Church's Stance on Sexual Morality

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