Runaway Eve

Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical se...

Were you a horny Evangelical teen in the 90s or early aughts? If so, you've probably heard of True Love Waits, and whether or not you had the ring on your finger, you were probably bombarded with constant messages about saving yourself for marriage. Listen in as I share a bit about my own experience, give a crash course in how this movement and organization started, and talk a bit about the st...

Hello, friends! It's been too long. Join me for a very informal (and minimally edited) conversation about what I've been up to and how I've been feeling, as well as where this project is headed in the new year. I hope, if nothing else, my optimism and excitement are contagious. The Divorced Virgin Project For more information and to join the course, click here . Follow Mindy at @thediv...

The Runaway Eve Book Club is once again in session. We're continuing our deep dive into the infamous "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", written by Evangelical darling of the 90s Joshua Harris. Yes, he's since renounced the book. Yes, he's since "apologized". But, as they say... "there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made know...

Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical se...

It’s been awhile since I’ve told you to shut up and listen, but I’m angry this evening. Long story short, someone I grew up with was convicted of child sex crimes and was sentenced earlier this week. I have a lot of feelings about the person, the crimes, and the sentence, and while I want to cover this in more depth once I get my hands on the court documents, for now I’m just decompressing. By the...

Today we are taking a break from Biblical Sexology to talk about something I’ve been thinking about for awhile now. Why is it so hard for millennials, especially those of us who grew up in Evangelical Christianity, to unpack, process, and name our trauma? Admittedly, this episode was sparked by the current Colleen Ballinger drama. Her younger, Gen Z victims have been able to call her out with a le...

Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical se...

Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical sexology is rooted in...

The Runaway Eve Book Club is once again in session. We're continuing our deep dive into the infamous "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", written by Evangelical darling of the 90s Joshua Harris. Yes, he's since renounced the book. Yes, he's since "apologized". But, as they say... "there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known". (It's the Bible. The Bible says t...

Have you ever wondered what a religion rooted in puritanism, that fully embodies purity culture and modesty, really believes about sex and sexuality? Have you ever struggled to link the "premarital sex is sin" belief to the "married sex is awesome" one? Biblical sexology just might be the key. Coined by the anonymous (yet all too familiar) Larry Solomon, the idea of biblical sexology is rooted in...

In my second annual non-Christmas Christmas episode, I discuss handling holiday-related triggers and choosing joy. I also take a ridiculous and unnecessary dive into the ways Krampus and the Christian God are essentially the same being, and, as a primer for season three, I define biblical sexology . I hope you all have a fantastic holiday season. If this time of year is difficult for you, just kno...

WAP certainly garnered an interesting response. While clearly not for everyone, the lyrics nonetheless conveyed an empowered, experienced version of female sexuality that we don’t often see in mainstream media. Adding to the conversation surrounding this song two years after it was released might feel late, irrelevant, or pointless. However, viewing the song, and what it represents, through the le...

The Christian Right's rhetoric around queer and trans people continues to take lives. Join me for a brief and frank discussion of my thoughts surrounding current events. Please consider donating to legitimate queer/trans organizations; here is a list.  Content warning: violence, anti-queer rhetoric, anti-trans rhetoric Sources: Transgender Day of Remembrance Club Q Colorado shooting: Suspect held...

Culture wars. You’ve heard the term and have likely seen it in practice, whether or not you realized it. In this episode I’m taking a shallow dive into how culture wars manifest in Evangelical Christian culture. After a very brief history lesson, we will look at two examples—one viral, one personal. We will also discuss two very, very bad men, who just so happen to have something in common. Spoile...

Life always finds a way to keep you on your toes, eh? Hi folx, it's been awhile. In this episode I talk a bit about myself and where I've been, make some media recommendations, and rant about Evangelical Twitter. Come for the gossip, stay for the season three teaser! You can expect a return to our regularly scheduled programming very soon. :) As always, thank you all for everything. If you like wh...

The Runaway Eve Book Club is once again in session. We're continuing our deep dive into the infamous "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", written by Evangelical darling of the 90s Joshua Harris. Yes, he's since renounced the book. Yes, he's since "apologized". But, as they say... "there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known". (It's the Bible. The Bible says t...

This is the third and final (for now) part of our deep dive into the myth of Christian persecution in this country, and today we are looking at the tragic story of a young man who was inexplicably willing and eager to die for his faith. After his death, he was turned into a martyr by many people in Evangelical Christian culture—people ready to hold him up as an example of how selfless, faithful, a...

The Runaway Eve Book Club is once again in session. We're continuing our deep dive into the infamous "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", written by Evangelical darling of the 90s Joshua Harris. Yes, he's since renounced the book. Yes, he's since "apologized". But, as they say... "there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known". (It's the Bible. The Bible says t...

Today we are continuing the discussion of the myth of Christian persecution in this country by looking at one of the most infamous martyr stories in recent history. Evangelical Christianity took the opportunity to run with the story of a teenage girl, with her whole life ahead of her, brutally murdered for refusing to deny her faith in God. The story shocked the world, and was weaponized and used...

The Runaway Eve Book Club is once again in session. We're continuing our deep dive into the infamous "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", written by Evangelical darling of the 90s Joshua Harris. Yes, he's since renounced the book. Yes, he's since "apologized". But, as they say... "there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known". (It's the Bible. The Bible says t...

What do Nine Inch Nails, Communism, blood being poured into a chalice, and kids playing Ring Around the Rosie have in common? If you guessed they’re all connected to the music video for one of the most popular Christian alternative songs of the 90s, you’d be correct! Today we are starting a two-part arc on martyrdom porn and the myth of Christian persecution in the United States. In Part 1, we wil...

Once again the Christian Right is forcing their regressive, willfully ignorant, and scientifically baseless beliefs on a country that claims to uphold the separation of church and state. I’m pissed, so I need you to shut up and listen for a few minutes. Feel free to share this episode with whoever you feel like you need to. Content warning: abortion, pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, medical speak, ge...

Jesus was a cult leader and the death cult lives on! In this episode I take a quick look at what Easter means to Evangelical Christians, and the historical context it is based on. That’s… pretty much it. Author’s note: at one point I say that Evangelicals don’t celebrate Lent—I should not have made such a black and white statement, because that isn’t entirely true. Some denominations that fall wit...

Previously, we talked about how Evangelical Christianity’s guidelines and restrictions surrounding sex, love, and dating can be overwhelming, challenging, and damaging to young people navigating these practices within the culture. In a continuation of that conversation, we are looking at how adults in Evangelical Christianity approach these practices. Spoiler alert: it’s very similar to how teens...