In honour of Movember, a month dedicated to men’s health, I wanted to share some thoughts on my Tai Chi practice, and it’s an excellent practice to break the cycle of toxic masculinity. Different Types of Strength Tai Chi, like many of the internal arts, requires a considerable amount of strength–but it is a strengthContinue reading “The Benefits of Tai Chi for Positive Masculinity”
Category Archives: Faith and Spirituality
On Faith & Dating: Challenges, Clarity, and Possible Hope
Recently, I was asked whether I had considered trying the dating site Christian Mingle. This is not the first time I have been asked this, nor is it likely to be the last. This is a question that I believe has usually been well-intentioned–but it’s also a question and an idea I find frustrating inContinue reading “On Faith & Dating: Challenges, Clarity, and Possible Hope”
Book Review: The Wisdom Of Your Body by Hillary McBride
I recently read The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living by Dr. Hillary McBride and I wholeheartedly recommend you all do too! The author is well-known in more progressive Christian spaces as a long-time part of the Liturgists podcast; she is a registered psychologist and counselor based out ofContinue reading “Book Review: The Wisdom Of Your Body by Hillary McBride”
Book Reviews: Ace, Come As You Are, and I Love Jesus But I Want To Die
Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen This book was recommended to me by a friend and is well-worth the read! The author identifies as an asexual and does a good job of both summarizing the diversity in the asexual and aromantic communities, as well as pointingContinue reading “Book Reviews: Ace, Come As You Are, and I Love Jesus But I Want To Die”
Book Review: The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr
Yesterday, saw the release of a book I’ve been looking forward to for a while now: The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How The Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allsion Barr. I bought and read this book yesterday as soon as it was released and I highly recommend it! Barr masterfully draws onContinue reading “Book Review: The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr”
Book Review: The Great Sex Rescue by Sheile Wray Gregoire
I recently read the newly released book The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You’ve Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended by Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, et al. The book is written out of an evangelical, purity culture context, and surveys over 20,000 women across several Christian denominations to get itsContinue reading “Book Review: The Great Sex Rescue by Sheile Wray Gregoire”
Recommended Podcasts: For LGBTQ+ Affirmation
This entry will be updated on occasion with podcast recommendations on LGBTQ+ affirmation. If you prefer to read about such issues, check out my recommended reading list here. Faith and Feminism – LGBTQ+ with Jacquie Alexander https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-79-lgbtq/id1438368947?i=1000471431402An interview on one of my favourite podcasts, Faith & Feminism with Jacquie Alexander, a bisexual woman, on herContinue reading “Recommended Podcasts: For LGBTQ+ Affirmation”
Read, Watch & Listen: Recommended Media For Narratives of Blackness
Hi all! I’ve been asking myself, as many of you no doubt have, what I can do in these times of increased vehement discourse about racism and police brutality. A lot of organizations and individuals are doing really great work, sharing links and resources to excellent analyses and causes to donate money towards. My meansContinue reading “Read, Watch & Listen: Recommended Media For Narratives of Blackness”
Recommended Reading: Books To Read During The Pandemic
Hi all! With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping us all cooped up for much longer than we’d like, I thought I’d share some recommended reading in case you’re looking for some books to pass your time. Literature and FictionThe Muskoka Trilogy by Gabriele Wills (Including Summer Before The Storm, Elusive Dawn, and Under The Moon This seriesContinue reading “Recommended Reading: Books To Read During The Pandemic”
Recommended Reading: Books on Faith, Gender, and Sexuality
Hi all! The intersection of faith, gender, and sexuality has long been an area of interest to me–especially given my fascination with the politics of gender and sexuality that I took several courses in during my university days. I thought I’d put together the most current version of my recommended reading list with notes onContinue reading “Recommended Reading: Books on Faith, Gender, and Sexuality”
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