Hierarchical Gender Ideology Needs a Holy Shift
Part 1 of 4
"I spent my 27th birthday—twenty years ago today—giddy about my upcoming wedding. I never imagined that two decades later, I would be sharing insights on how to prevent, recognize, and heal from a destructive marriage.
My healing journey led me into communities where throngs of women described similar (or far more devastating) backgrounds and relationships. Our shared experiences sparked my curiosity about the relationship between hierarchical gender ideology and abuse. My research results shocked even me and now compels me to share my story in hopes of helping other women feel less alone—and more empowered—in theirs.
I am grateful to @kelleymathews for platforming my work and allowing me to connect with her readership. "
Please welcome my friend Christine Crawford to The Estuary. On Mondays in January 2025, I will publish her four-part series examining the relationship between abusive marriage and hierarchical gender theology. We pray this deep dive into a difficult topic will help our readers better understand how theological convictions have practical implications—wha…
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