Episode 148: Reframing Christian Faith and the Lifestyle

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

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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, PhD (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023)

Sex, God & the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy by Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD (Routledge, 2017)

Let's Talk About Sex - Challenging the Church's Stance on Sexual Morality by Glen Farell (Love Done Right, 2024) or their podcast "But is it Biblical" with Glen & Lydia Farell

Shameless - A Sexual Reformation by Nadia Bolz-Weber (Convergent, 2019)

Beyond Shame - Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms by Matthias Roberts (Fortress Press, 2020)

The Wisdom of Your Body - Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living by Hillary McBride, PhD (Brazos Press, 2021)

NG Podcast - "Reconciling Religion & Non-monogamy" 9/10/2024

Casual Swinger Podcast - "Shame on you! - Love God" 12/16/2019