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When news breaks that a respected Christian author has carried on an eight-year affair, the story doesn’t end with the confession. It reveals a familiar reflex inside many high-control religious systems: forgiveness flows upward to powerful men—while people who feel hurt or disillusioned get scolded, shamed, and told to “move on.” But why is the finger of blame so quickly pointed at those who feel the disappointment most deeply? And what do these calls for instant forgiveness distract us from?

• Why “it could be any of us” can function as a warning sign, not a comfort
• The double standard: why mercy is often extended to powerful men while women, LGBTQ folks, and “rebellious” question-askers get crushed
• Why shame is such an effective control tool—and how it keeps people thinking with their “downstairs brain”
• The gendered story we’re handed early: how the Adam & Eve narrative is often told to teach people to distrust women
• Why pressured forgiveness isn’t forgiveness—and how rushing it can deepen resentment and kill real connection
• How parenting can move from control to connection—and why that shift matters for breaking cycles
• To nurture connection, start honest conversations with safe people, trust what you know, and practice curiosity again

Relevant Links

Author Philip Yancey Confesses Affair, Withdraws from Ministry - Christianity Today

What the Story of Adam and Eve Teaches about Communication (@marriageishappening)

Anti-Purity Ball: Jessica Valenti on Fighting Sexualization

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We're back! As podcasters, when we can't be consistent, we aim for persistence. In this episode, Naomi and Rebecca reflect on the slow end of a long relationship, mapping how trust erodes, how patriarchy trains us to ignore women’s needs, and how grief and loss can be gateways to new dreams.

• How relational trust is like a jar of marbles
• Emotional labor, minimising, and who does the work
• Default patriarchal patterns that prevent collaboration
• Concrete signs a relationship is already over
• Sitting with the awkwardness of growth and change
• New avenues for finding mutuality and genuine connection

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As midlife moms who have navigated identity changes without roadmaps, we're sharing what we've learned about translating caregiving experience into professional opportunities when facing a blank resume. We break down some of the emotional and practical aspects of job hunting for those who may have never had an official job title or feel their skills have expired.

• Challenging the myth that resume gaps mean you lack marketable skills
• Understanding how society's devaluation of women's work creates artificial barriers to employment
• Recognizing that managing family schedules, budgeting, and organizing events are valuable professional skills
• Using AI tools like ChatGPT to help translate caregiving experiences into professional resume language
• Identifying strategies to build confidence in job interviews without apologizing or sounding cocky
• Learning alternatives to excessive apologizing in professional settings
• Recognizing that experience matters, regardless of whether it came with a paycheck
• Finding the right support network that offers both encouragement and valuable feedback

Whether you're 21 or 61, you're not too late to make a career change. Your story isn't behind you—it's always unfolding, and we are cheering you on!

Links to Resources

ChatGPT, Google Gemini and other AI models are using your data for training: here's how to stop it (Tom's Guide)

How can I protect my privacy when using ChatGPT? (Boston University))

How To Write A BIFF Response® (High Conflict Institute): Brief, Informative, Friendly, Firm

Deborah Tannen and Language (National Endowment for the Humanities)

18 Sample AI Prompts for Career Exploration

Digital Writing Careers Information Sheet

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