Are Women Happier Without Men? The Bible’s Solution to Heteropessimism by Caitlin McCaffrey

Are Women Happier Without Men? The Bible’s Solution to Heteropessimism by Caitlin McCaffrey

Are women happier without men? For the modern woman, there are increasingly novel ways to describe attractions, but a relatively new one is the term “heteropessimism.” As the name suggests, heteropessimists have a pessimistic outlook on what they would call the unfortunate state of their heterosexual attractions. Attractions which condemn these women, in their view, to a destiny of disappointment and harm at the hands of the men with whom they must have romantic and sexual relationships. In today’s episode, Caitlin McCaffrey takes a look at the ways heteropessimism might be making it’s way into the church. She explores the roots of these ideas in the gender wars while pointing to the Bible’s solution to pessimism about members of the opposite gender. You can read along here: https://harvestusa.org/are-women-happier-without-men-the-bibles-solution-to-heteropessimism/ [https://harvestusa.org/are-women-happier-without-men-the-bibles-solution-to-heteropessimism/]

Understanding Asexuality Biblically: How to Help by Caitlin McCaffrey

Asexuality, sometimes referred to as “ace”, is an increasingly popular identity marker that describes people who experience little or no sexual attraction to others. Within the context of a Christian worldview, where self-control over one’s sexual desire is a right aim, could it be a good thing for single men and women to identify as asexual? In today’s episode Caitlin McCaffrey helps pastors and church leaders think biblically about this question. She examines what the Bible has to say about identity and then offers a practical approach for church leaders to help men and women wrestling with whether or not to identify as asexual. You can read along here: https://harvestusa.org/understanding-asexuality-biblically-how-to-help/ [https://harvestusa.org/understanding-asexuality-biblically-how-to-help/] If you’re grappling with asexuality yourself, you can read Caitlin’s article on this topic titled “Am I Asexual?”: https://harvestusa.org/am-i-asexual-harvest-usa/ [https://harvestusa.org/am-i-asexual-harvest-usa/]

How to Resist Lust at the Beach: Pursue a Greater Pleasure by Keith Seary

Have you ever fought to resist lust at the beach? The beach sounds like the perfect place to let our shoulders down and enjoy needed rest, but for Christians battling lust, the beach looks more like a war zone than a vacation. It requires discernment, alertness, self-control, and ruthless intentionality with our eyes and hearts to honor Christ at the beach. Today’s episode from Keith Seary helps you plan for a Christ-honoring beach trip. He offers heart searching reflections and practical exercises you can implement to prepare well. If you follow these instructions, your next trip could be marked by gratitude, holiness, and joy rather than sin, lust, and envy. You can read along with today’s episode here: https://harvestusa.org/how-to-resist-lust-at-the-beach-pursue-a-greater-pleasure/ [https://harvestusa.org/how-to-resist-lust-at-the-beach-pursue-a-greater-pleasure/]

Your Body Is Not for Sale: Helping Young Men Resist Self-Objectification by Stephen Moss

Men are racing to objectify themselves. Whether they’re looking for affirmation, clout, sexual gratification, or an extra buck, young men see the opportunity to objectify themselves on social media or platforms like OnlyFans as too good to pass up. Today’s episode from Stephen Moss calls young men to understand the purpose and dignity of their bodies. After exploring the temptations of our cultural moment and the spiritual roots that drive it, Stephen calls young men to consider Christ’s purpose for their bodies and the wonder that Christ’s shed his precious blood to redeem their whole person, soul and body. You can read along as you listen here: https://harvestusa.org/your-body-is-not-for-sale-helping-young-men-resist-self-objectification/ [https://harvestusa.org/your-body-is-not-for-sale-helping-young-men-resist-self-objectification/]

What Should You Look for in a Local Church? by Mark Sanders

Harvest USA is a unique place. The topics of discussion, the raw honesty of sharing, and the incredible sense of safety are not always what people experience walking into their local churches. If you’re struggling with sexual sin and looking to join a local church, what should you look for? Today’s episode from Mark Sanders offers five points to consider as you evaluate churches for their approach to caring for, discipling, and helping people struggling with sexual sin. No church is perfect, and any helpful discipleship in these areas will require initiative on our part, but churches that are faithfully displaying the qualities shared in today's episode can be great options to join as you pursue sexual integrity. You can read along as you listen to today’s episode here: https://harvestusa.org/what-should-you-look-for-in-a-local-church/ [https://harvestusa.org/what-should-you-look-for-in-a-local-church/]