Do you remember who taught you about sex? If you're a parent, have you had 'The Talk' with your children yet? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests discuss how we approach conversations with children and teenagers about sex.
Kate Orson is a freelance writer who's published for national papers such as the Daily Mail, The Telegraph and the Metro. In an article for Woman Alive Kate argues Little House of the Prairie was a great blueprint on how to teach teens about sex and marriage.
Emma Waring is a psychosexual therapist with two teenage children. Emma is also author of the book Seasons of Sex and Intimacy, a practical guide to sex within marriage.
The Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'I think I'm asexual'
https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-think-i-am-asexual/18727.article
The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.
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Girlfriends beat boyfriends
All women know there's no beating a BFF and there are lots of books and films that reiterate this narrative, but can your husband be your best friend?
Tiffany Accardi has lots of female friends - in fact she's got 100,000 of them as part of the global women’s community movement she founded called Gals That Brunch.
Claire Musters says her husband is her bestie and together they offer pre-marital classes to engaged couples and marriage ‘check-ups’ in local churches. From their years of experience, together they wrote the book Grace-Filled Marriage.
The Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'I know what I want in a husband but should I lower my expectations?'
https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-know-what-i-want-in-a-husband-but-should-i-lower-my-expectations/19339.article
The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.
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Can women internalise misogyny?
Misogyny is the hatred of women - strong stuff - but in today's episode, host Tola-Doll Fisher asks if women can be guilty of feeling it too?
Friend of the show Hope Bonarcher is a former model, actress and singer originally from New York but who now lives in Glasgow home schooling her 4 children. She also writes regularly for Woman Alive magazine.
Michelle Tant, a self-proclaimed 'Jesus feminist', is a midwifery lecturer, deacon and writer. Find her on https://substack.com/@michelletant
The Great Sexpectations question this episode is: 'What is the purpose of sex toys in a relationship, and would it be sinful for my husband and I to use them?'
https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-what-is-the-purpose-of-sex-toys-in-a-relationship-and-would-it-be-sinful-for-my-husband-and-i-to-use-them/18890.article
The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.
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How about a female Archbishop?
Should the next Archbishop of Canterbury be a woman?
Justin Welby resigned as leader of the Church of England earlier this year over his handling of historical abuse allegations. But would having a woman take on the role make any difference to the way abuse cases are dealt with? And could it improve things for women in the Church more generally?
Kate Orson grew up in a feminist home and, after over 20 years in the new age Kate converted to Christianity in 2021. Kate has written for the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph, Woman Alive and now writes online at kateorsonwrites.substack.com
Sally Hope created Always Hopeful, a recovery programme for Christian women who have experienced domestic abuse and also writes for Woman Alive. Find more about her work at https://alwayshopeful.org.uk/
The Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is 'I feel insecure in my marriage'.
GREAT SEXPECTATIONS:
https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-feel-insecure-in-my-marriage/18811.article
The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.
Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine:
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Why we don't always get what we pray for
In this episode of the Woman Alive podcast with Tola-Doll Fisher we're talking about faith and failure. Jesus tells us 'ask and it will be given to you' but sometimes it doesn't always feel like we're getting the answer we want.
Deputy Editor of the Woman Alive Magazine Jemimah Wright is an author in her own right. She's penned three historical novels - and loves a love story! Her prayers to find a husband seemed to go unanswered for many years.
Mia Fieldes is an Australian singer songwriter. She began her career in the worship team at Hillsong in Sydney and has collaborated with Jesus Culture, Bethel Music and Michael W. Smith. She prayed for a husband and was given a vision.
The Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: 'How do I set boundaries with my toxic friend?'
https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-how-do-i-set-boundaries-with-a-toxic-friend/19154.article
The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.
Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine.
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