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In this episode of For the Good of the Public podcast, Michael and Phebe present a conversation with Christine Emba, staff writer at the Atlantic and author of Rethinking Sex: A Provocation, and Chine McDonald, director of Theos, a research think tank based in London. Christine argues that when it comes to sexual ethics today, “Consent is the floor. It was never meant to be the ceiling.” In this vital conversation, Christine and Chine help us face the reality of our culture today, and discuss what it might look like to build a healthier culture around sexuality and romantic relationships. Watch the video recording of this talk on YouTube!“It also feels like from your work and your conversation with younger people, that there is almost a realization that consent isn’t enough, that there is a dissatisfaction somewhere in their sexual relationships.” -Chine [10:34]“As a number of people have told me, the vibes are bad. They’re very bad in the romantic culture. And that’s actually true.” -Christine [11:58]TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Intro[02:29] What we highlighted this conversation[04:47] About this week’s guests[06:11] The problem with the focus on consent[10:35] It’s ok to want intimacy[15:44] Men and toxic masculinity[23:12] The role of the Church[28:07] OutroREFERENCESChristine Emba’s articles at The AtlanticRethinking Sex: A Provocation by Christine EmbaChine McDonaldFor the Good of the Public, Episode 9: Faith and BelongingMen are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness. By Christine EmbaTheosFor the Good of the Public SummitLet’s rethink sex by Christine EmbaOur Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and CommunityCONNECT WITH US:Website: www.ccpubliclife.orgX: @CCPublicLifeFacebook: Center for Christianity & Public LifeInstagram: @ccpubliclifeMentioned in this episode:New Updated Feed Here!New PodcastThe Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and
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