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Episode Synopsis
In some pockets of the Protestant world ‘asceticism’ is a dirty word. It brings works righteousness and unbiblical acts of self-abuse to mind. But is that the whole story? Jesus said, ‘When you fast’ not ‘If you fast.’ In other words, it’s expected, and there’s a right way to do it. So, perhaps it comes as a surprise that self-denial is actually growing in popularity, and it’s doing so outside the church. Why is it happening, and what should we think about it. Tune in for the conversation!
Article by Matthew Crawford: https://unherd.com/2022/12/the-politics-of-masturbation/
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Article by Matthew Crawford: https://unherd.com/2022/12/the-politics-of-masturbation/
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