Episode 148: Reframing Christian Faith and the Lifestyle

Episode 148: Reframing Christian Faith and the Lifestyle

Author: Mr & Mrs Jones's Swinging Adventures January 28, 2026 Duration: 1:24:57

Do you struggle with your understanding of how non-monogamy reconciles with a life of faith? Join us for a thought provoking conversation with Dr Mitch G, the newest member of the Expansive Connection coaching team. His training, experience, and specialization in religion and theology provides a helpful framework and understanding for those with religious backgrounds who find themselves struggling with their belief systems or plagued by shame, guilt, and fear over what they've been taught or once believed.

Dr Mitch's Education and Certifications

  • B.A in Religion
  • Master's degree in Theology
  • Doctoral degree in Holistic Health
  • Postive Psychology & Well-being Coaching Certification

Resources supporting this episode:

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Expansive Connection Coaching

Embracing Prodigals by John Sanders (Cascade Books, 2020)

How the Bible Actually Works by Peter Enns, PhD (Harper One, 2019)

Inspired by Rachel Held Evans (Nelson Books, 2018)

Better Ways to Read the Bible by Zack W. Lambert (Brazos Press, 2025)

"Why You Don't Want a Biblical Marriage" with Jennifer Bird, PhD (Podcast - The New Evangelicals) 

Marriage in the Bible - What Do the Texts Say? by Jennifer G. Bird, PhD (Rowman & Littlefield, 2023)

Sex, God & the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy by Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD (Routledge, 2017)

Let's Talk About Sex - Challenging the Church's Stance on Sexual Morality by Glen Farell (Love Done Right, 2024) or their podcast "But is it Biblical" with Glen & Lydia Farell

Shameless - A Sexual Reformation by Nadia Bolz-Weber (Convergent, 2019)

Beyond Shame - Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms by Matthias Roberts (Fortress Press, 2020)

The Wisdom of Your Body - Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living by Hillary McBride, PhD (Brazos Press, 2021)

NG Podcast - "Reconciling Religion & Non-monogamy" 9/10/2024

Casual Swinger Podcast - "Shame on you! - Love God" 12/16/2019

 

 

 


Ever wondered how a shared adventure might change the view from your own front porch? That’s the space explored in We Gotta Thing-A Swinger Podcast, hosted by a couple who’ve been married for years. As Mr. and Mrs. Jones, they’re not here with a rulebook or a checklist. Instead, each episode unfolds from their own ongoing journey, focusing on how the swinging lifestyle has become a surprising tool for connection and self-discovery within their long-term partnership. You’ll hear their candid reflections on the conversations that happen before, during, and after, tackling everything from navigating jealousy and setting boundaries to the unexpected ways this path has influenced their fitness goals and overall well-being. This podcast is less about instructions and more about exploration-a series of "what if" discussions designed to spark genuine dialogue between partners. It’s for those who are curious, those who are just starting, and those already within the lifestyle who recognize the value of shared stories. By weaving together topics of relationships, sexuality, and personal health with broader cultural perceptions, they offer a grounded, personal narrative. Tune in for honest talk that demystifies and humanizes, helping you and your partner consider where, or if, you might find your own place in such a lifestyle.
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