Episode 148: Reframing Christian Faith and the Lifestyle

Episode 148: Reframing Christian Faith and the Lifestyle

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

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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

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Episode 160: More Than Monogamy Documentary- An Interview with the Creators

Episode 160: More Than Monogamy Documentary- An Interview with the Creators

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Episode 159: So You Think You Want to Kink?

Episode 159: So You Think You Want to Kink?

Kink is often misunderstood, wrapped in myths, stereotypes, and cultural taboos that obscure what it's really about. In this episode, we unpack what kink is—and just as importantly, what it isn't. Fro...

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Episode 158: Taking One for the Team

Episode 158: Taking One for the Team

The phrase "taking one for the team" is often treated as a hard boundary in ethical non-monogamy, but we think the reality is far more nuanced. For us, attraction is rarely determined by physical appe...

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Episode 157: Erotic Compatibility and Non-Monogamy

Episode 157: Erotic Compatibility and Non-Monogamy

What if the key to greater pleasure, connection, and fulfillment is understanding your unique erotic wiring? In this episode, we explore the Erotic Blueprints™, a framework developed by somatic sexolo...

24 Juni 1h 33min

Episode 156: Opening the Circle

Episode 156: Opening the Circle

In this episode, Dr Mitch from Expansive Connection joins us as we explore the powerful idea of "Opening the Circle" — the human need to feel welcomed, included, and connected. We talk about how the f...

26 Maj 1h 35min

Episode 155: Redefining the Swinging Lifestyle

Episode 155: Redefining the Swinging Lifestyle

In this episode we are reframing the traditional concept of "swinging" by moving away from labels that feel intimidating or misleading and instead embracing the broader concept of ethical non-monogamy...

18 Maj 1h 7min

Episode 154: Why Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Episode 154: Why Comparison is the Thief of Joy

In this episode, Kel from Expansive Connection discusses the pervasive issue of comparison, its roots in human evolution, and practical tools to manage it. The conversation explores how comparison imp...

1 Maj 1h 12min

Episode 153: Your Insecurity is Your Issue

Episode 153: Your Insecurity is Your Issue

We've talked about jealousy, we've talked about body image. We've discussed learning to flirt and being corageous in the lifestyle. But beneath the surface we all have insecurities about ourselves at ...

16 Apr 1h 1min

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