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306. GAY FOR MICHAEL with Lo
Manage episode 472206768 series 3323241
In this episode of Bad Words, Janice (@godhasnotgiven) Melanie (@climbholamel), and guest host Lo (@lmoshwhipp) dive deep into chapters 13-15 of Francine Rivers' 'Redeeming Love.' The hosts discuss the troubling portrayals of relationships, victim-blaming, and the problematic theology underlying the narrative. They analyze the characters' actions, particularly the disturbing dynamics between Angel and Michael, as well as Paul’s reprehensible behavior. The conversation also touches on how the book reflects evangelical views on love and trauma, highlighting the harmful messages and poor writing that make 'Redeeming Love' a godawful read.
00:00 Introduction and Recap
01:28 Hosts Introduction
03:35 Discussion on 'Redeeming Love'
07:20 Analyzing Characters and Themes
09:29 Paul's Return and Reactions
11:23 Angel's Trauma and Responses
41:54 Curiosity About the Author's Intentions
43:22 Analyzing Angel's Desire for Freedom
44:03 Trauma Responses and Evangelical Love
52:31 Paul's Assault and Its Implications
01:04:29 Angel's Return to Paradise
01:15:14 The Works: A Romance Novel Critique
01:15:23 Goodreads Reviews and Censorship
01:16:59 The Big Rescue: A Violent Escape
01:19:14 Michael's Heroic Violence
01:24:26 Angel's Trauma and Fear
01:26:12 Paul's Betrayal and Michael's Assumptions
01:28:12 Michael's Misguided Love
01:34:32 Evangelical Love Bombing
01:39:18 Francine Rivers' Writing and Critique
01:51:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections
50 episodes
Manage episode 472206768 series 3323241
In this episode of Bad Words, Janice (@godhasnotgiven) Melanie (@climbholamel), and guest host Lo (@lmoshwhipp) dive deep into chapters 13-15 of Francine Rivers' 'Redeeming Love.' The hosts discuss the troubling portrayals of relationships, victim-blaming, and the problematic theology underlying the narrative. They analyze the characters' actions, particularly the disturbing dynamics between Angel and Michael, as well as Paul’s reprehensible behavior. The conversation also touches on how the book reflects evangelical views on love and trauma, highlighting the harmful messages and poor writing that make 'Redeeming Love' a godawful read.
00:00 Introduction and Recap
01:28 Hosts Introduction
03:35 Discussion on 'Redeeming Love'
07:20 Analyzing Characters and Themes
09:29 Paul's Return and Reactions
11:23 Angel's Trauma and Responses
41:54 Curiosity About the Author's Intentions
43:22 Analyzing Angel's Desire for Freedom
44:03 Trauma Responses and Evangelical Love
52:31 Paul's Assault and Its Implications
01:04:29 Angel's Return to Paradise
01:15:14 The Works: A Romance Novel Critique
01:15:23 Goodreads Reviews and Censorship
01:16:59 The Big Rescue: A Violent Escape
01:19:14 Michael's Heroic Violence
01:24:26 Angel's Trauma and Fear
01:26:12 Paul's Betrayal and Michael's Assumptions
01:28:12 Michael's Misguided Love
01:34:32 Evangelical Love Bombing
01:39:18 Francine Rivers' Writing and Critique
01:51:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections
50 episodes
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