{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Awkward Side Hugs to Authentic Touch: Building Healthy Church Relationships","description":"What if the church's approach to relationships between men and women has been doing more harm than good? In this episode, we sit down with author Bronwyn Lea to unpack the ideas behind her book Beyond Awkward Side Hugs \u2014 a thoughtful challenge to the rules-heavy, fear-driven culture that has left many Christians, especially singles, feeling like second-class members of the body of Christ. Bronwyn makes the case that healthy, embodied community isn't built on caution tape and rigid boundaries, but on an inner transformation of character that allows men and women to relate to one another as true brothers and sisters in Christ. We also dig into some of the more countercultural ideas in Bronwyn's work \u2014 from the healing power of non-sexual touch, to what it truly means to be a "friend to a marriage," to how church leaders can break down gender silos and create the conditions for genuine belonging. As loneliness reaches epidemic levels in our culture, Bronwyn argues the church is uniquely positioned to a powerful antidote  \u2014 but only if it's willing to move past awkwardness and into authentic, whole-person community. This is a conversation that will challenge how you think about friendship, integrity, and what it truly means to live as brothers and sisters in Christ. More from Bronwyn Lea on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Find Bronwyn's book Beyond Awkward Side Hugs: Living as Christian Brothers and Sisters in a Sex-Crazed World    More about Dr. Carol Ministries: Dr. Carol Ministries In-Person Intensives. A multi-day way to experience true healing and wholeness in a safe environment as you unpack your story around intimacy and relationships while inviting Jesus to be part of that story.    Individual coaching with Dr. Carol provides a one-on-one format to help you navigate your personal journey through practical encouragement and scriptural based perspective.   Dr. Carol loves to hear from you! You can send a confidential message here.  ","author_name":"Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol","author_url":"http:\/\/drcarolministries.com","html":"