"The teachings of Baucham and other promoters of Christian Patriarchy were extremely harmful in my life. Because of these teachings, I was a stay-at-home daughter until I was twenty-five years old." ~ @caitwest.bsky.social

Our @jonmathieu.bsky.social chats with fellow ex-vangelical @caitwest.bsky.social about high-control religion, Amish country, and more. youtu.be/s3BnFD8bKb4?...

Don’t miss @jonmathieu.bsky.social’s chat with @caitwest.bsky.social about evangelicalism, Amish country, and high-control religion. youtu.be/s3BnFD8bKb4

“Many evangelicals don’t see a problem with the patriarchal culture of the Old Order Amish—in fact, patriarchy is precisely what draws them to fetishize these communities.” – @caitwest.bsky.social www.christiancentury.org/features/eva...

Already tired of debates around how “liberal” the new pope is. Like, women can’t participate in choosing the pope or lead congregations. NONE of these men are progressive, and the Catholic church is one of the largest patriarchal systems in the world.

Wearing green for #dayofthehomeschooledchild 💚 For more info, go to responsiblehomeschooling.org/day-of-the-h...

What do the Quiverfull movement, Christian nationalism, and Plain communities have in common? Apparently, musical theater. www.christiancentury.org/features/eva...

“When I saw an advertisement for an upcoming play at the Blue Gate Theatre that pictured an Amish man standing on the front lawn of the White House, I knew I had to return and investigate.” – @caitwest.bsky.social www.christiancentury.org/features/eva...

One of my favorite subgenres to read is something I like to call “unhinged women.” Because they’re aspirational for me. For example, Piglet, Big Swiss, My Year of Rest and Relaxation… any I should add to my list?

Congress is set to review the SAVE Act this week—to understand the patriarchal implications please read this piece by @sarahstankorb.bsky.social : newrepublic.com/article/1914...

✨ 2025 energy ✨ This little witchy nature girl is back and has no more fucks to give…

The imperialists are imperialing day after day after day after…

Democracy, “Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” (Dylan Thomas)

Spiritual abusers use the bible, god, spirituality, scriptures, religion etc. to oppress you and steal your agency, and then when you back away because you’re bleeding out, they tell you it’s your fault because you didn’t have enough faith. Spiritual abuse is cruel like that.

When I was in the church, I was told that prodigals ran away from “the faith” or “god” because they wanted to sin or because they were lost. But people don’t usually run away from things that are good, healing, safe, and loving.

“If they wanted to, they would” but for churches and their capacity to handle abuse

“I believe in gender equality but only men are qualified for leadership” is 1000% still patriarchy.

It’s not enough to call out individual abusers in your church—you also need to examine whether your theology is abusive. If your organization is barring certain people from leadership or membership because of their gender/sexual identity, I’d argue the system is inherently discriminatory & abusive.

“What would you say to all the women who have crawled their way out from under Christian patriarchy, only to watch Christian patriarchy gain control of local and federal government?” caitwest.substack.com/p/weve-been-...

Hear me out: Love Is Blind, but there’s a one-way window so the women can see the men to watch out for narc eyes.

West Michigan! Please join us tomorrow at these free events to talk about purity culture and religious trauma. With everything going on, this is more important than ever. @dawnburns.bsky.social @saramoslener.bsky.social @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social Please RSVP at the link below:

Happy White Lotus day to all who celebrate 🪷

Point me to the nearest void so I can scream into it

Hey Grand Rapids! Please join us for one of these events this Thursday at GVSU 💜 We’ll be creating a safe space to talk about purity culture and religious trauma and would love to meet you! Free registration at www.gvsu.edu/interfaith/c...

I’m looking forward to speaking with Abbi Nye from CFCtoo today at 4 pm EST—the event is free and virtual so please join us if you can! We’ll be talking about the intersections between Christian patriarchy, homeschooling, and religious trauma. Register at the link below👇🏻 forms.gle/nNnSRTRXm3kd...

Just found out my book is going to be used in a class at a university in Germany, and that makes me so happy 💜

"Logan Davis, a consultant and columnist from Colorado, grew up in a reformed Calvinist church similar to [the one] Hegseth now attends, and spent middle and high school in a classical Christian school affiliated to the one Hegseth’s children now attend." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The chaos of fascism is meant to exhaust us. It is like living with a narcissist on a global scale.

My dad was tortured by the Gestapo for 4 days and thrown in a concentration camp for being in the Norwegian Resistance. Growing up, he would tell me things he learned in the Resistance. I thought, I'm never going to need this stuff. Here's some of those things #Thread

This piece is 👌🏻

My 2024 tattoo is my 2025 mantra.

So excited that Mychal is on Substack!

In other news, why is my cat snoring so cute?

I’m not sure what to do with the knowledge that sexual predators are in the highest positions of power in my country, with the surprise in my inbox that Marilyn Manson has been welcomed to my city for a concert, with the vitriol of men’s words against Bishop Budde. This misogyny is unbearable.

Excited about the content we are making at CC. Check out our top articles from last year. (Also my roundup of exvangelical women’s memoirs made the list! Shoutouts to my friend @caitwest.bsky.social and hopfully-future-friends @sarahmccammon.bsky.social and @lizcoolj.bsky.social.)

@caitwest.bsky.social 's interview on the @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social podcast is excellent. The voices of survivors are so important to help those who are still trapped and need encouragement to leave. open.spotify.com/episode/6dLS...

Author event tonight in Goshen, Indiana! Hang out with Sara Moslener, @brchastain.social and me for conversation and book signing. fablesbooks.com/events/16392...

Is this the good place?