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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · 1d

Is #spanking making a comeback in Christian parenting circles — or did it never really leave?

Katelyn and @mburtwrites.bsky.social discuss why some Christian influencers are rejecting gentle parenting and promoting spanking as “biblical.”

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · 5d

On the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity, we're joined by author @mburtwrites.bsky.social to discuss what made James Dobson's teachings so appealing to anxious Christian parents in the 80s and 90s and why so many adult children are now processing the harm.

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · 6d

If every generation of parents has their anxieties, the post-evangelical Millennial parent is perhaps most angsty about how to raise their kids as Christians — without all the baggage.

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · 8d

#DougWilson’s patriarchal ideas used to feel fringe—but now we’re hearing people in power question women’s right to vote and even whether women should be in combat.

But can these extreme ideas really take hold today?

Comment and let us know what you think! 💭

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · 12d

Doug Wilson making another shocking comment about women? Unfortunately, that's nothing new.

But an entire culture shifting toward less equality for women and the rise of #tradwife culture? Now that's something to pay attention to.

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · 13d

You know what didn't take a summer break? Christian nationalism.

In this episode, Katelyn and Roxy explore who Doug Wilson is, why he matters, and what his growing influence reveals about the kind of conservative religion gaining political power in this moment.

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · Jun 2

As we wrap up season 9 we leave you with a question: Can Christians with different beliefs still be united, or is the massive fracturing that's happened within the church irreparable?

Let us know what you think in the comments, and we'll see you next season!

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 30

#TimKeller's ministry modeled a form of Christian engagement that felt like it was *for* the city.

But in today's world, the “winsome” approach is increasingly seen as naive, and cultural engagement has given way to culture war rhetoric.

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 29

What happened to the Q Conference? That “cool kid” gathering with its TED-style talks on faith and culture?

On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy share memories of Q conferences over the years and ask: what changed? Was it us, them, or both/and?

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 27

Does proper #dating etiquette still exist in 2025?!

In a world of DMs and dating apps, the rules for how to break up have gotten complicated.

When (if ever) is it okay to break up over text—or disappear completely? Comment and let's talk about it! 📲👻

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 23

While going through a #breakup is never easy, some endings are better than others. ❤️‍🩹

We loved hearing what you all had to say on the topic. Did we miss anything? Comment and let us know!

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 22

It’s our long-awaited break-up episode, and you, dear listeners, delivered. You sent in your sad stories, your sob stories, your weird stories, and your #evangelical stories.

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 20

The #feminist movement taught us that we could have it all — the high-paying job, the happy family, the perfect body, and the list goes on and on.

But what if we're starting to realize that...maybe we can't?

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 16

Is the #tradwife movement a direct backlash to something? If so, what is that thing??

Kelsey Kramer McGinnis helps us get to the bottom of this as we take a closer look at the religious tradwives and the common thread that unites them.

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 15

On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy give you a tour of the tradwife phenomenon, catalog its various forms (from supermodels to crunchy granola types to MAGA moms), and ask: what in the Martha Stewart is going on with Ballerina Farm?

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 13

We’re doing an episode on breakups. 😬❤️‍🩹

We want to know: What’s the worst — or weirdest — breakup you’ve been through?

Tell us your stories (DM).

And tell us: What’s the mark of a *good* breakup?

Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 13

While Pico Iyer warns about the limitations of “salad bar spirituality,” where one picks and chooses a little of each religious tradition, he reminds us of the richness found in learning from other traditions to strengthen our own faith.

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 9

Travel can be a beautiful way to reorient our souls and reconnect with God. But how do we continue to seek silence and solitude after we return home to the demands of life?

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 8

You don’t want to be THAT tourist.

On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy explore the cringe factors inherent in spiritual tourism, and the true rewards that sacred travel can offer.

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 6

We're getting honest on the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity and looking at our own roles in the fight for #racialjustice.

Thank you to @latashamorrison.bsky.social for taking the time to share your wisdom and encouragement with us. ❤️

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 2

How do white Americans, especially white women, stay engaged in the work of #racialjustice when the headlines have moved on and when ‘woke’ is considered weak?

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · May 1

It’s been nearly five years since the murder of George Floyd and the national and global protests it sparked.

This week, Katelyn and Roxy speak with @latashamorrison.bsky.social on pursuing justice for the long haul and what gives her hope amid our anti-DEI moment.

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · Apr 30

While LGBTQ & women's rights activists in the Catholic church have mixed feelings about Pope Francis' legacy, it's undeniable that he gave them a voice that they did not have before.

Do you think the next pope will continue this path towards inclusion?

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Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · Apr 29

The Conclave — made all the more intriguing to many by the recent Oscar-nominated movie of the same name — is set to start next week, and the lists of “papabile,” or favored successors, are already rolling in.

But how accurate was the movie, really? Tune in now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Saved By The City @savedbythecity.bsky.social · Apr 28

#PopeFrancis was a man of the people. Will the next pope be?

This week on #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy are joined by Claire Giangravé, RNS’s voice of the Vatican, for a reflection on Francis’s legacy and a sneak preview of the Vatican drama to come.

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