What CORPORAL PUNISHMENT Looks Like in the Home

Sons of Patriarchy

Peter Bell & Sarah Bader

Religion & Spirituality

4.2 • 649 Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2026

⏱️ 96 minutes

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In this episode we spoke with Sheila Wray Gregoire, founder of Bare Marriage and the author of many books, and Marissa Burt, author of the upcoming Brazos book "The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families."

Dominion theology begets dominating over families. Sex becomes a conquering act, not the beautiful union of a man and a woman who love one another. Women are receptacles for the pleasure of men, marriage a plan for taking over the world, and spanking kids the key to obedience and warriors in the quiver of the father. Mothers required only because they're needed for the birth, not because they contribute anything, but because men can't do it on their own.

Sex is beautiful, families are beautiful, and children are beautiful. But none of these are ultimate. All of these are wonderful blessings of God. But none are tools for our gain.

The Savior came not to be served, but to serve, and give his life a ransom for many. The King who came not to rule, but to give.

Buy Sheila's book The Marriage You Want here: https://tinyurl.com/5y6rjdxh

Buy Sheila's book She Deserves Better here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8afrsw

Buy Sheila's book The Great Sex Rescue here: https://tinyurl.com/4t4yna7b

Buy Marissa's book The Myth of Good Christian Parenting here: https://tinyurl.com/my89we6j

Sons of Patriarchy is brought to you by:

Producer, Writer, Editor, and Host: Peter Bell

Original Music, Sound Design, and Mixing: https://aaronfeeneymusic.com/

Social Media: Sarah Bader

Graphic Design: Anonymous Survivors

SURVIVORS - THANK YOU, AND MAY YOU BE HEARD.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Sons of Patriarchy. I'm your host, Peter Bell.
0:05.0	Sons of Patriarchy exists to expose the hidden power structures behind Christian nationalism.
0:10.5	Through survivor testimonies, shared storytelling, and honest expert critiques from across
0:15.9	political, theological, and cultural spectrums, we shine light on systems of abuse and authoritarian control
0:23.5	principally focused on Doug Wilson of Moscow, Idaho, and the movements he has founded and influenced,
0:29.2	as well as across reformed and conservative churches. Our goal is not just to inform,
0:35.0	how did we get here, and what do we do about it, but to spark meaningful
0:39.1	conversations in homes, faith communities, and public spaces about what a healthier, freer,
0:45.9	and more just society can look like. Together, we can dismantle harmful narratives and build communities
0:53.3	of mutual respect and diversity.
0:57.2	Sons of Patriarchy aims to do what Doug cannot. We will unite people. We do not demand you
1:03.4	be like us. We meet you where you are. And while you may not always agree with us, we hope we can
1:09.6	agree on this.
1:13.0	Churches should be safe.
1:19.3	You can find us on all podcasting platforms as well as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and X, and Sons of Patriarchy.com.
1:23.0	Add free episodes, bonus content, listening a week ahead of time on both audio and video,
1:30.8	monthly Ask Us Anything Specials and many more perks are available across five membership levels
1:36.3	at patreon.com slash Sons of Patriarchy. Much of the same is available via Apple podcast subscriptions for $4.99 a month.
1:48.0	You can give to this work directly at donorbox.com slash sons dash of patriarchy.
1:56.6	Exclusive Sons of Patriarchy merch is available at Sonsopatriarchy.com slash merch.
2:02.8	If you'd like to get a hold of us, desire to interview either myself or co-producer Sarah Bader,
2:09.4	or your news media agency looking for information on Christian nationalism,
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