‘Tis the Season for Date Rape: A Modern Interpretation of a Christmas Classic
Internalized sexism and patriarchy are deeply entrenched into American culture. Even the Christmas season is not immune from this plague. As we celebrate the baby Jesus’ courageous [...]
Sexualizing Sorrow: How Trauma Informs Our Sexual Brokenness
For us to break free from our unwanted compulsive behaviors, we must have the courage to delve deeper into our woundedness and explore what lies beneath it. [...]
I Repent: A Poem to my Non-Christian friends
Today I am coming out of the closet. No, I am not gay; I am a Christian. Now, be honest with yourself. When you hear me [...]
In the Stillness, God.
In stillness you, come. The quiet hits and you tear my pieces to more pieces, you mend my wounds with more wounds. Oh God of the [...]
Fusing Sex & Soul
Her poster hung from my dorm room wall. She was a model; tall, blonde, slender, attractive. I went out of my way to tell guys who [...]
Reader’s Ask: Sin Nature Vs. Core Goodness
Dear Mr. Bauman, Thank you for your piece on men ruling the world, and thank you most especially for your amazing courage in acknowledging the sexual abuse [...]