The Good Books: After Purity with Sara Moslener

In the first interview of 2026, I talk to Sara Moslener about her latest book, After Purity: Race, Sex, and Religion in White Christian America. (Buy the book from bookshop.org here & support the show) Learn more about Sara's work at https://saramoslener.com/Support this channel at https://www.blakechastain.com; 25% of net proceeds from direct support are donated.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:00 Sarah's Religious Upbringing04:53 The Influence of Pro-Life Movement07:16 College and Theater: A Path to Self-Discovery16:25 Pursuing Academia and Feminist Theology21:10 The Concept of Purity and Its Implications26:24 Racial Dynamics in Purity Culture35:50 Connecting Sexual Purity to Racial Identity37:28 The Importance of Historical Context38:17 Teaching Religion, Race, and Discrimination39:53 How to Support the Show41:18 The Process of Academic Research45:09 Challenges and Ethics in Purity Culture Research49:39 The Intersection of Academia and Therapy54:44 Lightning Round: Author's Preferences and Insights01:04:54 The Value of Education and Final Thoughts

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