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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 1d

PS we love our endnotes. Had to edit so many down so can gladly say the ones that made it in are worth your time.

The Myth of Good Christian Parenting is available everywhere now from Brazos Press!

Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 1d

When we were deciding how we wanted to define terms, the brilliant @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social highlighted that media production/consumption is a huge piece of what it means to be an American evangelical.

Fascinating to see ⬇️perception that more purchases ≈Christianity « surging », revival, etc

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 1d

😅Love everything about this!

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 1d

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Sons of Patriarchy @sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social · 1d

@mburtwrites.bsky.social talking about “sin” in Conservative Christian Parenting, child development, and why so many Christian “tradwife” influencers are peddling harsh (corporal) disciplinary measures against toddlers who are simply learning how to move in this world.

Did you grow up like this?

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Join @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social & I live with Wendy at @freshstartwendy at 11:30 AM PT! Book giveaway! youtube.com/live/oCi39u1...

🌟 LIVE with Marissa Burt & Kelsey McGinnis

🎙️ Live Conversation: Spare the Rod, Strengthen the Child: Understanding & Overcoming the Spanking Culture Join Wendy from The Fresh Start Family Show for a powerful live chat with Marissa Burt & Ke...

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 1d

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Lyndall @lyndallc.bsky.social · 1d

Oooh these are some excellent questions to ask about Christian parenting resources.

Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 2d

It is book release day!🎉📚

One of the FAQs we get is, understandably, what resources do you recommend?

One of our goals in writing this book was to empower people to embrace the tremendous freedom they have, and so we created a metric for evaluating resources.
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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much for reading and for these kind words. Means a great deal coming from you.

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you all so much for your encouragement and support. You can order our book now in print & ebook wherever books are sold and as an audible book. 3/3

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 2d

The wonderful team at @brazospress.bsky.social adapted that to create a visual version of some of the elements. You can find the full expanded metric as an appendix in our book. 2/3

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 2d

It is book release day!🎉📚

One of the FAQs we get is, understandably, what resources do you recommend?

One of our goals in writing this book was to empower people to embrace the tremendous freedom they have, and so we created a metric for evaluating resources.
1/3

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Brazos Press @brazospress.bsky.social · 2d

🌟New Release!🌟 The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families by @mburtwrites.bsky.social & @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social

What happens when popular "biblical parenting" methods cause more harm than good?
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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 3d

@brazospress.bsky.social @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 3d

These represent some of the myths we hold up to scrutiny in The Myth of Good Christian Parenting. So many families have been weighed down by heavy burdens & left picking up the pieces when the promises fail.

Let’s free some people up! Available everywhere TOMORROW!

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Would love for you to join us!

At Home With the Lectionary Podcast @lectionaryhome.bsky.social · 10d

Join Fr. Aaron & @mburtwrites.bsky.social for Proper 23

They discuss the story of Naomi and Ruth, Paul's letter to Timothy, and the healing of the Samaritan leper.

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 5d

❤️🙌Yes!!! Welcome home!

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Rachel Darnall @trueconsolation.bsky.social · 5d

First Saturday back home after three weeks of travel, and I'm getting cozy with my advance copy of "The Myth of Good Parenting" by @mburtwrites.bsky.social
and @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social. We needed this book so bad, church.

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 6d

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(Online) Religion Book Club Discussion: The Myth of Good Christian Parenting , Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup

The Religion Book Club is a nonsectarian, neutral reading group that enjoys reading about religion. Evangelism is not permitted and everyone is welcome from nonbelievers to

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 6d

So enjoyed chatting with Marc! Join us?

Marc Jolicoeur @marcjolicoeur.bsky.social · 6d

In ep 87 of the Jolly Thoughts Pod @mburtwrites.bsky.social & @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social (co-authors of “The Myth Of Good Christian Parenting”) argue that understanding our children as ALSO our siblings (in Christ) makes a big difference. What do you think? (link in bio)

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The Myth Of Good Christian Parenting - Jolly Thoughts ep 87 (with McGinnis & Burt)

YouTube video by Marc Jolicoeur

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 6d

Would you like to join other readers to discuss The Myth of Good Christian Parenting?

Here are two great options coming up this month.

1. 10/22: nonsectarian reading group.

2. 10/28 runs for four weeks— discussion from a Christian perspective

More here:

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Benjamin Raber @benjaminraber.bsky.social · 6d

Excellent thread here, especially for parents or anyone who cares about youth development in these troubling times.

Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 7d

Doug Wilson's "reign of terror" (spank for every infraction with no warning) came to mind when I listened to
Pete Hegseth's speech last week.

Hegseth underscored violence, external compliance & "FAFO" energy as markers of strength & winning-ness. 🧵 Full post: open.substack.com/pub/mburtwri...

Reigns of Terror in the US Department of War

Christian parenting, politics, and the cultivation of cruelty

open.substack.com

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you for reading!

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Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you for reading!!!

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Lana Lawrence @msfocused.bsky.social · 7d

This is a really good read.

Marissa Franks Burt @mburtwrites.bsky.social · 7d

Doug Wilson's "reign of terror" (spank for every infraction with no warning) came to mind when I listened to
Pete Hegseth's speech last week.

Hegseth underscored violence, external compliance & "FAFO" energy as markers of strength & winning-ness. 🧵 Full post: open.substack.com/pub/mburtwri...

Reigns of Terror in the US Department of War

Christian parenting, politics, and the cultivation of cruelty

open.substack.com

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