The Polygynist Pastor: Biblical Polygyny vs. Church Tradition | Rich Tidwell

<p>In this episode, <strong>Glenn Lawrence</strong> and <strong>Gia MaCool</strong> sit down with <strong>Rich Tidwell</strong>—the pastor who openly lives and teaches biblical <strong>polygyny</strong>—to confront one of the most taboo topics in modern Christianity.</p><p>This is not clickbait.<br />This is not shock value.<br />This is a serious, theological, historical, and cultural conversation the Church has refused to have.</p><p>Rich Tidwell breaks down:</p><ul><li><p>What the Bible <em>actually</em> says about polygyny</p></li><li><p>Why Scripture regulates it but never condemns it</p></li><li><p>How Greco-Roman culture—not God—shaped modern Christian marriage doctrine</p></li><li><p>Why polygyny terrifies modern evangelicalism</p></li><li><p>The difference between biblical patriarchy and modern egalitarian marriage</p></li><li><p>How sexual shame theology distorted male leadership, desire, and authority</p></li></ul><p>Glenn presses the hard questions most pastors won’t touch.<br />Gia brings clarity, tension, and the female perspective modern men <em>never</em> hear honestly.</p><p>This episode challenges:</p><ul><li><p>Evangelical “servant leadership” narratives</p></li><li><p>Feminized theology around marriage</p></li><li><p>The assumption that monogamy = biblical morality</p></li><li><p>The Church’s fear of masculine authority and structure</p></li></ul><p>Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation will force you to confront Scripture instead of tradition.</p><p>⚠️ <strong>This episode is not safe for weak theology, emotional reasoning, or cultural comfort.</strong></p><p><strong>Topics Covered</strong></p><ul><li><p>Biblical marriage vs. church tradition</p></li><li><p>Polygyny in the Old Testament and New Testament context</p></li><li><p>Why modern Christianity rejects masculine hierarchy</p></li><li><p>Sexual shame theology and its consequences</p></li><li><p>Authority, responsibility, and covenant</p></li></ul><p><strong>Support the mission and join the movement</strong><br />Get exclusive behind-the-scenes content and episodes too hot for YouTube.<br />👉 <a href="" rel="noopener" target="_new">https://www.patreon.com/cw/RelentlessNetwork</a></p><p></p>