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Selfless Sexuality

Recognizing sex as more than a right, a remedy, or a reward
Rachel Joy Welcher
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Fathom wants to sink deeply into the Christian faith. And we think curiosity and conversation are just the things to draw us into the depths. We ask questions, express wonder, linger over ideas, listen to opinions, and hear people’s stories. Come on in. The water’s fine.

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Every advent piece we've published over four years
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A short story about the woman at the well.
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the rekindlement

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His life exemplified beauty in imperfection.
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A soundtrack for this issue of Fathom Mag.
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A purity much bigger than my virginity.
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