715 - Jacob Valk on Purity Culture Aftermath, Creating Into The Light Documentary, and Modern-Day Modesty

Jacob Valk is the Executive Director of Into The Light Ministries. He produced the films Ordinary Commission and Into The Light, and runs the podcast Chats Under The Sun. He is finishing an M.Div. at SBTS in Louisville, Kentucky, where he lives and works at the ReCenter homeless shelter. In this episode Jacob and Sathiya discuss: [03:43] The Creation of "Into the Light" [03:56] The Purpose of the Documentary [08:12] The Logic Behind a Documentary [09:21] Chapter Structure and Storytelling [10:03] Teaching vs. Engagement [14:14] Planning and Assembling the Team [17:45] Pervasiveness of Pornography for Women [19:56] Women's Experience of Shame and Sexual Sin [23:21] Creating a Narrative through Composite Stories [26:38] The Redemption Story [27:28] Representation Matters [31:06] Impactful Responses [35:07] The Crowdfunding Journey [37:07] Transition from Purity Culture to Sexual Integrity [43:01] Changing Attitudes towards Sexuality and Modesty [45:19] Sexual Revolution and Decoupling Procreation from Sexuality [47:27] Transcendence and Sacredness of Sexuality [51:46] Aftermath of Purity Culture [54:11] Importance of Purity [55:00] Where to Watch the Documentary [55:45] Need for Community in Overcoming Sin

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