A Brief Theology of Periods: Yes, Really

by Rachel Jones

The average woman has 500 periods in her lifetime. And whether yours are mildly annoying, utterly debilitating, or emotionally complicated, most of us have at one time or another Why?! This warm, light-hearted, real, honest, and at times surprising book gives a biblical perspective on menstruation, as well as a whole lot more.

Beginning with periods, Rachel Jones takes listeners on an adventure in theology, weaving together wide-ranging reflections on the nature of our bodies, the passing of time, the purpose of pain, and the meaning of life. One thing is for You’ve never listened to a Christian book quite like this one. Whether you’re in need of hope and help, or are just downright curious, you’ll be refreshed and encouraged by this book. As Rachel puts it, “Whoever you are, my aim is that you reach the end of this book celebrating who God has made you, how God has saved you, and the fact that he speaks liberating and positive truth into all of life’s experiences (even periods).”

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Published April 20, 2021

Reviews

[S C]

A fantastic little book, I highly recommend it. It's written in a light and humorous way, but with deep engagement with scripture and its application to life. She not only considers how we can think about periods and our bodies as disciples of Jesus, but also what our female bodies have to say about being disciples of Jesus. She touches on matters of ritual purity, ageing, godliness, being embodied... there's lots here to reflect on and come back to.
This is written primarily, but not exclusively, for women, and would be of great benefit to men too - not only to better love and serve their sisters in Christ, but to better understand more of what it means that we are created in God's image, through the particular ways God created women's bodies.

[Brittany McDaniel]

Listened to this one. Loved her accent! Rachel opens up an honest conversation about periods in light of God’s Word. It is a good start to this conversation, and a great reminder that all of life is worship - including something that’s not as fun to experience or talk about like periods!

[Ryanne Molinari]

So insightful! I loved the idea of treating each period as a time to reflect on spiritual fruitfulness (or lack thereof), as well as all of the relevant exegesis. Such a good listen!