Ericka Andersen Explains Why Women Are Leaving Church & Why They Have a 'Reason to Return'

<p>In the past decade, 16 million American women have left the Christian church, according to author and journalist Ericka Andersen.&nbsp;</p><br><p>“The reasons are really layered,” Andersen says, “anything from overwhelm and busyness, to some that have experienced 'church hurt.'”&nbsp;</p><br><p>In her new book “<a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reason-to-return-ericka-andersen/1141091048" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women,</a>” Andersen addresses the reasons why so many women have walked away from the church, and argues why they should consider rejoining a church community.&nbsp;</p><br><p>On today’s edition of the “Problematic Women” podcast, Andersen discusses her new book and shares her own personal experience with the church.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Pre-order a copy of <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reason-to-return-ericka-andersen/1141091048" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ericka's book here</a>. </p><br><p>And check out <a href="https://erickaandersen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ericka's website here</a>. </p><br><p>Enjoy the show!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>