Are we still telling Christian women how to dress “appropriately”?
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Throughout history what women wear has always come under scrutiny. This is the case both in wider society, and the Church! Whether it’s pressure to come to service in your “Sunday best” or other extremes of trouser bans and mandatory head coverings – many Christian women are still being told how to dress “appropriately”. On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests explore why this is still happening today, and what the bible says about modesty.
Hope Bonarcher is a native New Yorker, living with her Scottish husband and four children just outside Glasgow. She is a model, actress and singer. Her article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/what-the-world-views-as-liberal-sexuality-god-calls-bondage/19355.article and connect with Hope on Instagram @hopebonarcher
Dara Olagbami is an author, editor in chief and founder of Grace magazine, which combines faith, fashion and lifestyle. She is also the co-founder of Its Huntd – a digital members-only platform which offers exclusive luxury fashion items! You can connect Dara on Instagram @beingdara
The Great Sexpectation question in this episode is titled: My in-laws are toxic!
The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Dami Okeke.
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Released on 10 Nov 2025
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