Reverend Benjamin Perry, is the author of Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter. He’s the editorial director at Garrett Seminary, Consulting Minister for Public Theology at Middle Church, and editor of the Queer Faith photojournalism series. He has a masters in divinity from Union Theological Seminary.
In this episode we talk about:
Why Doty got interested in this subject, and the rather extraordinary exercise he put himself through
The gender differences on this issue
How vulnerability can be misused or weaponized
The issue of interpersonal relationships when it comes to tears (Bianca and Dan delve into this in regards to their relationship)
How we replay childhood patterns in grownup relationships
The deep connection between crying and shame
The messages we share with our children about crying
How we can reconnect to the emotional parts of ourselves
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