In this week's Everyday Conversations Podcast, Jojo Ruba interviews Amy Beange on the topic of physical affection: its role in our design as human beings and the lack of affection in today's world along with its negative effects.  As well, they discuss the positive portrayal of affection in the Bible and Amy shares her own journey as a long-time single Christian experiencing the "touch desert", and how the Church can encourage human thriving through affectionate physical touch.

Blogs referred to in this podcast: 

https://www.christianconnection.com/dating-advice/the-gentle-touch-why-physical-affection-matters/  

https://spiritualfriendship.org/2013/12/21/jesus-john-and-the-intimacy-of-physical-touch/