Dannah Gresh

Dannah Gresh
Born1967 (age 58–59)
EducationB.A. in Liberal Arts, Cedarville University
OccupationsAuthor, public speaker
SpouseBob Gresh
Writing career
LanguageEnglish
GenreChristian literature
Subjects
Websitewww.dannahgresh.com

Dannah Gresh (born 1967) is an author, speaker, and the founder of True Girl, a Christian tween event for mothers and daughters ages 8–12. She is also the founder of Pure Freedom, a ministry which focuses on sexual theology, purity, and holiness for teens. Books written by Gresh include And the Bride Wore White: Seven Secrets to Sexual Purity and Lies Young Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free which she co-authored with Nancy Leigh DeMoss.

Life

Gresh has said her interest in promoting abstinence before marriage originated from an experience she had at age 15, when she had sex with a teenage boy. After having sex, Gresh said she felt anxious and depressed.

Gresh attended Cedarville University, where she met her husband.

She lives in State College, Pennsylvania with her husband, Bob.

Recognition

In 2021, She was named the Cedarville University "2021 Alumna of the Year."

Beliefs about human sexuality

Gresh promotes abstinence before marriage with an emphasis for young women. Additional views on human sexuality include:

Published works

References

  1. 1 2 "Author brings empowering sexual theology message to Tampa Bay". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  2. ↑ Byle, Ann (November 21, 2009). "Author of 'And the Bride Wore White' speaks about sexual purity to Cornerstone University students". mlive. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  3. ↑ Barnhart, Melissa (May 11, 2013). "Sexual Purity Under Attack in Nation's Schools, Says Christian Author Dannah Gresh". www.christianpost.com. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  4. ↑ "The God Who Blesses and Make Things New". Cedarville University. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Cedarville Stories Podcast: Loved in Truth, Loving Others with Truth". Cedarville University. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  6. ↑ Marrazzo, Amanda (March 29, 2010). "Girls hear message of self-acceptance, abstinence". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Should You Get The Gardasil Vaccine?". Dannah Gresh. September 7, 2012. Archived from the original on January 16, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  8. ↑ "My Take: There's nothing brief about a hookup". Archived from the original on June 3, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  9. ↑ Moon, Sarah Over the (October 13, 2014). ""Hymens are for Forming Blood Covenants" and Other Things I've Learned from Christian Dating Books". Sarah Over the Moon. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Demoss, Nancy; Gresh, Dannah (2008). Lies Young Women Believe and the Truth that sets them free. Chicago: Moody Publishers. ISBN 9780802472946.
  11. ↑ Hoover, Haley (January 15, 2012). "Book Review: Lies Young Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Dannah Gresh". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Should Christians Read Romance Novels?". Focus on the Family. March 2, 2026. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  13. ↑ Menzie, Nicola (March 15, 2014). "'Pulling Back the Shades' Authors Claim 'Fifty Shades' Series Has 'Satanic Agenda' (Part 1)". www.christianpost.com. Retrieved October 4, 2026.