Simplify Complexity: Christian Relationship Advice & Help

For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh (Gen. 2:24). Oneness in marriage is critical to a successful marriage, but achieving it can be difficult. The main reason it can be so hard is because of individualism (the habits […]

How critical are family and friends to the success of a marriage? Family and friends are a major part of our lives, but depending upon your community (family and friends) and their influence, it will determine whether their impact is positive or negative. In our last podcast we examined the value community plays while single […]

How important are the family and friends around you while single or dating? Family and friends are a major part of our lives, but depending upon your community (family and friends) and their influence, it will determine whether their impact is positive or negative. Hopefully, you are mindful to surround yourself with positive people. The […]

Is it a sign of weakness for a man to open up his heart to a woman? Don’t Love Them Hoes, is a catchphrase coined by Snoop Dog in the 90’s. This phrase and its thought permeated throughout much of hip-hop, and American culture. The idea behind this phrase promoted a “Playa’s Mentality“. Women are […]

Who hasn’t been somewhat nervous on a date? I believe being nervous isn’t a bad thing. There is a sense of humility that comes with being nervous, and with that humility people should learn to lean on God for strength. Unfortunately, the levels of nervousness people feel are not the same; nor is how they […]

When is the last time you really thought about what is love? People in all walks of life are in pursuit of love within relationships, but what is that exactly? Some in their pursuits are chasing passion, while others are desiring happiness, but is happiness. Many people consciously or unconsciously build their idea of love […]

Can you trust relationship advice given by celebrities? Relationship advice comes in all types of shapes and sizes. It also comes from all types of people. Not everyone who gives relationship advice is qualified to give it, and not all relationship advice is helpful. Yet what happens when people we admire, look up to, or […]

Who hasn’t seen a movie or heard of a first date ending with a kiss, but should it? There is a thought, that if a date goes well it should end with a kiss, and if not the date is possibly a failure. Not everyone takes this position, but there is a cultural norm for […]

Do you sometimes find yourself admiring relationships on social media? It’s hard to avoid seeing relationships on instagram, facebook, or other social media platforms. There are couples who literally travel around the world taking pictures of themselves for others to see. Yes, imagine that! Some couples get paid to travel and take exotic pictures with […]

Have you ever found yourself desiring something more with a longtime friend? Many romantic relationships form as a result of an initial interest. Meaning the two really didn’t know each other before they began the journey of a romantic friendship, which would hopefully evolve. Yet there are instances when two people initially formed a platonic […]

Tender Gone Wrong, Destructive Parenting, & A Bridegroom Did What? Once a month we like to canvass any current events that may pertain to relationships, and see if we can learn something from them. In this podcast episode we discuss a strange Tender response after a first date, a mother who does the unthinkable to […]

Is it a deal breaker if someone is late on a first date? I think we’ve all had moments where we were late to an appointment. Yet, what does it say about a person when they are late? Some people miss judged the time or got caught in traffic. Others they just have a serious […]

Who is obligated to cook in a marriage? Once a couple gets married, the question pops up, who’s supposed to cook? What’s interesting about this question is often times is not communicated; it’s assumed the woman’s duty. Yet, where does that assumption come from, and is it biblically based? Is the wife obligated to cook […]

I Love You! These three words are powerful especially in the context of a romantic relationship. Not only do they communicate affection, but they transition the relationship to another level. We grow up hearing and seeing these words in movies, and people anticipate the day that these words will be mutually communicated to them. Yet, […]

This Month in Relationship News we’ll talk Singles Waiting to Marry, Divorce Rate Studies, & Sharing Netflix. Once a month we like to canvass any current events that may pertain to relationships and see what we can learn from them. In this podcast episode we’ll discuss a new study revealing that singles are waiting longer to get […]