Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda Episode 252: Q&A with JP
Feb 4, 2024
The hosts answer listener questions, discuss shoe choices and the upcoming election, talk about navigating physical intimacy in dating, explore the concept of the Holy Spirit, and highlight the importance of our words.
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Kathy's Missing Bible Story
- Kathy repeatedly left her physical Bible at church for weeks and read on her phone instead, which became a running joke during the episode.
- The hosts used the story to highlight everyday faithfulness and the small embarrassments of ministry life.
Avoid 'Playing Married' Before Marriage
- Avoid sleeping in the same bed with a non-married romantic partner because it leads you into sexual temptation and blurred boundaries.
- If you struggle with staying pure, refuse situations that create secrecy or an appearance of impropriety and choose safer alternatives.
Playing Married Harms Future Marriage
- 'Playing married' in dating normalizes behaviors that predict lower marriage satisfaction and higher divorce risk.
- Preserving distinct courtship boundaries increases the chance of loving and lasting marriage rather than rehearsed marriage.