Season One Overview
My heart for this series is to give people hope in a real and relevant way by highlighting scripture and making it practical to the everyday Christian. As believers in Christ it seems as though we are drowning in the same issues as the secular world in regard to family, relationships, self-esteem and our overall lives. The key is to not only know that God has died on the cross for us to overcome these problems BUT to know HOW to overcome our challenges by way of the Word of God and a renewed relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Episode One
Are You Dateable?
In this segment we encourage you to conduct some self-assessment and self-reflection. We want to encourage those who are wounded, hurt, angry, insecure and fearful into steps of healing, restoration and liberation so that they will be a "good gift" for that person God has for them.
What the Bible Says
Matthew 22:36-29, ESV
Episode Two
Are You a Leader?
How does God see the roles in marriage? What does the spiritual leader of the household look like? What does submission mean in a marriage or relationship? How does a man lead the family and how does the woman follow? Are the men in our lives worth submitting to? Are the women in our lives willing to be led? We will discuss practical steps and biblical steps to walking in the role God calls for singles.
What the Bible Says
Ephesians 5:22-27, NIV
Episode Three
Satisfied in Singleness
We will discuss the importance of being content in the place of your singleness while still having hope in God's promises for your life. What a single can do to prepare for marriage. How a single person can learn to live an abundant life right where they are yet still walk in hope and contentment. Also, during the waiting process, we will share how to allow the Lord to heal those places that need mending.
What the Bible Says
Matthew 6:33, NIV
Bring It ON: Singles and Relationships
Kristi answers your questions! Watch Now!
Episode Four
Love, Respect, and Sex
In this segment we will define the purpose of sex and intimacy in relationships. We will talk about how to manage sexuality and WHY God requires us to stay pure before marriage. We will explore HOW to go about staying pure before marriage and HOW to go back to purity if someone has fallen off the wagon.
What the Bible Says
Romans 12:1-2, NKJV
Episode Five
Dating 101
In this segment we will discuss Christian dating basics: fears, Internet Dating, the relevancy of it, and the precautions that need to take place. We will take a look at good old-fashioned pointers on how to navigate the dating process. Courting vs. dating. Also, we will discuss topics such as ways individuals may become 'blinded-sided' in relationships - love vs. infatuation, accountability, God’s heart in the process, and motives of the dater.
What the Bible Says
2 Corinthians 6:14-15, KJV
Episode Six
Dating 101 for Single Parents
We will discuss the issues, precautions and steps to safely date when children are concerned. Issues include: When does your partner meet the children? What if the kids hate him/her? What is the role of the new partner when the other parent is still involved? How do you navigate 'his, hers and ours?'
What the Bible Says
Galatians 5:22-24, ESV
Episode Seven
Q&A with Relationship Experts
We had an open forum with author Michelle McKinney Hammond and therapist Ron Deal of Smart Stepfamilies answer tough questions on relationships from Christian singles. We will also discuss the common concerns of the Christian single such as: Should a person have 'a list' of what they want? Is there such thing as a 'soul mate?' Is it wrong for a woman to pursue a man? Is it ok for a Christian to date a non-Christian? How do I know that the next step is marriage?
What the Bible Says
James 1:5, NASB
Episode Eight
Hope in Finding Love
We want to encourage those who have given up hope in finding love. But the key is that in order to give love or to receive love, one must discover the essence and origin of love ... that is God. Because God is LOVE!
In our open forum, Michelle and Ron identify the ‘red flags’ in relationships; ‘green lights (signs that it’s good and safe to move forward) and ‘yield signs’ or issues that one may want to evaluate at a greater depth before proceeding forward within the relationship.
What the Bible Says
1 John 4:8, NLT 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, NASB