Dating the Right Way | Pastor Joshua Redding

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Pastor Joshua Redding explains why the Bible never mentions dating and how that creates a clash between American and kingdom culture.

The episode is a sermon by Pastor Joshua Redding on the topic of dating the right way from a Christian perspective. He begins by noting that the Bible does not mention dating, only courting, and frames the discussion as a clash between American culture and kingdom culture. For singles, he offers three main encouragements. First, get to know the other person well by learning their interests, goals, vision, and family history, illustrated by a story about his wife meeting a friend at work. Second, prioritize friendship first without rushing, avoiding lust and pleasure, and building clean fun. Third, date with clear and common goals, asking questions like 'Why are we dating?' and emphasizing that dating should lead to marriage. He shares his personal journey, including losing his virginity at 13 and later living celibate for seven years after following Christ. For married couples, he advises prioritizing and planning dates, making them the number one recreational activity. He recommends dating weekly, having quarterly staycations, and yearly vacations to reconnect. He also encourages having fun, enjoying your spouse, and putting God at the center to promote peace. The sermon includes interactive elements, humor, and references to scriptures like Proverbs 4:23 and Ecclesiastes. He concludes with a call to trust God, cut off unhealthy relationships, and seek harmony in marriages.

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