Are you wondering should Christians marry unbelievers? In this discussion, we explore the biblical perspective on unequally yoked marriages and whether it’s okay for a Christian to marry a non-Christian. We break down key scriptures like 2 Corinthians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 7:12–14, and Deuteronomy 7:3–4 to understand God’s guidance on faith and marriage compatibility.
This episode dives into Christian dating advice, the concept of evangelistic marriages, and real challenges faced when one spouse isn’t a believer. Can God use an unequally yoked marriage for His glory? What does it mean to have spiritual unity in marriage, and why is it so important? We also discuss practical issues like raising children with an unbelieving spouse and the impact of marrying outside the faith.
Whether you’re single and wondering can Christians marry non-Christians, or married and navigating faith differences, this video provides biblical wisdom, examples from scripture, and thoughtful advice for anyone facing these questions.
If you’re looking for honest, faith-based relationship guidance, don’t miss this honest conversation on Christian marriage, interfaith marriage challenges, and walking in agreement spiritually.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro

Christians Who Believe It’s Okay to Marry an Unbeliever
2:40 Marrying an Unbeliever to Evangelise
11:14 Can God use an Unequally Yoked Marriage for His Glory?
17:21 Can't Control Who You Love
19:13 Believer or Not—God Knows the Heart
23:37 They Support My Faith—Is That Enough?
26:45 Not Enough Christian Men/Women?
33:51 Marrying an unbeliever for the Child’s Sake?

Christians Who Believe It’s Not Okay to Marry an Unbeliever
37:04 Clear Command Against Unequal Yoking
43:02 Can Unequal Yoking Reflect Christ Love?
46:07 Marriage Needs Spiritual Unity
49:53 Hard to Raise Kids Spiritually When Unequally Yoked
57:41 Christians Should Marry Christians.
58:40 The Old Testament Warns Against Interfaith Marriages
1:03:19 Examples in the Bible Show Unequal Yoking Fails!

1:06:54 Our perspective on this matter
1:10:52 Advice for Single and Married Christians on this Topic

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Should Christians watch Love Island? In this episode, we respond to a powerful episode request about one of the most popular reality dating shows on TV. Love Island is known for promoting hookup culture, casual s*x, drama, and shallow relationships, but how does that align with the values Christians are called to live by? As believers, we must ask: Does watching shows like this glorify God?
We take a biblical look at what Love Island represents and how it may affect our hearts and minds. Philippians 4:8 challenges us to think on what is pure, noble, and true, yet shows like this often glorify lust, deceit, and emotional manipulation. Are we becoming desensitised to sin through entertainment? Are we feeding our flesh while starving our spirit?

We explore whether Christians watching Love Island could be considered supporting content that goes against God’s Word. We also discuss the difference between what is permissible and what is spiritually beneficial (1 Corinthians 6:12), and whether our media consumption helps or hinders our walk with Christ. This episode unpacks the spiritual risks of normalising immodesty, se*ual sin, and worldly definitions of love.
Love Island may be “just entertainment” to some, but entertainment is never neutral. It shapes our worldview, our values, and even our definition of relationships. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to be set apart (John 17:14–16) and live in a way that honours God with all our heart, soul, and mind.
If you’ve ever wondered whether Christians can enjoy popular dating shows without compromising their faith, this episode is for you. We challenge you to think biblically about what you're watching and ask: Is this helping me become more like Christ, or slowly dulling my sensitivity to sin?

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:36 What is Love Island?
3:22 What does Love Island Promote?
10:42 Does Watching Love Island Glorify God?
15:23 Guard Your Heart and Mind from Love Island
19:25 Is Watching Love Island Permissible?
24:23 What Are You Feeding Your Spirit?
27:14 Watching Love Island desensitises you spiritually
31:04 Is Love Island Feeding Lust in You?
40:21 Christians Are to be Set Apart
44:59 The Danger of Passive Participation Watching Love Island!
48:57 Will Love Island Matter in Eternity?
51:09 Romance & Marriage: What expectations do you have from watching Love Island?
55:14 Is it Bad for Church Leaders to Watch Love Island?

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Having a crush as a Christian can sometimes feel confusing, especially when you’re trying to honour God with your emotions. In this video, we’ll explore what it really means to have a crush from a Christian perspective and how you can protect your heart without feeling ashamed. Whether it’s a single crush or you find yourself crushing on multiple people, you’re not alone, and these feelings are completely normal.
We’ll talk about the important difference between a crush and lust, and why attraction itself isn’t sinful. We will share how you can bring your feelings to God in prayer and why seeking spiritual discernment is key to navigating your emotions in a healthy way. Along the way, we’ll examine encouraging Bible verses that remind us to guard our hearts and seek God’s peace.
If you’ve ever asked, “Is having a crush as a Christian wrong?” or “How do I keep my heart safe while dealing with a crush?” this episode offers honest and practical Christian relationship advice. We also cover the importance of seeking wise counsel, maintaining emotional discipline, and ensuring your faith remains strong throughout the process.
If you’re single and curious about how to handle crushes in a godly way, this video will help you grow spiritually while honouring God with your feelings.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:59 Definition of a crush

Having a Crush as a Christian
3:33 Are Crushes Normal or Sinful?
6:05 Bringing Your Crush to God in Prayer
13:09 How to Guard Your Thoughts and Emotions in a Crush
19:03 Is It a Crush or Is It Lust?
28:17 Rushing into a Crush Can Lead to Regret
31:46 Seek Wise Counsel Before Acting on a Crush
35:18 Is This Crush Helping or Hurting Your Faith?
43:40 You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty for Having a Crush

Having Multiple Crushes as a Christian
44:48 Is It Wrong to Have Multiple Crushes?
48:07 Why Emotional Discipline Matters With Multiple Crushes
51:41 Let the Holy Spirit Guide You Through Your Feelings
54:17 Keeping Your Crushes Healthy: Avoid Fantasising and Idolising

58:10 What to Do When You’re Crushing Hard
1:01:27 Encouragement for Christians Feeling Confused About Crushes

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What does it really mean to follow Jesus in a world driven by wealth? In this episode, we confront one of the most debated questions in the church today: Can Christians be rich and still honour God? Some believe the Bible calls for radical simplicity and see Jesus’ teachings on riches as clear warnings against material wealth. Others point to biblical examples of prosperity, like Abraham, Job, and Solomon, arguing that Christianity and financial success aren’t necessarily at odds.

We explore both sides of this powerful wealth and faith debate, looking at the Christian perspective on prosperity, the biblical view of money, and whether having wealth automatically means you're less spiritual, or simply more responsible for how you use it. If you’ve ever asked: What does the Bible say about money? Can I be wealthy and still serve God? Am I trusting in money or in the Lord? Then this conversation is for you. Let’s challenge assumptions, rethink priorities, and seek a biblical perspective on wealth that honours both truth and grace.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro

Christians Who Believe It's Wrong For Believers To Be Wealthy
3:20 Some Christians Reject Wealth Because of Jesus’ Teachings on Money
8:06 Some Christians reject wealth because of how Jesus and the Apostles lived
12:21 Some Christians reject wealth due to warnings about the love of money in the Bible
20:47 Some believe following Christ means letting go of wealth

Christians Who Believe It's Okay For Believers To Be Wealthy
28:31 Wealth is a blessing, God gave it to many faithful believers
32:20 Wealth can fund ministry and Advance the Kingdom
35:51 Some believe God’s favour is sometimes shown through wealth
40:36 Wealth enables generosity
43:32 Wealth isn’t the issue — the heart is
48:10 The Bible warns against greed, not wealth itself
48:34 Poverty Doesn’t Automatically Equal Holiness

Our Perspective on this matter
51:51 Our Perspective on This Matter

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In this episode, we dive deep into the Biblical view on polygamy and ask: Is polygamy a sin in Christianity? We examine Old Testament polygamy examples, from Abraham and Jacob to David and Solomon, and explore whether their actions were endorsed by God or simply tolerated. We also unpack polygamy in the Bible, explained through both the Old and New Testament lenses, looking at what Scripture actually says (and doesn’t say). What is the true Christian perspective on polygamy? And how do New Testament teachings shift the conversation?

But the debate isn’t just theological, it’s also cultural. In this episode, we explore African traditions and polygamy, showing how cultural heritage plays a key role in shaping beliefs. For many, especially in African Christian communities, polygamy is tied to responsibility, family preservation, and social structure, not lust or greed.
Whether you’re wrestling with the question or curious about how others see it, this episode is a raw and honest debate on polygamy in Christianity, exploring both sides with biblical references, cultural insight, and practical implications.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro

Christians who believe Polygamy is okay
3:16 Polygamy was practised in the Old Testament
7:57 Polygamy Isn’t Called Sin in the Bible
11:29 The Bible Acknowledges Polygamy in the Old Testament
17:06 The ‘Husband of One Wife’ verses in the bible apply only to Leaders
21:16 Some Prioritise Culture Over Christ when it comes to Polygamy

Christians who believe Polygamy is not okay
36:10 Monogamy is reaffirmed by Christ
39:04 God’s Original Design from the start is One Man, One Woman
40:07 The New Testament Strongly Affirms Monogamy
45:08 Polygamy Always Brings Problems in the Bible
50:34 God Allowed Polygamy, but He didn’t endorse it
52:39 Polygamy Opposes Christian Love & Unity
55:02 Polygamy Doesn’t Reflect Christ & the Church

Our Perspective on This Matter
56:12 Our Perspective on This Matter

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How do Christians build and keep healthy friendships with the opposite sex? In this episode, we dive into the topic of Christian platonic friendships, whether you’re single or married, and why they’re important for your spiritual and emotional growth. We discuss the benefits of platonic friendships before marriage and why setting clear boundaries is so important to keep these friendships pure and God-honoring.
We also get real about maintaining boundaries in Christian friendships and how to recognise when a friendship with the opposite gender might be crossing a line.
If you’re married, we talk about platonic relationships in Christian marriage, how to nurture these friendships while protecting your marriage and keeping communication open with your spouse.
Healthy Christian friendships take intention and prayer. Whether you’re wondering if Christians can have opposite sex friends or trying to figure out how to set boundaries in Christian friendships, this episode offers practical advice rooted in Scripture.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
3:42 Benefits of Maintaining Healthy Platonic Friendships When Single
10:56 Guidelines for Healthy Platonic Friendships Before Marriage
19:36 Red Flags in Platonic Friendships Before Marriage
27:59 Why Are Platonic Friendships Still Important in Marriage?
31:29 How to Maintain Healthy Platonic Friendships in Marriage
41:01 Things to Consider for Platonic Friendships in Marriage

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Who you surround yourself with matters more than you think. In this episode, we talk all about Christian friendship advice, what the Bible says, what red flags to watch out for, and how to recognise godly friendships that truly build you up. Whether you're wondering how to choose Christian friends, trying to figure out what kind of friends Christians should have, or struggling with whether Christians can have non-Christian friends, this conversation is for you. We explore the purpose of friendship from a biblical perspective, cover the signs of a godly friend, and give honest advice on navigating tough relational dynamics as a believer.

We also dig into friendship red flags Christians should avoid, and how to be a good friend yourself. If you're looking for a Christian podcast on relationships or a Christian podcast on friendships, you're in the right place. This episode is full of biblical friendship advice, real talk, and encouragement. Whether you're in school, college, university, or adulthood, we all need Christian accountability friends and godly companions to walk with us.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
3:47 What Is Friendship?
5:03 The purpose of a friendship
18:24 Things to look out for when choosing friends who are Christians
28:43 Things to look out for when choosing friends who are NOT Christians
41:14 Red flags to look out for in friendships
47:05 Green flags to look out for in friendships
50:18 What Kind of Friend Are You?
51:13 Encouragement to you

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Let’s be honest, it’s not easy putting God first in a busy life. Between work, family, and everything else, it can feel impossible to slow down and spend meaningful time with God. In this episode, we’re talking about how to prioritise God when life is busy, not in theory, but in real, practical ways.
Maybe you’ve been feeling spiritually dry because of busyness, or wondering what happens when you don’t put God first. It’s easy to get caught up in everything else and accidentally give God whatever time and energy you have left. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. We’ll explore daily habits to keep God first, even with a full schedule. From setting reminders, to finding accountability, to learning how to make time for God with a full-time job, you’ll hear simple, actionable steps you can take starting today. If you’ve been asking how to prioritise God when life is busy, this conversation is for you. You’re not alone, and it’s never too late to reset.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
5:44 Why Do We Struggle to Give God Time?
14:21 What Happens When God Gets Your Leftovers?
23:37 Practical Ways to Put God First Daily
40:42 Questions to ask yourself

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