Jonathan Pokluda on Dating: Episode 682

Published: Feb. 25, 2021, 10 a.m.

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A compassionate conversation on same-sex attraction, plus Jonathan Pokluda\\u2019s real-life dating advice, and distinguishing sexual desire from lust.\\xa0

Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust

Roundtable: God\\u2019s Grace Amid Sexual Identity Struggles

Many of us have struggled with same-sex attraction or gender identity confusion \\u2014 or know someone who has. In a culture that consistently tries to cancel biblical truth, what\\u2019s the current conversation around homosexuality, transsexuality, and an application of God\\u2019s grace for it all? Our guests tell their stories of walking this journey personally and with friends and family members, offering hope and clarity on this ever-important issue.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

Links to Resources:

Speak to a Counselor

Book: Is God Anti-Gay? by Sam Allberry

Book: Loving My (LGBT) Neighbor by Glenn T. Stanton

Homosexuality Resources

Culture: Dating in a 2021 World (Part 1)

With the tech revolution, social media, smartphones and dating apps \\u2014 not to mention a nasty pandemic all but squelching our opportunities for true connection \\u2014 finding a mate is not for the faint of heart. But the question we\\u2019re all asking is: \\u201cWhat actually works?\\u201d Pastor Jonathan \\u201cJP\\u201d Pokluda offers excellent advice for how Christians should approach dating in an \\u201canything goes\\u201d world. In part one of our discussion, he\\u2019ll address some myths about singleness and finding the \\u201cperfect\\u201d match.\\xa0

Inbox: Sexual Desire or Lust?

Sexual desire is God-given. But Jesus clearly taught that lust is a sin. So what\\u2019s the difference? Is there a way to distinguish between normal sexual desires and lust? Counselor Glenn Lutjens weighs in with helpful thoughts on this difficult topic.

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