Obsessing About Marriage: Episode 690

Published: April 22, 2021, 10 a.m.

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Wanting marriage vs. obsessing about it, plus Tim Ross on sharing the gospel with difficult people, and trusting God with unanswered questions.\\xa0\\xa0

Featured musical artist: Phil Wickham

Roundtable: Do You Want Marriage Too Much?

We dream of the beautiful wedding and of doing life with an amazing spouse. After all, that\\u2019s what God wants for us, right? While desiring marriage is a gift from God, it\\u2019s dangerous when it consumes our thoughts and becomes the thing. Our guests explain ways they and others they know have struggled with marriage obsession. They\\u2019ll also share thoughts on how to rightly prioritize marriage while being content in singleness.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

Culture: How to \\u201cUpset\\u201d People by Pointing to Jesus

Many say we\\u2019re living in the \\u201cage of outrage.\\u201d One post or comment on social media, and before you know it, people who were friends are severing ties. How can we share Christ\\u2019s love in such a hostile environment? How do we break the ice when many in the world want nothing to do with Christians? Pastor Tim Ross reminds us that as we learn to love God, we can love difficult people through our words and actions, and, with God\\u2019s help, see transformation in their lives and ours.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

Inbox: God\\u2019s Voice or Mine?

How do you discern God\\u2019s will when your heart is weighed down by unanswered questions? Is there a way to be certain God himself is speaking to you rather than just another voice in your head? Counselor John Thorington offers some insights.

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