Unfiltered Podcast (Page 7)
How to Deal with an Addictive Personality: A Christian Singles Perspective
So, you’ve realized you have an “addictive personality.” First off, welcome to the club—members are growing daily, and while we don’t have snacks (we’d eat them too quickly), we do have grace and a game plan. Whether it’s binge-watching 17 episodes of your favorite Christian drama in one sitting, obsessively scrolling dating apps to find “The One,” or inhaling that gallon of double-churned ice cream while contemplating your singleness, addictive tendencies can feel like a mountain you’re perpetually circling. But…
Falling Out of Love in Christian Dating Relationship
Falling in love is often described as a magical experience. Falling out of love is pure hell. If you find yourself falling out of love with your Christian boyfriend or girlfriend, it can be a confusing and painful process. As a Christian single, navigating this situation requires wisdom, compassion, and a deep understanding of biblical principles. Understanding Why We Fall Out of Love Relationships are dynamic, constantly evolving entities. The initial passion and excitement that characterize the early stages of…
Signs of an Unfaithful Christian Girlfriend: A Christian Single’s Guide
Do you know the signs of an unfaithful Christian girlfriend? As a Christian single, understanding the foundation of a faithful and loving relationship is crucial. However, in a world where values and commitments can be complex, it’s essential to be aware of the signs that may indicate a partner’s infidelity. This article seeks to explore those signs, not from a place of judgment or paranoia, but from a standpoint of wisdom and discernment, which are deeply rooted in Christian beliefs.…
Long Distance Relationship Tips for Christian Singles
Need long-distance Christian single dating tips for a long-distance relationship? These long-distance relationships have always been with us. However, in recent years, global online dating services and increased ease of travel helped make long-distance relationships much more prevalent. In fact, according to dating experts on the topic, there are an estimated 1 to 2 million couples presently in long-distance dating relationships. Many single men and single women feel dating in a long-distance relationship is a losing proposition. However, there are…
10 Ways to Tell If Someone Is Married (with a Christian Twist)
If you’ve been out there in the dating world, especially as a Christian single, you know things can get a little tricky. You’re trying to stay pure, uphold biblical values, and—let’s face it—figure out whether that charming person sitting across from you at church is already someone else’s “one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). So, how do you tell if someone is married? Here are the top 10 ways, with a little humor and solid biblical advice, to tell if someone is…
Dealing with Regret as a Christian Single
Dealing with regret as a Christian single can be a deeply transformative experience, providing both spiritual growth and personal enlightenment. This article explores effective strategies rooted in Christian beliefs to navigate and overcome feelings of regret, turning them into stepping stones for a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life. Understanding Regret from a Christian Perspective Regret can be defined as a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity.…
The Importance of Honesty in a Relationship: A Christian Singles Perspective
Why is honesty in a relationship so important? In the journey of finding and nurturing a meaningful relationship, honesty stands as a foundational pillar, especially for Christian singles who are seeking a partnership grounded in faith and trust. Honesty is not just a moral choice but a spiritual commitment that reflects the teachings of Christ and the principles of Christian living. This article explores why honesty is crucial in relationships from a Christian single’s perspective, illuminating its benefits, challenges, and…
How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You Emotionally
Learning how to forgive someone who hurt you emotionally is difficult. Have you ever felt the need to forgive your boyfriend or girlfriend? Learning how to forgive in a Christian dating relationship is essential because as Christian singles, God calls us to practice forgiveness if we ourselves wish to be forgiven. forgive the homo. In the world of Christian dating, emotional injuries can sometimes be as impactful as physical ones. Whether it’s betrayal, disappointment, or heartbreak, the scars left behind…
How to Stop Worrying About Money: A Christian Single’s Guide
Are you a Single Christian wondering how to stop worrying about money? We don’t need an economic meltdown on Wall Street to start worrying about money and finances. In fact, according to our extensive surveys, singles worry just as much about money and careers as they do relationship and dating issues. Did you know that? So how do we counsel singles (single-never married, single parents, divorcees) who worry over money? The actual meaning of the word “worry in Greek actually…
Embracing Singleness: A Christian Perspective
Do you have difficulty embracing singleness as a Christian single guy or woman Many singles I know are depressed and discouraged because they can’t seem to find contentment in their present state of singleness. Their pursuit of the perfect Christian dating relationship leading toward marriage is so all-consuming that they lose the joy of living day to day as a single person. Let’s be clear here. Accepting singleness has nothing to do with pursuing a Christian marriage with the right…
Undoing Depression and Discouragement in Singles
As Christian singles, it’s sometimes easy to suffer discouragement or fear over new sets of circumstances or future uncertainties. Undoing depression that often accompanies discouragement is a difficult thing to do. Because we’re human, discouragement, depression, and stress can crop up at any time, for a variety of reasons. Why Singles Suffer Discouragement and Depression The following are some top reasons singles give for having discouragement and depression in their dating lives: Some battle discouragement and depression because they have…
Christian Dating and Waiting on God
What does the Bible say about waiting on God? More specifically, how to wait on the Lord for that special Christian date, or husband or wife? One of the most difficult things for Christian singles interested in dating and marriage is waiting on the Lord for that special soulmate. This is especially true as we see our single friends meet their dream date, get married, and move on. Loneliness and anxiety start to creep in as we wonder when God…
Christian Dating Advice: Dating a Friend-Should Friends Date?
Thinking about dating a friend? Should I confess to my crush? A Christian single guy wrote us asking if it’s a good idea if best friends date one another. So what do you think? Should friends date each other? I know the cynical among us may agree with that line from When Harry Met Sally, “a man and a woman can’t really be just friends.” But that’s the topic of another article. Let’s get back to the issue of whether…
Christian Dating Principles For Single Christians
Many singles write us asking for Christian dating principles or Christian dating rules to guide their dating lives. Well, listen. I don’t claim to be a Christian dating expert, but I do know that the Scriptures have some wonderful stuff from which we can cobble some general Christian dating principles. The pursuit of love is universal, yet for Christian singles, this journey is not merely about finding a compatible partner. It’s about aligning the heart’s desires with God’s plan and…
Commitment Phobia and Christian Singles
Commitment phobia is the fear of commitment. When we speak of commitment phobia among singles, we are referring to folks who avoid committing to long-term relationships such as marriage. People who suffer from commitment phobia come in all varieties. Commitment phobes (no, I didn’t make this term up!) can be both male and female, Christian and non-Christian, teens, single parents or seniors. Commitment phobia among singles can occur for several reasons and can keep someone single. However, most commitment-phobic men…
Unrequited Love: How to Get Over Unrequited Love as a Christian
How does one get over unrequited love as a Christian Single? In my personal experience, unrequited love is like death, only worse. Unrequited love occurs when the person you absolutely are “head over heels” in love with does not reciprocate the same desire and feelings. Can you think of anything more emotionally and spiritually painful than unrequited love, or being ghosted by the one you love? At least in death, a Christian single is done with pain. In unrequited love,…