It Stands Written Podcast

On today's episode of the It Stands Written Podcast Justin and Braden bring to you the discussion of Christian sexual purity. This can be such a dangerous area that the strongest of Christians are even liable to fall. Listen to how you can apply practical pieces of wisdom from Scripture to stay as far away from sexual immorality as you can. Lust is not a problem that changes the moment you say "I do", so start cultivating habits and patterns of purity in your life at this very moment. God designed intimacy between a husband and a wife to be so pure and enjoyable. Do not let the passing pleasures of sin scar what God wants for you and your spouse.

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Welcome to the It Stands Written Podcast where this week's episode focuses on a foundational topic that will bless and sustain a marriage - love. Justin Erickson and Braden Zook spell out how God has defined love in 1 Corinthians 13. They look through each attribute of love and describe what it looks like in the Christian life. This world has such a corrupted view of what love is. Thankfully, the Lord has granted us the wisdom and resources we need in Scripture not to let a cloudy view fog our glasses. Search for these attributes in the person you are dating and be them for the one you hope to marry.

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Justin and Braden bring a fun yet sober episode regarding marriage and one's undistracted devotion to the Lord. Taking your eyes off Christ removes your gaze from the most beautiful and important thing to ever exist. To find a godly husband or wife is to find someone who helps and encourages you to turn your gaze towards Jesus and keep it there. Does the person you're dating do this for you? Or are they pulling your gaze away? Are you doing this for the person you're dating? Or are you hindering them? These are the questions that need to be answered before two sinners come together in unity.

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Resources Mentioned:
- When Sinners Say "I Do" by Dave Harvey

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Welcome to this week's edition of the It Stands Written Podcast where Justin and Braden have an expository conversation about the Scripture in light of the marriage conversation. This week brings an eternally important topic regarding the Christians' focus on eternity. Paul lays out why our attention can be taken from Christ and put on earthly things and how we should view this life in light of the short amount of time we have here. If you are approaching marriage think about how you can better serve the Lord with your spouse and do not let a relationship deter you from your work for the Lord. Hear the men as they speak of ways to keep your focus on eternity and not let the troubles of this world slow you down.

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Contentment in Christ is the main focus in the episode of the It Stands Written Podcast. In a topic rarely discussed Justin and Braden talk about what Paul means in 1 Corinthians 5 where he says it is better to remain single. Is it wrong to pursue a marriage? Are we forced to stay single the rest of our lives? Find out in this episode on how to go about singleness in a biblical way. Wherever God has you He is working in you. Learn to be content in all circumstances, whether marries or not, just as the Apostle Paul was.

Pick up lines:
- I only know 21 letters of the alphabet. I forgot U R A Q T.
- If I were designing the alphabet I would put U and I together.
- If you were a tear in my ear I would not cry for fear of loosing you.
- I don't feel the call to singleness. Do you?
- I've lost my phone number. Can I borrow yours?
- Why don't you go to church with me today. I hear there's going to be a love offering.
- Can we get together and study the Bible? I would like to know what Paul meant when he said "Greet each other with a  holy kiss."
- For the Calvanist: Before tonight I never believed in predestination.

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What exactly does it mean to be eligible to be married? Well in this episode of the series of Christian dating Justin and Braden tackle the ins and outs of biblical divorce and address whether or not a Christian is biblically free to become one with another. Whether previously divorced or not this question is meant to challenge you to truly understand that marriage is a lifelong commitment - one man, one woman, one lifetime. If divorce has been your experience, let this episode bring you clarity on the steps to take moving forward.

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We are so glad to bring you this episode that starts off the list of questions to ask before making the second most important decision of your life. Justin Erickson and Braden Zook answer the first question - “Are you both Christians without a doubt?” In God’s design for marriage of one man, one woman, one lifetime He has also forbidden the Christian from marrying or even dating the dead - the spiritually dead. See why it is so important not to join the temple of God with the temple of idols. Let your heart not turn from God but rather towards Him because you’re with someone who pushes you further in your walk with Christ.

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Welcome to a new year of episodes from the It Stands Written Podcast team! This first episode of the year starts with an introduction to a new series on the second most important decision in your life - marriage. Justin Erickson sets up the conversation with important information on what they will discuss throughout the series. This series will give you 12 different questions to ask yourself before getting married. It will give practical advice to follow whether you are single or dating. The guys are excited to dive into this super exciting topic so please join them in their journey.

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Special announcement: As the year comes to an end the It Stands Written team will be taking a break from posting new episodes until the new year. This will be the last episode of the year. Thank you all for the support this year and we will see you all in 2024!

In this episode Justin, Scott, and Braden finish off the top 10 reasons that we can trust the Bible to be God’s word. As you listen let these truths strengthen your faith in the Word of God and encourage you to study it. This is the foundation of our faith. It is a living and active book that will change our lives and we need to treat it as such.

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In this 2 part episode in the series of Tough Questions, Clear Answers the It Stands Written Podcast guys address the crucial question of how we can know that the Bible is the Word of God. This episode addresses 5 of the 10 reasons to prove the Scriptures to be divine. As the Bible gets held up to what is observed in the world it continues to show itself faithful to the realities around us. It shows us that we need to understand the world through the lens of Scripture. As the famous Proverbs goes "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," those who fear the Lord will come to know and understand the true wisdom found in the Bible. Come back next episode to hear Justin, Scott, and Braden address the other half of the reasons.

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