Sex and porn and divorce, oh my! In today's episode we talk about both spiritual and physical intimacy. We compare the struggles and advantages of relationships from three unique perspectives: singlehood, courtship, and marriage.

Is masturbation sinful?

What does the Bible say about divorce?

How does the true intimate nature of worship satisfy us?

Listen in as we wrestle with these controversial questions and more in this unconventional conversation.

Negative feedback can be dismissed, internalized, or used. Today we use negative opinions about ourselves as a springboard for objective personal improvement and discuss our own unique ways of processing offense.

And stay tuned to the latter part of the episode to hear us break down new age practices that have creeped into the church where the following podcast is referenced:

https://youtu.be/_nKrJvOdl3w

In a follow up to last week's episode of loving yourself, today we break down the other side of that coin: denying yourself. In our conversation, we answer the complex question, "how can denying myself be the ultimate form of loving myself?"

The topic is broken down in a systematic and objective way without neglecting our own failures and vulnerabilities. As this is such a nuanced and complicated subject, we do our best to steer clear from our own opinions on the matter unlike previous episodes and instead use scriptural references as well and passages from the textbook, "Systematic Theology" by Wayne Grudem.

You are most precious and valuable. But sometimes it's hard to feel like that about ourselves. We can be our own worst critics, and at the same time refuse to discipline ourselves in the ways we know we should.

How do we find the balance between remembering our value and not letting entitlement and complacency creep into our daily habits?

In this episode, we discuss comparison, depression, anxiety, and true love toward ourselves and others.

The space in between taking action and seeing the results is full of waiting. Today, Kenisa, Ma'Laika, and Antalicia are back with a new episode in a new season of the podcast to talk about pushing through the waiting period of life with consistent effort and hopeful patience. 

Join us as we talk about committed singleness, transitioning into a healthier lifestyle, and more. And stay tuned until the end of the episode for a SPECIAL SURPRISE ANNOUNCMENT!

It goes deeper than just a self-esteem issue. Some of us are raised in households that are so focused on eating right and exercise that when we don't have the time to focus on our bodies as an adult, we start to think there's something wrong with us. And some of us are raised in families that never make health a priority, and as we enter a world of comparison and competition, we never feel good enough or like we measure up to impossible body standards.

Whatever the case, every woman has had a moment where she looks in the mirror and picks apart what she sees. That unrelenting, negative voice in our heads tells us that if we would just lose 8 pounds this month, next month will be better. But it never seems to stop. It's a cycle of seeing what's wrong, trying to fix it, and coming up short. 

How do we stop the cycle? Or better yet, how do we get out of it altogether? What kind of mindsets, beliefs, and habits must we have so we can actually see ourselves for the beautiful creation we are?

Join us in this personal and vulnerable conversation around body image, and listen until the end for practical applications to help overcome the distortion of it.

Visit the website mentioned at the end of the conversation at www.seed77.org.

"Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future." 

We love our friends, and losing any kind of relationship is a difficult thing that leaves behind hurt and bitterness. But what do you do when you realize that the people closest to you are keeping you stuck in habits that you want to outgrow? How do we show love to people who we know aren't good for us anymore?

Join our conversation today as we discuss keeping friends around too long, cutting people off too soon, and everything in between.

Whether you are successfully holding on through the storm or you feel like you're drowning altogether, everyone is in need of a moment of encouragement right about now. You are not alone, and you are more than a conqueror through Him who loves you.

This short, unique episode discusses the beautiful paradox of finding strength in our weakest moments and ends with a word of encouragement that will uplift anyone who takes less than 10 minutes to listen.

In the conversation today, we discuss what it means to find real, lasting joy in a world that's constantly trying to steal it from us. Contrary to toxic positivity that says, "just focus on the good things!", we dive into what it means to find true enjoyment in the mundane without disregarding the pain.

How do you find purpose in all the days that might seem to blur together? Where does sustainable joy come from when we may not exactly *feel* all that joyful? Sit down with us as we compare our personal experiences with healing through trauma and some practical suggestions that might help in your journey toward rejoicing in all things.

In this episode, we sit down to discuss what real, true, Godly love looks like. How do we love ourselves more in a way that glorifies our Creator? How do we extend that to the people around us? What does that love look like when we give it to God directly?

Listen in as we explore the practical implications of this perfect love in our daily fallible lives.