This episode of the Bold Faith Podcast is for anyone navigating the complexities of marriage, singleness, or divorce while striving to honor God. Whether you’re single, married, divorced, or unsure of your calling, this episode offers practical wisdom from 1 Corinthians 7. Minister Vena Henry leads a powerful and transparent discussion on what it means to live out your faith in your relationships.

What’s In It for You:

Gain biblical clarity on the purpose and calling of marriage and singleness.

Learn how to navigate relationship challenges with God’s guidance.

Understand why your identity in Christ must be the foundation of your relationship choices.

Discover how to discern God’s will for your relational journey.

Many believers struggle with understanding biblical principles related to marriage, singleness, and divorce. This episode unpacks Paul’s teachings to help you navigate your relationships with grace and truth, grounded in God's Word.

You’ll feel empowered to make wise, faith-based decisions about your relationships.

You’ll gain practical tools to maintain purity, navigate divorce biblically, and embrace the gift of singleness.

You’ll walk away with a renewed commitment to keeping God at the center of your relational choices.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Welcome to the Bold Faith Podcast and overview of the episode.

01:08 - Opening Prayer: Inviting God’s wisdom into our discussion.

05:37 - Setting the Context: Understanding the cultural and biblical background of 1 Corinthians 7.

07:09 - God’s Design for Sexual Purity: Why marriage is the proper boundary for sexual relations.

18:53 - Singleness as a Gift: Paul’s encouragement to embrace singleness if possible.

21:24 - The Struggle with Passion: Better to marry than burn with passion - what that means practically.

25:31 - Marriage to Unbelievers: How to honor God when your spouse doesn’t share your faith.

42:13 - Focused on God’s Purpose: Why believers should not be overly consumed with worldly relationships.

50:29 - Reflections on Humility and Marriage: Staying grounded despite relationship challenges.

56:13 - Staying Rooted in Scripture: Why personal Bible study is essential for relational wisdom.

01:08:06 - Final Reflections and Prayer: Committing our relationships to God.

Call to Action:

Feeling encouraged and challenged by this message? Join us every Saturday for live women’s Bible study at Bold Faith Community Church. If you’d like to support the ministry and help us reach more women with the truth of God’s Word, visit www.boldfaithchurch.org.

Thanks for listening to the Bold Faith Podcast! Stay rooted in faith, walk boldly in your calling, and let God lead your relationships. 💛