• Vetting a potential partner: A step-by-step framework — spiritual criteria first, natural compatibility second, then your trusted community — for determining if someone is worth moving forward with.

• Spiritual alignment as the starting line: Why being equally yoked isn’t optional, and what it really means to have a “present-tense” relationship with God.

• The perfect triangle: The Genesis blueprint: Adam had his own relationship with God, Eve had hers, and then God introduced them to each other — and why that order changes everything.

• Bring your tribe in: Why keeping your relationship secret from your trusted circle is a red flag — and why you have to be willing to hear “no.”

• Already married to an unbeliever: How to prioritize your spouse, win them over through your lifestyle, and give God room to work on their heart.

• Sexual purity in practice: Practical, honest guidance on managing desire, setting boundaries, and knowing yourself well enough to stay out of trouble.

• The first question to ask about anyone you’re dating: Do they have a present-tense relationship with God? Not “they used to go to church,” not “they’re thinking about it” — right now.

• God put Adam to sleep so that Eve would open her eyes and see God first. Both partners need their own relationship with Him before they get introduced to each other.

• If you’re afraid to introduce the person you’re dating to your God-fearing tribe, that fear is telling you something. In a multitude of counselors, there is safety.

• Abuse, Abandonment, and Adultery — the 3 A’s — are the biblically grounded reasons God gives space to exit a marriage.

• When it comes to sexual purity, the Bible’s standard isn’t a checklist. It’s “don’t light the fire.” Whatever arouses you — movies, songs, situations — don’t start it if you can’t finish it righteously.

• You don’t need a rulebook if you love God enough not to want to sin. Know yourself, set drastic boundaries, and lean into the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture Referenced

• Genesis 2: God put Adam to sleep when He made Eve — so she would open her eyes and see God first. Both partners are meant to have their own relationship with Him before being introduced to each other.

• 2 Corinthians 6:14: “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” A believer must be with another believer — not someone who used to go to church, or who is thinking about it someday.

• Proverbs 11:14: “In a multitude of counselors, there is safety.” Bring your trusted, God-fearing circle into your relationship decisions.

• 1 Peter 3:1 (Amp): “Be submissive to your own husbands… so that even if some do not believe the Word of God, they may be won over to Christ without discussion by the godly lives of their wives.”

• Song of Solomon: “Don’t awaken my love until it’s time.” As a single person, don’t do what arouses you if you don’t have the right to see it through.

• Matthew 5:29–30: “If your right eye offends you, pluck it out.” Take drastic measures — don’t try to manage temptation, eliminate the source.

• 1 Corinthians 7:1: “It is good for a man not to touch a woman.” In the original Greek, “touch” means to inflame. Don’t put the pilot light on.

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The Blueprint with George &  April Davis is a conversation about the principles that build strong lives, strong families, strong leaders, and strong ministries. Drawing from decades of ministry, leadership, and life experience, they share the wisdom and practical insights that help people build their lives on a solid foundation.

In the very first episode of The Blueprint, George & April Davis sit down to answer some of the most common — and most personal — questions about family life. Drawing from decades of ministry experience and their own marriage, they bring candid, biblically-grounded wisdom to topics that many people are navigating right now but rarely talk about openly.

From navigating Christian dating without giving too much too soon, to rebuilding trust and intimacy after a spouse's betrayal, to the real challenges of co-parenting across two households — Bishop and Pastor April don't shy away from the hard conversations. They also offer practical guidance for single parents wondering when it's appropriate to introduce a new partner to their children.

This episode sets the tone for everything The Blueprint stands for: honest dialogue, biblical truth, and practical wisdom that helps families build on a solid foundation. 

In This Episode

· Accessing the counseling center: How Impact Church members can connect with free, confidential counseling covering dating, marriage, parenting, and finances.

· Christian dating done right: Why the purpose of dating is to investigate — not to invest — and how to slow down and let God guide the process.

· Forgiving past hurts in marriage: What forgiveness really means, why intimacy has to be earned back, and what the offending spouse must do to rebuild trust.

· Co-parenting peacefully: Practical strategies for parents in the same home and those navigating split households, blended families, and different parenting styles.

· Single parents and dating: When — and whether — to introduce your kids to someone new, and why your child's emotional wellbeing has to come first.

Key Takeaways

· The purpose of dating is to investigate, not to invest. Get to know someone as a friend before jumping into emotional intimacy.

· Forgiveness is a decision, not a feeling. Choosing to forgive means wiping the slate clean — even when the memory remains.

· Rebuilding trust after betrayal requires radical transparency. The offending spouse must be willing to over-share, give full access, and do the work consistently over time.

· Kids can smell division from a mile away. Whether you're co-parenting together or apart, unity between parents is essential for a child's stability.

· When you're single and dating, protect your child's heart. Avoid introducing new partners too early — especially to younger children who bond quickly and grieve deeply.

· Establishing parental authority early matters. A child who learns that your voice carries weight when they're young is safer, more secure, and more responsive as they grow.

Scripture Referenced

1 Corinthians 13 — Love takes no account of the evil done to it. Love is not keeping score.

Joshua 24:15 — "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."

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The Blueprint with George &  April Davis is a conversation about the principles that build strong lives, strong families, strong leaders, and strong ministries. Drawing from decades of ministry, leadership, and life experience, they share the wisdom and practical insights that help people build their lives on a solid foundation.

Welcome to The Blueprint with George and April Davis, launching May 15.

This is a podcast about the principles that build strong lives, strong families, strong leaders, and strong ministries. Bishop Davis and Pastor April bring decades of ministry and real-world experience to honest, unscripted conversations about the things people whisper about in the parking lot but won’t say out loud.

Over the course of this season, they’ll cover Christian dating, forgiving past hurts and rebuilding intimacy in marriage, co-parenting across divided households, raising children with biblical values, and leading with integrity in ministry. No scripts. No formal interviews. Just candid, faithful conversation.

New episodes drop every other Friday. Subscribe now so you don’t miss one — and if someone in your life needs this, share it with them.

Support the show

The Blueprint with George &  April Davis is a conversation about the principles that build strong lives, strong families, strong leaders, and strong ministries. Drawing from decades of ministry, leadership, and life experience, they share the wisdom and practical insights that help people build their lives on a solid foundation.