2/12/26 Show Notes 

Topic: ​​What is the Song of Solomon and why should Christians study this book of the bible? Tune in as Pastor Spence and Pastor Scott discuss their hopes for Mercy Church as we dive into this series on relationships. 

Soul Work: Read the book of Song of Solomon.

Ask Pastor Spence: What does it mean when we say “God is Love”?

Listen to this week’s sermon at https://mercycharlotte.com/sermon_series/

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Statistics Referenced:

https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-sharp-decline-in-transgender

https://www.barna.com/trends/marriage-divorce-trends-2025/

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/08/31/half-of-u-s-christians-say-casual-sex-between-consenting-adults-is-sometimes-or-always-acceptable/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22378837192&gbraid=0AAAAA-ddO9FGH8p3_FHSt2UFQB2P0URVx

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graphsaboutreligion.com

The Sharp Decline in Transgender Identification Among Young Adults

What the latest data say about Gen Z, gender identity, and a post-pandemic correction.

https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-sharp-decline-in-transgender

Barna Group

New Barna Data on Marriage and Divorce Trends

A new Barna study highlights five marriage and divorce trends shaping today’s families—and how leaders can respond with care and compassion.

Est. reading time

1 minute

https://www.barna.com/trends/marriage-divorce-trends-2025/

Pew Research Center

Half of U.S. Christians say casual sex between consenting adults is sometimes or always acceptable

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