Jonathan Pokluda on Dating: Episode 682
The Boundless Show
Focus on the Family
4.7 • 772 Ratings
🗓️ 25 February 2021
⏱️ 60 minutes
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Summary
A compassionate conversation on same-sex attraction, plus Jonathan Pokluda’s real-life dating advice, and distinguishing sexual desire from lust.
Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust
Roundtable: God’s Grace Amid Sexual Identity Struggles
Many of us have struggled with same-sex attraction or gender identity confusion — or know someone who has. In a culture that consistently tries to cancel biblical truth, what’s the current conversation around homosexuality, transsexuality, and an application of God’s grace for it all? Our guests tell their stories of walking this journey personally and with friends and family members, offering hope and clarity on this ever-important issue.
Links to Resources:
Speak to a Counselor
Book: Is God Anti-Gay? by Sam Allberry
Book: Loving My (LGBT) Neighbor by Glenn T. Stanton
Homosexuality Resources
Culture: Dating in a 2021 World (Part 1)
With the tech revolution, social media, smartphones and dating apps — not to mention a nasty pandemic all but squelching our opportunities for true connection — finding a mate is not for the faint of heart. But the question we’re all asking is: “What actually works?” Pastor Jonathan “JP” Pokluda offers excellent advice for how Christians should approach dating in an “anything goes” world. In part one of our discussion, he’ll address some myths about singleness and finding the “perfect” match.
Inbox: Sexual Desire or Lust?
Sexual desire is God-given. But Jesus clearly taught that lust is a sin. So what’s the difference? Is there a way to distinguish between normal sexual desires and lust? Counselor Glenn Lutjens weighs in with helpful thoughts on this difficult topic.
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| 1:00.0 | Boundless Show. |
| 1:13.2 | Lisa Anderson here with you. |
| 1:15.0 | And as we finish out February and, you know, later on we'll be finishing out the show. |
| 1:20.1 | Let me give you a little preview of what's coming up. |
| 1:22.2 | For our inbox, we have a listener who wants some clarity on the difference between normal sexual desire and lust. |
| 1:28.5 | So one of our counselors is going to be here, hopefully, to provide some helpful insights on that. |
| 1:34.4 | And then for our culture segment, J.P. Pekluda is back to discuss his new book, outdated. |
| 1:39.9 | And yes, it is on dating from a biblical construct. |
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