

Episode 340: In Sickness and in Health (Dating Thoughts from the Hospital)
14 snips Oct 6, 2025
From his hospital bed, JP shares insights on dating that arise from vulnerability. He emphasizes how sickness reveals true character in potential partners. Through personal stories, he advocates for prioritizing godliness over physical attraction in relationships. JP encourages giving godly individuals a chance, noting that attraction can grow with shared faith. He also discusses the importance of communication and conflict resolution in a lasting marriage, urging young adults to take courageous steps in dating.
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Recording From The Hospital
- Jonathan Pokluda recorded the episode from UT Southwestern Hospital after 12 days inpatient and an ambulance transfer to Dallas. He describes IV and neck lines and friends bringing food to cheer him up.
Sickness Reveals True Priorities
- Being sick clarifies what matters in marriage and exposes misplaced priorities. Jonathan says gratitude for healthcare, prayer, and faithful friends underscore deeper values than appearance or comfort.
Praying For A Bowel Movement
- Jonathan shares Monica praying for him to have a bowel movement and celebrating when it happened. He uses this small tender moment to show how caregiving in marriage looks far beyond youthful attraction.