
Passion City Church DC Podcast The Song of Songs - Pursuit
Sep 19, 2022
Navigating the complexities of modern dating, exploring risks and pressures. Importance of clear communication and honesty. Deepening connection and resolving conflicts in relationships. Embracing God's unfailing love and pursuit in Song of Songs.
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Awkward First Date Pressure
- Ben Stuart recounts his first junior-high “relationship” where peer pressure forced him to ask a girl out and then break up soon after.
- The story illustrates how cultural pressure can rush people into dating before they’re ready.
Dating Feels Harder Than Ever
- Dating today is more confusing and risk-filled, producing widespread “heteropessimism.”
- The Song of Solomon models healthy romance as celebration without repression or obsession.
Judge Chemistry By Enjoyment
- Evaluate potential partners by watching for excitement, chemistry, and enjoyment of each other’s presence.
- If you don’t enjoy being around someone, don’t stack that into a lifetime decision.
