We're Going There with Bianca Juarez

Hi Friends! Welcome back to day five of Love Is, a six-day podcast special about love, dating and sex. In today's episode, we're going to be talking about intimacy which is a crucial part of building a healthy, loving relationship. Intimacy can be described as close familiarity or friendship, or as my dad would say "into me, you see". It's a way of getting to know someone and as a by-product, building a deeper level of love and relationship. While many would say that intimacy is about sex and physicality, it's much more than that. It's spiritual, emotional and mental too. Practicing strong boundaries and using wisdom is the key when getting to know someone romantically. We're going to unpack practical tools on how to build intimacy over time. I'll also be sharing my No Go Bro list. These guidelines can be used as a reference point when getting to know a potential mate. (Think of them like handy red flags to look out for!) I hope you've found this series helpful in your pursuit of love and building healthy, whole relationships. Tag me @BiancaOlthoff  and let me know what you've learned from the series. You can also share this resource online and with your friends or small group. Love you, 🖤 B RESOURCES: Love Is Series videos and PDF - https://www.biancaolthoff.com/love Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” --- This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens • Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/WGT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends, welcome to day four of Love Is, a six-day podcast special about love, dating and sex. We're REALLY going there in today's episode as I'll be giving you the sex talk... yes, really! This conversation is for grown folks, so listener discretion is advised. This topic is something I'm passionate about as far too often the church doesn't speak about it. Instead, we let culture and media define what sex is and how it should look, which often leads to hurt and can create all sorts of problems. When sex is fulfilled within the covenant of marriage, it's a beautiful and wonderful experience that honors God. If you're looking for some Bible to back it up, just read Song of Solomon aka Song of Songs. (Helloooo!) My heart and my hope is that as you listen to this session you'll begin to see sex from God's perspective. It doesn't have to be a difficult, awkward or taboo topic of conversation. If you've found this episode helpful, share it with your friends! Don’t forget to post it on social media and tag me @BiancaOlthoff. Love you, 🖤 B RESOURCES: Love Is Series videos and PDF - https://www.biancaolthoff.com/love Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Friends! Welcome back to day three of Love Is, a six-day podcast special about love, dating and sex. Today's conversation is centered around dating, we'll discuss how to date well and also define what dating actually is. Dating is a largely American concept and has evolved over time. With today's standard for dating being open for interpretation, it can be hard to define a romantic relationship. Culture's definition of dating can be seen as anything from hooking up to being in a long-term relationship, but what does the Bible have to say on the topic? While it doesn't specify how to date, the Bible talks A LOT about how we should treat others and how to interact with the opposite sex. Once our understanding is rooted in Scripture, we can define how to date well, which I like to call intentional dating. This may sound intimidating, so I've created a strategy to help you as you date with intention. The strategy for intentional dating looks like: 1. Intentionality 2. Clarity 3. Strategy 4. Timely I hope this provides clarity on such a huge topic and that you feel confident to date well. Don't forget to share this podcast with your friends, post it on your social media and you can tag me @BiancaOlthoff. Love you, 🖤 B RESOURCES: Love Is Series videos and PDF - https://www.biancaolthoff.com/love Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revealing your feelings is the beginning of emotional healing. The root of your problem is relational. Don’t pretend that you have it all together. We cannot fully love with hidden sin in our hearts. When you shine your light on your secret, it loses its power over you. If you want healing, you’ve gotta stop concealing. 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friend, are you single, like a pringle and ready to mingle? If so, this episode is for you! Welcome back to day two of Love Is, a six-day podcast special about love, dating and sex. In today's episode, we're going to talk about singleness and how it can be an asset as you serve God and prioritize yourself. When I was single people would always share some platitude with me about being patient and waiting for "the one" to come my way. Worse yet, they would treat my singleness as if it were a waiting room and that I was trying to get cured of my disease of singleness. While I wanted someone to do life with, I wasn't waiting around for a man to complete me, I'd already been transformed by Jesus. Marriage isn't a guarantee for everyone, so, it's important to focus on yourself and realize the fullness of who God made you to be. During your season of singleness, you can maximize your kingdom impact, travel the world, figure out your purpose and so much more. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, demonstrated the power of a life of singleness. And remember, you don't need a significant other to be significant. If this podcast has been an asset or a resource for you, send it to your friends, post it on social media and tag me @BiancaOlthoff because sharing is caring. Love you, 🖤 B RESOURCES: Love Is Series videos and PDF - https://www.biancaolthoff.com/love Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Friends! Welcome to Love Is, a six-day podcast special about love, dating and sex. No matter how uncomfortable you may feel discussing these topics, if you commit to these sessions, it will change the way that you see, give, and receive love. Whether you're married, single, engaged or somewhere in between, my heart and my hope is that through these sessions you'll learn how to articulate what love is and how to love well in a world that complicates love. The foundation for healthy relationships is knowing the creator of L-O-V-E, that is J-E-S-U-S!. To love someone in wholeness, you must be wholly loved by a holy God. As we talk about love, we’ll root our understanding in a Bible passage from 1 Corinthians 13. As we journey through the next six days together, I hope this podcast fuels you to do love well and to understand who love is. Grab yo friends, yo prayer journal and yo Bible and get ready to deep dive into this series. You can tag me @BiancaOlthoff, I can't wait to see what you're learning and loving about this series. Love you, 🖤 B RESOURCES: Love Is Series videos and PDF - https://www.biancaolthoff.com/love Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” --- This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens • Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Visit athleticgreens.com/WGT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Family! Let’s talk about creativity! Whether you want to write a book, paint a mural, launch a business or even create a math algorithm, that is all centered around the creative process. On today’s episode, I’m talking with award-winning singer and songwriter, Jeremy Camp. I learned about four main stages to developing an idea. They are: preparation, incubation, illumination and lastly, verification. While things may not always work out in this exact linear order, you can use this as a roadmap for your creative journey. It offers a direction if not a destination. The most important thing to remember is that everyone’s creative process looks slightly different. Mine looks more like a zig-zag or a spiral than a straight line. Throughout our conversation, you’ll hear about Jeremy’s creative process and how he tends to break a lot of the creative rules. I would love to hear about your art and creativity. Will you do me a favor? Send me a visual clue that you are participating in this creative process. Take a picture of your art, song lyrics, poem or business plan and tag us @BiancaOlthoff and @JeremyCampOfficial. And, if you love the creativity that comes through the art of podcasting, don’t forget to leave a positive review for this show so that we can reach more ears around the world. Love you, 🖤 B RESOURCES: Jeremy Camp Movie: I Still Believe - https://www.amazon.com/I-Still-Believe-KJ-Apa/dp/B085ZKKGZ9 --- This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp • We're Going There listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/wgt Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What burden are you carrying today? Jesus is here to share your problems and your load. He’s going to take stress on himself and bare it with you.  Team up with Jesus! Take on a lighter load, reduce your stress, and make your problems easier to navigate. 🖤 B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Friends! Something we often think about at the top of the year is transformation. This is the process of changing our lives around for the better. In today’s episode, I’ll be chatting with author, teacher, and preacher John Mark Comer about something that is crucial for the development of our souls, hearts, and minds: spiritual transformation. This is achieved through disciplines that align us to God so that we can do his will and work for our lives. Biblically speaking, some of the ways to practice and grow in your faith include reading Scripture, prayer, community, fasting, confession, submission, worship, and celebration. This topic of conversation is a bit like quinoa… Perhaps you’ve never tried the tasty, protein-packed superfood. But once you try quinoa (or spiritual disciplines), you’ll see that it’s good for your soul. Trust me. Spiritual transformation cannot be accomplished by our own efforts. However, we do participate in the process by partnering with God. While these aren’t a quick fix for your spirituality, if you create intentional habits and practices, you will find yourself closer to God and more spiritually empowered. If you eat quinoa this week, snap a photo and tag me @BiancaOlthoff so I can celebrate how quinoa is transforming our bodies and how @JohnMarkComer is transforming our minds. Love you! 🖤 B RESOURCES: John Mark Comer Book - Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace --- This episode is sponsored by Redeeming Love • For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit: RedeemingLoveMovie.com --- This episode is sponsored by That Sounds Fun Podcast Live Tour • For tickets and to see the full list of cities and dates, go to anniefdowns.com. Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter how far away you feel from God today, there's a pathway back to him. Here are three things we can do to get back to God: 1) realize we need to change, 2) own up to our sin, and 3) give up control. True transformation happens when our hearts move from self-centeredness to God-centeredness. When you seek God seriously, you will not be disappointed. Love you, friends! B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices