If You’re Single (And Tired of It)
“What would your life look like without any fear?” These words woke my heart up a few years ago. At that time, I had my future all planned out: I was going to finish college, get a good job, eventually…
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The Process Is Part of the Promise
“Acknowledging the mess is half the battle.” In most cases, I totally agree with this statement. I also then wish some army of people would come fight the other half of the battle and do the hard work for me.…
Let’s Talk About “The Talk”
Before my wife, Jenn, and I had a fourteen and nineteen-year-old, we had the privilege of being youth pastors for thirteen years. Over the years, I have asked more than a few teens and adults, “What was the conversation you…
Proactive Parenting: Stopping Porn Before It Starts
Unfortunately, the question is not “what do I do IF my child finds pornography?” but “what do I do WHEN my child finds pornography?” How do we help them stay connected and stay or get free in a world of sexually charged images? With special guests Graeme Morris of BraveTestimony and Marriage & Family Therapist Doug Boyd, the team talks about the dangerous effects of pornography and what steps to take when your son or daughter discovers pornography.
4 Ways Not to Go on a First Date
So you finally got the date. Maybe a miracle happened and a man was given the sight and courage to not only see you, but ask you out. Maybe after your twelve-year sentence to the friend zone, you found a…
Defining Your Environment: What’s the Current Culture in Your Home?
You probably remember the first time you learned about sex. Maybe it was a series of strange metaphors meddled with a list of scientific facts from your parents. Maybe an older sibling or kid on the playground told you all…
Healthy Mindsets for Marriage
Cole Zick and special guest, Curtis Zackery, teaching pastor at Church of the City in Franklin Tennessee, dialogue honestly about marriage’s ups and downs. Curtis shares great wisdom on how to strengthen your marriage in any season.
What I Wish I Would Have Known About Porn
I was staring at the screen my eyes fixated, glued, to what I was seeing. What was happening? Why weren’t people wearing any clothes? I didn’t understand. Why were people touching each other like that and why on earth did…
Crushing the High Stakes: A Challenge for Guys
If you read my last post, you’ll know I’m pretty passionate about relationships and particularly about seeing our Christian dating culture change from “high stakes” to a healthy pursuit of connection. Marriage is high stakes. Engagement is high stakes. A coffee…
Crushing the High Stakes: A Challenge for Girls
In my last post, I challenged the guys to lead the way in crushing our high stakes dating culture, and this week I have some thoughts for the girls. Ladies, this is for you. Can you go from “high stakes” to “why…