Is marriage the new idol in the church?

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by my dear friend Andrea “Rocky” Nguyen, a former background dancer with 2 DUI’s struggling to find her way, who gave her life to the Lord (repentance, celibacy, and a renewed perspective), and is now a happily married wife and mother advocating for discipleship in the church.

Together, we explore the subtle ways that believers (aka Christians) can honor the covenant of marriage without exalting it to the point of idolatry (just like money), and invite listeners to laugh with us as we unpack the nuances surrounding this topic.

Timestamps:

0:00-9:20 – Friendship, and the connection between relationships/money

9:20-23:15 – From salvation to celibacy, stepping stones and convictions

23:15-33:39 – Unintended idolatry of marriage in the church

33:40-35:55 – A brief deviation on aligning our desires with God’s will

35:56-51:50 – Discipleship, community, and how it shapes those in the waiting

51:51-55:09- Paul’s nuanced perspective on marriage vs singleness

55:10-1:01:28 – A man that loves you < A man that loves God

1:01:29 – Praying out

Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between, this episode is an invitation to an honest examination of wht’s driving your desires-and return to the only one worthy of your worship.

Scriptures of reference:

Matthew 6:24

Matthew 6:29

1 Corinthians 7

John 6:39

Ephesians