With everything the world is facing at the moment, and more specifically, the issue of racism being highlighted, it can sometimes be difficult to know what to say, or how to manage potentially awkward conversations. If you are currently dating or considering a relationship with someone of a different race and you want to show your support as well as understand them a bit more, here are a few tips on navigating those potentially difficult conversations. It may be a simple tune that was sung in countless assemblies and Sunday School gatherings, but the truth of building our lives on the solid foundation of Jesus is one that can radically change our lives.

Emily and Jon met on Christian Connection and are now married. Emily got in touch to share her dating experiences and offer encouragement to Christian Connection members….

The answer is obvious: he would have a much greater chance of pulling you down. It can work the same way in an “unequally yoked” dating relationship. All.

One of my favorite classes as a Communication Studies major back in college was a Christian Relationships class where various aspects of relationships—friendship, singleness, dating , marriage, family, etc. I think one of the reasons I find this topic so interesting is because we were created by a relational God who created us for connection , and relationships are so incredibly vital to each of our lives in one way or another. This makes me want to continually grow in learning how to do them well.

In particular, dating and romantic relationships are something I love learning about. In the beginning God created man and woman, and ever since we have been asking questions about love, marriage, sex, and romance. Loveology is an exploration of what the Bible has to say about the never ending story of male and female. Listen to Loveology Series by Bridgetown Church. One of my favorite parts of this podcast is when Mike Erre unpacks a passage in Song of Solomon to give us a guideline of three things to look for in a spouse.

In this series, Pastor Michael Todd shows us how to make healthy relationship goals. This sermon series was filled with so many nuggets of wisdom, but one that stood out to me the most was an analogy given on the powerful role God designed sex to have within marriage. Listen to RelationshipGoals by Transformation Church. On the show, we collect honest stories to find liberating wisdom for discovery and companionship.