DeepSummary
Emmy Moore introduces her best friend and guest, Malik Brookings, and explains the purpose of the podcast to navigate the Christian lifestyle. They discuss how they met at a Passion conference a few years ago and their initial impressions of each other. Emmy was a new Christian at the time, and Malik found her immature. After not talking for three years, they reconnected and started dating, realizing God had been molding them individually during that time.
They emphasize the importance of not dating for someone's potential but for their current purpose and character. Malik stresses the need for obedience and purity in a relationship. Emmy shares how she had to overcome seeking fulfillment from men before being ready for a godly relationship. They discuss how mentorship, open communication, and setting boundaries have been crucial for keeping them accountable.
Emmy and Malik advise singles to cherish their season and allow God to fully develop them before pursuing a relationship. They encourage listeners going through tough seasons to have faith that God is refining them for His greater purpose and promises.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Date for someone's current purpose and character, not their potential.
- Maintain obedience and purity in your relationship.
- Cherish your singleness season and allow God to fully develop you before pursuing a relationship.
- Seek wisdom through mentorship and accountability, rather than relying solely on yourself.
- Trust God's timing and focus on your development, rather than rushing into a relationship you're not ready for.
- Set boundaries in your relationship out of love and obedience to God, not as a punishment.
- Have open communication and be willing to share your convictions and boundaries with your partner.
- Have faith that God is refining you through tough seasons for His greater purpose and promises.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Those who trusted themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.“ by Emmy Moore
- “I feel like a lot of people hear boundaries and they think it's like a punishment, and that's not the case. Like, boundaries are there because God loves us.“ by Malik Brookings
- “I feel like sometimes that stuff can look scary, right, for. To the other person, because it's like, oh, my gosh, did I make a wrong choice? Was like, God, was this, like, really you? It was, like, in my flesh, you know what I mean? And you don't want to go through that same cycle.“ by Malik Brookings
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Episode Information
Saved Not Soft
Emy Moore
2/20/24
When it comes to choosing a partner; sometimes we can choose people off of potential and pleasure rather than purpose. This episode really dives deep into what to look for in a relationship, what the dating pool looks like as a Christian, and how to take advantage of your singleness