Having a crush as a Christian can sometimes feel confusing, especially when you’re trying to honour God with your emotions. In this video, we’ll explore what it really means to have a crush from a Christian perspective and how you can protect your heart without feeling ashamed. Whether it’s a single crush or you find yourself crushing on multiple people, you’re not alone, and these feelings are completely normal.
We’ll talk about the important difference between a crush and lust, and why attraction itself isn’t sinful. We will share how you can bring your feelings to God in prayer and why seeking spiritual discernment is key to navigating your emotions in a healthy way. Along the way, we’ll examine encouraging Bible verses that remind us to guard our hearts and seek God’s peace.
If you’ve ever asked, “Is having a crush as a Christian wrong?” or “How do I keep my heart safe while dealing with a crush?” this episode offers honest and practical Christian relationship advice. We also cover the importance of seeking wise counsel, maintaining emotional discipline, and ensuring your faith remains strong throughout the process.
If you’re single and curious about how to handle crushes in a godly way, this video will help you grow spiritually while honouring God with your feelings.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:59 Definition of a crush

Having a Crush as a Christian
3:33 Are Crushes Normal or Sinful?
6:05 Bringing Your Crush to God in Prayer
13:09 How to Guard Your Thoughts and Emotions in a Crush
19:03 Is It a Crush or Is It Lust?
28:17 Rushing into a Crush Can Lead to Regret
31:46 Seek Wise Counsel Before Acting on a Crush
35:18 Is This Crush Helping or Hurting Your Faith?
43:40 You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty for Having a Crush

Having Multiple Crushes as a Christian
44:48 Is It Wrong to Have Multiple Crushes?
48:07 Why Emotional Discipline Matters With Multiple Crushes
51:41 Let the Holy Spirit Guide You Through Your Feelings
54:17 Keeping Your Crushes Healthy: Avoid Fantasising and Idolising

58:10 What to Do When You’re Crushing Hard
1:01:27 Encouragement for Christians Feeling Confused About Crushes

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What does it really mean to follow Jesus in a world driven by wealth? In this episode, we confront one of the most debated questions in the church today: Can Christians be rich and still honour God? Some believe the Bible calls for radical simplicity and see Jesus’ teachings on riches as clear warnings against material wealth. Others point to biblical examples of prosperity, like Abraham, Job, and Solomon, arguing that Christianity and financial success aren’t necessarily at odds.

We explore both sides of this powerful wealth and faith debate, looking at the Christian perspective on prosperity, the biblical view of money, and whether having wealth automatically means you're less spiritual, or simply more responsible for how you use it. If you’ve ever asked: What does the Bible say about money? Can I be wealthy and still serve God? Am I trusting in money or in the Lord? Then this conversation is for you. Let’s challenge assumptions, rethink priorities, and seek a biblical perspective on wealth that honours both truth and grace.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro

Christians Who Believe It's Wrong For Believers To Be Wealthy
3:20 Some Christians Reject Wealth Because of Jesus’ Teachings on Money
8:06 Some Christians reject wealth because of how Jesus and the Apostles lived
12:21 Some Christians reject wealth due to warnings about the love of money in the Bible
20:47 Some believe following Christ means letting go of wealth

Christians Who Believe It's Okay For Believers To Be Wealthy
28:31 Wealth is a blessing, God gave it to many faithful believers
32:20 Wealth can fund ministry and Advance the Kingdom
35:51 Some believe God’s favour is sometimes shown through wealth
40:36 Wealth enables generosity
43:32 Wealth isn’t the issue — the heart is
48:10 The Bible warns against greed, not wealth itself
48:34 Poverty Doesn’t Automatically Equal Holiness

Our Perspective on this matter
51:51 Our Perspective on This Matter

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In this episode, we dive deep into the Biblical view on polygamy and ask: Is polygamy a sin in Christianity? We examine Old Testament polygamy examples, from Abraham and Jacob to David and Solomon, and explore whether their actions were endorsed by God or simply tolerated. We also unpack polygamy in the Bible, explained through both the Old and New Testament lenses, looking at what Scripture actually says (and doesn’t say). What is the true Christian perspective on polygamy? And how do New Testament teachings shift the conversation?

But the debate isn’t just theological, it’s also cultural. In this episode, we explore African traditions and polygamy, showing how cultural heritage plays a key role in shaping beliefs. For many, especially in African Christian communities, polygamy is tied to responsibility, family preservation, and social structure, not lust or greed.
Whether you’re wrestling with the question or curious about how others see it, this episode is a raw and honest debate on polygamy in Christianity, exploring both sides with biblical references, cultural insight, and practical implications.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro

Christians who believe Polygamy is okay
3:16 Polygamy was practised in the Old Testament
7:57 Polygamy Isn’t Called Sin in the Bible
11:29 The Bible Acknowledges Polygamy in the Old Testament
17:06 The ‘Husband of One Wife’ verses in the bible apply only to Leaders
21:16 Some Prioritise Culture Over Christ when it comes to Polygamy

Christians who believe Polygamy is not okay
36:10 Monogamy is reaffirmed by Christ
39:04 God’s Original Design from the start is One Man, One Woman
40:07 The New Testament Strongly Affirms Monogamy
45:08 Polygamy Always Brings Problems in the Bible
50:34 God Allowed Polygamy, but He didn’t endorse it
52:39 Polygamy Opposes Christian Love & Unity
55:02 Polygamy Doesn’t Reflect Christ & the Church

Our Perspective on This Matter
56:12 Our Perspective on This Matter

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