It is very frustrating and out of touch with reality to assume "single people" in the church are all in their early 20's. There are many of us in 30s and 40s who are single, and the church is ignoring them. Small groups, events, and programming is always set up around one specific life path. Given how few christian men there are in many churches, there are many women struggling and single in 30s and 40s. The church and this organization seems to be ignoring them.

@sleeping.helper

Жыл бұрын

preach preacher!

@BrookeLynn-sr6vy

Жыл бұрын

This is all facts! Meanwhile 30s and 40s are the ones asked volunteer, serve, give, dont make marriage an idol. Its a joke in this aspect!

@oaklandsoldier8520

2 ай бұрын

And don't forget about us single men. We're struggling too

@gracejoylove

Ай бұрын

I got what you are saying, but you are part of the church, too! Why to wait on a pastor or some leaders to do something? They have much to do + they can't relate to the issue as much as you and me, who are singles? Why not to organize some programms on our own to connect christian singles? Cultural or sport activity? Or simply a prayer meeting? We did with my friend a picnic at a park. Almost zero preparing, just make an event on FB etc.🤷‍♀️ simple😊

"...Single people that get married are trading one set of joy & sorrows for another set of joy & sorrows..." -Lisa Anderson These Focus on the Family broadcasts have been such a blessing❤️

Truth is that there are many Christians that at a certain age lose hope of ever getting married and that is a very difficult place to be in life. When you have no spouse no children and are single in the church you are very lonely. It seems that long term singleness is nothing more than a side issue in the church and Christians are really starting to see the effects of this but there is no big concern or movement to change anything. Christians being able to create marriages and families is foundational to a properly functioning society and I think the church has lost the ability to do this. There is a heavy price being paid for this situation in and outside the church , unfortunately to few people speaking up .

@oaklandsoldier8520

2 ай бұрын

Preach. And as a man, loneliness hits different for us because no one truly cares about us.

@johnz4328

2 ай бұрын

@@oaklandsoldier8520 I wish I could disagree but mostly you’re right

always told my daughter "BORING IS BETTER". learned in Alanon about 30 years ago.

Thank you for me. I'm still single and haven't had much dating experience. This a nice light on Christian and Biblical "dating".

@lovefelix1566

2 жыл бұрын

Me as well

Thank you Focus on the family, for having this topic today as Valentine's day is near and Christian singles exist. ❤💕✝️🙏🏼💖💝

Outstanding topic today. I personally am married but took a lot of ideas for when my boys start dating!

Thnku so much 4 this programme i hve 2 teens 1 that is interested in dating ryt now this has been really helpful 🙏

Dating ? What is that? Well I’m in my late 40’s and it doesn’t exist after 40 and especially if you’re a Christian.

Excellent!

Excellent love and truths, and details in Jesus name!!! Thank you very much!!!

loved that about ENTITLEMENT. VERY HELPFUL

so if im 59, I can only date to get married? I already have children.

17:55 " Dating like the world does it? really the enemy of marriage." Any books, podcasts ect that would be willing to expound on what this means? Isn't a relationship a relationship? How exactly does the church do it? anybody actually talk about that? Frustration!!! Church likes to to say don't do it like the world is doing it, but then are silent as to how where supposed to do it. Frustration!!!!

@SjoBro

Жыл бұрын

I’d recommend the book that they were mentioning, Outdated. Basically what they are saying is that dating the way the world does it causes people to seek their own interests and desires and to cycle through people until they find fulfillment. The church would say that marriage is a promise to never let your spouse go and to serve them even when they let you down in certain areas. Worldly dating focuses on outward beauty and emotional highs while Christian dating focuses on the two’s love of Christ and the steady commitment to one another. Hope this helps!

Marriage is dying and it will continue to do so until America finally collapses.

@oaklandsoldier8520

Жыл бұрын

I agree

Try before you buy does work. You tried it, you didn't like it, you don't buy it.

@TruthUnbound

Жыл бұрын

We as human beings have 2 options when it comes to relationships. These 2 options go all the way back to Adam and Eve concering the fruit. Either we do it God's way or my way. When deciding how you want to handle relationships, just remember Adam and Eves way cost them everything.

@West3720

Жыл бұрын

@BlkWidow S adam an eve were characters in a Hebrew myth. Also, why ought we do anything gods way?

@mmommo-hx4dx

Жыл бұрын

@@West3720 because, whether you believe in sin or not, it's not gonna end well!

@dibawahmatahariii

8 ай бұрын

Try buy iphone 15 then, if you dont like it can you return it to the shop? How can you try first? Cannot

@sitka49

8 ай бұрын

@@dibawahmatahariii thats not comparable, if you don't like it you can traded in for something else or you're only stuck with it for little while.