I think we are leaving out how much culture has affected dating, even within the church.

@moisesbeyond

3 ай бұрын

Women including Church girls are feminists

@Svetlana_Zakirova

3 ай бұрын

especially hollywood

“Our dog is a Christian” 😂 Love it! A beautiful example of a Godly foundational marriage ❤

@Adultingwithgrace

4 ай бұрын

😹❤️

@victoriaknowsbest

4 ай бұрын

That made me laugh so hard haha

@Jay_0605

3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@DavidRomero-vj4ld

3 ай бұрын

I think my dog is a Christian too. She has unconditional love. Greets me every morning before work and every evening when I get home. I've even told her Jesus loves you & she makes special noises of contentment. The only problems we've had in our relationship is invading my space when I get a midnight snack.

@HolisticandWhole

3 ай бұрын

⁠@@DavidRomero-vj4ldmy dog wasn't saved. I asked her if she wanted to get saved and she would walk away😂 but as she got older I think she accepted God privately. I'm confident that she is in heaven 😇

Fascinating video, Let's stop taking relationship and family for granted. I have battled depression since my wife left me. I have tried all I can to make her see that I love her with everything I am made of but she has insisted on leaving. This has made me so empty, and I do not know what to do. I can barely function properly at work. I am frustrated and miserable. I really miss her.

@MalcolmM.Stanton-hy4jb

4 ай бұрын

Your pain resonates with me. Letting go of someone dear to your heart is an immense challenge. I found myself in a comparable situation when my 12-year-long relationship ended, and I struggled to accept it. Despite my efforts to reconcile, I eventually turned to a spiritual counsellor for guidance, which eventually led to a reunion. I'm now filled with joy

@user-bo9vf3py2w

4 ай бұрын

I'm keen on meeting the counsellor you're talking about. What steps should I take?

@MalcolmM.Stanton-hy4jb

4 ай бұрын

Online, you'll find shelly renee white, revered for her expertise as a spiritual counsellor. She has the ability to reunite couples and promote holistic well-being.

@user-bo9vf3py2w

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this information. I have just looked her up on Google. impressive.

@amybienert1112

4 ай бұрын

I am so sorry man that your wife left you

“How does the church submit to Christ? …The Church follows His lead; it’s not domination, it’s surrender. It’s following His leading.” That quote brought a sense of clarity and understanding about submission that I have not seen previously.

@alishadyess8208

4 ай бұрын

Christ's love is perfect. He is safe to submit to. He died to himself first to prove it.

@RCGWho

3 ай бұрын

I heard someone say that a man should love so well that he's easy to submit to. And a woman should submit so well she's easy to love.

@alishadyess8208

3 ай бұрын

@@RCGWho perfect

I like that stateme, "How people see you is how people hear you." Gonna add that one to my repertoire.

@adj5767

4 ай бұрын

Don't be quick to embrace this. This validates biases and makes no room for open-mindedness. Listen to people first, before boxing them. God bless.

I find myself at a crossroads, feeling a deep yearning for marriage yet an even stronger pull towards the pursuit of God. This balance between my desire for companionship and my commitment to my faith creates a unique harmony. While I dream of sharing a life-long love with one particular woman, I know that my love for God transcends everything else. My heart is set on following Him, trusting that if it's His will, He might one day bless me with a partner. But until then, I'm content in my devotion to God, leaving all else in His hands.

@mukwelaprecious5816

4 ай бұрын

I get this!! God is soooo soooo kind. I'm learning that with God its not one or the other. What matters is that He is the very center of your everything. We are very complex!

@gzu31

3 ай бұрын

Amen

@crystalj4165

14 күн бұрын

I can relate with this as well!

I appreciate this conversation today and the banter between John and Lisa. As a Christian woman, I can only recall a few different men who knew how to model healthy, Biblical leadership that I would want to submit to in that way. Many people who talk about submission see it as one sided, but dying to yourself everyday for your spouse like Christ died for the church is no small calling or responsibility.

@the_sociocultural_perspective

4 ай бұрын

I agree 100%!!! Being a leader is a type of servitude, but people don’t want to hear that part

@jeremiahchapman9288

3 ай бұрын

In what way does Christ submit to the Bride of Christ today?

@tylermoore949

3 ай бұрын

@@jeremiahchapman9288He literally died for the church.

@jeremiahchapman9288

3 ай бұрын

@@tylermoore949 that is in the past. The question was, "In what way does Christ submit to the Bride of Christ TODAY?"

@Teddy-ke6xh

3 ай бұрын

@@jeremiahchapman9288 Christ doesn't submit to us, we submit to Christ. Christ is God.

I like how this podcast addressed both the married and the single status in life - all with their own challenges. Helps to realise one isn't better than the other

❤ “you don’t measure your value by the contribution that you give” 🔥🔥🔥

Thank you for touching on people who have lost a spouse. It’s not a subject touched on often in the church, especially in regard to dating. Widowed for almost 4 years now and following God’s lead along the way 🙌🏼

@chamuuemura5314

3 ай бұрын

I’m glad their testimony gave you strength. In my case, any advice rings hollow when given by someone who’s never lived it. It would’ve been more impactful to bring on a widow/er and let that person say the same thing. I’m an immigrant and appreciate when locals give me advice but there’s certain type of advice that’s more meaningful when a local who’s lived overseas gives it because that person has a deeper understanding of my situation. All the more so with spiritual advice.

needed to hear this. I dont know why but my church makes it look so taboo that singles want to meet and talk. I remember recommending a meeting for singles during the week and it was rejected heavily. Its wild to me how christians dating is seen more weird than Worldy dating.

@sushimamba4281

3 ай бұрын

I know. It's so weird! How are singles supposed to meet godly spouses and get married?

@DrDoerk

3 ай бұрын

​@@sushimamba4281to be honest, the church elevates marriage too much... it seems like people in the church don't think you can have a whole, loving, Godly life unless you are married. That's not true. Paul had a more productive and fulfilling life than any married couple I know. Marriage isn't the end goal.... it's just something that some of us partake in, but it is not necessary.

@eddies838

3 ай бұрын

and you wonder why church attendance is down

@byronpayne4824

3 ай бұрын

Church is not a dating site

You guys are so awesome! I did not have a healthy model for dating and marriage growing up, and , at age 56, I am pursuing an understanding of godly dating and perhaps marriage, as well as the skills for both. You two model and teach both so well. Thank you for your godliness, your openness, your wisdom, and your willingness to teach.

Hi John and Lisa, I will be married 15 years on 4 April my husband Gary took me to the mall and bought me a dress when we were dating I love what you guys are saying we had talks about things we wanted for a future. We are immediately told each other about our past which I thought was very important. Nothing was hidden. We were open and honest I love that I was able to be who I was when I was with him or when I wasn’t with him. Me and my husband love listening to both of you. We did one of your marriage books and my husband said the date of Satan really helped him thanks John and Lisa Levere for following after God and what he wanted you guys to do love and God bless.

There’s so much wisdom/insight in this episode for relationships. Also, love the way John looks at Lisa. ❤️

This was amazing as always, thank you guys. 🙏🏻 I will never forget Lisa saying: ‘our dog is a christian.’ That was so funny! 😂😂

Yesssssss! Finally someone is having this conversation

What’s “good-looking?” What I find attractive someone else won’t. Dating for Christians is a battle between the flesh and the Spirit (Holy Spirit). What we want for us, isn’t necessarily what God wants for us. All is not lost! Because if we seek the Will of God, He Will line up someone fantastic for us, a life long companion. And it will be a pleasant surprise!

Following brother John Bevere's concept of Honor , i learn to develop honor first before 'familiarity' and warmness in any relationship especially in dating , because if in the end the person would not be our spouse at least we would still be respectfully loving each other as friend and brethren in Christ.

@EdenAvenue84

4 ай бұрын

That is so true and godly. Those are the fruits of the Spirit.

@user-or2io9cf7c

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this resource.

@byronpayne4824

3 ай бұрын

Sinful and unrepentant people are not your friends and definitely not your brother. Some ppl really need to read the Bible

I am single and still believing God for His best for my life and this podcast has been a source of encouragement and wisdom to me. SO i just want to say thank you for sharing it~ Loved the Christian dog too~

So much wisdom from this conversation 💙💙💙 thank you for sharing Lisa & John

Amen! Thank you guys! Awesome podcast! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Thank you both. I was really blessed by your conversation and info

John your prayer was powerful😭😭 First video I've seen on this podcast, brilliant advice. Thankful for you both 💓

So glad y’all made a podcast on this ❤️ God bless y’all 😊

I love how authentic and genuine this was. Thank you for another amazing episode ❤

It’s a walking on eggshells date feeling you want them to know you’re Christian but not be a super Christian without being worldly, I think that’s the hard part of Christian dating if that makes sense.

Thanks for your ministry

I’ve been so blessed by this!!! Thank you for your wisdom & honesty ❤ it’s so refreshing

Thank you, John & Lisa, for the authenticity you bring in being yourselves and coming together to share common sense wisdom from above regarding relationships of marriage and singlehood. Your message definitely resonated with me. And thank you for your prayer at the end, John. Going through some challenging times in my marriage. I am thankful for the "tuition" and coursework that the Lord has taken me on during this season of trial and growth. Blessings to you both and to your family and your ministry!

So thankful for the godly wisdom of this couple.❤

Thank you so much for sharing this wisdom from God’s word through your real life perspective in today’s world and practical life experiences. I’ve listen to At Home with the Bevere’s and didn’t realize you had this other channel. So happy to have come across this! 😁🙌💕

Thank you for your wisdom and honesty.I felt the power of the prayer Thank you so much ❤️ Bless be your family and ministry

I've been tremendously blessed by this podcast. May God bless the entire Bevere family ❤❤❤

I always listen to you guys. Right now from Colombia❤️ God has given you both so much wisdom and I appreciate a lot your boldness to speak the Word and your vulnerability to share with us your own experiences. Thank you so so much!!

Thank you for giving some reminders and guidance! I'm enjoying this season with the Lord ... It was this month I got introduced to your podcast, now I have the app and have been listening to some of the books and other resources, you guys are such a blessing thank you for equipping the church for such a time as this! Again I just wanna say thank you and keepin y'all in my prayers!

Love you both! I look up to you and your family for a while now, especially since you both would come to my church growing up!

Loved Loved this episode ❤

Thank You!😊

A great conversation with much truth. Thanks for sharing this chat, it's been well received.

Our dog is a Christian 🤣 Love listening to you both. God is so good and moving through my life in powerful ways. The Awe of God and The Holy Spirit have helped tremendously. Thank you

Hi John & Lisa! It is a blessing that I came upon your channel. I guess GOD has lead me here to hear what I needed to hear! Thank you for what you do and may GOD bless you more!

This advice is invaluable to the body of Christ!! Thank you ever so much for discussing this topic and imparting such wisdom.

I love this couple!! So full of wisdom from the LORD.🥰

Thanks for the conversation! This was very helpful and inspiring for me. Especially thinking of my life in the present season and not stressing so much about the future. There is so much that God can do through me in the present season I'm in to prepare for my future. I just have to recognize it and allow Him to work.

Great podcast! 🙏🏼🙌🏻

Thank you.

I've come to learn that dating is not Gods intention for us anyway. Even though it can be done without premarital sex, you still get your heart broken one way or another. No man or woman is an "option"; we are special and God truley is the ultimate matchmaker if we'd only listen to Him.

@eniwla6577

4 ай бұрын

Why is dating not God's intencion? How can a men and woman got to know each other if they don't date? Can you explain it more?

@bronzemuseum504

4 ай бұрын

maybe ''dating'' but meeting and community is exactly what God wants for people.

@aisherwasher6959

4 ай бұрын

I agree. Even with sex off the table, there's still an incredible amount of intimacy and "unifying" that happens in the dating process, and most people dont even know what to look for to build a lasting relationship. The more I think about it, the more arranged marriages and short engagements make sense, but I dont see that gaining popularity anytime soon 😅

@Jay_0605

3 ай бұрын

​@@eniwla6577 i believe he means dating as it is in our world today and i agree with him

@TitusCastiglione1503

3 ай бұрын

Ok but how does the OP’s post help me find a wife in practical terms?

YAS! If a man makes no effort I make no effort to engage with them. 🙄 It’s really sad and frustrating. BUT I also think it weeds out the men who will also give zero effort in your marriage so it’s kind of a blessing in disguise.

Mahalo means thank you. Love you both.

Agree.. we "would see more ppl saved" if we were living each other more this way. 👏🏻

I just want to thank you both for always being so open and honest. My marriage had been very hard to the point where I wanted to leave and I said things I am not proud of…Those hard times drew me closer to God, because that is all the hope that I had. The Lord would tell me do not leave. And then I would get angry with God to be honest, but watching your videos gave me hope because you all were saying things that we were going through and you spoke about how you got through it all. The Lord would let me know that is going to be me and my husband someday sharing what we went through. I’m happy to say, that praise the Lord we are finally getting on the same page and in the same boat and things are much better. I am just so thankful that you all have shared honesty in your marriage! I’m thankful The Lord told me to stay… Because my eyes are open now to how much I am loved and what I would’ve missed! Love you all!!

I love you guys so much! Pray for my marriage and family to be grounded in Christ. Praying for unity and growth and protection. Healing. ❤Thank you so much.

Great message and thank you for praying for the lonely people

Love your glasses Lisa!!!

Amen to Godliness.

Hi! My name is Asia, I am single at the moment, and I’ll say that your video was very helpful me! I’m going to try my best to take it one day at a time, being faithful to what God has given me. ❤️. Thank you!

I needed this, thank u

Powerful prayer 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Your podcast has been one of my healing place to listen to. I pray you can make more episode about everything. And also can you make an episode about women being symbol of sin? I figure it's a perfect episode since it's women's month. ❤ I really wanna hear some insight from the holy spirit.

"Mahalo" is a Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, or respects. Love you both!

GODLINESS IS THE GOAL!!!! -LISA..... MAN THIS POD IS ON FIREEEE AND IS SOOOOO GOOOOOODDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mahalo means thank you I believe.

Hi, dear John and Lisa. I just wanna thank you for one more treasure trove of godly-practical advices, as a single younger woman I've been surrounded by diverse thoughts and experiences most of them have been really disgusting personal ones, but there are others parts which are comments from other people, and just learning from God plus watching your teachings are currently part of my fresh pathway. Honestly, not only your words get stuck in my mind but also your real connection between each other make me believe that true love sustained in God is what gives life abundantly, and absolutely what I desire to live all of my life in every season of my life. Blessings dear family, greetings from Ecuador.❤😊

@Phillysoul922

4 ай бұрын

@genesissimbala2572 I recommend the book “Party of One” by Joy Beth Smith. It deals with Christian singleness in a complex but lighthearted way.

@genesissimbala2572

4 ай бұрын

@@Phillysoul922 hi, I really appreciate your suggestion I'll read it sooner😊

I broke when lisa also ask to pray for divorce. It is really weird being in a state that God didnt meant for us. But i also am closer to God then ever before. And that is what i want to give to my kids. Whatever the situation is, in God is the amswer. And thanks for this series. It realy helps me on focus in what for season i am. What sirection i need to look.

Thank you Lord for this. You’ve ministered to my soul through their conversation and this prayer! What a blessing

The juice is not worth the squeeze. A lot of men aren’t deemed enough at this moment. You are right. Seek compatibility first.

I understand now Lord why you want me to build a firm foundation in you FIRST Before anything or anyone gets added. You want to be ( I want you to be) my source of Joy and happiness. If not, you’d be forgotten, If not, I’d continue to create false gods you’d be replaced by idols. You’re cultivating eternal Joy and rooting me to be my source of life! OHMYGOODNESS ☀️30:58 - 31:53 ☀️

Loved it❤️ beautiful family 😍 so insipring ✨ Jesus Christ bless you all✝️

Totally what I needed to hear and pray with you today widowed for almost 5 years looking for a new mate is not an easy thing I need to just be happy where I am and wait on the Lord for his timing. The questions are do I look or do I just stay put and wait? That is my dilemma. God knows the desire of my heartIs to be married. Thank you for your words of encouragement

@heloisevisser9815

4 ай бұрын

Love to know the same. How do widower and widow dating

@burotugal77

4 ай бұрын

I'm on the same journey and this year will be the fifth year of my husband's passing. Looking forward to an insight. 🙏

😅I love that your dog is a Christian. Our dogs love praise and worship. Chino and Chai.

@EdenAvenue84

4 ай бұрын

My dog Heidi loved praise and worship music so much~

blessed

I’m a man in my mid 40s . Never been married and met a woman my age who is divorced. Everything was going well and fine but we are both set in our ways. I can’t see me marrying her just so we can sleep together. I had it all backwards before I was saved. Just may have to be celibate the rest of my life .

@tracyschwartz8829

4 ай бұрын

The Lord has a Higher Standard & Higher Purpose for your life and He wants the same for your marriage someday as well. Your still very young with regards to starting a family with someone. May the Lord strength your heart & give you more courage in finding a good Godly wife. You sound like an upstanding individual and a true gentleman. Don't give up! God bless you Brother 😊

I know this is a podcast and the conversation will flow and very, but as a Christian who is single and was pulled in by the title, I was left wanting by the discussion. Dating was touched on, and left saying (essentially) men need to work harder to pursue Christian ladies. And the rest was about Christian marriage. And I know they are flip sides of the same coin. But I didn’t click to hear marriage advice. I came to get perspective on why Christian dating can seem weird. (I appreciate your ministry. It’s always good to have more representation of healthy Christian relationships in the public eye)

@msn-hn9eb

3 ай бұрын

it was a waste of time as usual

I think your son's and new daughters should come on the show and there should be a follow up Q n A.

I think dating sites has ruined dating.

My favourite quote from this: "If a guy called me and said 'do you want to go out?' I'd say, 'and do what?'' and if he's say, 'I dunno, just hang out' I'd say 'Why don't you call me back when you've thought out the evening?'" Gold, haha. God's been teaching me this exact thing in the last year, if they're not giving their best, don't make it easy for them. Call them higher.

Marriage is very confusing, and I’m completely happy being single.

How about one point 👉 Many Christians ask for a sign, dream, message to know who to date, approach etc. Years later, some are still waiting for the message 😶

@robski3329

3 ай бұрын

Too right...

You guys will be my stream when I turn 50.

Quite a long time ago I was attending a well known large church in my city. One evening they were letting the congregation know about an upcoming event for single Christians at the church. I still remember the woman pastor admonishing us along the lines of "DO NOT come to the meeting with the idea of expecting to meet a partner or potential spouse..." She made it sound so wrong, so taboo, just the idea of adult believers meeting and wanting to to talk and maybe get to know other believers of the opposite sex.

Wow 🙏🏽 God bless 🤍

I AM 53 years old and so appreciate this wisdom and encouragement as the Bride of Christ I often wonder if marriage to a man who is also part of the Bride tribe is still possible for me as I have never been married nor have children in the natural realm but do love the idea of perhaps even adopting if there’s even time for this?

@johncannady9255

4 ай бұрын

Romans 15:13

Mabuhay from the Philippines! I am a widow now for 11 years and at times, I feel the loneliness of having no partner to joke with or go out with since I was blessed to have a husband who was both my best friend, my lover and my partner in missions. But I love the way you mentioned how we should enjoy each season given to us. And by God's grace, I am enjoying my singleness and trying to focus on how the Lord would still use me more in my senior years. (I am 68) 🙏. God bless you both and I won't ever forget Affabel: Window of Eternity, because it was the 1st time we knew about you and my husband and I listened to it before bedtime when we had our mission in Malta. And we were both affected by it that I saw my husband cried. Then we made sure we shared this with our small church when we went back to the Philippines .Thank God for you both. 🙏🙏🙏

I’m trying learn how to be single in my 40’s after a divorce and boy oh boy what a ride

@stephenkeen6044

4 ай бұрын

Me too. Thankfully, it's been a season of growth like no other for me, through all the struggles I'm relying on Him more than ever and He's teaching me so much. I'm "content" to continue in this vein for now and let the season be what it is, although it's sometimes difficult to acknowledge the difference between what I want and what I need in this time. Wishing you strength and an open heart to God for you.

Hi John and Lisa, what a blessing you have been through this podcast. I've listened to almost every episode at this point. One question remains that I'm hoping could be addressed is that of Christian dating with children after divorce. How to approach this, what resources are available, what the Bible says regarding this when each of the ex-spouses have lost their way. Thank you so much for all that you do! Take care.

@daughterofthemosthigh3366

3 ай бұрын

If your marriage was a first marriage for both you and your wife, the two of you remain in covenant. The one flesh covenant is for life. Only death breaks the covenant. Divorce is in this realm. But in the spirit realm you remain in one/covenant. So there should be no dating following divorce. Remarriage is adultery. The Bible says in first Corinthians chapter 7 verse 11 that we are to reconcile or stay single following separation or divorce. Anyone who dates you and gets involved with you is violating the covenant you have with your covenant partner. If you date someone that is divorced you are violating that persons covenant as well as your own.

@qesther1241

3 ай бұрын

@@daughterofthemosthigh3366 So, if he’s 30 and his life span is another 50 years;he has to remain single and alone for the rest of his life? Or since you believe that Evan after 10 years of divorce he can show up at his ex wife home anytime and expect her to treat him as she did when they were married?

True

Garlic is very good for immune system. And I bet John is a very good cook.

3:45 PRRREEEAACHH it feels like being a young adult and having any type of FUN is quickly condemned 😭

Hi John and Lisa! This is isn’t related to the episode but I wanted to ask if it would be possible for you tackle the topic of cults vs religion. I recently had a friend who turned away from Christianity and got baptized into a big cult here in the Philippines which so many people sadly consider as a “religion” and I’d really love to hear your thoughts on this ☺️

God is my husband!

Maybe it’s different today, but when I was in college dating the Christian girls was the best. They were super pent-up, and just out from under the thumb of their parents. They were so easy…

I grew up in church and never had girls that had a crush on me. My college group and single's group were the same. I never had a chance. Finally, one day I watched a TV show called " Two and a half men". It was a perfect description of my college and single's group in church. The handsome jerks had all the girls, meanwhile, sincere, mature Christians didn't have a chance. I saw many good Christian guys marrying outside the church because they were not jerk enough to attract the girls in church. What an amazing TV series, they really show how things are.

@susanestanislao802

27 күн бұрын

Don't give up!!! You can't wait for a girl to like you before you pursue her...what you need to do is find that one Christian girl who has her eyes on Jesus and You pursue Her!!! And don't quit. When I say pursue, first pursue friendship!!!! Is this a person you enjoy hanging out with this person? Do you see her reactions to people? Is she truly pursuing God? ( Also be looking at yourself. Are you putting God first in everything? Are you willing to put her needs before your own? Are you wanting a relationship purely for selfish reasons???) Just some things to ponder. Good luck!

@airplane800

27 күн бұрын

@@susanestanislao802 Thank you !! I've read a few books about Christian relationships.

Men don't pursue because there is not many worth pursuing these days.

@Heavy.is.the.head83

3 ай бұрын

Amen

It says in the bible that the man should not go to war when he is first married. So the couple need to get used to being together first before going into ministry.

I find the opposite . Christian dating is amazing! Talking to a person that shares the same love for God, just adds a whole another level of excitement that you just don’t get from dating non Christian’s. Keep it simple by hanging out, have fun, and go for the kiss!

Put your trust in Christ have faith in God and he will never steer you wrong

I find it even more weird than Christian dating is the current dating style. Like you go to an dating website,then lie about who your are and hook up with a complete stranger (could even be a hard core criminal) just because you trust the programers design to match you up.

Lisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Same....... Wyatt(my hubby not allowed ;P) ... I'm getting a puppy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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