Overcoming Pornography, Winning at Parenting, and Protecting Against The Sin of Friendly Flirting

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Episode Summary

For some reason, the pulpit across America has avoided certain topics—from pornography to parenting. In this episode, we confront three hard questions from listeners around the country.

The enemy’s attack on marriage comes from every angle we can imagine—if you and your spouse are not firmly planted in God’s word, His roles, and His wisdom you’re putting your family in a vulnerable state. In this episode, Dale and Veronica answer three questions regarding the cancer of pornography, issues in parenting, and the sin of friendships turning into flirtationships.

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In addition to our teaching time, we usually answer one-two critical questions from our listening audience. If we had a Q&A in this episode you can view those questions at the bottom of this page and hear our responses at the closing of this episode. Also, if you have a question you would like answered on the show, please email us at support@ultimatemarriage.com.

Scripture From This Episode

  • 1 Peter 2:11 “Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.”
  • Hebrews 3:13 “lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.”
  • Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
  • Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction in the Lord.”
  • Colossians 3:21 “Fathers, do not provoke your children lest they become discouraged.”
  • Ephesians 5:25-27 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.”
  • Proverbs 6:24-25 “To preserve you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress. Do not desire her beauty in your heart, and do not let her capture you with her eyelashes;”
  • 1 Corinthians 10:23 “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.”
  • Galatians 6:7 “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”

This Week’s Memory Verse

  • Ephesians 5:25-27 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.”

Resources Mentioned

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Written By Dale Partridge
Dale is the co-founder and Editor in Chief at Ultimate Marriage. He is best known as a thought leader on biblical theology, family, and church practice. Currently, Dale is finishing his graduate studies at Western Seminary.
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