Does His Public Faith Match His Private Fruit? How to Spot the Good Guy

He posts Scriptures. He serves at church. He sounds spiritual. But does his private character match his public Christianity? In this powerful teaching episode of Girl, Date the Good Guy, Emily breaks down how to discern the difference between a good church guy and a God-led man. Because not every man who talks about God is led by Him. Using biblical wisdom from Matthew 7:15–16, James 1:22, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Galatians 5:22, and Ephesians 5:25, this episode walks you through how to identify spiritual performance versus real fruit in Christian dating. If you’ve ever felt spiritually impressed but emotionally drained… If you’ve ignored red flags because “he loves Jesus”… If you’ve struggled to tell the difference between charm and character… This episode is for you. 👑 What You’ll Learn: The difference between public Christianity and private obedience Why words are easy — but fruit is evidence How wolves in sheep’s clothing operate in dating The danger of fast emotional bonding Why confusion is a red flag and peace is a green one What real, biblical masculinity actually looks like How to evaluate patterns instead of promises 🔎 Key Scripture References: Matthew 7:15–16 — You will recognize them by their fruit James 1:22 — Be doers of the Word 2 Corinthians 11:14 — Angel of light deception Galatians 5:22–23 — Fruit of the Spirit Ephesians 5:25 — Christ-like leadership 💬 Holy Reflection Question: When no one is watching, does his private fruit match his public faith? Do you feel peace or pressure around him? 🎧 Who This Episode Is For: Christian women navigating dating Women healing from toxic or manipulative relationships Women learning discernment after church hurt Women who want a God-led man, not just a church-going one 📣 Next Steps: If this episode helped you gain clarity: ✔ Share it with a sister who needs discernment ✔ Subscribe to Girl, Date the Good Guy ✔ Join the Royal Guard community and continue building biblical standards We are no longer impressed by performance. We are looking for fruit.   💌 Join The Holy Rescue Love Letters Receive weekly encouragement, biblical truth, podcast updates, and behind-the-scenes moments from Emily straight to your inbox. You’ll also be the first to know when new pieces are released from The Vault—a curated collection of creations, books, resources, and meaningful pieces designed to encourage your heart and remind you of the truths God is writing in your story. Join the Love Letters and be part of the journey. 👉 https://girldatethegoodguy.com 🎧 Listen to Girl, Date the Good Guy Follow the show so you never miss an episode. ⭐ Help More Women Find This Message Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share this episode with a woman who needs this rescue. 🤍 Connect with Emily [email protected]