Having a Crush as a Christian | How to Protect Your Heart Without Shame or Guilt | EP32

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 Intro2:59 Definition of a crush Having a Crush as a Christian3:33 Are Crushes Normal or Sinful?6:05 Bringing Your Crush to God in Prayer13:09 How to Guard Your Thoughts and Emotions in a Crush19:03 Is It a Crush or Is It Lust?28:17 Rushing into a Crush Can Lead to Regret31:46 Seek Wise Counsel Before Acting on a Crush35:18 Is This Crush Helping or Hurting Your Faith?43:40 You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty for Having a CrushHaving Multiple Crushes as a Christian44:48 Is It Wrong to Have Multiple Crushes?48:07 Why Emotional Discipline Matters With Multiple Crushes51:41 Let the Holy Spirit Guide You Through Your Feelings54:17 Keeping Your Crushes Healthy: Avoid Fantasising and Idolising58:10 What to Do When You’re Crushing Hard1:01:27 Encouragement for Christians Feeling Confused About Crushes💛 If this encouraged you, feel free to support our mission through Buy Me a Coffee if you’d like ☕️ 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/balancedbelieversFOLLOW US:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBalancedBelieversInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancedbelievers TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancedbelievers#thebalancedbelievers #christianpodcast #christ #jesus #christianity #christian