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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 1H 8M

Lovers of Pleasure More Than Lovers of God | What 2 Timothy 3 Says About Our Culture

from Godly Conversations Podcast · host Uwem Akpan

You've heard it a thousand times — "Do what makes you happy." "Live your best life." "It's your body, your choice." But what if that message — as normal as it sounds — is one of the most dangerous things you can believe? In this episode of Godly Conversations Podcast, Uwem breaks down what the Bible calls "The God Swap" — the silent cultural shift where we've stopped being lovers of God and started being lovers of pleasure. And the scariest part? Most of us didn't even notice it was happening. This episode covers: → The Greek word "Philodonos" and what Paul's warning to Timothy reveals about the world we live in TODAY→ Why dopamine isn't actually the pleasure chemical (and what this means for your habits) → Solomon's radical confession — 1,000 women, every pleasure imaginable, and what he said at the end of it all → Why God is NOT against pleasure — but why pleasure was never meant to be your God → The difference between pursuing pleasure and pursuing God — and which one actually satisfies → A personal testimony on addiction, lust, and the moment God showed up.This isn't about religion. This is about a relationship. And it's time to talk about it honestly. 📖 SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: 2 Timothy 3:1–4 - Ecclesiastes 2:9–11 | 12:13 - 1 Corinthians 6 - 1 John 2:15–16 - Revelation 4:11 - Psalms 16:11 - James 1:17 🎙️ GODLY CONVERSATIONS PODCAST "Godly Conversations Bring Transformation" Hosted by Uwem📩 Connect with UwemEmail: [[email protected]]📲 Follow me on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwemakpanofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamuwemakpanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwemakpanofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uwemakpanofficial

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