Stop Dating the Church

An episode of the The Word from St. Andrews podcast, hosted by St. Andrews Baptist Church, titled "Stop Dating the Church" was published on January 28, 2025 and runs 36 minutes.

January 28, 2025 ·36m · The Word from St. Andrews

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Summary

Dear St Andrews family, It took me 8 years to propose to my wife. It took 3 years for Rebecca. And I still freak out about it a little. I have trouble with commitment. Its scary. I like dating, but marriage concerns me. It means I am 100% in. It means I am totally devoted. I kinda like dating the church. She is cute. But man does she have some problems. I am not sure I really want to be totally in. Maybe if she was more beautiful, more kind, more like Jesus, then I would want to invest. But she isn’t. I get it. But can I remind you of something. Jesus thinks she is really beautiful. He died for her. We aren’t going to find the perfect place. The childrens ministry isn’t going to be perfect. The microphones are going to have some feedback. That Bible Study seems to drift into talking politics far too often. The preacher will preach way too long. But if God has you here, I hope you can see past the flaws and love completely. Time to get married. 😉 Pastor Jace

Episode Description

Dear St Andrews family,

It took me 8 years to propose to my wife. It took 3 years for Rebecca. And I still freak out about it a little. I have trouble with commitment. Its scary. I like dating, but marriage concerns me. It means I am 100% in. It means I am totally devoted.

I kinda like dating the church. She is cute. But man does she have some problems. I am not sure I really want to be totally in. Maybe if she was more beautiful, more kind, more like Jesus, then I would want to invest. But she isn’t.

I get it. But can I remind you of something. Jesus thinks she is really beautiful. He died for her. We aren’t going to find the perfect place. The childrens ministry isn’t going to be perfect. The microphones are going to have some feedback. That Bible Study seems to drift into talking politics far too often. The preacher will preach way too long. But if God has you here, I hope you can see past the flaws and love completely.

Time to get married. 😉

Pastor Jace

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