Waiting

Waiting for Love: What the Bible Says About Marriage & Jesus' Return Welcome back to another episode of Amen Podcast! Alex and Lokelani are broadcasting from the beautiful North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii, at the Hawaii Leadership Residency. Episode Overview In this powerful message, we dive deep into Song of Songs 2:8-13 to explore the biblical perspective on waiting - both for marriage and for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you're in a season of waiting and wondering what's next, this episode is for you. What We Cover: 🔹 What Waiting Looks Like (verses 8-9) * The balance between bounding over obstacles and respecting boundaries * How Jesus jumped over mountains to reach us while still being a gentleman 🔹 Why Waiting Is Hard (verses 10-11) * The importance of "beholding" - recognizing the signs of your season * Not getting stuck in navel-gazing but looking up to see God's timing 🔹 How to Wait Well (verses 12-13) * Looking for blossoming in your life and relationships * Trusting God's perfect timing in all seasons Key Takeaways: ✅ Healthy desire for your future spouse is actually a GOOD sign ✅ Jesus calls us at the "springtime of our soul" - His timing is perfect ✅ Being around godly married couples helps singles wait well ✅ Don't isolate yourself from church community during difficult seasons Practical Application: We end with our "After the Event" segment where we ask: Are you trusting His timing? Listen as Alex and Lokman share personal applications and practical advice for waiting well. About Hawaii Leadership Residency Want to spend a few months in Hawaii growing in your faith? Check out the Hawaii Leadership Residency program where you can: * Attend house church teachings from various teachers * Serve the local Kauai community * Work with local kids through camp programs * Grow in community with other believers [Link in description for more info] Support the Podcast This episode and all our content is made possible by your generous support! * Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate * Learn more: amenpodcast.com * Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it * Subscribe and hit the notification bell * Leave a review - we love reading them and they encourage us to keep going! Connect With Us We believe the Gospel truth is everything! Join our community of believers seeking to live out biblical truth in every area of life. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome from Kauai 01:17 - Introduction to waiting for marriage & Jesus' return03:01 - Song of Songs 2:8-13 reading 04:06 - What waiting looks like: Bounding & Boundaries 08:26 - Jesus stands at the door and knocks (Rev 3:20) 11:12 - Why waiting is hard: The importance of beholding 16:42 - How to wait: Looking for blossoming 18:32 - Jesus as the gardener of our souls 24:47 - After the Event Q&A segment #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalMarriage #SongOfSongs #ChristianDating #Hawaii #Waiting #Godstiming #Marriage #Jesus #Faith #Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com