Advice for dating someone from a different culture, plus finding godly and gifted pastors, and do mental health issues make marriage off-limits?     




The Focused Pastor




Featured musical artist:  Danen Kane




Roundtable: Cultural Differences in Dating




What are some things you should know when dating someone from a different cultural background? To help answer this question and address some dos and don’ts for the process, our panelists are ready to speak the truth. With personal experience in making cross-cultural relationships work, they’ll share their own stories of meeting and falling in love, the most common barriers they had to overcome, and why an open mind and an appreciation for healthy differences makes marriage even richer.




Culture: What Makes a Good Pastor?




Josh Zeichik’s job is to support, equip and encourage pastors. In this role, he rubs shoulders with seasoned pastors, new pastors, visionary pastors, and pastors just trying to stay afloat in a world of increasingly challenging ministry. Josh tells us the signs of a healthy pastor, plus the red flags you’ll find flying around those who probably shouldn’t be leading a church. He’ll also share how to best get to know and support your pastor, and what you should expect from a shepherd leader.




Inbox: Do Mental Health Issues Mean I Shouldn’t Marry?




She’s very much aware that the Bible says, “Those who marry will face many troubles in this life.” So does that mean that with her mental health challenges she should steer clear of marriage and avoid throwing fuel on the fire? Counselor Tim Sanford weighs in.




Link to Counseling Service

Advice for dating someone from a different culture, plus finding godly and gifted pastors, and do mental health issues make marriage off-limits?      <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/church/?refcd=1622001" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Focused Pastor</a> Featured musical artist:  <a href="https://danenkane.com/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Danen Kane</a><a href="https://www.ellieholcomb.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.lizvice.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://loveandtheoutcome.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a> Roundtable: Cultural Differences in Dating What are some things you should know when dating someone from a different cultural background? To help answer this question and address some dos and don’ts for the process, our panelists are ready to speak the truth. With personal experience in making cross-cultural relationships work, they’ll share their own stories of meeting and falling in love, the most common barriers they had to overcome, and why an open mind and an appreciation for healthy differences makes marriage even richer. Culture: What Makes a Good Pastor? Josh Zeichik’s job is to support, equip and encourage pastors. In this role, he rubs shoulders with seasoned pastors, new pastors, visionary pastors, and pastors just trying to stay afloat in a world of increasingly challenging ministry. Josh tells us the signs of a healthy pastor, plus the red flags you’ll find flying around those who probably shouldn’t be leading a church. He’ll also share how to best get to know and support your pastor, and what you should expect from a shepherd leader. Inbox: Do Mental Health Issues Mean I Shouldn’t Marry? She’s very much aware that the Bible says, “Those who marry will face many troubles in this life.” So does that mean that with her mental health challenges she should steer clear of marriage and avoid throwing fuel on the fire? Counselor Tim Sanford weighs in. <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/counseling-services-and-referrals/?refcd=1622001" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Link to Counseling Service</a>

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