Stop Calling It Faith When You're Still Holding the Wheel | Ep. 18 Pt. 1

Stop Calling It Faith When You're Still Holding the Wheel | Ep. 18 Pt. 1

Have you ever said "I trust God" — and meant it — while still holding every backup plan, managing every outcome, and making sure things didn't fall apart just in case? That's not a lack of faith. That's something deeper. And that's exactly where we're going in Part 1 of Episode 18. ---------------------------------------- What we cover: → Why self-sufficiency hides as productivity, responsibility, and even spirituality → What abiding in John 15:5 really means beyond the morning quiet time → The two blockers keeping you from leaning on God — pride and fear → How your father wound shapes your ability to trust God → How the culture of self-sufficiency quietly trained women to resist all dependence — including on Him ---------------------------------------- This episode is personal. Some of what I share I only recently understood about myself. But I think it's going to meet you somewhere real. Come as you are. ⏭ Part 2 is coming — and it's where it all turns. We go into God's power in weakness, what raw vulnerability with God actually looks like, the real cost and freedom of surrender, and the love that is nothing like anything that has ever hurt you. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss it. ---------------------------------------- 📖 Scriptures: John 15:5 · Proverbs 3:5–6 · Psalm 27:10 · Isaiah 30:15 🎙 New episodes every week on faith, femininity, and modern dating. 💬 Drop a comment — What's one area of your life where you're still holding the wheel? Click here to connect

Why You'll Never Feel Enough | Comparison, Perfectionism & Identity | Ep. 17

n Episode 17 of Rewriting Romance: Modern Dating with Old School Wisdom, we unpack: → Why comparison is not just an insecurity problem — it's an identity problem → How social media was engineered to keep you feeling behind → The real root of perfectionism (hint: it's not ambition — it's fear) → What happens when you outsource your identity to an audience → The content fast — a practical challenge to reveal what's been forming you → How to reclaim your identity through what God actually said about you This conversation is the natural continuation of everything we've been building across this series — because eventually, culture stops being "out there." It starts living inside your thoughts, your insecurities, your self-worth, your mirror. And today we're bringing it home. ✦ Referenced in this episode: — Galatians 6:4–5 | Philippians 3:13–14 | Proverbs 4:23 | Proverbs 29:25 — Romans 12:2 | Psalm 139:13–14 | Ephesians 2:8–10 | 1 Peter 2:9 — Research by Leon Festinger (Social Comparison Theory) — Research by Brené Brown (Perfectionism & Shame) ✦ Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ✦ Follow for new episodes every week Click here to stay connected [https://emp.thryv.com/site/rewritingromance]

Lust, Validation & Modern Women: Why Emotional Connection Is Dying | Ep. 16

Modern culture changed more than dating… it changed how we view intimacy, self-worth, relationships, and even ourselves. In this episode of Rewriting Romance: Modern Dating with Old School Wisdom, we unpack: • hookup culture • lust & desensitization • modern feminism & sexual expression • modesty, discipline & self-respect • the psychology behind casual intimacy • how social media and technology reshaped relationships • and what God’s design for intimacy actually protects This conversation is honest, challenging, and deeply needed in today’s culture. If you’ve ever wondered why dating feels confusing, emotionally exhausting, or disconnected… this episode goes deeper into the root issue. Watch now and join the conversation. Click here [https://emp.thryv.com/site/rewritingromance] to stay connected and send us your story.

Equal in Value… But Not the Same? (The Dating Debate) | Ep.15

Modern dating feels more complicated than ever—but why? In this episode of Rewriting Romance, we go beyond surface-level conversations and unpack what really shifted between men and women. From cultural movements to biblical design, this conversation challenges the narrative around equality, roles, and what actually creates alignment in relationships. If you’ve ever questioned why dating feels confusing, why expectations feel unclear, or why connection feels harder than it should… this is a perspective you haven’t heard before. This isn’t about going backwards—or blindly following culture forward. It’s about understanding what was lost… and what actually works. 🎙 Full episode dives into: • The real origin of tension between men and women • What chivalry actually was—and why it mattered • The hidden trade-off between equality and responsibility • Why modern dating feels misaligned • And how to rebuild relationships through truth, not trends 👉 Watch the full episode and decide for yourself: what’s shaping your view of relationships? CLICK HERE to stay connected! [https://emp.thryv.com/site/rewritingromance]

The Movement That Changed Women, Dating & Family | Ep.14

Modern culture has a lot to say about women, identity, freedom, empowerment, relationships, and purpose. But not everything that sounds empowering actually leads to peace. In this episode of Rewriting Romance, we unpack feminism not just as a movement, but as a cultural force that has shaped how women think about identity, marriage, relationships, motherhood, roles, and fulfillment. We talk about: * what culture says feminism is * the story we’ve been told about its history * the structural shift that changed family life * the redirection of female purpose and influence * the difference between equality in value and sameness in role * why modern empowerment often feels more like pressure than peace * and how to evaluate all cultural messages through a biblical lens This episode is not about attacking women. It’s about discernment. It’s about fruit. And it’s about asking whether what culture celebrates is actually producing stronger relationships, healthier families, and more peace. Because not everything that promises freedom leads to it. And not everything that sounds progressive aligns with truth. If this conversation challenges you, sit with it. Pray through it. And ask: Am I being shaped more by culture… or by God’s Word? Stay connected for full episodes, clips, and updates: CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK PAGE [https://emp.thryv.com/site/rewritingromance]