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The Christian Dating Advice No One Tells You

Christian dating is a touchy subject...so we sat down with our son Gabriel and his wife Kennedy to talk about how they actually did it.Married almost two years (with their first baby), Gabriel and Kennedy share the real story from spotting each other at a Chipotle to a first date at a Michael Bublé concert and break down the standards, boundaries, and red flags every single person should know before they date.This isn't "find a Christian and don't have sex." It's a deeper conversation about pursuit, purity, honoring your parents, and finding someone who's actually on fire for Jesus.If you're single, thinking about dating, or helping your kids navigate it — this one's for you.In this episode:How they met (and the assumptions they got totally wrong)What "equally yoked" actually means and why it's non-negotiable.The pre-date conversation that made Kennedy 100% sureGabriel's was intentionally pursuing her. Why he quit school the next day to provideHonoring the father — and why asking the dad still mattersProtecting purity in a swipe-and-Snapchat cultureRed flags vs green flags — for both guys and girlsFOLLOW US ON IG:https://www.instagram.com/bottomlinewbaldovinos?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Chapters0:00 — Intro1:53 — How They Met: Chipotle & Orientation9:45 — Non-Negotiables: What to Look For16:44 — Raise the Standard: On Fire for Jesus19:11 — The First Date: Michael Bublé25:09 — The Art of Pursuit (Test the Waters)27:59 — How to Lock It Down31:12 — Honoring the Father33:30 — Provide: He Quit School the Next Day37:54 — Protecting Purity45:20 — For the Girls: Know Your Worth48:30 — Red Flags vs Green Flags54:11 — Final Encouragement

I Thought I’d Never Break Free From Addiction

He thought addiction would always control his life.In this episode of The Bottom Line, Adam shares his raw testimony of growing up in church, falling into alcohol and drug addiction, losing both of his parents, and the powerful moments where God completely changed his life.If you’re struggling with addiction, shame, or feeling stuck in a cycle you can’t break, this conversation is for you.There is hope. There is freedom. And God still transforms lives.#AddictionRecovery #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #Faith #Jesus #Freedom

“From Eviction Notice at 40 to Viral Creator — Josiah Alipate’s Story”

At 40, Josiah Lipate had an eviction notice on his door and $1,000 to his name. While the world was clapping, he was collapsing.In this episode, Josiah shares finding out at 16 that his parents weren't his parents, the Easter Sunday that changed everything, his father's deathbed words that became his life's mission, and how he built a six-figure content business after losing it all.We get into the performance trap that almost broke him, why most content creators are broke, and his framework for building a personal brand that actually monetizes.—CONNECT WITH JOSIAH:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealcoac... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGtFUTlISE5jNGd5UTVpbDRyZkVpN1VKSTNTd3xBQ3Jtc0trQWNiMFpuUVRWUlh4bGoyU0owT3ZQNTIyWktNZ3FVQnlwTTd3U2tuUWNiLWRGQ1FzQU5HT043aGt3WGVPdkRfNzcxTThQWURMM3ZBNTc1UUxqc3BSVzFSVjMwV1VCdVFNUEFvQnFtOU10WFdwU0tXRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftherealcoachjosiah%3Futm_source%3Dig_web_button_share_sheet%26igsh%3DZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&v=WLA8zi89LDo]The 5 Day Viral Impact Challenge: https://therealcoachjosiah.com/viral-... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEhPdGlGaXNweXJNeFpMNzRmZ05pSGpFRk9rd3xBQ3Jtc0trUVdSQ1ZreXc4T2I1Wi1KeWF6UV9obDBzX2M0UTdfNGJOTE16djdVMkxHRWdaRG5zVG82SXdNNDBKMUhNaUQ5NDR3b3dyRXZZY1IzdlQ1N0VIY3dqNWtEN0xsN1BucV9HVE9US2NtajNFbGJCMGZmQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftherealcoachjosiah.com%2Fviral-impact-academy&v=WLA8zi89LDo]CONNECT WITH THE BOTTOM LINE TEAM:https://www.instagram.com/bottomlinew... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZnVUpXazZxcFBnbVhndUhyU1JCc1NtdmVKQXxBQ3Jtc0ttUmRGSzZBbHZCVFpwdmJTbnhZclR0TnJpbzdEVEUwWERYZ0EyNmxRMWlnQVdQQS1HenR4cktMYl9RbEZjYkVuN0ZWMHRZN1ViRGRYOFdPUjlrQmF4ZnRRcENlLWNHaUx2UTkxdkRicktpbW9ISUR5OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbottomlinewbaldovinos%3Futm_source%3Dig_web_button_share_sheet%26igsh%3DZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D&v=WLA8zi89LDo]—If this episode hit, share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe for more.#BottomLineWithTheBaldovinos [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bottomlinewiththebaldovinos] #FaithAndBusiness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithandbusiness] #ChristianPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianpodcast] #Testimony [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/testimony]

From Dating to Marriage: Most Couples Get This Wrong

Most couples don’t fail in marriage…they fail in the *transition*.In this episode, we talk about the biggest mistakes people make when moving from dating to engagement and marriage—and why so many relationships stall, rush, or fall apart in this phase.How do you actually know you’re ready?What should change when things get serious?And what does it look like to move forward with real intention instead of just comfort?We get honest about what we’ve seen, what we’ve lived, and what actually matters if you want something that lasts.If you’re dating, thinking about engagement, or trying to figure out if this is “the one”… this conversation is for you.⬇️ Drop a comment:What do you think most couples get wrong?Subscribe for more real conversations on relationships, faith, and building something that actually lasts.

Why You Can’t Stay Consistent in the Bible (And How to Fix It)

Most people *want* to read the Bible…But few actually know how to engage it in a way that sticks.If you’ve ever:* Started a reading plan and quit* Felt bored or distracted* Read chapters but remembered nothingYou’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.In this episode, we break down **why Bible reading feels hard** and the **simple shifts that will change everything**. This isn’t about more pressure—it’s about learning how to actually connect with God through His Word in a real, consistent way.We talk about:* The biggest mistake people make when reading the Bible* How to build a habit that actually lasts* Practical tools to understand and retain what you read* Where to start if you feel overwhelmed* How to go from “checking a box” to real transformationThis conversation is honest, practical, and designed to help you *actually grow*—not just try harder.---📌 If this helped you, share it with someone who’s been struggling to stay consistent.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations on faith, family, and living with purpose.---#BibleStudy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/biblestudy] #ChristianPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianpodcast] #Faith [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faith] #BibleReading [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/biblereading] #SpiritualGrowth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/spiritualgrowth] #ChristianLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianlife] #Discipline [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/discipline] #Habits [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/habits] #Jesus [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jesus] #God [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/god]