Matters of the Heart - Relationship Classes for Singles & Married Couples
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -This is a series of classes on relationships where insights are drawn from the Word of God in order to help singles and married couples understand how to run their relationships from God's perspective.
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Stop and Think (April Edition) : Showing true love
April 21, 2024 11:07 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MBGod expects that in our dealings with our loved ones, we treat them kindly and fairly, and strive not to cause them pain. Food for thought: Showing kindness, acting justly and compassionately are not acts reserved for strangers alone, they are qualities relationship and marriage partners need as well in dealing with each other - when was the last time you treated your loved one kindly, fairly or refrained from being a source of pain to him/her? Credit: Image by katemangostar on Freepik
Season 4: Episode 10 - A word of encouragement to couples facing fertility struggles
April 14, 2024 23:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThe journey to conception can be long and agonizing for some couples, which sometimes impacts negatively on their marriage. This podcast offers a word of encouragement to couples facing fertility struggles, and an insight on how to handle such struggles.
Season 4: Episode 9 - Raising your child purposefully in the digital age (Full episode for parents and would-be parents)
April 07, 2024 18:11 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThis podcast delves deeper into the concept of parenting in the digital age and provides insights into how parents can instill responsible online behaviours in their children, while also protecting them online. Additional resources: Internet Safety: Christian Solutions for Christian Parents (covenanteyes.com)Get Advice Archives - Webwise.ie Credit: Image by Freepik
Stop and Think (March Edition) : Raising your child purposefully in the digital age
March 31, 2024 19:26 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBFood for thought: Technology and the internet are fast becoming integral parts of our lives as human beings. Given this context, what is the best way to raise a child in the digital era? Resources for reading: How to keep your child safe online | UNICEF Parenting Generation Internet - Crystaline
Season 4: Episode 8b - Dealing respectfully with your loved one (Part II - Relationship killers to avoid: Suspicion)
March 26, 2024 02:42 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBSuspicion in a relationship is a recipe for the relationship's eventual failure as it causes mistrust and poor treatment of a relationship partner. To find out more about suspicion and its damaging effects, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2024/03/25/dealing-respectfully-with-your-loved-one-part-ii-relationship-killers-to-avoid-suspicion/
Season 4: Episode 8: Dealing respectfully with your loved one (Part I - Relationship killers to avoid: Bias))
March 16, 2024 21:59 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBRelationship partners sometimes predispose their relationship to failure by entering the relationship with biases. These biases may stem from past experiences, the experiences of others or hearsay. This podcast takes a look at the impact of biases on a relationship and offers insights into how to avoid sabotaging one's relationship on the basis of a bias.
March reflections: When your relationship goes through a rough patch (A spiritual perspective for married couples & wisdom nuggets for singles)
March 11, 2024 16:31 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBThere are times in the marriage relationship when spouses find themselves aggravated for no reason, and worse still do not seem to understand each other. On such occasions, what do marriage partners do? To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2024/03/11/march-reflections-when-your-relationship-goes-through-a-rough-patch-a-spiritual-perspective-for-married-couples/ Credit: Image by Freepik
Season 4: Episode 7 - Breaking patterns and cycles of abuse in relationships and marriage (Full episode - Part 2)
March 04, 2024 11:50 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBThis podcast provides further insights into ways to break negative relationship patterns in families and establish new ones. Further reading resources (for singles and married couples): https://www.eaglefamily.org/marriage-roles-complement-each-other/ https://joyfullifemagazine.com/ezer-kenegdo-created-to-be-his-helpmeet/
Season 4: Episode 6 - Breaking the patterns and cycles of abuse in relationships and marriage (Full episode)
February 26, 2024 20:12 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBAt the heart of several relationship troubles sometimes are negative behaviours or behavioural patterns which are inherited. This podcast takes an in-depth look into how negative behaviours are passed down as relationship legacies and offers insights into how such behavioural patterns can be dismantled.
Stop and Think - February edition (Breaking the patterns and cycle of abuse in relationships and marriage)
February 18, 2024 06:10 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBThis podcast invites listeners to take the time to reflect on the relationship legacy handed to them by their families and to pay attention to the relationship legacy they are passing on to their own children and wards. Credit: Image by Freepik
Season 4: Episode 5 - Preparing thoughtfully for Valentine's Day (Part 2)
February 12, 2024 00:46 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBSometimes the Valentine Season can be hard to celebrate for anyone not in a relationship. This podcast provides insights into the universal nature of love and how it can be celebrated, regardless of one's relationship status. Useful for both singles and married couples. Credit: Image by prostooleh on Freepik
Season 4: Episode 4: Preparing thoughtfully for Valentine's Day
February 06, 2024 05:10 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThis podcast offers practical tips and ideas on how to create a 'love basket' for a loved one. The items in the love basket could include gift cards for spa treatment or gym workout sessions, high quality chocolates, or ethnic clothing (e.g African print clothing, kaftans, kimonos, etc) Image Credit: Image by Freepik
Stop and Think - January edition
January 28, 2024 21:30 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBFood for thought: When you and your loved one enter into a spat or disagreement, how do you handle the situation?
Season 4: Episode 3 - Guarding against making rash promises in relationships (For singles)
January 21, 2024 11:19 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBSometimes in the heat of emotions in a relationship, there is the tendency for relationship partners to engage in certain behaviours to either prove their love for each other or assure themselves of the permanence of their relationship (e.g. make promises, enter into pacts or place a lover's name or initials as a tattoo on one's body). However not all relationships work out and sometimes lovers have to part ways. The words spoken or the pacts made however remain in force and sometimes haun...
Season 4: Episode 2 - Practicing intentionality in relationships and marriage
January 16, 2024 10:54 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBA relationship or marriage runs the risk of becoming dull and uninteresting when the partners in the relationship/marriage become complacent. This podcast takes a look at a possible way to avert this problem, which is by being intentional. Slightly mature content Image Credit: Image by jcomp on Freepik
Season 4: Episode 1 - Practicing word-restraint in relationships and marriage
January 08, 2024 12:42 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWords have the potential to build or destroy a relationship or marriage depending on the way they are used. This podcast takes a look at the need for the prudent and wise use of words during crisis situations in a relationship or marriage.
End of year podcast: Taking stock of your love relationship in 2023
December 31, 2023 22:19 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBAs 2023 comes to a close, this podcast provides insights into how to assess your love relationship along spiritual, emotional, social and educational dimensions. Matters of the Heart Relationship Classes for Singles and Married Couples wishes everyone a Happy New Year and a love -filled 2024
December reflections (3): Building trust in your relationship and marriage
December 17, 2023 21:33 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBThis podcast explores ways to establish one's credibility as a trustworthy relationship /marriage partner. This includes keeping your word, practising accountability and avoiding deception.
December reflections (2): Building trust in your relationship and marriage
December 13, 2023 09:57 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBIt is one thing to build trust in a relationship /marriage , it is another to ensure that the partner who is being entrusted with one's heart has the capacity for such a responsibility. To find out more, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/12/13/december-reflections-2-building-trust-in-your-relationship-and-marriage/
December reflections: Building trust in your relationship and marriage
December 04, 2023 14:32 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBTrust is an essential but increasingly scarce ingredient in today's relationships and marriage. If you're wondering how to build trust in your relationship/marriage, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/12/04/building-trust-in-your-relationship-marriage-december-reflections/
Episode 13: A word of comfort for people in divorce situations.
November 27, 2023 06:48 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBOne of the hardest things a person can go through is a divorce. It takes its toll on the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of individuals as hearts and lives are torn apart. This podcast offers a word of comfort to the one undergoing a divorce, has been recently divorced or has been divorced for a long time. Credit: Image by Freepik
Episode 12: Recognizing the time to be in a relationship (For singles)
November 20, 2023 12:42 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBA common question that rings in the minds of singles is ' When is the right time to be in a relationship?' This podcast explores a number of pointers singles need to consider when attempting to discern the right time to be in a relationship.
Episode 11: Dealing with unreciprocated love (continued)
November 13, 2023 14:46 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWhen it comes to falling in love, the heart makes no distinctions. What do you do when you find yourself falling in love with someone you know very well, say a close friend - how do you broach the subject with such a person and what do you do if he/she does not share the same feelings with you? This podcast addresses some of these issues. Credit: Image by Freepik
November Reflections: Dealing with unreciprocated love
November 10, 2023 12:38 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBWhat do you do when you develop strong feelings for a person but he or she does not share the same feelings with you? This podcast provides some food for thought on why love sometimes goes unreciprocated.
Wisdom nuggets for single ladies: Preparing for relationships, marriage and parenting (Part 3)
October 29, 2023 12:16 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThis podcast takes a look at steps single ladies can take to prepare for their future as parents. These include seeking God's plans concerning their unborn children, reading books on parenting, and praying for wisdom for themselves and their future spouses to raise their children in future. This podcast concludes the series on 'Wisdom nuggets for single ladies: Preparing for relationships, marriage and parenting' Credit: Image by Racool_studio on Freepik
Episode 10: Wisdom nuggets for singles: Preparing for relationships, marriage and parenting (continued)
October 22, 2023 22:37 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBThis podcast offers singles (especially females) insights into necessary steps to take ahead of proceeding into a relationship or marriage. (This podcast is a continuation of the topic on https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/10/16/wisdom-nuggets-for-single-ladies-preparing-for-relationships-marriage-and-parenting/) Credit: Image by Freepik
Wisdom nuggets for single ladies: Preparing for relationships, marriage and parenting
October 16, 2023 13:49 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBBeing a relationship partner, a spouse or a parent comes with its own requirements and responsibilities. None of these areas should be taken lightly or handled irresponsibly because it involves the entrusting of lives and hearts into one's care. The first step towards becoming a lover, a spouse or parent is preparation, and preparation starts with adopting the mindset of a builder. Please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/10/16/wis...
Season 3, Episode 9: Understanding the dynamics of marriage
October 08, 2023 23:20 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis podcast explores certain dynamics in marriage such as its threesome nature and the uniqueness of every marital journey. Note: This podcast is a sequel to the topic ' Enjoying your loved one and your love triangle with God' on wordpress.com:https://wordpress.com/post/mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/463)
October reflections: Enjoying your spouse and your love triangle with God.
October 02, 2023 07:40 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBEver wondered the primary reason for having a spouse? Have you also considered that marriage really is a threesome? For answers to these questions, please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/10/02/october-reflections-enjoying-your-loved-one-and-your-love-triangle-with-god/
Anger management and confliction resolution in marriage (Part 2) - A poem and a word for the abusive spouse
September 24, 2023 12:59 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWhen there is a disagreement in marriage, some spouses find it difficult to manage their emotions. In the heat of emotions, some resort to physical violence, become verbally abusive and/or damage property, which could include property belonging to their loved ones. This podcast challenges spouses who have trouble managing their tempers to reflect on their actions, while providing insights into better ways of managing their emotions. This podcast is designed to make listeners think and is not...
Anger management and conflict resolution in marriage
September 16, 2023 21:54 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBMisunderstandings are bound to occur in marriage, and when they occur, they need not be viewed as deal breakers. Depending on how misunderstandings are handled, they can lead to either a strengthening or disintegration of the marriage relationship. Please visit https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/09/16/anger-management-and-conflict-resolution-in-marriage/ to find out more.
Dating wisely (for singles)
September 11, 2023 13:22 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBWhat do you do when you find yourself surrounded by many love interests at the same time, and all of them want to have a relationship with you? Do you play 'eenie -meenie-mini-moo' to determine who to go with or cast lots to decide? Please visit https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/09/11/dating-wisely-for-singles/ to glean some tips from Israel's wisest king, Solomon on how to deal with such baffling scenarios as a single. Credit: Image by ...
Emotional stability: a child's best gift (Marriage and Parenting Series)
September 04, 2023 09:02 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBThe best gift parents can give their children is emotional stability. When a marriage is unstable and fraught with friction and conflict, it rubs off on the children and causes them to become emotionally insecure or unstable adults who exhibit dysfunctional behaviours in their own relationships later in life. Please visit https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/09/04/emotional-stability-a-childs-best-gift/ to find out more.
Season 3, Episode 9: Just before you sign the dotted lines...( a marriage checklist for engaged couples)
August 26, 2023 16:46 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBMarriage is a lifelong journey and this podcast revisits the basics of marriage and what it entails. It also addresses certain realities intending couples need to consider and prepare for which include: a single-minded devotion to one's spouse, a willingness to provide lifelong companionship and a readiness to be flexible which includes learning and unlearning things. Reading resource on how to be a lifelong companion: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/beautiful-le...
Selflessness: An overlooked trait in marriage
August 19, 2023 20:45 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBBeyond love, there are other qualities that make a relationship or marriage interesting. One of such qualities is selflessness. Please visit https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/08/19/selflessness-an-overlooked-trait-in-marriage/ to find out more about this overlooked relationship/marriage enhancer.
Moving on with life after a relationship breakup (Part 2) - For singles
August 15, 2023 17:47 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBMoving on after a relationship has ended can be very hard as the heart which has been used to the feeling of love, struggles to adjust to a new reality. The heart's first reaction to a breakup is pain and some individuals in a bid to avoid pain run into new relationships without properly healing from their past. This strategy is similar to breaking one's ankle and expecting to start walking immediately with an injured ankle. Please visit https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsingles...
Moving on with life after a breakup (for singles)
August 05, 2023 22:35 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBWhat do you do after a promising relationship breaks down and everyone finds themselves going their separate ways? Do you hold on and pine for the past or hold on and refuse to let go even when the other party demonstrates a disinterest in continuing the relationship - what do you do? Please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/08/06/moving-on-with-life-after-a-breakup-for-singles/ to find out how to move on with life after a breakup....
Reflections on marriage: Revisiting Genesis 2:24 and understanding its implications for singles, married couples and in-laws (Part 2)
July 30, 2023 06:09 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBEvery marriage is unique and the journey to attaining oneness differs for each couple. Problems arise when parents or extended family members of one or both marriage partners try to meddle and shape the marital journey of a couple to suit their ideologies or personal preferences. Visit https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/07/29/reflections-on-marriage-2/ to find out more about God's vision for marriage in Genesis 2: 24 and its practical impl...
Reflections on marriage: Revisiting Genesis 2:24 and understanding its implications for singles, married couples and in-laws (Part 1)
July 22, 2023 17:35 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBSometimes friction occurs in relationships and marriage because there is a poor understanding of what marriage really is. Some mistakenly assume marriage is a continuation of the status quo in their families of origin, however Genesis 2: 24 reveals that marriage is a journey into oneness. Head on to https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/07/22/reflections-on-marriage/ to find out more about the true meaning of this verse and its implications f...
Season 3, Episode 8: Honesty - a vital ingredient in relationships and marriage
July 15, 2023 15:42 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBHonesty is a badly needed virtue in today's world and this podcast takes a look at the importance of this vital trait in relationships and marriage.
Choosing a life partner: Lessons from Eliezer, the servant of Abraham
July 11, 2023 01:27 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBDiscernment is necessary when choosing a life partner because the answer is not always so obvious. Eliezer, the servant of Abraham faced the daunting task of choosing a wife for his master's son, Isaac but invariably succeeded in his mission with God's help. Head on to https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/07/11/choosing-a-life-partner-lessons-from-eliezer-the-servant-of-abraham/ to find out valuable relationship lessons and insights from Eli...
Cultivating healthy attitudes towards relationships and marriage (Part 2)
July 03, 2023 15:01 - 36 seconds - 576 KBIt is not in all instances that the breakdown of a relationship/marriage is due to vice. Sometimes just inflexible or complacent in a relationship/marriage is enough to cause the association to breakdown. Please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/07/03/cultivating-healthy-attitudes-towards-relationships-and-marriage-part-2/ to find out more.
Understanding sex and sexuality from God's perspective (For singles and married couples) - Part 2
June 27, 2023 13:49 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThis podcast offers insights based on God's Word into why several sexual orientations exist and also takes a look at a sometimes overlooked cause of some alternative sexual lifestyles: sexual abuse. *For anyone struggling with issues relating to sex and sexuality and needing help, please reach out on [email protected] (your confidentiality is assured). Photo credit: Shutterstock
Understanding sex and sexuality from God's perspective (For singles and married couples)
June 18, 2023 10:01 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBThe subject of sex is one that has always captured the fascination of many civilizations over the ages. Various ideas about sex and sexuality have been developed over time and in an age where raging debates and conversations on multiple sexual orientations are rife, this podcast delves into the Scriptures to explore the concept of sex and sexuality from the lens of its original author and designer - God. (Very mature content)
Cultivating healthy attitudes towards relationships and marriages (For singles and married couples)
June 11, 2023 09:40 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBJust as there are various types of individuals, there are different types of lovers. There are those who are willing to give their very best to make a relationship work, while there are others who somehow believe that all the benefits of being in a relationship or marriage will come rolling in automatically with no effort on their part. However this expectation is similar to expecting a garden to be beautiful on its own, which is unrealistic. Please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationsh...
Season 3, Episode 8: Reflections on Father's Day 2023
June 04, 2023 06:33 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThere is a tendency sometimes for the labour and efforts of hardworking men to go unrecognised, with their efforts simply termed as 'discharging their responsibilities'. However responsibility is a choice and as Father's Day approaches, this podcast turns the spotlight on this special group of men and shares insights on how to refresh their hearts.
Spotting your partner who is just right for you from the crowd (Part 2)
May 29, 2023 18:55 - 45 seconds - 732 KBA key trait to look out for when trying to find a partner who is just right for you is their willingness to support your dreams and ambitions. However there are times that life does not go as expected and sometimes both you and your loved one might find yourselves caught up in plans that are much bigger than yourselves and way out of your control. This is where yet another key character trait is needed. Head on to: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpres...
May reflections: Spotting your partner who is just right for you from the crowd (For singles)
May 20, 2023 12:40 - 1 minute - 1.28 MB‘How do I know he/she is the one?’ is a common question singles ask when trying to find a partner to settle with. This question is definitely not an easy one to answer as it requires discernment (the ability to distinguish one thing from another such as truth from falsehood, virtue from vice, etc.) or sound judgement. Please visit: https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/05/20/spotting-your-partner-who-is-just-right-for-you-from-the-crowd/ to s...
When trust is betrayed in marriage and relationships (Part 2)
May 15, 2023 11:30 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBCase study: Anne and Frank are engaged to be married in a fortnight. Anne is five weeks pregnant and as the countdown to their wedding begins, Frank suddenly calls Anne in the middle of the night to call off their engagement. It turns out that he’s been seeing another lady while they were together, and she is two months pregnant. The other lady comes from a very wealthy family and her family has promised to make life difficult for him if he doesn’t marry their daughter. Please visit: http...
When trust is betrayed in marriage and relationships (For married couples and singles)
May 07, 2023 01:37 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBAs humans we are prone to error and while some offences can be overlooked such as a loved one who regularly throws clothes all over a neatly cleaned floor, what happens when the offence directly attacks the foundation of the relationship and trust is broken? Visit https://mattersoftheheartrelationshipclassesforsinglesmarriedcouples.wordpress.com/2023/05/07/when-trust-is-betrayed-in-marriage-and-relationships/ on wordpress.com to find out more.