In Episode 170, Nate, Newton, and Mark welcome Englishman Joshua Jones to the microphone. He discusses how we can build genuine relationships with the opposite sex that DON’T threaten marriage. Is it possible? Is it wise?
The Book
Forbidden Friendships: Retaking the Biblical Gift of Male-Female Friendship
Forbidden Friendships presents the case for why Christian men and women not only can but need to engage one another in deep friendship and how to do so.
In the name of integrity, walls are being raised that keep us from meaningful brother-sister friendship in Christ. While personal boundaries can be healthy, these generalised divisions are not Biblical nor these rules in line with Church History at its best. Contrary to their promises, we are not safer from sexual immorality by adhering to them – we are more at risk.
Movie Referenced
Music Used
The Official Motion Picture Soundtrack, When Harry Met Sally
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Hey Guys,
This was really a provocative podcast episode. I recently (shamefully) admitted to a guy that I really have a hard time interacting with women without objectifying them. I am with Newton about time having a magnifying effect for attraction (or not). But it is also important to keep in mind that precluding interacting with women at all leaves out interacting with what should be half of the church even in the ways that we are called to do so.
I guess I am not saying anything that you really didn’t say except that it really highlights the need for healing in my approach to and vision of women. I certainly do interact with my mother sister and daughter differently than other people, but then if I delve too deeply into that there is a whole other level of dysfunction and fear I don’t really want to get into right now.
Nathan, thanks for listening and for your comments. Friendship with women has stirred up many conversations since this was uploaded. Grateful for you.