Hey BEAT family! If you are single, dating, engaged or even married, this is a very important video. As a matter of fact, this entire series is important. If you know someone who is currently dating and is a Christian, please share this video with them. We have bad marriages because we have bad dating practices. Jennifer and I are on a mission to help as many couples as possible date better so we can have better marriages. I hope you enjoy this 3-part series! P.S. Don't forget to sign up for upcoming 3-day challenge next week at biblechallenge2023.com. Enjoy!
I love this!!! Ya'll are too cute! I always binge these longer videos when I'm off from work or on weekends. As a divorced woman, I honestly didn't think I 'needed' to watch these videos, but I realize that there are lots of young ppl around me that this can benefit. I don't even have the most remote intention to date after coming out of an almost 20-year marriage that was definitely NOT healthy but I still rejoice in watching cute Christian couples happy & honoring God together. 💓
What about when you both been together for years but neither of you are Christian and one of you start to convert and believe in God but the both of you are getting ready for marriage how do you help the other
It’s so convenient to move in with a boyfriend/girlfriend and this world is so expensive (it’s a trap) to put us in these relationships that go nowhere for years and years. Because it’s easier to share rent and bills, but you’re so right. That is what married couples do. Not dating. I will personally not get trapped in that cycle ever again! 🙌🏻
The ministry partner part is very important. I was pursued by a Pastor who had a calling to build a church and school in a third world country. That is very admirable. I was so grateful that he explained that early on, because I knew right then that I wasn't his wife because that was not my calling at all. Today he is married to someone else and has successfully founded his ministry, while I am the wife and helper of someone who had a different purpose.
Im learning boundaries and enforcing them !!! It’s crazy how many men are losing interest But I refuse to settle ☝🏽 the right man will see me like God sees me 💎
Amen! Don't get trapped in the wrong relationship. I almost missed out on my husband because I had no self esteem or any understanding how this whole thing works (thanks, abusive childhood🙄). I was dating jerks, and almost wasn't single when my husband asked me out😬
Amen! Any man who can't/won't honor your commitment to God doesn't deserve you. In God's own time His best for you will show up. God bless you for your faithfulness.
@@missklassy4447 True but you can't generalize an entire group. There are also a lot of AAs and Africans (Nigerians) who are strong in their faith and walk with God.
@@missklassy4447 proves my point. If you've seen 3 married AA who are faithful, it shows that there are AA or African men that are committed to their walk and love their families. You haven't just met the rest yet.
As a single christian woman i absolutely love this series and your counsel! I love that she spoke about focusing on character and having boundaries. Please make more of these!
It must be very disconcerting and hard. When one is adamant about hooking up with a short haired Sissy boy. I'm sure you will find him, there are plenty Out there
I literally just prayed & asked God last night to show me how to date like a Christian woman who wants to be a wife & this video shows up on my timeline! This was definitely on time! Thank you both so much! Such a lovely couple!
I’ll be honest..for most of my relationships, chemistry was the most important thing! If we didn’t have that fizzle/sizzle, I didn’t want it! But now that I’m a little older, I realize it’s a bit overrated. Yea, attraction is important but godly character is more important.
Guilty of that as well😅 And you’re right I know, so.. I’m to focus on hanging out with people who are seeking change by following God rather than being comfortable with myself and what I like… right?
Have you ever noticed this matter of human stages of development? The sex drive is subject to biological decline, not to spiritual or moral aha-moments.
Your wife is a beautiful, breath of fresh air! Please bring her on more often! You guys truly make a great team. I believe a godly marriage takes two people who are intentional, willing to serve the other, put God first, and set strong boundaries while knowing their sinful nature will take over if not protected. Great, inspiring story!
Thank you for this video. It was an encouraging reminder for me. I'm 43 years old and desire to be married and a mommy. I've never been married, nor do I have children. Sometimes I feel like it will never happened but it will happen 😊 and I pray that when it does, my future hubby and I will follow after God's way and this beautiful teaching.
You guys are gorgeous. It’s important that we promote marriage again. We have people like Andrew Tate, and others undermining the foundation of these very important relationships. When people understand that they’re in control of who they decide to spend their life with ! it’s not as hopeless as others have made it seem.
I dated with intentions and boundaries. My husband came along and also loved Jesus. We video dated for 6 months before meeting in person. He took me to his job, and they all knew my name! LOL. After 18 months, we married in 2020. We are both in the ministry. Last year, I was ordained a minister, and this July, he will be an ordained evangelist.
I met my husband and I chose him over everything because I truly believed God sent him to me. If I wasn't sure God sent him to me, there was no way I could've handled my decisions. It does feel like God blessed me so much because I chose my man, in essence I chose God's path for me, if that makes sense. I'm thankful God made itbso obvious for me. I did have to wait a while before I met him.
Liking each other as a married couple cant be stressed enough. I need more succuessful married Christian couples to speak on that, because there comes a point in pursuing Godly marriage where people make it seem like it doesnt matter at all, in an attempt to say that its not the most important thing.
Been dating my girlfriend for 4 years coming up in March and I knew 8months later I wanted to marry her. Communication is key we talked through it and decided to let us both finish school and than marry one another. Just know to have these conversations especially guys talking is very important to know how to pursue forward with your lover! God bless my brothers and sisters!❤️
What a wise woman. Intentionality is the key in knowing if a man is gonna marry you or not. This is so true my sister, why would people be in so long relationship without getting married in the end of the day. I call it waste of time.
I've noticed there's way more women that follow God than men, especially in the church. How do we navigate this when finding our husbands. What if they're not Christians?
“YOU NEED TO HAVE THAT FIRE” I’m with you right there Parr family!😂😂 I’m a young guy and when I find the right woman of God I’m showing them this video. This was amazing we need more teaching like this in the church. 🙏🏽
Hey, son! I found your comment! I was just about to text you to tell you that you should save this video for dating onboarding! 😄 On the real, I am grateful for the Parr's obedience in doing this video because you and I know your prayer concerns you just emailed me last week, so thank God for raising a standard with people like the Parr's in an answer to a young man's and mother's prayer. Hey, we need to show this to Brandon and Bri too! God is faithful still!💚
I needed this word today! For I haven’t been too honest with myself and had a chance to sit down and actually, actively think about, and listen to what marriage and dating in Gods eyes is really like. How could I? I mean, here we got people saying things like “dating is a lie from Satan to get us to fall into temptation because God will bring you a wife” and “you just gotta wait on God” and “don’t worry you’re still a young man and I met my wife at 35 you have a whole life to go yet” and “why don’t you just enjoy being single? Your life will be much easier once you realize that, and then Boom! God will present an opportunity for you to get a wife.” SMH🤦
@blah blahblah Congratulations! Got there ahead of me.🤭 Yah bless your marriage, and bring satisfaction to both of you. Maybe teach us single folk a thing or two about the process. It’s an interesting subject, in my opinion. I’m just not ready to act on my feelings, because, I know that I’m not in the right position that I had envisioned myself in to start this relationship with that woman somewhere. Nor does it help, that just a few days before this video came out I had a dream that I was married to someone that I know, and went to high school with, shared meals and had discussions about the Bible with her, debated with her, she shows at my church youth bible class out of nowhere even though I didn’t invite her, I was “dating” another girl while all this was going on…. Geez Louise. I’m a mess of emotions right now. I don’t know what to feel about this. Plus, our church preaches a lot about the rapture and goes deep into the Book of Revelation so much that it has me thinking I don’t have the time necessary to build that type of relationship with a fellow person like… her. I consulted with a close mentor of mine who divulged to me that the girl in question was not exactly in the right spot either to take on a relationship, as she may even be having struggles on her walk with God. And I’m not one to place burdens upon people for the sake of something that may not even happen. I could’ve punched myself for sending that message to my mentor about the dream when I really didn’t sit down to think things through realistically, logically, spiritually? Yeah, I’m waaaay off track here.🤧 But hey, at least you found yours. 👏🏻
I really needed this. Currently in a long distance relationship with the woman God brought into my life and it’s tough. This really brought me up on a bad night. Thank you
Building a friendship was so important for me too 🥰 At the beginning of my relationship, I didn't even know it was going to go anywhere but because his intentions were so clear on what he wanted for his life and his future. I found him even more attractive. We are in our 2nd year of marriage now, and I thank God for bringing us together. It is hard work, but it's so worth it 🙌🏾❤️ Thank you Parrs for sharing your journey with us, bless you both x
I’m gonna comment throughout this video lol This happened with me and my fiancé! We had become really good friends and sought the Lord on if we would pursue a relationship. After getting a yes, we started dating. 3 months into dating, I was strongly considering moving to California to missions. I felt a strong call for missions and I thought NOW was the time to do it. At first, he was like “well, I’ll always love you and we can always be friends”. Then after seeing 2 of my friends seriously dating long distance with the guy doing missions he came back to me and said “if they can do it, we can do it.” Long story short, in the season prior to me making my decision about leaving God revealed to me though much prayer that He wanted me to do modern day missions (which is keep my 9 to 5 and also go on mission trips, etc. instead of full time missions, at least for this season. So yeah, we’re still together lol in the same place, 28 mins apart lol
I like the practical dating guidance on not using dating just to consume entertainment together (at the cost of communicating or being relationally attentive).
It’s soooo encouraging seeing couples like you two. Especially a man who truly displays a commitment to dating God’s way. It seems hard to find, but once you become that woman worthy of a man like this, it will happen 🩷🙏
12:35 Love this, godly boundaries to protect the purity in the relationship! Yes, Character of Christ! I just finished talking about how long should you date before you say I Do!
Develop a solid friendship...I love that idea...so this is my very first time seeing this video and I'm loving it already... I've learnt a lot from this series,God bless you both I love you guys❤️❤️
Yaaay Mrs. Parr is awesome! So glad to see her on another video. Her smile is so genuine and puts me in a good mood 😄. This is one of my favorite TH-cam channels!
This is right on time! My pastor is doing a series on dating and I’m leading a singles small group through my church where we are doing a Bible study on dating! I’m so excited to share this with the group
Ay bro and sister! God bless you and your family for this podcast. I am married 11yrs and I thank God for it. I appreciate your honesty and right now I have a youth group to lead and thinking of using your vids like these for them. Our young folk need to be expose to this godly content in this age. So thanks for this bro. Continue in His grace.
I absolutely love this video, "Keeping Up With The Parr's". Great tips and incite of Christian dating. There is alot of what you shared I wish I had done with past relationships. Now I know what works in Christian dating. I must say though it is a challenge these days and time to find a person who is equally yoke. I run into men who claim to be a Christian but 3 months in their true intentions shows. I find myself having feelings for them and having to make a decision to stay or leave with a broken heart and frustration. It's happen so many times that I now bluntly tell them at the beginning I'm Christian, I'm celibate until marriage and then I never hear from them again. I try to look at it as a good thing but it's lonely out here for a Christian woman!
This was great to hear for those that are married and single. Keep these series up. My husband and I have followed many of the same things and it was for the best.
This really encouraged me since I am also in a long distance relationship. Thank you Allen and Ms. Parr for the wisdom! I am going to share this with my girlfriend as well 😄
I am truly blessed and enlightened being 4 months into dating. At this point we are very intentional to figure out our compatibility. Great tips so far and I'm starting to tick my boxes. Thank you for sharing your experience. God Bless your marriage!
We need more brothers and sisters that care to share this truth. Everything you both shared was absolutely the straight truth and a great guidance for those that are praying for our future partner. Thank you for sharing. You Both are a True Blessing ❤❤
Thanks Allen for being an awesome mentor though these videos, I have been back at church for 4 months now and felling closer with god. I really enjoy watching your videos helps me like it’s church every day of the week. Keep up the awesome work 🙂🙏
I’m not dating currently but this was such a breath of fresh air. I just love seeing Jennifer and hearing her perspective. It’s always so pure and transparent. May God continue to bless your union.
I love every bit of this! Wow, what a blessing. It’s encouraging that there are other followers of Jesus who have the same Christ-like mindset and want to do it God’s way. This gives me hope🙏🏾
Just got into a relationship and was looking for some wisdom. Wow this is so good thank you Brother Allen for this amazing conversation with your wife. This helped me a lot and brought peace.
you are both absolutely stunning. i can genuinely see the love radiating from you both. Your wife is a blessing to you sir! Struggling recently as I have only this year come back to Christ and already lived with my "lukewarm" christian partner. We are struggling with the bed situation and not tempting each other as its been a sinful habit for the past 3 years. Leaning on God and his word is our only hope in abstaining from fornication and sexual immorality. I pray for anyone dealing with the same fleshly issues. God loves you and you will be reworded for your faith xx
Thank you so much for this video. You two are so wonderful and blesses. I'm single now but I hope that God sends me someone that love the Lord and is intentional about dating.
Thank you, Brother Allen and Sister Jennifer, for this refreshing take on relationships and marriage. I feel like I am on a similar path to brother Parr. I'm turning 35 this year and I've never been married, I'm single, a disciple of Jesus Christ, and soon, I most likely will be stepping into Ministry as a Pastor of the church I am currently attending. Perhaps in the next 2-3years, the way I see it. Anyways, I would love to get married before I step into ministry as temptation can be hectic especially dealing with woman in a vulnerable state although we have strict measures and boundaries set in place within the church concerning the opposite sex, I just feel it would be better to get married first lol I've been friends with a girl for years and we connect spiritually, I feel that we would build well together, there's just one problem, I am not physically attracted to her, I've tried being attracted to her, I've even prayed about it but nothing yet. sigh! lol anyways...in the meantime, I'm really working on myself so that when the time comes, I'll be better prepared.
BEAUTIFUL! Thank you both for sharing those wonderful insights. I have not been in a romantic relationship in many years. I believe I am to be married, but now I’m going on 50 and nothing…I just turned 48. Last time I dated seriously was 35/36; before that, 27. I’m much more content than I used to be, but I still look forward to a meaningful marriage built on pursuing the Kingdom of the LORD. 🙏🏽✝️
I listen to Clark Van Wick pastor/teacher, on youtube. I've never had this kind of teaching, straight from the Bible. His knowledge surpasses anything I have ever heard. He goes thru the Bible and gives a clear and truthful understanding of God's word. Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship, Temecula, CA
I really appreciate your openness and candor. I think churches should use this series as a bible study for young Christian couples exploring dating and marriage. May God continue to bless you both and expand your ministry.
from the senior point of view you both a r e very wise and are giving very good advice wish someone was around in my time to to speak life in the relationships that I had to all you singles listen please don't allow your pride have you turning a death ear
I wish the church I attend offered things like that for singles in the church. I totally agree with what Jennifer said about men knowing within 6months. I definitely enjoyed this video.
Thank you. I dated a guy who wanted a straight marriage before letting him to know him. I asked him to come to my city. He asked to spend a night with me at the hotel for 4 days. I denied it he said the rejection of the first offer was rejecting him because we would do everything quickly in the boundary of marriage. He then said lets stop dating because I dint want to spent a night with him at the hotel. Now I am glad I listened to you. I see true signs of love.
Focus on character over chemistry, wow I enjoyed and learned so much from this video. I am single and waiting on God for a God fearing man. Thank you so much❤
Hey BEAT family! If you are single, dating, engaged or even married, this is a very important video. As a matter of fact, this entire series is important. If you know someone who is currently dating and is a Christian, please share this video with them. We have bad marriages because we have bad dating practices. Jennifer and I are on a mission to help as many couples as possible date better so we can have better marriages. I hope you enjoy this 3-part series! P.S. Don't forget to sign up for upcoming 3-day challenge next week at biblechallenge2023.com. Enjoy!
I LOVE this Alan and Jennifer
Thanks to You Both, for this Helpful video. I watched 1/2 of part 1 of the 3 day challenge earlier, Thanks and Bless Alan, for that too.
I love this!!! Ya'll are too cute! I always binge these longer videos when I'm off from work or on weekends. As a divorced woman, I honestly didn't think I 'needed' to watch these videos, but I realize that there are lots of young ppl around me that this can benefit. I don't even have the most remote intention to date after coming out of an almost 20-year marriage that was definitely NOT healthy but I still rejoice in watching cute Christian couples happy & honoring God together. 💓
What about when you both been together for years but neither of you are Christian and one of you start to convert and believe in God but the both of you are getting ready for marriage how do you help the other
So helpful you to
It’s so convenient to move in with a boyfriend/girlfriend and this world is so expensive (it’s a trap) to put us in these relationships that go nowhere for years and years. Because it’s easier to share rent and bills, but you’re so right. That is what married couples do. Not dating. I will personally not get trapped in that cycle ever again! 🙌🏻
Amen! Way underrated comment
The ministry partner part is very important. I was pursued by a Pastor who had a calling to build a church and school in a third world country. That is very admirable. I was so grateful that he explained that early on, because I knew right then that I wasn't his wife because that was not my calling at all. Today he is married to someone else and has successfully founded his ministry, while I am the wife and helper of someone who had a different purpose.
Amen 🥰🙏🏾💜
🙌🏽 💯
What an admirable heart posture you have! Praise God.
@@IsabelYonara 💯 Just so beautiful ❤️ Lord help us to emulate 👌
One world.
Your wife is so beautiful and has the best smile! You’re such a great couple. Thank you for this series.
Im learning boundaries and enforcing them !!! It’s crazy how many men are losing interest
But I refuse to settle ☝🏽 the right man will see me like God sees me 💎
Amen! Don't get trapped in the wrong relationship. I almost missed out on my husband because I had no self esteem or any understanding how this whole thing works (thanks, abusive childhood🙄). I was dating jerks, and almost wasn't single when my husband asked me out😬
Amen! Any man who can't/won't honor your commitment to God doesn't deserve you. In God's own time His best for you will show up. God bless you for your faithfulness.
@@py20 ♥️
Oh yes sister @Loveis_Kind!
It's the tonic for the "weeds"
❤Amen
My face literally lit up when you said "tall Nigerian dude". We Nigerians know how to grow a godly family.
Love, from here.
@@missklassy4447 True but you can't generalize an entire group. There are also a lot of AAs and Africans (Nigerians) who are strong in their faith and walk with God.
@@missklassy4447 Brother Allen is AA right Will you place him under that category? The fact you met a lot does not mean you should generalize them.
@@missklassy4447 proves my point. If you've seen 3 married AA who are faithful, it shows that there are AA or African men that are committed to their walk and love their families. You haven't just met the rest yet.
Religious * family
Lol, me too.
Friendship is missing in most cases. It’s such a blessing and how it’s meant to be. 💜
Definitely agree!☺️
Curious.. how is it friendship if you know it will lead to something more?
As a single christian woman i absolutely love this series and your counsel! I love that she spoke about focusing on character and having boundaries. Please make more of these!
Shining example dating billboard No1.
It must be very disconcerting and hard. When one is adamant about hooking up with a short haired Sissy boy. I'm sure you will find him, there are plenty Out there
I literally just prayed & asked God last night to show me how to date like a Christian woman who wants to be a wife & this video shows up on my timeline! This was definitely on time! Thank you both so much! Such a lovely couple!
I’ll be honest..for most of my relationships, chemistry was the most important thing! If we didn’t have that fizzle/sizzle, I didn’t want it! But now that I’m a little older, I realize it’s a bit overrated. Yea, attraction is important but godly character is more important.
Guilty of that as well😅 And you’re right I know, so.. I’m to focus on hanging out with people who are seeking change by following God rather than being comfortable with myself and what I like… right?
Have you ever noticed this matter of human stages of development? The sex drive is subject to biological decline, not to spiritual or moral aha-moments.
Yo JENNIFER IS GORGEOUS!!!!!! 😍 her skin, her SPIRIT!!! She has a beautiful voice she's lovely!!! You two are beautiful together, love this!!
Absolutely!!!!! 🥰🙏🏾🤩
Your wife is a beautiful, breath of fresh air! Please bring her on more often! You guys truly make a great team. I believe a godly marriage takes two people who are intentional, willing to serve the other, put God first, and set strong boundaries while knowing their sinful nature will take over if not protected. Great, inspiring story!
The statement you made about -make sure you are friends and really like each other--is spot on! ❤️
Loving andcliking is two different things. Yes.
Thank you for this video. It was an encouraging reminder for me. I'm 43 years old and desire to be married and a mommy. I've never been married, nor do I have children. Sometimes I feel like it will never happened but it will happen 😊 and I pray that when it does, my future hubby and I will follow after God's way and this beautiful teaching.
Amen sis . God will grant us all with the desires of our hearts. He knows it all and it will come to pass in Jesus name !
As a women it's so nice to hear a beautiful Christian woman perspective. I already have respect for her in only two videos. ♥️
You guys are gorgeous. It’s important that we promote marriage again. We have people like Andrew Tate, and others undermining the foundation of these very important relationships. When people understand that they’re in control of who they decide to spend their life with ! it’s not as hopeless as others have made it seem.
I dated with intentions and boundaries.
My husband came along and also loved Jesus. We video dated for 6 months before meeting in person. He took me to his job, and they all knew my name! LOL.
After 18 months, we married in 2020. We are both in the ministry. Last year, I was ordained a minister, and this July, he will be an ordained evangelist.
Your wife is a very beautiful lady. Be thankful to the Lord for such a lady who "works with" you and not against you.
Loved this ❤. Mrs. Parr's energy is so sweet and her tone of voice is so soothing and reassuring
Your wife is so beautiful not only outwardly but you can see the light of Christ in her. Great advice!!!
I met my husband and I chose him over everything because I truly believed God sent him to me. If I wasn't sure God sent him to me, there was no way I could've handled my decisions. It does feel like God blessed me so much because I chose my man, in essence I chose God's path for me, if that makes sense. I'm thankful God made itbso obvious for me. I did have to wait a while before I met him.
Liking each other as a married couple cant be stressed enough. I need more succuessful married Christian couples to speak on that, because there comes a point in pursuing Godly marriage where people make it seem like it doesnt matter at all, in an attempt to say that its not the most important thing.
Been dating my girlfriend for 4 years coming up in March and I knew 8months later I wanted to marry her. Communication is key we talked through it and decided to let us both finish school and than marry one another. Just know to have these conversations especially guys talking is very important to know how to pursue forward with your lover! God bless my brothers and sisters!❤️
So when are you getting married
What a wise woman. Intentionality is the key in knowing if a man is gonna marry you or not. This is so true my sister, why would people be in so long relationship without getting married in the end of the day. I call it waste of time.
I'm in a long distance relationship AFTER SWEARING I WOULD NEVER AGAIN. Thank God I didn't let my past experience interfere with now. 😊
Your wife is the sweetest person 😍😍😍 really nice seeing her in your channel
Miss Jennifer is the cutest thing ever!! I loved what she said -- you were both on point. It's great to see beautiful, Godly couples!
I've noticed there's way more women that follow God than men, especially in the church. How do we navigate this when finding our husbands. What if they're not Christians?
Don't be unequally yoked date Christians.
Mrs. Parr is so smart! I love how respectful both of you are towards each other, this is a great discussion, especially for those singles out there!
Yes! Re-establish Christian values boundaries, expectations, and norms!! Bring em back these are critical but so ignored these days
Soooo good! As a young Christian woman, figuring out how to date has been extremely tough.Thank ya'll for sharing this great message!
She is so gorgeous!! She’s literally glowing, 😍😍😍 her smile is truly mesmerizing
So positive! Such a necessary message for people who want to move beyond the belief that all relationships and marriages are toxic or bad!
Your wife is STUNNINIG !🤩
I can't wait for video 3! I'm 3 years in my marriage this year! I really enjoy these talks with your wife. She is so lovely !! 😊 You go Mrs.Parr!!
Yeah, as a woman I already respect her :)
I love this video 🥰😘😘🥰
I really love this! Praise God for you two. Thanks Allen & Jennifer!!!
“YOU NEED TO HAVE THAT FIRE” I’m with you right there Parr family!😂😂 I’m a young guy and when I find the right woman of God I’m showing them this video. This was amazing we need more teaching like this in the church. 🙏🏽
Hey, son! I found your comment! I was just about to text you to tell you that you should save this video for dating onboarding! 😄 On the real, I am grateful for the Parr's obedience in doing this video because you and I know your prayer concerns you just emailed me last week, so thank God for raising a standard with people like the Parr's in an answer to a young man's and mother's prayer. Hey, we need to show this to Brandon and Bri too! God is faithful still!💚
@@4knewt505 Hey mom I don’t know how u keep finding me😁😁😂😂 and I already sent it to Bri🙌🏽
@@bizzyrizzy4075 she told me . I saved it to my Great Sermon Playlist
I love this comment thread 🤗 such a lovely family relationship!
I needed this word today! For I haven’t been too honest with myself and had a chance to sit down and actually, actively think about, and listen to what marriage and dating in Gods eyes is really like. How could I? I mean, here we got people saying things like “dating is a lie from Satan to get us to fall into temptation because God will bring you a wife” and “you just gotta wait on God” and “don’t worry you’re still a young man and I met my wife at 35 you have a whole life to go yet” and “why don’t you just enjoy being single? Your life will be much easier once you realize that, and then Boom! God will present an opportunity for you to get a wife.” SMH🤦
Well I dunno about the Satan thing but I do know God presented me my husband at the perfect time. This is also good boundaries too though :)
@blah blahblah Congratulations! Got there ahead of me.🤭 Yah bless your marriage, and bring satisfaction to both of you. Maybe teach us single folk a thing or two about the process. It’s an interesting subject, in my opinion. I’m just not ready to act on my feelings, because, I know that I’m not in the right position that I had envisioned myself in to start this relationship with that woman somewhere. Nor does it help, that just a few days before this video came out I had a dream that I was married to someone that I know, and went to high school with, shared meals and had discussions about the Bible with her, debated with her, she shows at my church youth bible class out of nowhere even though I didn’t invite her, I was “dating” another girl while all this was going on…. Geez Louise. I’m a mess of emotions right now. I don’t know what to feel about this. Plus, our church preaches a lot about the rapture and goes deep into the Book of Revelation so much that it has me thinking I don’t have the time necessary to build that type of relationship with a fellow person like… her. I consulted with a close mentor of mine who divulged to me that the girl in question was not exactly in the right spot either to take on a relationship, as she may even be having struggles on her walk with God. And I’m not one to place burdens upon people for the sake of something that may not even happen. I could’ve punched myself for sending that message to my mentor about the dream when I really didn’t sit down to think things through realistically, logically, spiritually? Yeah, I’m waaaay off track here.🤧 But hey, at least you found yours. 👏🏻
Jennifer is amazing. What a gift you got brother... She said Every night? Allen had to put on the brakes 😂
I really needed this. Currently in a long distance relationship with the woman God brought into my life and it’s tough. This really brought me up on a bad night. Thank you
I really enjoy when your wife is on. You have a whole different glow. Purpose partners, your good thing. 2 is better than one. Amen🙏🏽✝️💗
Building a friendship was so important for me too 🥰
At the beginning of my relationship, I didn't even know it was going to go anywhere but because his intentions were so clear on what he wanted for his life and his future. I found him even more attractive.
We are in our 2nd year of marriage now, and I thank God for bringing us together. It is hard work, but it's so worth it 🙌🏾❤️
Thank you Parrs for sharing your journey with us, bless you both x
The Parrs are such a fine couple 🥺🥰
I’m gonna comment throughout this video lol
This happened with me and my fiancé! We had become really good friends and sought the Lord on if we would pursue a relationship. After getting a yes, we started dating. 3 months into dating, I was strongly considering moving to California to missions. I felt a strong call for missions and I thought NOW was the time to do it. At first, he was like “well, I’ll always love you and we can always be friends”. Then after seeing 2 of my friends seriously dating long distance with the guy doing missions he came back to me and said “if they can do it, we can do it.” Long story short, in the season prior to me making my decision about leaving God revealed to me though much prayer that He wanted me to do modern day missions (which is keep my 9 to 5 and also go on mission trips, etc. instead of full time missions, at least for this season. So yeah, we’re still together lol in the same place, 28 mins apart lol
I like the practical dating guidance on not using dating just to consume entertainment together (at the cost of communicating or being relationally attentive).
#1 is literally what I’m about to encounter so perfect timing seeing this
It’s soooo encouraging seeing couples like you two. Especially a man who truly displays a commitment to dating God’s way. It seems hard to find, but once you become that woman worthy of a man like this, it will happen 🩷🙏
12:35 Love this, godly boundaries to protect the purity in the relationship! Yes, Character of Christ! I just finished talking about how long should you date before you say I Do!
Don't rush your life. First, be friends and then start to get to know each other.
Develop a solid friendship...I love that idea...so this is my very first time seeing this video and I'm loving it already... I've learnt a lot from this series,God bless you both I love you guys❤️❤️
Yaaay Mrs. Parr is awesome! So glad to see her on another video. Her smile is so genuine and puts me in a good mood 😄. This is one of my favorite TH-cam channels!
May God continue to bless your family! This is very helpful ❤
This is right on time! My pastor is doing a series on dating and I’m leading a singles small group through my church where we are doing a Bible study on dating! I’m so excited to share this with the group
I absolutely love seeing Jenifer. She’s such a light and oh so pretty
10:54
Yesssss
I was looking for character above all and the man God sent had a quality character.
The BEST practical and simple but sharp and convicting advice I’ve seen on godly dating. GREAT job.
Ay bro and sister! God bless you and your family for this podcast. I am married 11yrs and I thank God for it. I appreciate your honesty and right now I have a youth group to lead and thinking of using your vids like these for them. Our young folk need to be expose to this godly content in this age. So thanks for this bro. Continue in His grace.
Yay so happy to see Jennifer back on the channel! Needed to hear this thanks for talking about such an important topic!
I absolutely love this video, "Keeping Up With The Parr's". Great tips and incite of Christian dating. There is alot of what you shared I wish I had done with past relationships. Now I know what works in Christian dating. I must say though it is a challenge these days and time to find a person who is equally yoke. I run into men who claim to be a Christian but 3 months in their true intentions shows. I find myself having feelings for them and having to make a decision to stay or leave with a broken heart and frustration. It's happen so many times that I now bluntly tell them at the beginning I'm Christian, I'm celibate until marriage and then I never hear from them again. I try to look at it as a good thing but it's lonely out here for a Christian woman!
She's so pretty 😍 Love the advice, thanks for keeping us singles in mind!
You both are amazing. My Nigerian sister lol can’t play with Nigerian fathers !!!!Thank you for this video. Character outweighs chemistry 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This was great to hear for those that are married and single. Keep these series up. My husband and I have followed many of the same things and it was for the best.
This really encouraged me since I am also in a long distance relationship. Thank you Allen and Ms. Parr for the wisdom! I am going to share this with my girlfriend as well 😄
You are a beautiful couple! I love that you met through church and on Valentine’s Day. God was definitely at work and wrote your love story. ❤
I am truly blessed and enlightened being 4 months into dating.
At this point we are very intentional to figure out our compatibility.
Great tips so far and I'm starting to tick my boxes. Thank you for sharing your experience. God Bless your marriage!
She is so radiant
We need more brothers and sisters that care to share this truth. Everything you both shared was absolutely the straight truth and a great guidance for those that are praying for our future partner. Thank you for sharing. You Both are a True Blessing ❤❤
Thank you for this! Sending this to my 20 year old daughter and and all her friends!!!
Your wife is BEAUTIFUL!!! idk how old she is but she looks like she is in her 20s!! COME ON SKINNN!!! ❤❤ Absolutely beautiful 🥰
You’ve been a blessing in my life Allen! Thank you for heeding to God’s calling upon your life. More grace and oil upon your head.
Thanks Allen for being an awesome mentor though these videos, I have been back at church for 4 months now and felling closer with god. I really enjoy watching your videos helps me like it’s church every day of the week. Keep up the awesome work 🙂🙏
Thank you guyz I enjoy the video 🤗
I’m married but I love Jenn 😂 so I had to catch this!
I’m not dating currently but this was such a breath of fresh air. I just love seeing Jennifer and hearing her perspective. It’s always so pure and transparent. May God continue to bless your union.
Your wife has such a beautiful spirit! You can feel it even though she is not physically present.
Your teachings are great. Thank you so much.
I loved every bit of this!!!❤️ Mrs Parr is stunning!!! Her aura of beauty inside and out radiates through the screen❤️🙏🏾
As a single christian ...I love this❤, God bless you guys for those encouragement ❤
I love every bit of this! Wow, what a blessing. It’s encouraging that there are other followers of Jesus who have the same Christ-like mindset and want to do it God’s way. This gives me hope🙏🏾
I love y’all!!!
My NEW FAVORITE COUPLE!
Many Blessings to the both of you and your marriage!
Just got into a relationship and was looking for some wisdom. Wow this is so good thank you Brother Allen for this amazing conversation with your wife. This helped me a lot and brought peace.
I'm from Togo. I thank God very much for using you guys to be a blessing for the Christian youth
This is a beautiful reminder that men like this do exist. Thank you 💃🏿
Beautiful couple.
1 John 4:7 💝
"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God."
you are both absolutely stunning. i can genuinely see the love radiating from you both. Your wife is a blessing to you sir!
Struggling recently as I have only this year come back to Christ and already lived with my "lukewarm" christian partner. We are struggling with the bed situation and not tempting each other as its been a sinful habit for the past 3 years. Leaning on God and his word is our only hope in abstaining from fornication and sexual immorality. I pray for anyone dealing with the same fleshly issues. God loves you and you will be reworded for your faith xx
Thank you so much for this video. You two are so wonderful and blesses. I'm single now but I hope that God sends me someone that love the Lord and is intentional about dating.
Wow… what a stunning couple! God definitely set you two apart for one another ✝️🙌
Thank you, Brother Allen and Sister Jennifer, for this refreshing take on relationships and marriage. I feel like I am on a similar path to brother Parr. I'm turning 35 this year and I've never been married, I'm single, a disciple of Jesus Christ, and soon, I most likely will be stepping into Ministry as a Pastor of the church I am currently attending. Perhaps in the next 2-3years, the way I see it.
Anyways, I would love to get married before I step into ministry as temptation can be hectic especially dealing with woman in a vulnerable state although we have strict measures and boundaries set in place within the church concerning the opposite sex, I just feel it would be better to get married first lol
I've been friends with a girl for years and we connect spiritually, I feel that we would build well together, there's just one problem, I am not physically attracted to her, I've tried being attracted to her, I've even prayed about it but nothing yet. sigh! lol anyways...in the meantime, I'm really working on myself so that when the time comes, I'll be better prepared.
The Parr family. You two are so cool. I love both of your personality. But I love both of your ministry. Thank you for The Beat!!
BEAUTIFUL! Thank you both for sharing those wonderful insights. I have not been in a romantic relationship in many years. I believe I am to be married, but now I’m going on 50 and nothing…I just turned 48. Last time I dated seriously was 35/36; before that, 27. I’m much more content than I used to be, but I still look forward to a meaningful marriage built on pursuing the Kingdom of the LORD. 🙏🏽✝️
Thank you for these tips. I'm married, but these are something I can share with those who ask me what to do before marriage.
I listen to Clark Van Wick pastor/teacher, on youtube. I've never had this kind of teaching, straight from the Bible. His knowledge surpasses anything I have ever heard. He goes thru the Bible and gives a clear and truthful understanding of God's word. Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship, Temecula, CA
Watching this video, I’m so encouraged!
I really appreciate your openness and candor. I think churches should use this series as a bible study for young Christian couples exploring dating and marriage. May God continue to bless you both and expand your ministry.
You guys are a beautiful Christian couple.
Thanks!
from the senior point of view you both a r e very wise and are giving very good advice wish someone was around in my time to to speak life in the relationships that I had to all you singles listen please don't allow your pride have you turning a death ear
I have a partner now and I always say “his character got me” it’s something about a good person! Good intentions, integrity etc!!!!
I wish the church I attend offered things like that for singles in the church. I totally agree with what Jennifer said about men knowing within 6months. I definitely enjoyed this video.
Praying for wisdom tho 🙏🏾
Thank you. I dated a guy who wanted a straight marriage before letting him to know him. I asked him to come to my city. He asked to spend a night with me at the hotel for 4 days. I denied it he said the rejection of the first offer was rejecting him because we would do everything quickly in the boundary of marriage.
He then said lets stop dating because I dint want to spent a night with him at the hotel. Now I am glad I listened to you. I see true signs of love.
Focus on character over chemistry, wow I enjoyed and learned so much from this video. I am single and waiting on God for a God fearing man. Thank you so much❤