Chasing Something Podcast

In this episode, I have a conversation with Riley Sewell about sex. We talk about how God sees sex, why it’s so important for the church to talk about sex and how we can honor God with our sexuality.Resources: https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/relationships/where-does-bible-say-extra-marital-sex-wrong/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcast Riley: https://instagram.com/rileysewellRiley & Rylie: https://instagram.com/rileyandrylieLorinda: www.instagram.com/lorindapretorius

In this episode, I have a conversation with Robynn King about the notion of race in South Africa, what racism really is and how the church can actively engage in conversations around race as well as practically dismantle some of the systems of racism and oppression.

In this episode, I have a conversation with Rylie Silva about the root of hook-up culture, how to practically live out Godly singleness in an oversexualized world, and how church rhetoric has harmed our view of singleness.Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcast Rylie: www.instagram.com/ryliesilvaRiley & Rylie: www.instagram.com/rileyandrylieRylie's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18g1Hvzt9aJlhjL19AvozQLorinda: www.instagram.com/lorindapretoriusFor any inquiries and questions email: chasingsomethingpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, I have a conversation with Thornton Fincham about toxic masculinity and its contribution to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa. We talk about what healthy masculinity is and how it is perverted through society and the current South African school system. We also touch on some practical and systematic changes that we believe will cultivate healthy and Godly masculinity. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcast Thornton: www.instagram.com/the4th_iamThornton’s website: www.threelifestyle.co.za Lorinda: www.instgram.com/lorindapretoriusFor any inquiries and questions email: chasingsomethingpodcast@gmail.com ------------------------------------Resources:The way of men by Jack Donovan (book) https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/what-we-mean-when-we-say-toxic-masculinityhttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/12/learning/lesson-plans/boys-to-men-teaching-and-learning-about-masculinity-in-an-age-of-change.html

In this episode, Sarah Ritson shares her journey of getting addicted to pornography and her testimony of overcoming that same addiction. We also discuss the harm that the church has done by labeling pornography as a guy issue and how the porn industry endorses and enables human trafficking. REGISTER FOR THE MORE GATHERING HERE: https://lddy.no/mrmjFollow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcast Sarah: www.instagram.com/becomingshiny Sarah's blog: www.becomingshiny.wordpress.comLorinda: www.instgram.com/lorindapretoriusFor any inquiries and questions email: chasingsomethingpodcast@gmail.com -----------------Resources:Exodus Cry: https://exoduscry.com/Sign the petition to END PORNHUB #traffickinghub: https://traffickinghub.com/"Free Porn to Porn Free" series - https://subsplash.com/breakaway/messages/ms/+251c46fEXODUS by Ezikiel Azonwu - https://youtu.be/lNK1RX6vZD4Fight the New Drug - https://fightthenewdrug.org/Pluggedin - https://www.pluggedin.com/Fortify App - https://www.joinfortify.com/Helpful books:Kill the Spider- Carlos WhittakerIf You Only Knew- Jamie IveyStop Calling Me Beautiful- Phylicia MasonheimerSex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot- Mo Isom

In this episode, you can expect a raw and vulnerable conversation with your host, Lorinda Pretorius, facilitated by her great friend, Deborah, addressing her recent post on Instagram about her mental health struggles and the pressure that goes along with being a strong Christian woman with a platform.REGISTER FOR THE MORE GATHERING HERE: https://lddy.no/mrmjLink to the Instagram post discussed: https://www.instagram.com/p/CB_SSDzlSWr/?igshid=1lqc902zm1yf8Resources Narrative Therapy: http://coramdeo.co.zaYou will be found (song): https://youtu.be/mSfH2AuhXfwJackie Hill Perry video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCCXxKUnmvi/?igshid=mfhh06ssn9nd Dr Caroline leaf on managing day-to-day anxiety: https://youtu.be/Zai0LOAo5_cFollow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcast Deborah: www.instagram.com/deborah.ambura Deborah’s music: https://linktr.ee/deborahamburaLorinda: www.instgram.com/lorindapretorius------------------------------------For any inquiries and questions email: chasingsomethingpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, the beautiful & bold Bokang joins me for a conversation about the effects of false beauty standards within a society, the importance of representation and whether the self-love movement can co-exist with Christianity. REGISTER FOR THE MORE GATHERING HERE: https://lddy.no/mrmjFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcastFollow Bokang: https://www.instagram.com/sheisbokang/Follow The B-Word: https://www.instagram.com/thebword_za/Bokang’s Youtube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/c/TheBWordFollow Lorinda: www.instgram.com/lorindapretorius---------------------------------------For any inquiries and questions email: chasingsomethingpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, I have a much needed conversation with Myunique Inez AKA Instagram for Believers about the tension between cancel culture and God’s grace. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcast Instagram for Believers: www.instagram.com/instagramforbelieversMyunique: www.instagram.com/missmyunique Myunique’s podcast: For the One podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/for-the-one/id1465006256Lorinda: www.instgram.com/lorindapretorius---------------------------------------For any inquiries and questions email: chasingsomethingpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Deborah Githing'u, one of my best friends, a psychology student and singer-songwriter shares her experience with anxiety and how it changed when she invited Jesus into that area of her life.Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcast Deborah: www.instagram.com/sincerelydeahDeborah’s music: https://linktr.ee/sincerelydeahLorinda: www.instgram.com/lorindapretoriusFor any inquiries and questions email: chasingsomethingpodcast@gmail.com Resources: - Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/4-tips-to-drastically-reduce-anxiety-in-your-life- https://bridgetown.church/teaching/- How we change: The Holy Spirit (Podcast) on Bridgetown Audio Podcasthttps://practicingtheway.org

In this episode, Christoff Swanepoel, the owner of my favourite café (Ophelia Café) and a dear friend shares his journey of identifying as gay and journeying with Jesus to where he is now- happily married to his wife with a beautiful daughter. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcast Christoff: www.instagram.com/christoffsOphelia Café: www.instagram.com/opheliacafeza Lorinda: www.instgram.com/lorindapretoriusFor any inquiries and questions email: chasingsomethingpodcast@gmail.com Resources: - https://changedmovement.com/- Jesus & the Gay Community (Podcast) on Bridgetown Audio Podcast

In this episode I have a vulnerable conversation with my friend Jasmine Selembo, she has been a part of YWAM for 4 years and has served in different capacities, she is also a style icon & the friend who isn’t afraid to embrace your mess or to be honest about her struggles with you! We talk about the value of boundaries and what we’ve learned through breakups.Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcast Jasmine: www.instagram.com/jasmine.selemboJasmine’s closet: www.instagram.com/jas_a_closet Lorinda: www.instgram.com/lorindapretoriusFor any inquiries and questions email: chasingsomethingpodcast@gmail.com Resources: - Boundaries in dating (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Dating-Healthy-Choices-Relationships/dp/0310200342- 40 day journey to Purity (Book) https://shop.moralrevolution.com/products/40-day-journey-to-purity-girls- https://shop.moralrevolution.com/collections/books/products/40-day-journey-to-purity-guys

In this episode, I talk to Phinius Sebatsane a missionary, photographer & activist about how to navigate finding your identity in Jesus whilst still preserving parts of your culture. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/chasingsomethingpodcast Phinius: www.instagram.com/phinius_sebatsaneLorinda: www.instgram.com/lorindapretoriusFor any inquiries and questions email: chasingsomethingpodcast@gmail.comResources mentioned:- https://afrikam.co.za/

The Chasing Something Podcast is a young-adult podcast for Jesus-followers in this post-Christian era. Here we will be getting real & raw about the struggles and the joys of being a practitioner of the way of Jesus. Your host (a Jesus-lover, Christian blogger & Psychology student), Lorinda Pretorius, will engage in tough, controversial and highly relevant conversations to enable you to thrive in your chase. IG: https://tinyurl.com/y8fln2o3YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y8tvs7g9Blog: http://www.chasingsomething.org