Podcasts about Song of Songs

Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explore the influence of St. Bernard of Clairvaux on the Church's understanding of the Song of Songs and its connection to St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. They discuss the profound bridal imagery of Christ and His Church, the meaning of the human body as a sign of God's love, and the connection between the Song of Songs and Ephesians 5. Courtney also explains how St. Bernard's emphasis on the gift of self helps illuminate John Paul II's teaching on marriage, human sexuality, and ultimately Christ's total self-gift on the Cross.Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Have you ever wondered what the Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) is actually saying? Drawing on insights from ancient Mesopotamian erotic poetry, Russell Zahniser breaks down the two models of male sexuality featured in the Song of Songs. Listen to discover how this mysterious book of the Bible speaks out against coercive, fast-paced sex, advocating instead for mutual consent and genuine bonding. You'll also hear Russell tell his personal story of sexual development, what he has learned about arousal, and why sex is so much more than intercourse.Russell Zahniser is a writer and researcher who wanted to use the Song of Songs as a starting point to give to his sons a picture of healthy, mutual sexuality. What he found instead was a desperate plea to reimagine male sexuality and how we define sex itself. Learn more at russellzahniser.substack.com/p/made-for-connectionSubscribe to Russell Zahniser on Substack:russellzahniser.substack.com/Russell Zahniser is also a husband, father of three boys, and a member of Forest Hills Covenant Church in Boston, MA. He loves making things out of wood, reading, and taking his sons on daily "adventures" to explore nature.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Land of Wholeness, by Russell Zahniser (blog)Come As You Are, by Emily Nagoski (book)Sheila Wray Gregoire (author and researcher)Send us a voicemailTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

Gavin Ortlund explores whether the Song of Songs is about human sexuality, God's love, or both, showing how this often-misunderstood biblical book points to the beauty of marriage and ultimately to Christ.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode we conclude our Song of Songs series with a break down the biggest interpretive debates around Song of Songs and explain why a purely allegorical reading collapses the text into endless guesswork. We also name the book's core themes, showing how covenant marriage, erotic desire, and spiritual meaning fit together without embarrassment.why Song of Songs often gets treated as allegory onlywhat an allegory is and why the text never labels itself that wayhow bad presuppositions about sex distort Bible interpretationwhy canonicity objections usually come from discomforthow Scripture uses marriage as a metaphor without erasing earthly marriageexamples of hymn lyrics that ignore contextSong of Songs themes: mutual pleasure, exclusivity, intimacy, passion, beautySign up for the annual Intimate Covenant Marriage Retreat where we will dig into these themes from the Song of Songs: intimatecovenant.com/retreatFor a deeper dive, here's a list recommended resources to expand your perspective to help with reading the Song of Songs:Allender, Dan B., and Tremper Longman III. God Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation about Sexual Desire and Holiness. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2014. Alter, Robert, trans. Strong as Death Is Love: The Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel: A Translation with Commentary. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2015.  Longman III, Tremper. Song of Songs. New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2001.  Pope, Marvin H. Song of Songs: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. The Anchor Bible, vol. 7C. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1977. Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29We're a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that's nudity-free. Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant.  Coconu — http://www.coconu.comCoconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products. Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDate Your Spouse (formerly, Dating Divas) — https://dateyourspouse.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfxStrengthening marriages one date at a time.Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANTModest and classy premium lingerie, model-free.Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market.Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT"  To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing!    Cherishing,  Matt & JennSupport the show

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A casual conversation at CrossPointe Coast about the scripture and sermon from the previous Sunday with Jeremiah Fyffe & Sam Powers. Desire & Devotion Song of Songs 8:5–14Special Guest: Sam Powers.

As David prepares to pass the crown to his son Solomon, his heart and mind continue to be fixed on God's glory, particularly through the building of the temple and structuring it properly. David has spent years of his life amassing materials for it's construction, and not only that, he has also drawn up architectural plans, built instruments, and created systems for all who work in and around the temple. For someone who knew scarcity and insecurity for a good portion of his life while running from King Saul, it is notable that David gives so much away and invests in the future of God's worship, rather than in himself. 1 Chronicles 24 - 1:09 .  1 Chronicles 25 - 5:03 .  1 Chronicles 26 -  9:59 .  Song of Songs 7 - 15:31 .  Song of Songs 8 - 17:50 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Song of Solomon 8:5–14 Song of Songs 8:5–14 | Desire & Devotion from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. WHO IS THIS? WE HAVE A LITTLE SISTER O YOU WHO DWELL IN GARDENS CORPORATE APPLICATION: THREE DECLINES PARTICULAR APPLICATION THE LOVE OF CHRIST

In Song of Solomon 2–8 and Isaiah 1–24, the beauty of faithful love and devotion is celebrated, while Isaiah calls God's people to repentance, warns of coming judgment, and points to the Lord's holiness, sovereignty, and promised redemption for those who trust in Him.Read the WHOLE Bible with me! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. If you appreciate what is happening on this channel, please like, comment and most importantly, share this everywhere you can so we can bring as many people as possible with us on this Bible reading journey. GOD IS SO GOOD!Here is a link to all of the worship songs I have finished the Bible readings with. Worship with me!https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0l3ExigVUcMr6ja88bC607BoR1EaQuF&si=e1HfJdRXr4LSdU7WHere is the link to read the WHOLE Bible with me on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0l3ExigVUdyHEiJ2X2tFvXNINmLMs7O&si=FM_Od_qVefeWU1kYDo you want a Bald Headed Country Boy t-shirt? You can find them on my website with the link below.https://baldheadedcountryboy.com/

Join Derek Walker as he delves into the profound spiritual insights found in the Song of Solomon. This biblical love poem is unveiled as a representation of the deep, intimate relationship between Christ and His Church. Learn about the divine romance, the symbolism of Solomon and Shulamith, and how this sacred text reveals God's ultimate purpose and desire for loving fellowship with His people. The Song of Songs, the greatest of all love poems, reveals the drama of the Divine Romance between Christ and His Bride, from His 1st Coming as our Shepherd-Lover to His Coming for us in the Rapture.

Join Derek Walker as he delves into the profound spiritual insights found in the Song of Solomon. This biblical love poem is unveiled as a representation of the deep, intimate relationship between Christ and His Church. Learn about the divine romance, the symbolism of Solomon and Shulamith, and how this sacred text reveals God's ultimate purpose and desire for loving fellowship with His people. The Song of Songs, the greatest of all love poems, reveals the drama of the Divine Romance between Christ and His Bride, from His 1st Coming as our Shepherd-Lover to His Coming for us in the Rapture.

In his latter days, David charges his son Solomon to build the temple for the worship of God, and we get a few new details. First, we learn that the Lord did not allow David to build the temple because his hands had shed so much blood and because he had waged great wars. We also realize that David looked forward to the building of the temple even though he himself couldn't build it, charging his son with the task and spending his own time and resources to create a stockpile for the project. David also assigns duties and tasks for the Levite priests before he dies, paving the way for transition from the tabernacle to the temple once Solomon becomes king. 1 Chronicles 20 - 1:13 .  1 Chronicles 21 - 2:59 .  1 Chronicles 22 - 9:12 .  1 Chronicles 23 - 14:08 .  Song of Songs 5 - 19:09 .  Song of Songs 6 - 22:23 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

After staying in the house of Obed-Edom for a while, the ark of the covenant finally comes to Jerusalem with great fanfare. After King David reestablishes the tabernacle, he returns to his own home, a palace made of cedar, and thinks “Why does God dwell in a tent, while I, a mere man, dwell in a palace?” As his wheels begin to spin, he tells Nathan the prophet. Nathan tells David to go for it, but later receives a vision from the Lord. The Lord has never asked a house, but God flips the script and says, “You know what? I'm going to build a house from your family tree. A Son of David will build a house for me that will last forever. 1 Chronicles 15 - 1:14 .  1 Chronicles 16 - 6:02 .  1 Chronicles 17 - 12:38 .  1 Chronicles 18 - 19:07 .  1 Chronicles 19 - 21:46 .  Song of Songs 4 - 25:45 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

There's a lot more historical narrative in today's reading, especially when compared to our first three episodes in 1 Chronicles. David becomes king, he intends to reinstitute the proper worship of God at his tabernacle. When the ark of the covenant almost falls in transit, one man reaches out to grab it, which is not permissible by God's law. The Lord strikes him dead, which both angers and terrifies David. Scared to bring it to Jerusalem, he leaves it in Gath, bringing it to Jerusalem at a later date. We'll also hear a few tales of brave men in battle and their legendary accounts of heroism and valor. These men fought alongside David and were there to help him claim kingship over Israel as the Lord had ordained. 1 Chronicles 11 - 1:11 .  1 Chronicles 12 - 8:51 .  1 Chronicles 13 - 16:11 .  1 Chronicles 14 - 18:32 .  Song of Songs 3 - 21:09 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

We begin the last section in our longrunning series on the Wisdom Literature with an introduction to the Song of Songs. We discuss our interprative approach, how the Song of Songs fits into the rest of the Wisdom Literature, why we see it as "Solomonic" but not necessarily *about* Solomon, and some tips for getting the most out of Song of Songs.

We're still working through a list of names, but thankfully things get a little more interesting this week as the lists are broken up by historical accounts and records of what people did and when. As someone who once worked retail and food service, I like the behind-the-scenes look at how the Levites and gatekeepers conducted the daily maintenance of the temple found in today's reading. Later we'll begin The Song of Songs which is about two lovers and their love. It is a book of poetry, symbolism, and innuendo; if you hear something and think, “Does that mean what I think it means?” the answer is probably, “Yup!” 1 Chronicles 8 - 1:10 .  1 Chronicles 9 - 5:07 .  1 Chronicles 10 - 12:27 .  Song of Songs 1 - 15:09 .  Song of Songs 2 - 18:05 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Send us Fan MailWarning: We cover necessary and important topics about the marriage relationship and sex. We use frank language without being crude or crass. Our approach is biblical and wholesome, but not intended for singles — especially not for children.We keep our Song of Songs series going by unpacking the main characters and what their symbolism says about marriage, desire, and intimacy. why the lovers are unnamed and ageless, inviting us to see ourselves in the poems why we read the Song of Songs as an anthology of love poems rather than a strict timeline the wife as the primary voice, including initiation, pursuit, and desire body image and modest self-talk contrasted with a husband's verbal affirmation the husband as “beloved,” including the power of affectionate, honoring language daughters of Jerusalem as a chorus for discipleship and sexual wisdom the mother's role in sexual instruction and marriage formation brothers and watchmen as cultural forces that restrict, harm, or create barriers sexual trauma named in the text and the hope of healing through safe intimacy Join us at the annual Intimate Covenant Marriage Retreat: intimatecovenant.com/retreatFor a deeper dive, here's a list recommended resources to expand your perspective to help with reading the Song of Songs:Allender, Dan B., and Tremper Longman III. God Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation about Sexual Desire and Holiness. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2014. Alter, Robert, trans. Strong as Death Is Love: The Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel: A Translation with Commentary. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2015.  Longman III, Tremper. Song of Songs. New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2001.  Pope, Marvin H. Song of Songs: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. The Anchor Bible, vol. 7C. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1977. Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29We're a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that's nudity-free. Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant.  Coconu — http://www.coconu.comCoconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products. Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDate Your Spouse (formerly, Dating Divas) — https://dateyourspouse.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfxStrengthening marriages one date at a time.Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANTModest and classy premium lingerie, model-free.Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market.Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT"  To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing!    Cherishing,  Matt & JennSupport the show

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Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Song of Songs 6:4–8:4 Song of Songs 6:4–8:4 | Desire Contemplated from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. WHERE IS THE MAN? THE MAN IS OVERWHELMED BY HIS BELOVED THE MAN ADMIRES HIS WIFE THE RELATIONSHIP RESTORED, THE UNION ENJOYED Ian Duguid The woman's displeasure has the power to unsettle the man deeply; her approval means the world to him. Ian Duguid When she heard the man's words and discovered that he still found her uniquely attractive, she was as enraptured as if she had been caught up in a royal chariot with Prince Charming. Ephesians 3:10 (ESV) so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV) The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Romans 5:8 (ESV) but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 8:35 (ESV) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? Romans 8:38–39 (ESV) For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Ephesians 3:18–19 (ESV) … may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

We inhabit a world filled with love and with possibilities for love: opportunities to meet one another with freedom and presence, to take one another's joys and sufferings seriously, and […]

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NSFC: Spirituality, Sex, and Longing in the Song of Songs 6/6 Rev. Dr. Katie Hays Longing for Intimacy with God is Sexy. The sex described in the Song of Songs is neither transactional (the joining of families and property) nor procreative. It's just the pure pleasure of wanting, enjoying, and wanting again the complete union of one person with another. The church has long interpreted this erotic state of being as a spiritual state of being. Human beings are made to long for connection with their Creator, and so the SoS is read as a love song in praise of the human and Divine as lovers, estranged but ready for passionate reunion.To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

How do you know if you've found "the one?" Song of Solomon invites us to ask a better question: Who am I becoming? In this message, we'll explore the "little foxes" that quietly threaten future relationships—small compromises, hidden sin, and unhealthy habits that seem insignificant today but can undermine intimacy tomorrow. Discover how to recognize godly character, pursue healing and accountability, and prepare your own heart for a lifetime of covenant love. Because the best preparation for marriage isn't finding the perfect person—it's becoming someone who reflects the faithful love of Christ.Scripture:Song of Songs 1:1-3:5Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantamaria.org

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Song of Songs 5:2–6:3 Song of Songs 5:2–6:3 | Desire Threatened from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. DESIRE REBUFFED THE COUNSEL OF THE DAUGHTERS OF JERUSALEM THE WOMAN REMEMBERS NATURAL IMPLICATIONS GOSPEL IMPLICATIONS Proverbs 5:18–19 (ESV) Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth, a lovely deer, a graceful doe.

As we continue our sermon series on the Song of Songs, we will be considering the importance of beauty, how beauty leads us to wisdom and love, and how it […]

In Proverbs 17–31, Ecclesiastes 1–12, and Song of Songs 1, the writers explore what it means to live wisely, recognizing that true fulfillment is found in fearing God rather than chasing the temporary pleasures of this world. They also celebrate the beauty of faithful love, godly character, and the relationships God has given us.Read the WHOLE Bible with me! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. If you appreciate what is happening on this channel, please like, comment and most importantly, share this everywhere you can so we can bring as many people as possible with us on this Bible reading journey. GOD IS SO GOOD!Here is a link to all of the worship songs I have finished the Bible readings with. Worship with me!https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0l3ExigVUcMr6ja88bC607BoR1EaQuF&si=e1HfJdRXr4LSdU7WHere is the link to read the WHOLE Bible with me on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0l3ExigVUdyHEiJ2X2tFvXNINmLMs7O&si=FM_Od_qVefeWU1kYDo you want a Bald Headed Country Boy t-shirt? You can find them on my website with the link below.https://baldheadedcountryboy.com/

Send us Fan MailWarning: We cover necessary and important topics about the marriage relationship and sex. We use frank language without being crude or crass. Our approach is biblical and wholesome, but not intended for singles — especially not for children.We're starting a series to lay the groundwork for reading the Song of Songs with clarity. In this episode we discuss the title, authorship, and the book's unique structure. We share why our approach may feel less traditional (it's really not), yet still honors Scripture and helps couples talk about covenant love and sex without forcing the text into a storyline it never claims to be. why we call it Song of Songs rather than Song of Solomon where the book sits in the Hebrew canon and why it is read at Passover what Solomon's name might signal without proving authorship why Aramaic and historical clues suggest a later composition how poetic devices and double entendre shape meaning and modesty why a narrative plot creates confusion and why an anthology reading fits better how seeing it as a romantic playlist helps couples study and discuss it together Join us at the annual Intimate Covenant Marriage Retreat. This year our theme is BELOVED - exploring love and romance in the Song of Songs.For a deeper dive, here's a list recommended resources to expand your perspective and help in reading the Song of Songs:Allender, Dan B., and Tremper Longman III. God Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation about Sexual Desire and Holiness. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2014. Alter, Robert, trans. Strong as Death Is Love: The Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel: A Translation with Commentary. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2015.  Longman III, Tremper. Song of Songs. New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2001.  Pope, Marvin H. Song of Songs: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. The Anchor Bible, vol. 7C. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1977. Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 We're a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that's nudity-free.  Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant.  Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products.  Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDate Your Spouse (formerly, Dating Divas) — https://dateyourspouse.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfx Strengthening marriages one date at a time. Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANT Modest and classy premium lingerie, model-free. Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/ Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market. Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT"  To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com   Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing!    Cherishing,  Matt & JennSupport the show

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Song of Songs 3:6–5:1 Song of Songs 3:6–5:1 | Desire Fulfilled from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. WHO IS THAT COMING? BEHOLD, SOLOMON! BEHOLD, YOU! THE MAN AND HIS BRIDE THE GARDEN

As mentioned at the beginning of our last episode, we're taking a brief hiatus from the narrative of Solomon to read through Song of Songs. This continues in line with our chronological reading of the Old Testament. The Lord created mankind in his image as male and female, and from the beginning the joys of sex were part of his design for humanity. Speaking of Adam and Eve's union in the Garden of Eden, it says in Genesis 2:24-25 “This is why a man leaves his father and mother and bonds with his wife, and they become one flesh. Both the man and his wife were naked, yet felt no shame.” Song of Songs 5 - 1:02 .  Song of Songs 6 - 4:11 .  Song of Songs 7 - 7:46 .  Song of Songs 8 - 10:07 .  Psalm 107 - 13:17 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

NSFC: Spirituality, Sex, and Longing in the Song of Songs 5/6 Rev. Dr. Katie Hays Monogamy is Sexy. These lovers anticipate their marriage, but even before the covenant vows they are pledged solely to each other. This is not a constraint on their freedom but the very nature of the height of love: that each lover is so consumed by passion for the other that there is simply no room for anyone else in their hearts or minds. (See especially 5:9ff; 6:3; 6:9; 7:10.) This is both a marital and theological claim: that monogamous marriage (the consummation of one love over one lifetime) trains our hearts for the loyalty of monotheism. To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

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We're taking a brief hiatus from the narrative of Solomon to read through Song of Songs, which was either written for Solomon or written by Solomon. This is a song about the thrills of love, marriage, and sexual intimacy. In our overly sexualized society, the moral pendulum can sometimes swing to the other side until we wrongly treat sex as something that is to be shunned or ashamed of. God created sex to be enjoyable, exhilarating, and exclusive between a man and a woman in the covenant of marriage. This short book includes a lot of symbolic imagery and innuendo, so if you ever wonder: does that mean what I think it means? The answer is probably, yes! Song of Songs 1 - 1:02 .  Song of Songs 2 - 3:59 .  Song of Songs 3 - 8:02 .  Song of Songs 4 - 10:08 .  Psalm 106 - 13:30 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Song of Songs 2:8–3:5 Song of Songs 2:8–3:5 from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo.

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NSFC: Spirituality, Sex, and Longing in the Song of Songs 4/6 Rev. Dr. Katie Hays Mutuality is Sexy. Notably, the SoS is a duet between lovers – a woman and man, in this case. Moreover, the woman's voice is first and last, and it is she who sets the terms of their relationship in both love and sex. The lovers seek each other, wait for each other, ask for each other, pine for each other, in a way that demonstrates a startling parity between the genders for that time (and ours). Enthusiastic consent, indeed. To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

This week we open a new sermon series where we’re looking at the Song of Songs through an ecological lens to discover what it might have to say to us about our spirituality and our orientation to the Creation. Learn more about Blue Ocean Church at a2blue.org. You can find recordings of past services, learn where and when we meet in person, or get information about joining our live virtual service, by visiting a2blue.org/sunday-services/

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Song of Songs 1:1-2:7 Song of Songs 1:1-2:7 | Desire Awakened from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. THE SONG OF SONGS HOW DO WE UNDERSTAND THE SONG? DESIRE IN THE EYES OF THE WOMAN, THE MAN AND THE COMMUNITY BEHOLDING MUTUAL LOVE A WARNING Isaiah 53:2–3 (ESV) For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Isaiah 53:4 (ESV) Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; Isaiah 53:5 (ESV) But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, DUGUID OUTLINE FROM TYNDALE COMMENTARY 1. TITLE and PROLOGUE (1:1–2:7) Introduction (1:2–14) Desire (1:2–4) Uncertainty and request (1:5–7) Response and reassurance (1:8–11) Desire (1:12–14) A litany of love (1:15–2:7) Mutual affirmation (1:15–2:3) The delights and dangers of love (2:4–7) BEFORE THE WEDDING: JOINED AND SEPARATED (2:8–3:5) Morning (2:8–17) Night (3:1–5) THE WEDDING (3:6–5:1) Question (3:6) Solomon's glory (3:7–11) The beloved's glory (4:1–7) Consummation (4:8–5:1) AFTER THE WEDDING: SEPARATED AND REJOINED (5:2–6:3) Night (5:2–8) The lover's glory (5:9–16) Restoration (6:1–3) CONTEMPLATION AND RENEWED CONSUMMATION (6:4–8:4) Contemplation of the beloved (6:4–10) Her response (6:11–12) Renewed contemplation of the beloved (6:13–7:9a) Renewed response (7:9b–10) Consummation (7:11–8:4) EPILOGUE (8:5–14) The overwhelming power of love (8:5–7) The incomparable value of love (8:8–12) The unending nature of love (8:13–14) and with his wounds we are healed.

NSFC: Spirituality, Sex, and Longing in the Song of Songs 3/6 Jillian Moran Come as You Are. The Corinthian Christians worried about what they needed to change, repair, or complete before they could be accepted into the fellowship of Christ. Paul responds that God's call comes before our lives are well in order, and perfection (or even having your shit together) is not a prerequisite. God invites messy people in messy circumstances into relationship first, and to let the Holy Spirit transform them when the time comes for it. Especially during Pride Month, this text reminds us that God's welcome is not only for people who conform to a certain standard, but for all anyone willing to answer when God calls. Jillian Moran is preaching.To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

NSFC: Spirituality, Sex, and Longing in the Song of Songs 2/6 Rev. Dr. Katie Hays The Earth is Sexy. The SoS overflows with imagery from the natural world – flora and fauna, sights and smells, an extravaganza (orgy?) of appreciation for a well-watered spring. The lovers meet and make out (make love?) outside; they compare each other's beauty to things they've seen in nature; nature stirs their desire for each other. Can this sexy appreciation of the earth lead us to a love that drives care, justice, and reclamation of our planetary home? To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

NSFC: Spirituality, Sex, and Longing in the Song of Songs 1/6 Rev. Dr. Katie Hays Your Body is Sexy. We can't get around it in the SoS – bodies are beautiful, especially in the eyes of someone who knows and loves your body. And sex, too, as something (most of) our bodies want, is sexy and good and blessed and biblical. To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

Today’s Bible Verse: “My beloved speaks and said to me, ‘Arise, my love, my fair one, come away’” — Song of Songs 2:10 Song of Songs 2:10 is a tender invitation—one filled with affection, pursuit, and closeness. It reflects a love that calls, not forces. A voice that invites, not demands. At its heart, this verse points to the beauty of being wanted and welcomed. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe MEET YOUR HOST: Dr. Kyle Norman at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.