This week's episode is a word of encouragement for the singles out there who have ever experienced grief because of their singleness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In today's episode, I discuss the satisfactory nature of our Lord Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In this week's episode, I will be discussing one of the biggest lies that purity culture has taught us: that purity = virginity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In the church, singleness of often treated like a disease. In this week's Valentine's Day episode, I discuss the lies that singles have been told and replace them with the truth in God's Word. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

This week's episode marks episode 100 and it is a Q&A. 🎉Thank you so much to everyone that has stuck with me until this point. You are all appreciated so much. Blessings! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

A past of sin is something that is familiar to all people, but we have hope and freedom in the One who makes us as white as snow (Isaiah 1:18). In this week's episode, I discuss the cleansing power of the blood of the Lamb and the newness of life that we are called to live in with Him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In today's episode, I discuss whether or not soulmates are a biblical concept. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In this week's episode, I unpack the concept of idolatry when it comes to "godly" desires that we pray for. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

The Word of God tells us that we must become "like a child" in order to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. In today's episode, I explore, biblically, what being "like a child" in the spiritual sense, looks like. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In this week's episode, I delve into the beauty and importance of "the secret place." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In this week's episode, I discuss the sweetness and the importance of communion with the Lord. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

We live in a culture that promotes hustling and results in burnout. In this week's episode, I explore the question that we should all be asking, "What is your source?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

There may be times in our walk with God when we don't feel His presence. These times can be difficult, but His Word is full of promises that remind us of who He is. In this week's episode, I discuss how to respond when we don't feel God's presence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In today's episode, I delve into a few practical ways that we can spend time with the Lord throughout every day life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In today's episode, I give encouragement to those who may feel discouraged while being single. How to connect with me: Social media links ↓ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/micahcjames/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@micahcjames ・ Website: dolcebymicah.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

Today is my 25th birthday; I would like to share 10 important life lessons that I've learned throughout my life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In today's episode, I delve into God's immense love for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In today's episode, I will be discussing three things that are often said to Christian singles that discourage us rather than encourage us. Here is the link to the IFS study that I referenced in the episode: https://ifstudies.org/blog/sex-ratios-in-the-pews-is-there-really-a-deficit-of-men-in-american-churches#:~:text=2-,In%20every%20major%20Protestant%20group%2C%20and%20among%20Catholics%2C%20there%20are,men%20for%20every%20100%20women.. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

In the church especially, there is a pressure to marry by a certain age, which isn't inherently a bad thing, however, it can become something discouraging to those who want to marry and desire to have families but are not married by the "ideal" age. In this weeks episode, I discuss being married by a certain age and God's will for our lives vs. our own. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

The "trad" lifestyle has been trending recently, but is it a biblical lifestyle? In this week's episode, I discuss whether or not the trad lifestyle is biblical, and what a godly marriage looks like according to the Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

Why is it that the topic of submission ruffles feathers and makes people uncomfortable? It seems to have become a controversial topic, especially over the pst few years. In today's episode, I explore biblical submission and the idea of submission being oppressive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

While the principle of purity culture is biblical (primarily the idea of saving sex for marriage), many methods in which this principle has been conveyed within evangelical Christianity have been harmful, regressive and detrimental to the way that many Christians have and do view sex. In this week's episode, I explore two ways where purity culture went wrong. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

When we recieve salvation, we begin a transformation from slave to son. In today's episode, I talk about living free and having true freedom in Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

There's an odd idea among Christianity that stems from purity culture — the idea that you "shouldn't desire to be married if you're in your season of singleness." This idea is not biblical and counterproductive. In today's episode, I explain why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allthingsnew/support

We know that we can always trust God — but trusting Him for things that we've been praying for for a while and they still haven't come to pass...is hard. In today's episode, I discuss how to trust in God when we're running out of faith.

In today's episode, I discuss the beauty and value of quiet servitude.

In this week's episode, I candidly discuss the "good" the "bad" and the "ugly" when it comes to using dating apps.

In this week's episode, I discuss 5 red flags in dating.

II Corinthians 6:14 Paul the Apostle instructs us: "Don't be unequally yoked together with unbelievers." We often hear this phrase "unequally yoked" in regards to Christian dating, but what signs can we look out for to indicate that we are unequally yoked with a significant other? In today's episode, I discuss four ways that we can know if we are unequally yoked with an individual that we are romantically interested in.

God's plans often looks a lot different than our own do; in today's episode, I discuss God's sovereignty and divine plan for our lives. There's no need to fight His plans for us if His plans for us are better than anything that we could plan for ourselves.

"You reap what you sow" is a common phrase that many of us are familiar with; in today's episode I discuss sowing and reaping from a biblical perspective and how important it is to sow good things.

Everyone feels anxious at some point or another, and our anxieties are often rooted in the uncertainties of the future,. n today's episode, I discuss the truth of the fact that God has already been where you're going, and that your future is in His hands.

Salvation is the most beautiful gift that could ever be received. While we become "saved" in a moment, we are transformed over a lifetime. In this week's episode, I discuss being transformed in our walk with Christ.

In Christian culture, we're taught to be content in every season that we're in, while this is completely true and is a biblical theme, this "contentment" could sometimes become idolized. In this week's episode, I discuss whether or not it's a "bad" thing to have the desire to be coupled.

In this week's episode, I discuss the importance of not compromising your values not only when dating, but in everyday life.

To conclude the current series "Using Dating Apps as a Christian," in today's episode, I give practical tips for how to date to marry and date intentionally online.

Continuing the current series discussing usig dating apps as a Christian, I explore whether or not it's in "God's will" to use dating apps.

As a continuation of the series "Using Dating Apps As A Christian" in this week's episode, I discuss practical tips for vetting a potential partner when using dating apps.

In this digital age, online dating has become more popular than ever. In this episode and several of the following, I will discuss using dating apps as a Christian, how to do it well, how to do it wisely, and how to honor God as you date to marry.

Modesty...the word makes some of us uncomfortable, but modesty as a concept is incredibly important as a follower of Christ. In today's episode, I discuss modesty, why it's important, and how we sometimes get it wrong.

This episode is dedicated to those who have no Valentine on Valentine's Day. 🫶

We live in a society that constantly tells us to "follow your heart" but what does the Bible say about following your heart? In today's episode, I delve into why following your heart may not be the best idea.

During the Christmas season, we often hear the biblical quote "Emmanuel, God with us" but sometimes we do not recognize the profoundness of God being with us day to day. In this week's episode, I delve into the meaning of "God with us."

Life gets incredibly busy, especially during the holidays. In this week's episode, I touch on the importance of rest.

Hannah, the mother of Samuel, exemplifies what it is to be a prayerful individual. She came before the Lord in anguish with a sorrowful heart, beckoning in humility to God for a promise that hadn't yet come, a promise that didn't even appear to be en route. You can come before the Lord in the same way. He hears your pleas.

To compliment episode 57 titled "Biblical Femininity" in this week's episode, I highlight biblically masculine characteristics, which happen to be general Christian characteristics. Given the current climate in regards to ideas referencing "masculinity" or "toxic masculinity," reinforcing what biblical masculinity looks like is imperative.

During Thanksgiving season especially, we reflect on what we're thankful for. While this is a wonderful time to ponder on what we're grateful for, being grateful shouldn't merely be something that we ponder "seasonally." In this week's episode, I discuss how a thankful heart will inevitably become a fulfilled heart.

In a world where femininity is often demonized, what does it actually mean to be feminine? In this week'e episode, I explore the topic of biblical femininity discussing characteristics, individuals and mindsets that exemplify godly femininity.

An "age old question" in regards to dating within Christianity...but not the right one that we should be asking. In this week's episode, I discuss a different perspective on how to approach boundaries in dating.

In an era where waiting is not only despised but frowned upon, it can be difficult living as a young Christian waiting on the Lord. Whether you're waiting for marriage, waiting for a job opportunity or waiting to get an acceptance letter; waiting is good. In this week's episode, I discuss biblical waiting and how it will result in high quality results.

A lot of Christians wait until marriage merely because "the Bible says so." While this reason is completely valid, the sentiment of waiting until marriage to have sex, resulting in happier, more satisfying marriages, is supported by recent studies, data and statistics, which will be explored in this episode. In addition in Christianity, there has been a lot of shame attached to those who make mistakes, especially sexually. There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. God wants to prevent your pain but he can also restore your mistakes.  Links to articles: https://ifstudies.org/blog/counterintuitive-trends-in-the-link-between-premarital-sex-and-marital-stability https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/10/sexual-partners-and-marital-happiness/573493/ https://psiloveyou.xyz/what-happens-to-your-brain-after-having-too-much-casual-sex-41a206c7f303

Purity culture in Christianity has taught many harmful ideologies in regards to sexuality and the bible: convincing girls that they are at fault for the lust of men, or that you're dirty or "leftovers" if you're not sexually pure. The problem isn't purity, which is a biblical theme and guideline; the problem lies in the way that we've talked about it. In this week's episode, I discuss biblical purity, how we can pursue it and dismantle destructive lies that may potentially push us away from God and an abundant life in Him.

As a conclusion to last week's episode, in this week's episode, Single and Satisfied, I discuss being satisfied in the only One who can fill you during your season of singleness and how you can enjoy and thrive in your single season.

Being a Christian single can be difficult. Dating these days seems impossibly hard, people around us are getting engaged, married and starting families, yet for some of us, it hasn't happened yet. Honestly, it can be quite discouraging being single, but you're not alone. Singleness is sometimes (and a lot of times) a struggle, but it's not one that you have to go through alone.

The phrase "wait on the Lord" is a phrase often said throughout the Bible and in Christianity...but what does that mean in depth? How am I supposed to wait on the Lord? Why is waiting so difficult? Do seasons of waiting have to be gruesome? In this week's episode, I discuss how to wait on the Lord biblically and how to have an enriching and fulfilling experience waiting on the Lord.

If you're a single Christian, it can be difficult not being with your godly spouse, especially when many around you are with theirs and are starting families. It's incredibly important to submit and surrender your will and desire for marriage and family to God, but what does that mean exactly?

They say that “rules are meant to be broken” but when it comes to the principles the God has set in place for us in the Bible, the consequences can become quite serious and are deeper than we initially suspect if we choose a path that we deem to be better than God’s. In this episode, I discuss God’s practical protection.

To us, the phrase "God's will" often times seems very rigid and can cause us to feel pressure to do things perfectly, hardly make mistakes and make every decision correctly. In today's episode, I will discuss the idea of "sabotaging" or "messing up" God's will for our lives and how we place too much pressure on ourselves.

A year ago today, I launched the All Things New Podcast. I'm so grateful for each and every one of my listeners for their continued love and support. I have enjoyed hosting this podcast and am looking forward for what is to come. In today's episode, I will be discussing what to do as a single that desires to be married.

If you're anything like me, you may not always be the biggest fan of social interaction. In today's episode, I talk about something important that may be keeping you from having meaningful interactions and building new relationships.

Seemingly unanswered prayers, prolonged promises and eerily quiet prayer times can cause us to feel like God isn't listening to us. There are times in our lives when God seems quiet, but His perceived silence does not indicate that He is not good. He is always good and He is always working. All things work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28) and in today's episode, I will discuss God's forever faithfulness and inclined ear.

In our lives, we plan a lot of things. While it's important to have goals and plan things out to a certain degree, we often exalt our own plans above the plans of the Lord, which exceed the goodness and success of our own plans. In this week's episode, I discuss the goodness of God and how His plans for our lives will be worth the wait every single time.

If you're a Christian single, it's more than likely that you've made a "list" of things full of characteristics and accomplishments that you'd like your future spouse to have. Having a list is a good thing, as it's a great guide to select who you will date and marry, but sometimes our lists can become superficial. In this week's episode, I discuss the importance of prioritizing what's on our lists, what's truly important at the end of the day and wants vs. needs.

"Don't settle" is one of the most common phrases that we hear in regards to dating and relationships. Sometimes, we may begin to settle and lower our standards because of infatuation or perceived love. In this week's episode, I discuss the importance of realizing your self worth and as a result, ultimately refusing to settle when choosing a godly mate.

As people, we're used to judging people based on their accomplishments, or the lack thereof, but God doesn't give or take away our value based on what we have or haven't done. In this episode, I dive into the beautiful truth of the fact that God sees your heart and loves you unconditionally, no matter what you do.

When God says no, it can sometimes feel frustrating, but what good parent gives their child everything that they want? In this week's episode, I delve into the goodness of God's "no" or even a delayed "yes."

There is always so much pressure around the timelines of our lives - What college are you going to? When are you going to get married? When are you going to have kids? In this episode, I discuss the beauty of the journey on the way to our goals. There is a beauty in having your own story to tell, one that is unique to you.

In a world of comparison and workaholism, we tend to be too hard on ourselves. In this brief episode, I highlight the importance of giving grace to ourselves. 

We live in a "hustle mindset" culture - which in and of itself is not a bad thing, but it can become a negative thing if we don't take time to rest. In this episode, I discuss the importance of stillness and rest: mentally, physically and spiritually.

Waiting can sometimes feel stagnant, even boring, no matter what you're waiting, anticipating or praying for. I this episode, I will discuss how we can combat this "boredom" while in a season of waiting.

This past week, my pastor experienced a serious medical emergency. I would like to dedicate this episode to asking each of my listeners to lift him and his family up in prayer. Much love.

In Matthew 12:34, we're told that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." Our hearts reveal a lot about us, and about how we think. In this week's episode, I will delve into a few scriptures about the heart and attempt to answer a few probing questions: How do we know if we have positive or negative things in our hearts? How can our hearts be changed? How can what's in our hearts affect our lives and interactions with others?

We all have our own ideas of how our lives should go, but things don't always turn out the way that we plan or expect them to turn out. In this episode, I will give two biblical examples, Ruth and Hosea, that highlight "unusual circumstances" that may cause us to feel like we've gotten off track or can no longer be redeemed. You are not damaged goods. You are never too far to be redeemed. Jesus desires to make you HIS, no matter who you were before, or no matter what your previous or current circumstances are.

Adding to last week's conversation, in this week's episode, I discuss the practical things that we can do in our lives to become surrounded by like-minded people.

If you're single and you've been for a while, singleness can sometimes cause you to feel like you're doing something wrong, or like there's something wrong with you. In this episode, I will discuss what the Bible states about our uncertainty, about choosing right path in our lives and about how being single is OKAY.

Being single, especially if you've been single for a while, can become tiring and discouraging. In this episode, I discuss a few things that you can do if you've gotten to the point where you're over being single. 

Whether it be waiting for a future spouse, a job opportunity, a ministry opportunity or anything else, the reality is that waiting is hard, and it can cause us to feel discouraged. Waiting is necessary for many things in our lives, but waiting ≠ wasting. In this episode, I discuss how we should take advantage of waiting seasons, how waiting is a good thing, and how we can learn to rely on God to fulfill His absolute best for us.

Singleness can be hard, but also incredibly fulfilling, as it should be. Life is full of hardships and different emotions, no matter what season we're in. In this week's episode, I will discuss why you shouldn't dread your single season and why it's so important to become established as an individual during your singleness.

"Delight yourself also in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalms 37:4). We quote this scripture very often, but what does "delighting in the Lord" mean exactly? Is this verse telling us that God will give us all of our heart's desires? In this episode, I will explore "delighting in the Lord" and the relationship between that delight and our heart's desires.

In this week's episode, I'll conclude the mini series How to Thrive in Your Singleness by discussing self-awareness. We all have areas where we can improve, and the more flexible and self-aware that we are in our lives, we will be more open to change and becoming the best versions of ourselves.

Isolating yourself is one of the most harmful things that you can do, especially as a single, when loneliness seems to be a close companion. In this episode, I discuss the important of community in the life of a Christian, and how thriving, not only in singleness, but in life, requires a strong, like-minded and tight-knit community.

Marriage is a wonderful and beautiful thing, but if we're honest, we can begin to idolize the idea of marriage, especially in the age of social media and romcoms. In this episode I briefly discuss how to not fall into idolizing marriage as well as the most important things to consider in regards to marriage from a biblical perspective. 

I turned 23 this past weekend and would like to share 23 valuable lessons that I have learned throughout my life and through the many experiences that I've had. Although I'm still quite young, I've been blessed to have learned so many wise and valuable things and thought I'd share some of them on this podcast. I hope that you find something here encouraging or enlightening. Thank you for listening and don't forget to tune in for a new episode next Tuesday!