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August 31, 2024 Episode— Since our first episode, we've discussed numerous essential topics, from qualities and conditions necessary for healthy relationships to the importance of examining the heart. We’ve covered key questions women need to ask, how to receive love, and the significance of not dragging past relationship disappointments into the future. The Love is The Choice Workbook has been a recurring topic, underscoring the importance of self-examination, whether you're single or married.
“It’s crucial to examine yourself to see how ready you are for a relationship."
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"The Catch" Series
"The Catch" series I wrote includes four books:
Book One: The Catch No One Wants
Book Two: The Wrong Catch
Book Three: The Wrong Catch - She'll Tear Down the House
Book Four: The Book of Fools
These books blend Christian contemporary fiction with practical insights, offering readers valuable lessons in making wiser relationship choices.
“The Book of Fools is particularly poignant as it uses scripture to highlight characteristics to avoid in friendships, business partnerships, and romantic relationships.”
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Scripture Focus: Proverbs 29:18
We explore the meaning behind Proverbs 29:18, "Without vision, the people perish." In Hebrew, 'vision' represents divine communication through dreams, revelations, or prophecy. Essentially, this verse emphasizes the crucial role of God's word in guiding our lives and preventing us from living without restraint.
“Perfect love casts out fear, and that's essential for us to understand.”
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Recognizing Relationship Red Flags
Understanding the characteristics of the wrong man and wrong woman is vital. I've drawn from my books to discuss several archetypes:
Mr. or Ms. Narcissist: Attracted by charm and talent, but eventually overburdened by demands and criticisms.
Mr. or Ms. Emotionally Unavailable: Full of excuses and indecisiveness, reflecting poor self-worth.
Mr. or Ms. Needs to Be Fixed: Highlighting the fallacy of trying to 'fix' someone instead of acknowledging broken self-esteem.
Mr. Commitment-Phobe: Signals include a history of short relationships and outright avoidance of commitment.
Mr. Bully: Intimidating and controlling behavior, which should prompt immediate exit from the relationship.
Mr. Pushover: Lacking self-confidence and easily agreeing with everything, indicative of deeper self-esteem issues.
Mr. Cool Guy: Prioritizing superficial charm over genuine self-worth.
Mr. Perfect on Paper: Meets all external criteria but may lack deeper, heartfelt qualities.
“God would not send you a broken glass to cut your lip. Red flags are real. Retreat. Extremely Dangerous.”
I hope these insights from Episode 9 resonate with you. Self-examination and understanding relationship dynamics are crucial steps in ensuring you make wise choices. For those looking to dive deeper, I encourage you to read my books, available on Amazon and my website DrVelmaBagby.com, where you can also subscribe for updates and exclusive discounts.
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“Faith builds the boundaries and protects and keeps us safe.”
Thank you for joining me today!
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