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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>God of the Romantic</title><link>http://godoftheromantic.com</link><description><![CDATA[Ready for a Romantic Reformation?<br /><br />God doesn’t just want to bless your love life. He wants to dismantle it and make it holy.<br /><br />This podcast alternates between two sacred tensions:<br />– The God who designs covenant, desire, and divine timing with terrifying precision<br />– And the long, refining work of waiting well for His best in marriage<br /><br />No dating hacks. No Christian fluff. No rushing God because you’re lonely.<br /><br />Here, we talk Reformed theology, spiritual formation, and what it actually costs to trust God with your heart, your future, and your intimacy. We believe waiting isn’t punishment — it’s preparation. That holiness isn’t boring — it’s dangerous. And that intimacy with Christ will dismantle you long before it fulfills you.<br /><br />This is for the ones brave enough to believe God’s way is better — even when it contradicts culture, your friends, and your own impulses.<br /><br />Enter if you’re ready to be changed.<br /><br />Stay if you’re ready to wait.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6067221/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Christianity</category><copyright>Gary &amp; Kim Poszich</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg</url><title>God of the Romantic</title><link>http://godoftheromantic.com</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:45:16 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Gary &amp; Kim Poszich</itunes:name><itunes:email>theelliots@godoftheromantic.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Ready for a Romantic Reformation?

God doesn’t just want to bless your love life. He wants to dismantle it and make it holy.

This podcast alternates between two sacred tensions:
– The God who designs covenant, desire, and divine timing with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready for a Romantic Reformation?<br /><br />God doesn’t just want to bless your love life. He wants to dismantle it and make it holy.<br /><br />This podcast alternates between two sacred tensions:<br />– The God who designs covenant, desire, and divine timing with terrifying precision<br />– And the long, refining work of waiting well for His best in marriage<br /><br />No dating hacks. No Christian fluff. No rushing God because you’re lonely.<br /><br />Here, we talk Reformed theology, spiritual formation, and what it actually costs to trust God with your heart, your future, and your intimacy. We believe waiting isn’t punishment — it’s preparation. That holiness isn’t boring — it’s dangerous. And that intimacy with Christ will dismantle you long before it fulfills you.<br /><br />This is for the ones brave enough to believe God’s way is better — even when it contradicts culture, your friends, and your own impulses.<br /><br />Enter if you’re ready to be changed.<br /><br />Stay if you’re ready to wait.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Relationships"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Stop Asking God “Is This the One?”</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-asking-god-is-this-the-one--71928179</link><description><![CDATA[“Hey God… is this the one?”“Should I pursue her?”<br /><br />“What about him?”<br /><br />“Do You approve this relationship?”<br /><br />For many Christians, dating feels like constantly presenting God with options for approval.But what if that entire approach is backwards?<br /><br />In this conversation, we explore a different way of understanding God’s leadership in relationships:<br />• What if God is the initiator, not the reviewer?<br />• What if we’ve confused curiosity with control?<br />• What if asking “Is this the one?” isn’t the real question at all?<br />• What does Scripture show us about how God actually leads people together?From the Old<br /><br />Testament love stories to personal testimony, we unpack how God often brings clarity through providence—not endless pre-approval cycles.<br /><br />There is nothing wrong with asking God questions.But there is something deeper than questions: trust.<br /><br />Welcome to the Romantic Reformation: godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71928179</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:45:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71928179/giving_god_options.mp3" length="5868196" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>“Hey God… is this the one?”“Should I pursue her?”

“What about him?”

“Do You approve this relationship?”

For many Christians, dating feels like constantly presenting God with options for approval.But what if that entire approach is backwards?

In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[“Hey God… is this the one?”“Should I pursue her?”<br /><br />“What about him?”<br /><br />“Do You approve this relationship?”<br /><br />For many Christians, dating feels like constantly presenting God with options for approval.But what if that entire approach is backwards?<br /><br />In this conversation, we explore a different way of understanding God’s leadership in relationships:<br />• What if God is the initiator, not the reviewer?<br />• What if we’ve confused curiosity with control?<br />• What if asking “Is this the one?” isn’t the real question at all?<br />• What does Scripture show us about how God actually leads people together?From the Old<br /><br />Testament love stories to personal testimony, we unpack how God often brings clarity through providence—not endless pre-approval cycles.<br /><br />There is nothing wrong with asking God questions.But there is something deeper than questions: trust.<br /><br />Welcome to the Romantic Reformation: godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>367</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalmarriage,biblicalwomanhood,christiandating,christiansingles,datingadvice,faithbaseddating,godsplan,kingdomrelationships,relationshipadvice</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>You Can't Scroll Yourself Into Contentment</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-scroll-yourself-into-contentment--71928128</link><description><![CDATA[Nobody likes waiting.<br /><br />Especially when everyone around you seems to be getting married, building families, and moving into the life you prayed for.<br /><br />In this conversation, we talk honestly about singleness, disappointment, contentment, and the hidden work God does in seasons that feel silent. Because contentment is not natural. It’s learned. And sometimes the only way to learn it… is by going without what you desperately want for a season.<br /><br />We discuss: • Why singleness is never wasted • The danger of making romance an idol • What Paul meant by “I learned to be content” • Why scrolling can’t heal discontentment • How God prepares us for what’s ahead<br /><br />Before God gives us someone else, He often teaches us that Christ is enough.<br /><br />Welcome to the Romantic Reformation: godofheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71928128</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:35:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71928128/contentment_is_a_dirty_word.mp3" length="6925215" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nobody likes waiting.

Especially when everyone around you seems to be getting married, building families, and moving into the life you prayed for.

In this conversation, we talk honestly about singleness, disappointment, contentment, and the hidden...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nobody likes waiting.<br /><br />Especially when everyone around you seems to be getting married, building families, and moving into the life you prayed for.<br /><br />In this conversation, we talk honestly about singleness, disappointment, contentment, and the hidden work God does in seasons that feel silent. Because contentment is not natural. It’s learned. And sometimes the only way to learn it… is by going without what you desperately want for a season.<br /><br />We discuss: • Why singleness is never wasted • The danger of making romance an idol • What Paul meant by “I learned to be content” • Why scrolling can’t heal discontentment • How God prepares us for what’s ahead<br /><br />Before God gives us someone else, He often teaches us that Christ is enough.<br /><br />Welcome to the Romantic Reformation: godofheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>433</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalmarriage,christiandating,christiansingles,contentment,faithjourney,godstiming,kingdomrelationships,waitingongod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dating Lists Might Be Ruining Your Love Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-lists-might-be-ruining-your-love-life--71928163</link><description><![CDATA[Should Christians make a list for their future spouse?<br /><br />Tall. Creative. Attractive. Successful. Spiritually mature. Emotionally available.<br /><br />Modern dating culture tells us to define exactly what we want and go find it.But do we actually know what we need?<br /><br />In this conversation, we unpack:<br />• Dating apps and preference lists<br />• Whether God cares about your “type”<br />• The danger of rigid expectations<br />• Why singleness often prepares you for marriage<br />• The difference between your desires and God’s wisdomSometimes God fulfills desires you never even dared to ask for.<br /><br />And sometimes He lovingly changes your list altogether.Because marriage isn’t just about fulfilling preferences—it’s about becoming more like Christ.<br /><br />Welcome to the Romantic Reformation: godofheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71928163</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:40:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71928163/the_list_final.mp3" length="7513702" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Should Christians make a list for their future spouse?

Tall. Creative. Attractive. Successful. Spiritually mature. Emotionally available.

Modern dating culture tells us to define exactly what we want and go find it.But do we actually know what we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Should Christians make a list for their future spouse?<br /><br />Tall. Creative. Attractive. Successful. Spiritually mature. Emotionally available.<br /><br />Modern dating culture tells us to define exactly what we want and go find it.But do we actually know what we need?<br /><br />In this conversation, we unpack:<br />• Dating apps and preference lists<br />• Whether God cares about your “type”<br />• The danger of rigid expectations<br />• Why singleness often prepares you for marriage<br />• The difference between your desires and God’s wisdomSometimes God fulfills desires you never even dared to ask for.<br /><br />And sometimes He lovingly changes your list altogether.Because marriage isn’t just about fulfilling preferences—it’s about becoming more like Christ.<br /><br />Welcome to the Romantic Reformation: godofheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>470</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicalmarriage,christiandating,christiansingles,datingadvice,faithbaseddating,godsplan,kingdomrelationships,waitingongod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stop Comparing Your Love Life… It Was Never Meant to Match Theirs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-comparing-your-love-life-it-was-never-meant-to-match-theirs--71714390</link><description><![CDATA[Trusting God with your love life won’t look like culture. It won’t look like your friends. And it definitely won’t look like social media. Comparison will either make you feel behind…or falsely ahead. Neither one is truth. There’s a reason your story is different. And it's personal.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714390</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:50:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71714390/comparison.mp3" length="5323596" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Trusting God with your love life won’t look like culture. It won’t look like your friends. And it definitely won’t look like social media. Comparison will either make you feel behind…or falsely ahead. Neither one is truth. There’s a reason your story...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trusting God with your love life won’t look like culture. It won’t look like your friends. And it definitely won’t look like social media. 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And a lot of people miss what God could have for them — not because He doesn't provide it, but because we don't choose it. This is where faith, timing, and maturity actually matter.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714364</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:45:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71714364/who_s_choice_is_it_anyway.mp3" length="5007201" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God has been known to have a plans for love and marriage. But here’s the part no one talks about… You the choice is yours. And a lot of people miss what God could have for them — not because He doesn't provide it, but because we don't choose it. This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God has been known to have a plans for love and marriage. But here’s the part no one talks about… You the choice is yours. And a lot of people miss what God could have for them — not because He doesn't provide it, but because we don't choose it. This is where faith, timing, and maturity actually matter.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>313</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>biblicaltruth,christiandating,christianteaching,faitoverfeelings,godsplan,kingdomrelationships,singleseason,spiritualgrowth,trustgodstiming</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Many Christian Love Stories Feel "Off"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-many-christian-love-stories-feel-off--71714200</link><description><![CDATA[Not all love stories are built the same. Man-stirven love stories look convincing… until it doesn’t. God’s ways? Different level. Different outcome. 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But what if Scripture teaches something completely different?In this conversation, we explore the difference between the psychology of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Modern dating tells Christians to strive, chase, perform, impress, search, and “put yourself out there.”<br /><br />But what if Scripture teaches something completely different?In this conversation, we explore the difference between the psychology of the romantic and the theology of the romantic — and why so many believers are exhausted trying to find love their own way.<br /><br />From Genesis to Ruth to Joseph and Mary, the Bible reveals a God deeply involved in bringing people together through providence, faith, and rest — not striving.<br /><br />If you’ve ever wondered:<br />• Does God really lead people into marriage?<br />• Why does modern dating create so much anxiety?<br />• What does biblical romance actually look like?<br />• Am I supposed to chase love or trust God?<br /><br />This message is for you.<br /><br />Welcome to the Romantic Reformation: godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>427</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dream Big Romantic Dreams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-big-romantic-dreams--71382938</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71382938</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:05:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71382938/thurs_april_30_dream_big_romantic_dreams.mp3" length="6457101" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:duration>404</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Waiting Enlarges You</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-enlarges-you--70613533</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70613533</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70613533/waiting_enlarges_you.mp3" length="6721251" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:duration>421</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Waiting Does Not Disappoint</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-does-not-disappoint--70613527</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70613527</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70613527/waiting_does_not_disappoint.mp3" length="6767645" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:duration>423</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Waiting Makes You Strong</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-makes-you-strong--70613518</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70613518</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70613518/waiting_makes_you_strong.mp3" length="6334639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:duration>396</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aa147ece3071a438a65fa1810f7cf404.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Listening for Love... 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Tap into our <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ask Kim &amp; Gary</a> page and send your questions on the romantic, faith, waiting, purpose or whatever is on your mind today. We want you to have faith that God is a Matchmaker, and we have a free gift called Five Reasons to Believe God is a Matchmaker; just click <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com/free-resources" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here for your free downloadable copy</a>. Your faith will thank you!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60389868</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 22:35:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60389868/riverside_kim_elliot_jun_14_2024_001_kim_elliot_s_studio.mp3" length="17132191" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Doing the will of God is not a militant obedience. It is aligning with His pleasure. Doing the will of God was food to Jesus. Adding to God's pleasure was a deeply satisfying delight for Jesus; therefore, it should also be our experience. Listen in on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Doing the will of God is not a militant obedience. It is aligning with His pleasure. Doing the will of God was food to Jesus. Adding to God's pleasure was a deeply satisfying delight for Jesus; therefore, it should also be our experience. Listen in on how you can experience that same delight when you wait for who only God can give into your life.<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to subscribe to GOTR News and Blogs. Tap into our <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ask Kim &amp; Gary</a> page and send your questions on the romantic, faith, waiting, purpose or whatever is on your mind today. We want you to have faith that God is a Matchmaker, and we have a free gift called Five Reasons to Believe God is a Matchmaker; just click <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com/free-resources" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here for your free downloadable copy</a>. Your faith will thank you!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1071</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d299e761e98015debd6e1a191d5cc126.jpg"/><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>It's His Pleasure</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-his-pleasure--60316973</link><description><![CDATA[When His desire is your desire, it's a game changer for life!<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to learn more. Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60316973</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:45:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60316973/episode14.mp3" length="17763309" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When His desire is your desire, it's a game changer for life!

Visit https://godoftheromantic.com to learn more. Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When His desire is your desire, it's a game changer for life!<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to learn more. Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1111</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cad53663cd9e963d452437bb1c1fbfdf.jpg"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Friend-Zoned</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/friend-zoned--60182026</link><description><![CDATA["If I had the keys and a tank full of gas, I'd start a Friendship Revival..." Dating is not wrong we just found it unnecessary when you live in the expectation of God being a good Father Who desires to bring us a gift of love that fits us and His purposes for us. <br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to learn more. Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60182026</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2024 22:42:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60182026/veiled13.mp3" length="14299681" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"If I had the keys and a tank full of gas, I'd start a Friendship Revival..." Dating is not wrong we just found it unnecessary when you live in the expectation of God being a good Father Who desires to bring us a gift of love that fits us and His...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["If I had the keys and a tank full of gas, I'd start a Friendship Revival..." Dating is not wrong we just found it unnecessary when you live in the expectation of God being a good Father Who desires to bring us a gift of love that fits us and His purposes for us. <br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to learn more. Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9c0d7d404be069616b048d289ae33627.jpg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Romantic "Conviction"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-romantic-conviction--59905372</link><description><![CDATA[The word conviction can get a bad reputation as if it only operates to shame us into changed behavior. But what convictions operate to narrow our path into His perfect plans and purposes for us, including our romantic desires? It was God's convictions that led me into my now marriage while transforming me further into His image as we walked together.<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to learn more. Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59905372</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 19:24:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59905372/riverside_kim_elliot_2c_20take_2002_20_20may_207_2c_202024_20001_kim_elliot_s_20studio.mp3" length="13912233" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The word conviction can get a bad reputation as if it only operates to shame us into changed behavior. But what convictions operate to narrow our path into His perfect plans and purposes for us, including our romantic desires? It was God's convictions...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The word conviction can get a bad reputation as if it only operates to shame us into changed behavior. But what convictions operate to narrow our path into His perfect plans and purposes for us, including our romantic desires? It was God's convictions that led me into my now marriage while transforming me further into His image as we walked together.<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to learn more. Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>870</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e9899333c3551f30350360e1ad225abd.jpg"/><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>God's Voice on the "One"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-voice-on-the-one--59687819</link><description><![CDATA[God loves you. Why would He not speak to you? If you think you're somehow disqualified from hearing His voice for the important decisions in your life, then revisit your salvation experience. While you were yet a sinner, separated from God, He spoke to you in a way you knew He was real, forgiving, and loving. So much so that you said yes to more than you first imagined or understood. If giving your life over to an invisible Savior was the most important decision of your life, how much more can you expect to hear Him concerning the second most "turning your life over" decision of your life?<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to learn more. We are a listener funded program. For a gift of any amount, we will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot. When you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com/donate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59687819</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 20:50:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59687819/riverside_kim_elliot_apr_22_2024_001_kim_elliot_s_studio.mp3" length="13466271" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God loves you. Why would He not speak to you? If you think you're somehow disqualified from hearing His voice for the important decisions in your life, then revisit your salvation experience. While you were yet a sinner, separated from God, He spoke...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God loves you. Why would He not speak to you? If you think you're somehow disqualified from hearing His voice for the important decisions in your life, then revisit your salvation experience. While you were yet a sinner, separated from God, He spoke to you in a way you knew He was real, forgiving, and loving. So much so that you said yes to more than you first imagined or understood. If giving your life over to an invisible Savior was the most important decision of your life, how much more can you expect to hear Him concerning the second most "turning your life over" decision of your life?<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to learn more. We are a listener funded program. For a gift of any amount, we will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot. When you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com/donate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>842</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christiansingle,divinematch,godsvoice,veiled</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f451d734732e523791f61798be68b90b.jpg"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is There The "One"?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-the-one--59442256</link><description><![CDATA[Is there the "one"? There can be. I discuss God's providence in romantic love and His foreknowledge of our will. He fits all things together into a plan to progressively conform us to the image of Jesus. He knew before time began where we would make choices with Him and without Him, and He preplanned His grace to meet us in both. He is the God of the "one" for all who would dare to believe it.<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to learn more. We are a listener funded program. For a gift of any amount, we will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot. When you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com/donate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59442256</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59442256/riverside_kim_elliot_apr_12_2024_001_kim_elliot_s_studio.mp3" length="14635302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is there the "one"? There can be. I discuss God's providence in romantic love and His foreknowledge of our will. He fits all things together into a plan to progressively conform us to the image of Jesus. He knew before time began where we would make...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is there the "one"? There can be. I discuss God's providence in romantic love and His foreknowledge of our will. He fits all things together into a plan to progressively conform us to the image of Jesus. He knew before time began where we would make choices with Him and without Him, and He preplanned His grace to meet us in both. He is the God of the "one" for all who would dare to believe it.<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a> to learn more. We are a listener funded program. For a gift of any amount, we will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot. When you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com/donate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2f6c75c5cef89cc117d6a8b85e55a06b.jpg"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Waiting Feels Impossible</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-waiting-feels-impossible--59267461</link><description><![CDATA[Does the idea of waiting with God to meet and marry His best for you feel a bit unnatural? It is, choosing to let God take the lead in your life is not a natural move, it is a supernatuarl move. The power it takes to wait is all His. Take a listen!<br /><br />We are a non-profit ministry. For a gift of any amount, we will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot. When you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59267461</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 14:10:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59267461/riverside_kim_elliot_apr_2_2024_001_kim_elliot_s_studio.mp3" length="12569330" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Does the idea of waiting with God to meet and marry His best for you feel a bit unnatural? It is, choosing to let God take the lead in your life is not a natural move, it is a supernatuarl move. The power it takes to wait is all His. Take a listen!...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does the idea of waiting with God to meet and marry His best for you feel a bit unnatural? It is, choosing to let God take the lead in your life is not a natural move, it is a supernatuarl move. The power it takes to wait is all His. Take a listen!<br /><br />We are a non-profit ministry. For a gift of any amount, we will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot. When you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>786</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1818c362f2558d0ac3ab395476919cbe.jpg"/><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Date or Wait</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/date-or-wait--59154619</link><description><![CDATA[What if there was one way to meet and marry God's best? What if I told you all you have to do is seek first the kingdom of God [His ways of doing and being right with Him}, and He will add all those things you need. What if seeking Him was the only thing you had to do to meet and marry God's best, what would change for you?<br /><br />Stay connected with the God of the Romantic Crew by visiting our website <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a>, and signing up for our newsletter.<br /><br />We are a non-profit ministry. For a gift of any amount, we will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot. When you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59154619</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 15:56:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59154619/riverside_kim_elliot_2c_20take_2003_20_20mar_2021_2c_202024_20001_kim_elliot_s_20studio.mp3" length="14613986" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if there was one way to meet and marry God's best? What if I told you all you have to do is seek first the kingdom of God [His ways of doing and being right with Him}, and He will add all those things you need. 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You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame; send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b38c363fec8e6f13037641b296930f05.jpg"/><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Missing The Mind Riots</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/missing-the-mind-riots--59050579</link><description><![CDATA[Mind Riots; the swirling anxiety-inducing mental torments that come in for a landing after a date. The sleeplessness filled with thoughts of being enough and strategizing the changes needed to be enough. Sound familiar?<br /><br />Stay connected with the God of the Romantic Crew, by visiting our website <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a>, and sign up for our newsletter.<br /><br />We are a non-profit ministry. We will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot for a gift of any amount, and when you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame, send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59050579</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:20:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59050579/riverside_kim_elliot_episode_7_mar_14_2024_001_kim_elliot_s_studio.mp3" length="13539831" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mind Riots; the swirling anxiety-inducing mental torments that come in for a landing after a date. The sleeplessness filled with thoughts of being enough and strategizing the changes needed to be enough. Sound familiar?

Stay connected with the God of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mind Riots; the swirling anxiety-inducing mental torments that come in for a landing after a date. The sleeplessness filled with thoughts of being enough and strategizing the changes needed to be enough. Sound familiar?<br /><br />Stay connected with the God of the Romantic Crew, by visiting our website <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a>, and sign up for our newsletter.<br /><br />We are a non-profit ministry. We will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot for a gift of any amount, and when you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame, send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>847</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e699907b00bb9882c5344db2ba9539ac.jpg"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Your Attraction Is Not His Voice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-attraction-is-not-his-voice--58952789</link><description><![CDATA[Attraction is not permission to persue if you are one waiting for God's choice in a marriage partner. Attraction is what you offer to God first to hear what He is thinking about that person and if they fit you. The potential to increase intimacy with Jesus when you take attractions to Jesus first are priceless.<br /><br />Stay connected with the God of the Romantic Crew, by visiting our website <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a>, and sign up for our newsletter.<br /><br />We are a non-profit ministry. We will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot for a gift of any amount, and when you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame, send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58952789</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58952789/riverside_episode_6_mar_7_2024_001_kim_elliot_s_studio.mp3" length="13512664" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Attraction is not permission to persue if you are one waiting for God's choice in a marriage partner. Attraction is what you offer to God first to hear what He is thinking about that person and if they fit you. The potential to increase intimacy with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Attraction is not permission to persue if you are one waiting for God's choice in a marriage partner. Attraction is what you offer to God first to hear what He is thinking about that person and if they fit you. The potential to increase intimacy with Jesus when you take attractions to Jesus first are priceless.<br /><br />Stay connected with the God of the Romantic Crew, by visiting our website <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a>, and sign up for our newsletter.<br /><br />We are a non-profit ministry. We will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot for a gift of any amount, and when you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame, send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>845</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>attraction,bible,christian,divinematches,marriage,single,singlechristians,singleness,waiting,waitingforgod</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5b865c02810ebe646faa1733e8c4d8ff.jpg"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Romance Veiled by Death</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-romance-veiled-by-death--58891266</link><description><![CDATA[Do you have an intellectual understanding of your worth but have yet to experience it in Christ? There is an encounter of your worth waiting for you behind the veil of His Cross. The Cross cries out, "ANYTHING for LOVE". That means you.<br /><br />Stay connected with the God of the Romantic Crew, by visiting our website <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a>, and sign up for our newsletter.<br /><br />We are a non-profit ministry. We will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot for a gift of any amount, and when you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame, send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58891266</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58891266/episode5_studio.mp3" length="13961970" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you have an intellectual understanding of your worth but have yet to experience it in Christ? There is an encounter of your worth waiting for you behind the veil of His Cross. The Cross cries out, "ANYTHING for LOVE". That means you.

Stay...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have an intellectual understanding of your worth but have yet to experience it in Christ? There is an encounter of your worth waiting for you behind the veil of His Cross. The Cross cries out, "ANYTHING for LOVE". That means you.<br /><br />Stay connected with the God of the Romantic Crew, by visiting our website <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a>, and sign up for our newsletter.<br /><br />We are a non-profit ministry. We will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot for a gift of any amount, and when you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here. </a><br />***Please include your mailing address as a comment on the donation submission.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions feed our flame, send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>873</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,christian,christiansingleness,divinelove,divinematch,selfworth,singlenss,thecross</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/35240f6c3eeb81351aceb165a7e0a74b.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Travis, Taylor, and Unrighteous Romances</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/travis-taylor-and-unrighteous-romances--58818705</link><description><![CDATA[Chapter 3 of Veiled Unto His Pleasure, titled Romantic, lifts the veil on our intoxication with romance. Our culture is obsessed with making earthly romances heavenly and missing the romance already in progress over their lives.<br /><br />If you want to stay connected with the God of the Romantic Crew, visit our website <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a>, and sign up for our newsletter. We are a non-profit ministry. We will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot for a gift of any amount, and when you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here,</a> and include your mailing address in a comment.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions are highly encouraged, send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58818705</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:07:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58818705/episode4.mp3" length="15961905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chapter 3 of Veiled Unto His Pleasure, titled Romantic, lifts the veil on our intoxication with romance. Our culture is obsessed with making earthly romances heavenly and missing the romance already in progress over their lives.

If you want to stay...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chapter 3 of Veiled Unto His Pleasure, titled Romantic, lifts the veil on our intoxication with romance. Our culture is obsessed with making earthly romances heavenly and missing the romance already in progress over their lives.<br /><br />If you want to stay connected with the God of the Romantic Crew, visit our website <a href="https://godoftheromantic.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">godoftheromantic.com</a>, and sign up for our newsletter. We are a non-profit ministry. We will send you a copy of Veiled Unto His Pleasure by Kim Elliot for a gift of any amount, and when you set up a recurring gift of $20.00 or more, we will add a copy of God of the Romantique by Gary Elliot. You can set up gifts <a href="https://donorbox.org/god-of-the-romantique-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here,</a> and include your mailing address in a comment.<br /><br />Your thoughts and questions are highly encouraged, send them to contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>998</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,dating,heavenly,hosea,intoxication,love,romance,singleness,taylor,travis,women</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ccdac36a430181dcd44903c74443cec0.jpg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>You Were Made For An Ideal Love</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-were-made-for-an-ideal-love--58717722</link><description><![CDATA[Ideal love. Why do you want an ideal love? Can it be because you were created for it? I say yes. In today's episode, we explore what is an ideal love, why we desire it, and how we can experience it. You are not being unrealistic in your desires. It's more likely you are simply being misdirected as to how it is meant to be experienced.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58717722</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2024 18:18:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58717722/episode3.mp3" length="17702711" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ideal love. Why do you want an ideal love? Can it be because you were created for it? I say yes. In today's episode, we explore what is an ideal love, why we desire it, and how we can experience it. You are not being unrealistic in your desires. It's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ideal love. Why do you want an ideal love? Can it be because you were created for it? I say yes. In today's episode, we explore what is an ideal love, why we desire it, and how we can experience it. You are not being unrealistic in your desires. It's more likely you are simply being misdirected as to how it is meant to be experienced.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1107</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christ,companionship,divine,ideal,love,matches</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3fb82ccb3ab6f04951c6cc7624ae9ecf.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Veiled by God? Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/veiled-by-god-part-2--58650862</link><description><![CDATA[What is the providence of God? The love story, which is the book of Ruth, is a perfect display of God's providence. I discuss what "providence" is and identify 3 "veils" that lift for the people involved to see what God had been lining up for the sake of love and legacy. Additionally, I bring a revelation I received the morning of this podcast regarding one purpose of being veiled by the jealous love of God I had not seen in this way before. Take a listen and send me an email with what is changing in your relationship with God through the veiled episodes: contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58650862</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2024 22:43:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58650862/episode_2_feb_11_2024_001_riverside.mp3" length="19296801" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is the providence of God? The love story, which is the book of Ruth, is a perfect display of God's providence. I discuss what "providence" is and identify 3 "veils" that lift for the people involved to see what God had been lining up for the sake...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the providence of God? The love story, which is the book of Ruth, is a perfect display of God's providence. I discuss what "providence" is and identify 3 "veils" that lift for the people involved to see what God had been lining up for the sake of love and legacy. Additionally, I bring a revelation I received the morning of this podcast regarding one purpose of being veiled by the jealous love of God I had not seen in this way before. Take a listen and send me an email with what is changing in your relationship with God through the veiled episodes: contact@godoftheromantic.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1206</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,divine,god's,matches,providence,ruth,single,singleness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a0a878b13080ead08b52535e299f2fa8.jpg"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Veiled by God?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/veiled-by-god--58411067</link><description><![CDATA[Do the people who fill your daily life, seeing all your greatness, frequently think out loud, "I can't believe you're not married yet?" Are you puzzled by the length of your single status, too? Do you end up cross-examining yourself for the umpteenth time, looking for what you're doing wrong, and the Holy Spirit brings up nothing? Is it possible God has veiled you from the wrong people? Is it possible God has veiled you for the right one at the right time? Is being veiled by God even a thing? <br /><br />Today, we take a look at some biblical patterns of God hiding people, places, and things for His purposes.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58411067</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:02:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58411067/veiled_by_god_episode_1_riverside.mp3" length="18468091" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Gary &amp; Kim Elliot</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do the people who fill your daily life, seeing all your greatness, frequently think out loud, "I can't believe you're not married yet?" Are you puzzled by the length of your single status, too? Do you end up cross-examining yourself for the umpteenth...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do the people who fill your daily life, seeing all your greatness, frequently think out loud, "I can't believe you're not married yet?" Are you puzzled by the length of your single status, too? Do you end up cross-examining yourself for the umpteenth time, looking for what you're doing wrong, and the Holy Spirit brings up nothing? Is it possible God has veiled you from the wrong people? Is it possible God has veiled you for the right one at the right time? Is being veiled by God even a thing? <br /><br />Today, we take a look at some biblical patterns of God hiding people, places, and things for His purposes.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1155</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a021467021056e2b541c075956a669d0.jpg"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
