Walking with the Savior - Testimonies of Jesus Christ in Christian Lives

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John Merrill Kirkman

01 March 2025

42m 10s

Love vs Lust, Building a Celestial Marriage Now with Curtis Morley

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In this episode of "Walking with the Savior," John interviews Curtis Morley, an emotionologist, about the distinctions between love and lust and their roles in marriage. Curtis shares insights on how love is about giving and receiving, whereas lust is about taking. They discuss various aspects of intimacy, explaining that intimacy goes beyond sexual interactions and includes emotional, spiritual, financial, and physical connections. They also talk about the importance of seeing and accepting one's partner fully for a genuine connection. Curtis emphasizes the role of Christlike love (Agape) in building a meaningful, celestial marriage and highlights that true love should be devoid of expectations. He also discusses his upcoming Pornography Recovery Program, aimed at transforming men's lives by removing shame and fostering true recovery. The episode concludes with John acknowledging the profound insights shared and encouraging listeners to incorporate Christlike principles into their relationships.

Curtis' Website: https://www.counterfeitemotions.com/about
Curtis' Book: https://amzn.to/4hZbaAN

Curtis' Addiction Recovery Program: https://www.counterfeitemotions.com/addictionrecoveryprogram

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu5zXz2flSI&list=PLQ_LlHISpjqSCaJBxsMsabY_dFQb6_NBX

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00:00 Love Versus Lust: An Introduction
00:43 Addiction Recovery Program Update
02:36 Understanding Love and Lust in Marriage
04:37 The Distinction Between Love and Lust
08:25 Exploring Different Types of Love
13:35 The Pillars of Intimacy
19:09 Managing Expectations in Marriage
20:08 Building Emotional and Spiritual Intimacy
24:49 The Power of Deep Listening
28:17 Discerning Love vs. Lust in Dating
35:29 Christlike Love in Marriage
40:25 Upcoming Pornography Recovery Program