American Glory

Dale Partridge

Formerly "Real Christianity": Join Pastor Dale Partridge as he tackles issues of American Christianity, identity, and politics.

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265 episodes
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Dec 26, 2018 · 37 min
Overcoming Pornography, Winning at Parenting, and Protecting Against The Sin of Friendly Flirting
The enemy's attack on marriage comes from every angle we can imagine—if you and your spouse are not firmly planted in God's word, His roles, and His wisdom for your marriage and family you're in a vulnerable state. In this episode, Dale and Veronica confront the cancer of pornography, issues in parenting, and the sin of friendships turning into flirtationships.
Dec 19, 2018 · 44 min
Setting Biblical Boundaries on Movies, Media, and Music
Where should Christian couples draw the line on entertainment in their home? What do you do if your spouse is uncomfortable with a certain movie or show you enjoy? What is actually sinful when it comes to media? Dale and Veronica look to the Bible as they answer these questions in this episode of Ultimate Marriage
Dec 12, 2018 · 46 min
Five Biblical Steps For Handling Holiday Family Conflict
Many marriages have been stressed, destabilized or downright destroyed by a disrespectful or boundary-ignoring in-law, sibling, or friend. In this episode, Dale and Veronica turn to Scripture to solve this mess and offer biblical principles to heal the pain of extended family conflict.
Dec 5, 2018 · 32 min
Should Christians Include Santa, Christmas Trees, and Presents In Their Christmas Celebration?
Is Christmas a church adopted pagan holiday or authentic Christian tradition? How much should we allow the culture to influence our Christmas experience? In this episode, Dale and Veronica share how they keep Christmas Christian while still engaging the culture during this special time of year.
Nov 28, 2018 · 40 min
House Church: Part II
Many Christian couples are homesick for true biblical community. A community that's more than a wave and hello each Sunday—they're looking for commitment and encouragement and even accountability. For Dale and Veronica, the only place they've been able to form these theologically rich and relationally deep bonds with other Christians is within the close-knit culture of a Bible-based house church. In this episode, Dale and Veronica continue their conversation about house church and answer common
Nov 21, 2018 · 50 min
House Church: What Does is Really Look Like?
The Bible commands our marriage to reflect the relationship between Christ and His church. However, if we don’t properly experience the church according to Scripture, it becomes difficult to model in our own marriage. In this episode, Veronica and I take a look at the Bible's instruction for the weekly church gathering, how it differs from what most Christians are currently experiencing, and how it's critically connected to the health of our marriage, our family, and our faith.
Nov 14, 2018 · 44 min
The Daily Routine That Keeps Our Family Close To God
How we order our days is how we order our lives. The Bible calls Christians to be diligent and proactive in making God, His wisdom, and His ways a priority in our daily lives. In this episode, Dale and Veronica share the daily routine that keeps their family aligned with God.
Nov 7, 2018 · 34 min
The 10 Attributes of Biblical Love
Love has been twisted and vandalized into many definitions that it is not. Love is not something you fall into or fall out of. Love is not a feeling. Love is not an emotion. Love is a choice, a set of actions, and a way to live according to God’s word. In this episode Dale and Veronica look at the Bible’s definition of love.
Oct 31, 2018 · 31 min
How To Overcome Sexual Trials and Trauma In Your Marriage
Almost every marriage faces it—sexual trials and trauma. From the cancer of pornography use and the dagger of unfaithfulness to wounds of rejection and missed expectations. Sex or the lack thereof is the epicenter of many divorces. In this episode, Dale & Veronica confront these common issues and offer biblical solutions that bring life, freedom, and trust back into the bedroom.
Oct 24, 2018 · 38 min
3 Rules For Creating An Affair-Proof Marriage.
Nobody plans to have an affair on their wedding day—yet nearly 50% of all marriages experience this reality at some point. The truth is we are not immune to divorce, infidelity, and adultery. In fact, as Christians, we are called to be on guard against these threats hurled against our marriage. In this episode, Dale and Veronica Partridge share the three rules they use to create an affair-proof marriage.
Oct 17, 2018 · 30 min
How to Have a Marriage That’s Holy and Not Just Happy.
The goal of a secular marriage is two things: Survival and pleasure. As long as you're happy and sustaining then everything is good. That's not the case for Christian marriage. God isn't concerned as much about your happiness as He is about your holiness. In fact, the more holy your marriage becomes, the happier it will be. In this episode, Dale and Veronica discuss what it looks like to have a holy marriage—how to look, act, and think differently than the culture.
Oct 10, 2018 · 42 min
How To Confess, Repent, and Redeem Sin in Your Marriage
We've watched couples destroy themselves over their inability to reconcile sin in their marriage. For many, it comes as a slow death fueled by the roots of resentment and bitterness. For others, it's a lifetime of animosity toward one another that prevents the enjoyment of marriage, family, and community. In this episode, Dale and Veronica dig out the Scripture's instruction for conflict resolution and call Christian couples to fervently seek unity and love once more.
Oct 3, 2018 · 46 min
4 Threats To The Christian Marriage and How To Confront Them
Sex, Mothers-In-Laws, Divorce, and Children—four topics that topple marriages every day. In this episode, Dale and Veronica tackle these dicey issues with scripture, wisdom, and the raw vulnerability that's commonly absent in the walls of the church.
Sep 26, 2018 · 50 min
How The Mature Christian Couple Views Modesty
It seems whenever the word "modesty" is brought to discussion scores of defensive Christians roar with phrases like "legalism" and "rape culture" and "female oppression." But is modesty a conversation of doctrinal enslavement or of biblical righteousness? In this episode, Dale and Veronica examine the Bible's call for female and male modesty.
Sep 19, 2018 · 37 min
How Dale and Veronica Fight, Forgive, and Forget
Some couples should win an Academy Award for their incredible ability to hide their fights from their church community. But the reality is this, Christian couples fight—and while the fighting is real, so is the sin. In the moment of strife, many spouses throw their biblical beliefs out the window and instead, react how someone would who has not made a commitment to Christ. In this episode, Veronica and I discuss our personal four-part, biblical process on how to keep the faith in the midst of co
Sep 12, 2018 · 43 min
5 Sensitive Questions Most Couples Have Never Had Answered
Many married couples go years afraid to ask certain questions. Some are afraid of the answers they know they will receive and some are afraid of the response their spouse will offer to such a sensitive topic. In this episode, Veronica and I tackle questions around women's roles, sexual conduct, children's education, and church denominations.
Sep 5, 2018 · 46 min
How The Bible Instructs Christian Couples To Manage Their Money
The top three reasons for Christian divorce are sex, money, and children. Sadly, much of the church has adopted a secular perspective on money while neglecting to implement the Bible's instruction for wealth. In this episode, Dale and Veronica discuss debt, saving, and the theology of biblical money management.
Aug 29, 2018 · 43 min
How To Walk With Your Wife Through Fear, Trial, and Tribulation
Many marriages crumble under the weight of earthly trials. Many wives are found emotionally and spiritually abandoned by husbands who are disengaged or unequipped to lead their wives through the difficult waters women are destined to face. In this episode, Dale and Veronica confront and conform to the Bible's perspective of trials and the husband's role in leading their bride through them.
Aug 22, 2018 · 35 min
How Many Children Should Christians Have? A Biblical Perspective
You won't find a Christian in the church that disagrees—children are a blessing. However, Christian fertility rates are dropping across the board. More Christians are having less children. So what's going on? Do we not want more blessings? Or is something else going on in the church? In this episode, Dale and Veronica take a look at what the Bible says about children and how Christians can evaluate if they are conforming to God's perspective or the world's.
Aug 15, 2018 · 45 min
How To Experience God’s Design For Marital Sexuality
God offers us one way to properly express our sexuality and that is with our spouse who is of the opposite sex. In this episode, we will discuss the structure and latitude the Scriptures provide for healthy marital sexuality.