In this series on the Right to R.E.A.L. Love Radio podcast, Yahnathan J. Immanuel is joined by licensed mental health counselor Naomi Adjei to discuss how choosing to pursue a career over dating or relationships can impact us.

Throughout this four part series we will also discuss the pros and cons of trying to equally pursue a career and some of the drawbacks of choosing to pursue career instead of romantic relationships. That’s just the beginning of what is a great discussion. Listen to all four parts of this series by pressing the play buttons below and check out the details below for a full rundown of everything we discuss.

 

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Questions We Answer:

• What led Naomi to pursue her education and career rather than dating/relationships? (Part 1)
• What are the pros and cons of dating or shutting dating down when pursuing a career? (Part 2)
• What are the pros and cons of trying to equally pursue a career and a relationship? (Part 2)
• Are millennials placing too much focus on pursuing their career or continuing relationship over romantic relationships? (Part 3)
• What are some of the drawbacks of choosing to pursue career instead of romantic relationships? (Part 3)
• Can the pursuit of career be a form of idolatry? (Part 4)
• How can someone who has been prioritizing their career begin dating? (Part 4)

 

Key Things You Will Learn:

• How choosing to pursue a career over relationships can impact us. (Part 1)
• How our choices can limit our options. (Part 1)
• Differences between quantity and quality. (Part 1)
• The value in having discernment to make the right choices. (Part 1)
• The importance of making decisions now that we won’t regret having not made in the future. (Part 1)
• Why it’s important to know who we are before we start dating. (Part 2)
• Being aware of the opportunity cost that exists with every decision we make. (Part 2)
• Benefits of choosing to pursue career rather than relationships. (Part 2)
• How spiritual pursuits are rarely prioritized. (Part 3)
• The value of including God in our pursuits in life. (Part 3)
• How the pursuit of career can be a form of idolatry. (Part 3)
• Why we should choose to pursue things that will draw us closer to God. (Part 4)

 

Hold Yourself Accountable:

•  Weigh the cost of your decision.

 

Kingdom Principle:

• “Let the wise hear and increase in learning,
  and the one who understands obtain guidance” – Proverbs 1:5 (ESV)
  

 

Take Action Now:

• Pray for discernment.