While I applaud Michael for not shying away from this topic, I was disappointed that he didn't include much detail about Jesus washing away our sins and making us pure and clean! The whole concept of soul ties, while scientifically proven, should never be used to disgrace those who have been sexually active before marriage - especially if they've turned their lives to Jesus or are victims of rape or abuse!Īs for the marriage element, oh lord, where do I begin? I thought we were past the age where women are solely responsible for keeping the house while men are the ones to keep a roof over their heads? Apparently not, according to this book. Then came his philosophy of sex and marriage, and I bristled.įor decades, purity culture has taught Christians to associate sex with shame. While Michael Todd's entire purpose of this book is about bringing God back into the center of our relationships, I was confused about why he began each chapter with quotes from secular songs (which were the opposite of relationship goals) and even praised Beyonce as Queen Bey in certain parts - it all seemed very pop culture. Nevertheless, apart from a few great points about intentional dating, this is where my review takes a nosedive. More and more sex and less and less intimacy.' ~ Michael Todd 'We live in a world that has more and more relationships and less and less love. If I've learned anything from watching my friends do this, those relationships rarely fill the void of contentment and identity we're all looking for! Too often, we want to find a partner before discovering who we are.

Starting strong, I wholeheartedly connected with Michael's approach to singleness and loved what he wrote about us needing to find our purpose and secure our foundation in Christ before searching for a spouse. However, after finishing it, I am torn about what to write.

Gleaning so much fruit from each teaching (especially Rip Up Your List), I was excited to see if there were any more nuggets of wisdom to be found in the book. I first heard about Relationship Goals when Michael Todd's sermons were going viral, but it wasn't until recently that I took the time to watch them.

Relationship Goals by Michael Todd