
Colours & Flavours Podcast
By Oyinkan Dawodu

Colours & Flavours PodcastMay 28, 2022

EP 35: What I'll Tell My Younger Self About Dating Too Early
My ideal love story was to meet a boy at the university who was at most 2 years older than me, fall in love, start dating, graduate from the university, get good jobs, get married, and live happily ever after. With a desire to make this plan work, I awakened love prematurely. In retrospect, I wish I waited till the time was right and I was ready. If I could have a do-over, here’s what I would tell my younger self about dating at such a young age or too early before marriage. … Learn & enjoy!
📌 What are the signs that it's too early for a person to start dating?
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EP 34: How to make friends at church as an adult
Nurturing a friendship community at church will significantly help you to enjoy your faith journey and build a support system as you grow. It may not come easy but church friendships work if you put in the work.
In the episode, I shared some solid tips for having thriving friendships at church. I also shared suggestions on how to make your first or next friend at church.
Learn & enjoy.
- What have you learnt from your experience of making friends at church?
Share your thoughts here: coloursandflavours.com/how-to-make-friends-at-church-as-an-adult/
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EP 33: What influences your standards & expectations in your relationship - Society or Scripture?
Your society will attempt to influence your standards & expectations in a relationship. Most times, this influence goes against the Scripture. This means you have to intentionally choose whether society or Scripture wins in your heart and relationship.
In this episode, I talked about what makes up your societal influences and the superiority of the Scripture for you as a believer. I also shared 4 ways to ensure God’s Word influences your standards and expectations in your relationship.
Listen, learn & enjoy!
Let me know what stood out from this episode or if you have any questions in the comment section - https://coloursandflavours.com/what-influences-your-standards-expectations-in-your-relationship-society-or-scripture/
→ What views about relationships or marriage did you have in the past that have now changed based on knowing God’s Word?
Here are two posts to also help you have the right standards and expectations in your relationship:
- A Guide For Building Spiritual Intimacy In A Dating Relationship
- Physical Intimacy While Dating: Drawing & Observing Boundary Lines
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EP 32: Overcoming social media struggles as a young believer
Recently, I tend to spend less time on social media because I struggled with some bad habits from using it in the past.
From dealing with unhealthy comparisons to having lustful thoughts, I'm glad that I now have a better grasp of using social media. As a young believer, social media could be influencing you more than you realise.
In this episode, I talked about some struggles that social media creates for young believers and how to overcome them.
Listen, learn & enjoy!
Let me know what stood out from this episode or if you have any questions in the comment section: https://coloursandflavours.com/overcoming-social-media-struggles-as-a-young-believer
→ Have you had any struggles using social media, and how did you overcome them? Check out these posts to also help you build a healthy relationship with social media:
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EP 31: A guide for building spiritual intimacy in a dating relationship
How do you make your faith a priority in your dating relationship? Is simply being with a believer enough to have a God-centered relationship? Are boundaries necessary as you build spiritual intimacy with your partner before marriage?
In this episode, I answer these questions and share a guide to help you build spiritual intimacy in your dating relationship.
Listen, learn & enjoy!
Let me know what stood out for you from this episode or if you have any questions in the comment section: https://coloursandflavours.com/a-guide-for-building-spiritual-intimacy-in-a-dating-relationship
→ What other guidelines should a person follow while building spiritual intimacy in a dating relationship?
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EP 30: 9 Lifestyle Choices About Money And Work To Consider While Dating – Part 2

EP 29: 9 Lifestyle choices about money and work to consider while dating - Part 1

EP 28: C & F Minipod - God is our Good Lord & Good Father

EP 27: How Committing To A Good Local Church Changed My Life

EP 26: C & F Minipod - Keep your stripes on with fellowship & accountability

EP 25: How to hold on to your faith in a new environment

EP 24: What to do when a believer abroad acts out of character

EP 23: A conversation on age gaps in dating relationships

EP 22: Online vs Physical Church - 3 Reasons why you should attend church in person

EP 21: There is more in 2022

EP 20: 3 Ways to respond to someone preaching in public

EP 19: My Salvation Experience - Tales of the Gospel

EP 18: Involving Parents in Your Dating Relationship

EP 17: How to make a long-distance relationship work

EP 16: The conversation on (no) kissing before marriage

EP 15: 10 Things to keep in mind as you read the Bible

EP 14: 6 Areas to gain clarity before you commit to someone

EP 13: How to control lustful thoughts while dating

EP 12: Good deeds don't save

EP 11: 3 Things to know when you join a new church
That said, there are circumstances when you may have to join a new church. E.g. due to a relocation, a desire to grow in the faith, as a new convert or returning to the church after some time. Whatever the reason, joining a new church is a new experience.
On this episode, I shared 3 things to know when you join a new church. This is also good advice you can share with others who may need it.
Listen, learn and enjoy!
I'll love to know your thoughts, too. Please, join the conversation on the blog: coloursandflavours.com/3-things-to-know-when-you-join-a-new-church
Thanks!

EP 10: Speaking up about your faith: Overcoming the fear of questions & what-ifs
So, how do you overcome this fear of questions about your faith? What do you do about the unfavourable what-ifs that you imagine?
In this episode, I shared ways to deal with it so you can boldly speak up about the faith.
Listen, learn and enjoy!
Recommended books:
1. Am I being fooled? by Pst. Emmanual Iren (This is a free book so click on the title to get it.)
2. One thing you can't do in Heaven by Mark Cahill
I'll love to hear from you too. Please, join the conversation on the blog: coloursandflavours.com/speaking-up-overcoming-the-fear-of-questions-and-what-ifs/

EP 9: Do pet names and words between lovers matter?
In a romantic relationship, should you carefully choose your words to your partner? Does it matter what pet names you call your partner? When joking, can you say anything you feel like?
Besides, what you say does not necessarily affect how you feel about your partner. Is it a big deal?
On this episode, I shared my thoughts on this and backed them up with good reasons. Listen, learn and enjoy!
I'll love to know your thoughts as well. Please, leave a comment on the blog: coloursandflavours.com/do-pet-names-and-words-between-lovers-matter/
Thanks!

EP 8: Do you have to add your voice to faith-related discussions?
In this episode, I answered this question with 7 reasons why you should add your voice to faith-related discussions. You’ll also learn some tips to help you do it right.
Listen, learn and enjoy!
I'll love to know your thoughts on this too. Please, leave a comment on the blog: coloursandflavours.com/do-you-have-to-add-your-voice-faith-discussions
Thank you.

Welcome to Colours & Flavours Podcast
This is a (re)introduction of Colours & Flavours podcast, formally called Learning, Growing and Sharing with Oyinkansola. It is the same show but with a new name.
Here is the new trailer episode to get you ready for an amazing time. You also find out why I changed the name.
I know podcasts are typically about you listening but I also love to know your thoughts on the discussions. So, find any of the episodes on coloursandflavours.com/podcast and please, leave a comment.
You can also leave a comment or send an email to sayhello@coloursandflavours.com if you have a question, suggestion or you would like us to collaborate.
Thanks a lot for joining me on this journey. Be sure to share with a friend too. Cheers!

EP 7: 10 ways to boost your prayer culture

EP 6: Physical intimacy while dating: Drawing & observing boundary lines
On this episode, I shared some advice on drawing and observing these lines while dating.
Listen, learn and enjoy!
I'll love to know what you think. Please, leave a comment on the blog: coloursandflavours.com/physical-intimacy-dating-drawing-observing-boundary-lines
Thank you.

EP 5: Physical intimacy while dating: Why have boundary lines?
On this podcast episode, I discuss why it is important to have boundary lines for physical intimacy while you are dating.
Listen, learn and enjoy! You can also share your thoughts on the blog: coloursandflavours.com/physical-intimacy-while-dating-boundary-lines/

EP 4: Should you share your relationship on social media?
On this episode, I shared some tips to guide your decision to share your relationship on social media or not.
Let me know what you think on the blog: coloursandflavours.com/share-your-relationship-on-social-media/

EP 3: Q & A on my dating experience
On this episode, I share my answers to those questions and some tips on navigating dating.
Let's continue this conversation on the blog: coloursandflavours.com/my-dating-experience.
I would love your feedback.

EP 2: Every bit counts!

EP 1: Not doing whatever you want
When you accept Christ as your lord that means you seek to do what pleases Him regardless of your feelings.
The teaching referenced in this episode is "The welfare code" by Pst. Iren, available on the Celebration Church Int'l podcast.

The Beginning!
Welcome! This is a glimpse of what this podcast is about, an extension of the Colours & Flavours blog.
Thank you for joining me on Learning, Growing & Sharing with Oyinkansola.