S7E11 - How Far Is "Too Far" in Christian Dating? With Ken Fish

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In this candid and pastoral episode of God Is Not a Theory, Ken Fish addresses a topic rarely discussed openly in churches: dating ethics and sexual boundaries for Christians.

Prompted by a conversation with pastors about a ministry leader asking how far he could go physically with his girlfriend, Ken explores what Scripture actually says about sexual conduct before marriage. Drawing from passages in Hebrews, 1 Corinthians, 1 Peter, and 1 Timothy, he explains why the biblical standard calls believers to honor marriage by maintaining sexual purity before marriage and faithfulness within it.

Ken also examines the broader cultural context of modern sexuality, arguing that society’s saturation with sexual content has distorted moral boundaries and desensitized people to practices once widely understood as inappropriate. He discusses the spiritual, emotional, and psychological consequences of sexual immorality and calls the church to recover a biblical vision of holiness.

The episode also addresses difficult issues such as sexual temptation, pastoral misconduct, grooming, and the responsibility of Christian leaders to maintain absolute purity. Ken emphasizes that God’s commands are not meant to restrict joy but to protect people and preserve the sanctity of marriage and family.

Ultimately, the message is both a warning and an invitation: believers can walk in holiness through the power of the Holy Spirit, and when failures occur, repentance and restoration are always available.

Key Topics Covered
Why the question “How far can we go?” misses the biblical point
Hebrews 13:4 and honoring the marriage covenant
The biblical definition of sexual immorality
Boundaries for physical affection while dating
Cultural shifts in sexuality over the past 60 years
The spiritual and emotional consequences of sexual sin
Why the church must teach moral clarity again
The role of marriage in God’s design for family and children
Grooming and sexual misconduct in ministry leadership

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