{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"One Sweet Single Life ","title":"Has Marriage Become An Idol","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3673,"description":"Marriage is a beautiful vocation. It’s natural to desire love, intimacy, and companionship—and many of us deeply hope and pray for marriage. But what happens when that good desire slowly becomes something more?\n\nIn this episode of One Sweet Single Life, we’re having an honest conversation about a question that can feel uncomfortable but is worth asking: Have I made marriage an idol?\n\nWe unpack the difference between a healthy desire and disordered attachment, and how to recognize when longing for marriage begins to consume our peace, identity, and relationship with God.\nWe talk about:\nThe difference between desiring marriage and needing marriage to feel complete\nSigns marriage may be taking up too much space in your heart and mind\nThe difference between healthy preparation and obsession\nThe trap of timelines, comparison, and feeling “behind”\nRomanticizing marriage, men, and “Catholic dating”\nWhy marriage is a vocation—not a reward for holiness\nPractical ways to stay grounded and rooted in your current state of life\nThis episode is a gentle invitation to examine your heart.\n\nBecause the goal of single life isn’t simply to survive until marriage. The goal is holiness. Your life is not on hold while you wait for “the one.” Your life is happening right now. Whether God calls you to marriage tomorrow, ten years from now, or not at all, the deepest desire of your heart is not ultimately a husband—it is union with Christ.\n\nJoin the conversation\nHave you ever struggled with making marriage—or any good thing—an idol?\nWe’d love to hear from you.\nHotline: (361) 857-9338\n361-85-SWEET\n\nEmail: sweetsinglelifepodcast@gmail.com\n\nIf this episode encouraged you, send it to a friend, leave us a review, or share it on social media and tag us.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wvbUe5-D9ZJSZoOgjn2AvgV1i86qJCCJgz_NFHyv7_E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85OTE4/ZDZkZjM5NzBmNjM2/MjZlYzQ0Njg4NDc1/NTZhYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}