Rethinking Love: Why Covenants, Not Contracts, Change Every Relationship (Podcast)

About this sermon

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner Wallace unpacks why Scripture presents relationships—especially marriage—as covenants rooted in promise and self-giving, not contracts built on performance and personal benefit. You’ll hear about: • The key differences between covenant love and contractual love, and why they lead to completely different expectations and outcomes. • How viewing marriage (and other relationships) as a covenant with God at the center changes the way you handle conflict, disappointment, and sacrifice. • Why a “100-to-zero” posture of giving—rather than 50/50 bargaining—creates resilience and deep joy over time. • How these covenant principles apply whether you are married, dating, or single, and why Christianity’s vision of love is both beautiful and challenging in today’s contract-driven culture. If this episode helps you rethink love and commitment in a more Christ-centered way, please like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and share it with a friend, spouse, or small group. Listen and subscribe to the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast here: • iTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cold-case-christianity-podcast/id259695657 • RSS feed: https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/18943/destinations/14454.xml You can find the show notes, related articles, and additional resources for this episode on our website: https://coldcasechristianity.com/podcasts/rethinking-love-why-covenants-not-contracts-change-every-relationship-married-or-single/ If the podcast has been helpful to you, take a moment to subscribe and leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast app. Your feedback helps more people discover the truth of the Christian worldview and experience the strength and beauty of covenant love in every relationship.

Topics

• Love & Compassion
• Relationships
• Covenant