That’s right folks, I’ve officially entered my last year of my 20’s. But this doesn’t give you free rein to make old man jokes.

What’s funny about this birthday is that I actually feel excited for how much life I still have to live. I feel as if I’m just getting started. Maybe it’s because I’ve grown so much in the last year, or maybe it’s because I’ve found a purpose I’m stoked to continue pursuing. Whatever the reason, I’m going into 29 with fire under my butt to make it the best year of my 20’s

On this weeks episode…

I broke down Part 3 of I Kissed Dating Goodbye — in it, Joshua Harris lays out his “practical” tools for maintaining purity. From ritualistic coming-of-age ceremonies to purity-driven breakup logic and parent-controlled courtship, I explore how these teachings shaped my view of relationships, intimacy, and self-worth—and why we need to talk about it.

In this episode, we covered:

• “God’s plan” for dating – Harris’s four steps to staying pure (and why they fail in real life)

• Parent-mandated relationships – Why asking dad for permission doesn’t make a healthy connection

• Boundaries vs. control – How shame disguised as wisdom taught us to fear our own desires

• The “brother/sister” dynamic – Why homeschoolers were discouraged from dating each other

• Lust, infatuation & self-pity – How purity culture twisted normal feelings into moral failings

If you’ve wrestled with dating shame, sexual confusion, or feeling like you couldn’t trust your own body, this one’s for you.

If you haven’t enjoyed this week episode, you can find it here:

If you’d rather listen, check it out on Spotify or Apple

What I’m reading…

I’m still working my way through “Keep Going” by Austin Kleon and it’s helping me scratch a creative itch that I didn’t know was lacking.

The biggest lesson I’ve pulled so far from the book is the importance of having a hobby or interest that you have no intention of monetizing. It’s something just for you and sure others might enjoy it but it’s something you’d do even if you made zero dollars doing it.

I’ve always been one to see the business opportunities and that gets in the way of me having a thing that is creative for creative’s sake.

So I’m trying to do that more. I spend a few minutes each day doing a creative act. It could be doodling, writing a poem, or making a musical tune. I don’t dedicate a ton of time to this, maybe 5-10 minutes and it’s been amazing for my mental health.

So I encourage you, this week, do something creative!

Until Next Time…

Thanks for the support!

Peace & Love

Jacob G