E319: Stop Chasing Chemistry: How To Find A Godly Spouse w/JP Pokluda | Lila Rose Show
E319: Stop Chasing Chemistry: How To Find A Godly Spouse w/JP Pokluda | Lila Rose Show  
Podcast: The Lila Rose Show
Published On: Tue May 19 2026
Description: JP Pokluda lived the life of "drugs, sex, and hip hop" until a radical conversion changed everything. Now he is on a crusade to redeem dating, relationships, and marriage across the country. Today, we discuss his advice for virtuous dating and delve into no shortage of hot takes along the way.JP's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpokluda/JP's website: https://www.jonathanpokluda.com/Check out Sacred Spark! https://www.sacredspark.app/NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 20% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA10 to get 10% off!-Patriot Mobile: Get 1 month of free service at https://patriotmobile.com/lila or call 972-PATRIOT w/ code LILA-Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. Visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/lila 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:01 - Too many options in dating00:03:07 - FOBO and FOMO00:05:27 - Attraction vs Godliness00:06:59 - "I only date losers"00:11:53 - What should Godly dating look like?00:21:10 - A framework for Christian dating00:23:59 - Simplest definition of purity00:26:42 - What about when a person just feels…off?00:32:59 - Are men wired for one woman?00:39:30 - How to get married this year?00:42:21 - What if you just don’t have chemistry?00:49:17 - What is modesty?00:54:16 - Should people take time off from dating?00:57:25 - Is p*rn use a disqualifier?00:59:25 - How JP got free from porn01:04:21 - Hot takes and priority of the heart01:10:18 - What should the first date be?01:14:22 - How should engagement go?01:16:00 - Physical boundaries01:17:35 - Can women express interest?01:20:50 - Lila’s younger sister01:22:08 - One piece of advice?