Should Churches Discipline Christians For Dating Non-Believers?
From Ask Dr. E by Michael Easley
May 28, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 298
About this episode
Dr. E discusses the complexities of church discipline regarding Christians dating non-believers and emphasizes restoration over punishment.
What happens when a Christian starts dating a non-believer? Should a church step in? And when does wisdom become a matter of church discipline?In this episode, Dr. E discusses one of the most difficult issues pastors and churches face today: church discipline, restoration, and how believers should respond to ongoing sin.Dr. Easley explains the biblical purpose of church discipline, why the phrase “unequally yoked” is often misunderstood, and how churches should approach situations involving dating, cohabitation, affairs, LGBTQ issues, and public unrepentant sin. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes that discipline should always aim toward restoration, never punishment.This episode offers biblical wisdom, pastoral insight, and practical guidance for Christians navigating messy real-life situations with truth and compassion.If you’ve ever wrestled with accountability, grace, or how churches should handle difficult situations, this conversation is for you.Chapters00:00 — Should Churches Discipline Dating Non-Christians?00:40 — Why This Question Is Complicated01:25 — What “Unequally Yoked” Really Means02:45 — Dating, Marriage, and Wisdom03:30 — What Counts as Ongoing Sin?05:20…
People in this episode
Host: Michael Easley
Topics covered
- church discipline
- dating non-believers
- restoration
- ongoing sin
- unequally yoked
- pastoral insight
Keywords
- church discipline
- dating
- non-believers
- unequally yoked
- restoration
- ongoing sin
- pastoral guidance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: church, LGBTQ
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