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EP. 48| How To Spot Spiritual Manipulation in Friendship and Dating

EP. 48| How To Spot Spiritual Manipulation in Friendship and Dating

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 Feeling pressured in relationship is a sign to take a step back! Remember the six-month rule—observe character over charisma. Beware of the dangers of familiar spirits, which can manifest in repeated patterns of unhealthy relationships. I hope this episode blesses you. Welcome to Emotional Healing for Christian Women. Thank You! For listening/Watching. ⁠I’m Marvel C. Adeyemi⁠, a licensed Psychotherapist and Faith -Based Coach who supports Christian women. ✅ Join my soulful restoration Christian women's retreat ⁠⁠ Imagine waking up without the weight of shame, fear, and loneliness. Imagine finally feeling worthy, confident, and at peace — and doing it with God by your side. That's the healing we begin together Perhaps you’re struggling with low self-worth, rejection, persistent anxiety, spiritual confusion, neglect, abandonment, or feeling disconnected from your purpose… If you're afraid of repeating painful patterns in parenting or relationships… If your past still triggers you — please know that healing is possible. Through biblical lens, I’ll help you rebuild self-worth, trust, peace and clarity — so you can feel empowered, beautiful, and confident. WHAT NEXT? ✅ Get ⁠free resources⁠ for guidance and healing from past wounds and finding clarity and purpose. ✅ Order my new book, Beyond the Hurt. ⁠E-book ⁠ and ⁠Paper back⁠ 📌Work with me 1:1: book a session: ⁠Book Here⁠ ✅Please leave a comment/review, subscribe/follow and share. ✅ Join my private ⁠face book group ⁠ ✅ Book a 1:1 Coaching Call if you’re ready to dive deeper into your healing journey. ⁠https://marveladeyemi.com.au/⁠ ✅ Send me an⁠ email⁠ contact@wholesomecounselling.com Connect with me, online for Christian Counselling and Couple counselling. I support high-achieving Christians in Ballarat, Melbourne Victoria- Australia, and globally who are ready to transform their relationships through inner child healing and faith-led wisdom. 📢Disclaimer: I share content from my reflections for educational purpose only and should not replace professional therapy. If you need immediate support, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional. key words #RedFlags #SelfCare #Discernment #Friendship #MentalHealth #Growth #Podcast #Relationships TRANSCRIPT In this episode, I want to gently but clearly talk to you about discernment, because when you are sincerely seeking to do God’s will for your life, you need to understand this: God sends people into your life. And the enemy also sends people into your life. Both can look convincing at first. Dating Is Not Harmless Dating isn’t neutral. Friendship isn’t always innocent. Connection isn’t automatically safe. When you’re longing for love — especially if you’ve experienced rejection, neglect, or emotional wounds — you are more vulnerable than you realise. That doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human. But vulnerability without discernment can be dangerous. Scripture tells us to test the spirits. Not every connection is divine. Not every open door is God. And not every person who sounds spiritual is safe. Some people have unknowingly befriended — and even dated — individuals practising witchcraft, manipulation, or spiritual control. Not because they were foolish… but because they were desperate. And desperation is a pull. Charisma Is Not Character Let me say this clearly, especially for my Gen Z sisters: Gifts are loud. Character is quiet. You can fall in love with charisma. You can be impressed by someone’s prophetic gifting. You can be drawn to someone who prays powerfully, speaks accurately, or seems spiritually “deep.” They might tell you exactly what you’re going through. They might speak into your season with precision. They might call out things no one else knows. Here’s the wisdom part: Gifting reveals ability. Character reveals safety. And character takes time to observe. The 6-Month Rule (this will save you) Here’s a secret I want you to write down. When you meet someone — whether as a friend or potential spouse — give the relationship at least six months. Not six months of intensity. Six months of observation. If they demonstrate prophetic attributes or spiritual insight: Acknowledge it inwardly Stay quiet outwardly Don’t announce it Don’t attach meaning too quickly Time reveals patterns. Pressure exposes motives. Consistency tells the truth. Most people who manipulate spiritually rely on urgency. God works through peace. Pressure Is a Red Flag Pressure can look subtle. It can sound like: constant, unasked-for texts feeling monitored or micromanaged guilt when you don’t respond quickly emotional intensity before trust is built That suffocated feeling? That’s not romance. That’s not God. Healthy connection allows space. Secure love respects rhythm. Divine alignment never needs force. If you feel pressure — detach ...
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