A Conversation On

So much of our time is spent on social media and this can impact our view on what we deem as relationship goals when it comes to our platonic and romantic interactions, and even how we navigate dating in the digital age. It can also be a gateway for inspiration and creativity.
Social media can often make us feel inadequate or arrogant if used in an unhealthy way but how do we strike the right balance? Watch as our host from Team Magnify, Rachel, is joined by guests Teniola Zara King and Bobbi Kumari as they delve into: Ep 13: Is Social Media Ruining Dating?
00:00 Intro
22:25 Combating loneliness
30:50 Dating potential and embracing change
41:02 Finding our worth in social media
48:05 Embracing freedom in singleness
TENIOLA ZARA KING is a writer and director. She recently completed her latest film Teju’s Tale.
BOBBI KUMARI is an author and speaker. She is the founder and producer at Living in Light - an online Fashion and Lifestyle brand.
This episode of The Magnify Conversations was produced by Magnify and filmed and edited by Method Films.
Follow our guests on Instagram:
Teniola Zara King: @teniolazaraking
Bobbi Kumari: @bobbikumari
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Rachel Calland @rachelcalland
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Me tooo 😅

[@ems4202]

I’m only 51 seconds in and the Spirit is already telling me “comparison is the thief of joy”. God bless you ladies for your wisdom!

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God bless you for leaving a lovely comment and gaining wisdom from the episode 🤍

[@BobbiKumari]

So great to watch this - praying it’s a blessing to many! Thank you so much Magnify for the opportunity to be part of this conversation with Rachel and Teniola! Such an honour! x

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We loved having you Bobbi, thanks for dropping so much wisdom on set! 💪💎

[@steph543211]

I love Bobbi in this so much she spoke nothing but facts. Especially at 54:45 like I want to come into my marriage as a Woman of God. This doesn’t mean I need to be perfect, but I need to be ready to be with someone for the rest of my life. My singleness, loneliness era whatever you want call it is about my relationship with God and it isn’t necessarily about getting married but it’s about Christ and it always will be.

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Preach it! 🙌

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This purview 😢 ❤

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I am a man and I must mention that this podcast is really great to listen to.

[@Momo_Mo781]

I love how real these ladies are - I relate. My advice is - don't settle - it's not worth it, not worth your peace!! God will give us the grace however long the signless is!! Amen

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Settling doesn't lead to good long term results 🙌

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"God loves you more than you love yourself"

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Preach it!

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This channel is soo refreshing as a believer!! Ahhhh ladies thank you

[@taranwakudu]

What I’ve been learning in my recently in my single season is that God wants us to fully rely on him and bring all our emotions and thoughts and feelings and questions to him. I take regular breaks from social but it’s nice to know that if I feel envious of a couple’s post, God wants me to talk to him about why I feel that way. That in itself creates intimacy in my relationship with God. God understands that I have a desire for a relationship and marriage . He created me with feelings. Asking the Holy Spirit to help me navigate these feelings with me rather than judging myself, feeling icky, and attempting to “shut it down” myself. This is how I’ve personally been able to enjoy my single season and really put God first in that.

[@nananyanba]

Even the beautiful women we see with many followers showing off their beauty on social media, they look confident and have it all put together. But I really am truly think that a lot of them are insecure.

[@Magnifycollective]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🤍💭 Confidence and insecurity is definitely something that is hard to discern online and offline but we pray for everyone to be the comfortable in their own skin

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Thank you @@Magnifycollective 🙏 I have not even watched the video yet lol. I will watch now but thanks for replying. I am loving all the videos!!! Amazing channel!!!

[@thinkinggrace8092]

This encouraged my heart, as I do struggle with singleness and trusting God in this. Thank you!

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I’m so addicted to this podcast and I just found it today. Wow!

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Thanks for stopping by and tuning in, we can't wait to hear your thoughts on our latest episode dropping today! 👀

[@ayomideojo7617]

Loved this topic so much because thanks to God, God has taught me in my single season to be thankful of the season and use it wisely.. In my single season, I've been able to strengthen my relationship with God by His Grace, discover new things about myself i'e that I love travelling, travelling as much as I want and can afford, be there for my friends without hesitation, serve God in church, work on my career, I've been able to do soooo much in this single season without distractions, and I am so grateful for it and even the continuous experience. I am so confident that I am a better person and will be a better wife now because of my experiences while being single.

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I'm so glad I found this channel... beautiful and powerful ladies of faith. I'm learning so much

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So beautiful and authentic❤. Thank you so much ladies for sharing. GOD bless you all.😊

[@blackwomanminimalist]

This was like balm for the soul. Amazing women on fire for God ❤

[@Magnifycollective]

What a beautiful and poetic way of putting things 😍

[@zeea6507]

Great discussion, a break from social media is necessary otherwise easy to waste a lot of time. Comparison is the thief of joy.

[@lonimimeseko]

Phenomenal interview. I’m in awe and can relate to a lot of the things that were said

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Very wholesome conversation .The studio decor is so gorgeous I must say .

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Wholesome and aesthetic content 🤩

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God loves you more than you love yourself. Enjoy this season. Such a banger episode❤

[@HoneyWealthMix]

I am so in love with these series especially because every one I have seen has a Nigerian guest! Well done Magnify team...

[@Magnifycollective]

Thanks for tuning in! 📻

[@AllAboutAndrew444]

Good points very powerful

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Love love your content 😍

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An amazing episode that was necessary, for our eye opening and really dive in Gods word and what it says about Love.

[@Magnifycollective]

Thanks for tuning in 📻🤍

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Teniola is beautiful ❤

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She's a stunner 💫

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Love the conservation,Thank you

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Thank you for tuning in 🤍

[@ser5615]

15:15 I really enjoyed this part Bobbi was talking about

[@Magnifycollective]

Facts! 🔥

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Love this podcast. So wholesome ❤

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Wholesome vibes only 🤍

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Loved this conversation, keep up the good work Magnify!!!

[@Magnifycollective]

Thanks for the encouragement 💪

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Really enjoyed this conversation ladies! Refreshing to see women deep in their word, thriving and encouraging the body of Christ

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We love to see it 🙌

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Truly beautiful.. Thank you

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Looool at the “two rounds” I’m only 5mins in and cackling!

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What an amazing episode! ❤️

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Thanks for tuning in - we're so grateful that you enjoyed this episode ✨

[@tammycovington3288]

I really enjoyed this episode as a single mother …looking forward to being married in God’s timing. I sensed The Lord says to both of my single Sisters that they are so picky😂❤( in a good way) that he will NOT give them just any man. The men he has for them will come with power and glorify God just like my two Sisters do now. You will be a power couple with your husbands. Because you two Sisters value your relationship with God so much he WILL NOT let you all settle for just anyone because you both have delighted yourselves in The Lord Psalm 37:4

[@Magnifycollective]

Upholding godly standards is a MUST

[@BobbiKumari]

❤❤❤

[@tolubajomo6312]

Very deep insightful conversation. Thank you so much Teni and Bobbi for your sincerity, openness and also for expressing that God’s love for us should overshadow negative emotions that can arise from pressure from social media. Well done ladies. Very practical conversation. 👍👍👍👍. God bless you all.

[@Magnifycollective]

Wisdom in the episode and wisdom in the comments 🔥

[@BobbiKumari]

❤

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So so Amazing! 😍

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They're the dream team 🤩

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Amazing conversation

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Thanks for tuning in 📻

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Watching from zambia and i absolutely love this podcast❤

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It warms our soul to know that Magnify is reaching women in Zambia, welcome to the Magnify community 🇿🇲🤍

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4:45 is TOO much! That's how I feel about Elisabeth Elliot: ma'am, do not talk to me about singleness. I'm more concerned about you outliving 2 of 3 husbands! 😂

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6 minutes in and I know this channel is for me. I relate so much 😅

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Please write your guests names so that we can follow them on their social media platform and also urs

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Hey! All our guest names and account details are always in the description box for each episode - 😊. Thanks for the support!

[@elizabeth_kolade]

Teniola is soooo Nigerian😂😂 We just know how to bring in the banter and slangs to drive the point home😅

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I’m your South African subbie 🇿🇦❤️

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We love our South African subbies 🇿🇦💕

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same here☺

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12 minutes of scrolling.. some of us need deliverance for the 3 hours oo

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God loves you more than you love yourself

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From 🇿🇦 with 🤍.

[@teniolazaraking4168]

❤️❤️ so excited to be a part of this and very excited for everyone to finally hear it. Thanks for having me Magnify ❤️🥹

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Thanks for joining us in the Magnify studio to have an open and honest chat, miss you already! 🤍

[@rosinebatende2620]

Please why we don’t have subtile available??🥹🙏🏾

[@Magnifycollective]

Unfortunately, there seems to be a technical error with the upload of this video which is why the subtitles aren't working. We do apologise about this and will ensure our next episode has the captions.