Authentic Love

After a breakup it can be hard to know what comes next and how to move forward with hope. The season of singleness after a breakup is difficult to walk through, and understand God's plan in the midst of it. Join the Authentic Love team and special guest Ben as they discuss ways that have helped them work through a breakup and how to make sure you're taking care of yourself. Ben shares about a rece...

There's no one size fits all solution when it comes to meeting someone, but it's important to know where your heart is when you're looking. Join the Authentic Love team as they discuss different perceptions of online dating and how it factors into the church. Listen in as they answer questions around discerning if online dating is right for you, the heart approach to take, and some practical exper...

Online Dating. Long Distance Relationship. This month's episode features the story of special guests Timothy and Dionne and how they unexpectedly found love. From the first DM to getting engaged it's a fantastic journey of choosing to commit, knowing what's important when seeking a relationship, and above all pursing the Lord in your desire for a relationship. 

Authentic Love is back with part two on Purity Culture. Janie's husband, Josh, talks about how his experience with Purity Culture differed from hers, and how that played out in their marriage. Join the team as they discuss what honour between the opposite sex should look like, how expectations around Purity Culture can sometimes do more harm than good, and speaking truth in love.

Purity culture is a big Christian concept that has become confusing and associated with many different things in the church. Join the Authentic Love team, and special guest Ali Poetker, as they unpack purity culture from a female perspective. In part 1 of a 2 part series, the team will discuss the concept of sex in and outside of marriage, why sex isn’t talked about enough in the church, and why t...

Flirt to Convert. Unequally Yoked. If you’ve been in the church awhile you’ve probably heard these phrases thrown around before…but what do they mean? Why shouldn’t we be dating non-believers? Is there a long term effect? What about navigating a relationship with someone from a different denomination or church? Join the Authentic Love team as they discuss these popular Christian terms, and how to...

Valentines Day is almost here, which means flowers, chocolate and romance! Teddy and Hanna kick things off talking about their Valentines Day experiences, before taking a look at what it means to be in a relationship beyond February 14. It takes a lot more than the excitement of spending romantic days together to make a relationship work - it takes the four C's: Clarity, Commitment, Consistency......

Baby it’s cold outside! The winter months bring up new interactions and emotions! Join the Authentic Love Team as they discuss cuffing season, how to handle the holidays both single and not, and what the real reason for the season is!

Content Warning: This episode addresses themes of suicide, mental health, ghosting and gaslighting.   Who exactly is the Authentic Love team? Join us for story time where our own hosts discuss how their relationships solidified their faith and helped them understand what a good relationship looks like. From awkward first dates to heartbreak get ready to know host Hanna Karman a little deeper,...

Starting a new relationship can be exciting. There's the romantic dates, butterflies, and the hope that this might be the "one". But you also need to make sure you're rooted in your identity, and prioritizing God for a fruitful relationship. Join the Authentic Love team live from Harvest City church as they discuss what identity in Christ looks like, how to recognize and heal from a toxic relation...

Touch, Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation and Gifts. What are all of these? They're the five love languages. Join the Authentic Love team and guest Josh Kachaluba as they unpack the importance of understanding one another's love language, and how it impacts your relationships. 

Being single in the church isn't talked about often, and it can be easy to feel like you're alone in your singleness. Join the Authentic Love team, and special guest Leslie Afedo, as they discuss the pros and cons of being single, and how you can start preparing yourself now for a future relationship. 

Timing is important when it comes to relationships, and that is especially true for special guests Renee and Justin Hay. Join the Authentic Love team as they unpack Renee and Justin's love story, and dive into the importance of timing, trusting God, and figuring out who you are before settling into a relationship. 

Every relationship starts somewhere. Join the Authentic Love team with special guest Ibim Inko-Tariah as they talk about square one in relationships. Get ready for some advice on new relationships, and what they would tell their younger selves when it comes to dating!

Have you ever experienced a plot twist in your dating life? Or had God redirect your relationship plans? Join the Authentic Love team as they discuss their dating experiences, and how to move forward when that plot twist comes around! 

Join us as for real, raw, and redemptive discussions on singleness and dating in the church.