Christians Who Date

What do you do when all your friends are getting married? Or finding relationships? Or moving into the next stage of life while you’re still single? Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea share real life examples of feeling behind or less than and what they do to kick comparison in the face.

Guys, this one’s for you. What are the ladies impressed by? How can you get to know someone if you’re interested? What are some tips for the first date? How about all the other dates? Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea talk through what guys have done in the pre-dating and early dating stages that has really impressed them.

As Christians, we're famous for putting a lot of pressure on dating. It makes sense, because we have a high value for marriage, but at the same time, it can hurt the dating stage when we feel like we need to figure things out ASAP. This week, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren sit down with Kalli's sister and brother-in-law, Katie and Patrick Hern as they share their dating story and the perspective they h...

Is there a way to know if you’re ready to be in a relationship? What questions do you ask on a first date? What makes a dealbreaker vs. something you work through? Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea tackle some of your top dating questions on the podcast this week.

Should women ask guys on dates? What about breaking the ice? Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren pull from their own experiences to talk about what they've seen work and not work in the dating world.

It's the question that always gets asked at youth group... how far is too far? When it comes to physical boundaries, where is the line? This week, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren get very honest about how they've navigated this part of a relationship and answer questions like: Is the church controlling people with all of this talk on physical boundaries? Is God controlling people by making all of these...

Statistically, it's more common than ever to live with your partner, whether you plan on getting married or not. If you're NOT living together, what are you even doing? Following some antiquated set of rules? Overpaying for rent? Possibly even putting yourself in danger by not truly scoping things out before you tie the knot? Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea get a little controversial this week by sharin...

Can you get free from porn ? How does porn affect your dating relationship? What are the practicals for breaking this cycle if you're stuck? This week, Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea sit down with their friends from California who are currently youth pastors in Austin, Texas: Tim and Naomi Specht. Tim shares honestly about his own struggle with porn and how watching a TedTalk led to a revelation of tru...

What does culture say? What does Jesus say? What does it mean to date as a Christian? Andrea, Kalli, and Lauren talk through: How dating has looked different for them because of their faith How they've approached the topic of faith with the people they've dated If they had it to do over again, would they follow the boundaries God outlines in the Bible? Recommended Reading: Loveology by John Mark C...

What should you look for in someone to date? What are the green flags? What are the red flags? What do you do with a yellow flag? Are orange flags a thing? Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea dive into all of these questions and more in this episode. P.S. Kalli is saying the word "flag," even though it sounds totally different. She's from Montana.

If you’re feeling the pressure to get married, you’re not alone. Whether it’s from society or the church, it’s easy to feel like there’s a timeline you have to stick to. Some of the pressure may be real, but a lot of it is unnecessary. Breaking up with the pressure to be married starts with dismantling common lies around being single. Join Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea as they talk through several com...

Does downloading a dating app mean you're not trusting God? Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea talk through common hang-ups people have when it comes to online dating and give their best tips for meeting the kind of person you want.

Are you avoiding uncomfortable conversations in dating? This week, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren talk about how they went from basically train wrecks to mostly clear & kind communicators. They'll talk about: How a lot of the dating culture we have today is the result of people avoiding uncomfortable conversations Why trying not to hurt someone's feelings is often more painful in the long r...

How can you be kind to yourself after a breakup? What makes breaking up harder or easier? As a people pleaser, how can you distinguish what you want from what everyone else wants? In Part 2 of Break-Ups, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren talk through some of the biggest things they've learned from breakups and dealing with disappointment in dating. They talk through things like: How breaking up can tr...

How do you handle disappointment in dating? Whether it's the end of a relationship, rejection, or unmet expectations, what can you do to heal and move on? Lauren, Kalli, and Andrea talked through everything they've learned from past break-ups and dealing with disappointment in dating. They talk through things like: Why you can't put a timeline on healing The stages of grief at the end...

Andrea, Kalli, and Lauren sit down with Grace Clibourn (Andrea's former roommate and Tennessee's newest, most-eligible bachelorette). In high school, Grace avoided dating at all costs. Listen to find out how she started going on dates, breaking the ice, and creating connection. The ladies talk about: How Grace went from being a terrified dater to confronting her dating anxiety head-on How...

What does success look like in dating? Does it have to end in marriage to be considered a success? This week, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren share some dating wins to make up for all the dating fails they shared last week.

Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea meet up in Kalli's home state of Montana to share some of their most memorable dating fails - both big and small. Next week, they'll share some of their dating successes in the second part of this conversation.

The Christians Who Date continue their conversation on how to get a date. This week, Andrea talks about how addressing her core beliefs was a game-changer for her in the dating world. The conversation wraps up with some tips for the guys and answers questions like: 1.) What are the ladies looking for? 2.) What are some ways guys have totally killed it (in a good way) in the initiation/pursuit/dati...

The Christians Who Date talk about how to actually get a date. Lauren kicks it off with a story about her middle school crush. As the queen of initiating/breaking the ice, Lauren shares her strategies for meeting new people. Kalli talks about celebrating small wins in the dating world. Kalli shares some flirting stories and tips for how to flirt without changing your personality. Next week in Part...

Woohoo! Welcome to the Christians Who Date Podcast! Join 3 single ladies in their 30s as they navigate the ups and downs of dating while staying true to themselves and their values. After a year of keeping their dating fails and successes exclusively on a group text, they're bringing the group text to you. In this episode, get ready to talk about: - Why the struggle is real when it comes to da...