Heart of Dating

Let's talk the LGTBQ+ community and the church. Our goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment for many who may feel marginalized by religion today. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.c...

Abi and Justin discuss how they overcame shame from their past and restored relationships with themselves first, Abi discusses her journey with depression, they both discuss childhood truama, and the idea of needing to feel "complete" Justin is a nationally sought-after speaker and life consultant. He has spent over a decade facilitating emotional healing in the lives of thousands of individuals a...

Deb Fileta has a live therapy session with our very own Kait Warman! Kait gets real about her struggle with depression and anxiety.  Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national speaker, and the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, and Love in Every Season. Debra is also the creator of the popular relationship advice blog, www. TrueLoveDates.com as well...

Deb Fileta (a HOD favorite guest!) talks about the nuanced symptoms of depression and anxiety and how this affects dating. Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national speaker, and the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, and Love in Every Season. Debra is also the creator of the popular relationship advice blog, www. TrueLoveDates.com as well as the Lo...

Dr. Morgan Francis talks about loving our bodies, body image and how this affects how we show up in dating. Dr. Morgan Francis is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist as well as a wife and mother to three children in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is the owner of Scottsdale Premier Counseling, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her mission is to break through the mental health sha...

Minaa B talks about friendationships, establishing clarity and walking in your worth. Minaa B. is a writer, author of the book Rivers Are Coming and a licensed social worker. She is passionate about all things mental health and self-care. When Minaa is not working with clients, she is spreading love and light on her mantra-filled Instagram account @minaa_b. Mina shares on this episode that she has...

Kristine Jackson talks about navigating through Love Addiction and Codependency. Kristine Jackson from Onsite Workshops! Onsite is a therapy retreat center dedicated to changing lives through advanced emotional health. Kristine is a Clinical Supervisor at Onsite. With a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, Kristine went to UCLA for a certification in co-occurring disorders. S...

Mike Foster talks about codependency and its affect on relationships today.  Mike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker, and advocate for not-so-perfect people. He has an INCREDIBLE podcast, Fun Therapy and he has such a way of SEEING people, connecting with them, and making them feel understood and comfortable. Mike also has a book that he published with his wife Jennifer called FIVE dates. It...

Dr. Margaret Nagib talks about understanding soul ties and how to break them. Heart of Dating has a full heart welcoming Dr. Margaret Nagib to the episode today. She is a close friend to Kait and a clinical psychologist specializing in Christian counseling, inner healing, personal and spiritual development as well as treating eating disorders, trauma, self-injury and mood disorders. She received h...

Dr. Diane breaks down attachment theory, where it originated and how it applies today. She also details out the various different love attachment types and what the needs are for each type. Doctor Diane Strachowski has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Masters in Counseling and a Doctorate in Education. She did her postdoctoral studies at Stanford, where she received advanced training in Co...

Kat's episode on her new book "Sexless in the City" discusses toxic purity culture, modesty, masturbation, and sexuality and sexual desire. Kat is a Brooklyn-based online educator, digital content creator, female empowerment advocate. Her vision is for women to know their beauty, identity and value. She has a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University and is Co-Founder of the online p...

Dr. Therese talks about handling trauma and how that can come back up in dating. She also discusses overcoming anxiety in a dating scenario. Dr. Therese is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, self-care and personal development guru, and consummate foodie. Berkeley educated, she is a mover and a shaker with a drive for entrepreneurship and building community. Dr. Therese founded the LA Digital Nomads...

Dr. Gary Chapman talks all things love languages. Dr. Gary Chapman is an author, speaker, pastor, and counselor! He has a passion for people, and for helping them form lasting relationships. Chapman is a well-known marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars. The 5 Love Languages® is one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topping various bestseller charts for years, selling over thirteen m...

Anthony O'Neal discusses how to handle your finances as a single and understanding when you're "ready" for a relationship. Anthony ONeal is a #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of the popular online series “The TABLE” on his YouTube channel. He is the author of The Graduate Survival Guide, Debt-Free Degree and Destroy Your Student Loan Debt. Since2015, Anthony has served at...

Single women's panel discussing the topic of dating multiple people at once and what it really means to "casually date" Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait...

Tiffany Bluhm discusses the issues of silencing women and the history of it in the church. She also discusses what it truly means to be a feminists. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/...

Jamie and Aaron discuss their book Complement and what gender roles are biblical. They also discuss what true love is and what it means for women to submit to their husbands. Jamie and Aaron Ivey live in Austin, Texas where they parent four kids and do their best at changing the world from right where they are. Jamie Ivey hosts the podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, has written some books an...

JP discussing issues such as "The One" and the "X Factor" as it relates to his book "Outdated" . JP is the Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He was formerly the leader of The Porch in Dallas, TX which grew to be the largest weekly young adult gathering of its kind in the country. JP didn’t come to understand the grace of the Gospel until his early twenties after being involve...

Kait talks about legalism and how the purity movement has been toxic and shaming. Kait references her own personal sexual assault.  Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-l...

Cait and Cole from Moral Revolution dicuss the beauty of sexuality as well as how to remove shame from sex and sexuality. Cole and Caitlin Zick have been married and in ministry together for fifteen years. They currently serve as the directors of Moral Revolution in Redding, California. Before moving to Redding, they led the youth ministry at Capital Christian Center in Sacramento. In 2014, they l...

Kait discusses one of her biggest heartbreaks and how she found healing from it. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Reject...

Elyse discusses a divorce she went through and how it's taboo in the church as well as how she found hope when it comes to love again after a heartbreak. Elyse is a writer, speaker, and influencer who is committed to using her platform to have authentic conversations and share meaningful moments that inspire people to live up to their God-given calling. She’s an over-sharer and a people pleaser an...

Kait talks about codependency, gaslighting, and love bombing and how to recognize toxic traits Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank...

Toni Collier discusses abuse and dealing with unhealthy and toxic relationships as well as when to walk away. Toni is the Co-Lead Pastor of Hillsong Atlanta and founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color that helps women process through brokenness and get to hope. She is a speaker, host and consultant that has helped organizations with creative marketing, leader...

Kait talks about truly owning who you are in dating. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://am...