Heart of Dating

Mandy tells her story of being an older single woman and how to battle comparison, being confident in yourself, and the idea of taking a dating break every now and then. Heart of Dating welcomes the incredible single woman herself, Mandy Hale, to the show today! Mandy is a blogger turned New York Times best-selling author and speaker. She is also the creator of the social media movement, “The Sing...

Gary Thomas talks about when and how to walk away from someone and what signs tell you that they are indeed a toxic person to be with. Heart of Dating is excited to welcome back Gary Thomas to the show! Gary Thomas was on one of Heart of Dating’s first episodes as he talked about the myth of soulmates. You can listen to that episode HERE (https://heartofdating.com/009-infatuation-the-myth-of-the-s...

Kait vulnerably opens up about her own story of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Trigger Warning: Please be advised that for this episode, Kait goes into detail about her abuse story. Keep in mind that if this is a topic that is sensitive for you, proceed and listen with caution to avoid potential triggers. If you or someone you know is facing an abusive relationship, please call the Nationa...

Ally talks about emotional abuse and defines what gaslighting is. She also goes into signs of an abusive person. Heart of Dating welcome the incredibly Allison Fallon to the show this week. Ally writes books, helps people write books and believes a regular practice of writing can change your life. She is the author of 12 books (and counting) sought-after public speaker and coach to hundreds of aut...

Dr. Margaret Nagib talks about soul is - what are they, how do you get them, and how do you 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...

Bianca talks about "acceptable stalking" how to date well without pressure, evaluation in dating and in yourself, how to prep for marriage, and how women can show interest first. She also discusses and encourages women to be clearer when it comes to communicating to men. WELCOME TO SEASON 4!!! Today we are kicking off SEASON 4 of the Heart of Dating Podcast and it feels SO SURREAL, We have been ar...

Mike talks about signs to look for to see if YOU are codependent. Mike Foster is such a wonderful human being you guys. He is a best-selling author, speaker, and advocate for not-so-perfect people. He has an INCREDIBLE podcast, Fun Therapy, which Kait actually had the pleasure of being on during Season 3 (go take a listen!). Y’all Mike has such a way of SEEING people, connecting with them, and mak...

Ben talks about the evaluation process to see if someone is a good match for your for a potential spouse. Kait got the privilege of sitting down with Ben Stuart who is not only an author but also the pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C. He has a LOT to say about dating and this entire process and it is SO good. Prior to joining Passion City Church, Ben served for 11 years as the executiv...

John Mark Comer talks about how to have strong physical boundaries, where to draw the line and discusses if and when christians should resist masturbation. Today, Kait sit’s down with John Mark Comer and they just GO there. On sex. Boundaries. The theology of love. The myth of the soulmate. And of course, masturbation. One question too far? We think not! John Mark has incredible things to say abou...

Matt talks all things first date and how you should act, plan... and everything else that has to do with the practicality of going our and meeting someone for the first time. Kait brings in her hilarious friend Matt jones to talk about the struggle of being in a dating rut and some fun date ideas to help combat the dry spell! Matt, a self-declared ”fun” guy, says that a lot of dating nowadays – es...

Gary Thomas talks about how to tell if you're truly a good match with someone or if you’re just infatuated by them. Discusses the dangers of infatuation and why you shouldn't build a relationship on just that. In today’s episode, Kait speaks with the INSANELY wise Gary Thomas about some controversial topics like the concept of a soulmate and the dangers (slash reality) of infatuation. Gary is an i...

yan and Selena talk about how to tell if someone is TRULY a Christian and has a strong relationship with the Lord. SUMMER SERIES FLASHBACK TODAY FEATURING RYAN AND SELENA FREDERICK Today Kait invites Ryan and Selena Frederick onto the podcast… and they are the marriage #dreamteam! Together they have an incredible platform called Fierce Marriage which is a place to truly process the trials of marri...

Beth and Jeff talk about Enneagram stereotypes, how to use the enneagram as a means of self evaluation and how to use it overall to better your dating life. Also they discuss if there truly are two number that make the best match or not. In our final episode for Season 3, Heart of Dating welcomes Beth and Jeff McCord this week on the show as they talk to Kait about the Enneagram! Beth and Jeff McC...

Single Men Panel: Dealbreakers, makeup, why they don't ask women out. The conversation continues with Jarod Nickerson and BC Serna on this episode as they answer questions from our lady listeners! Both of them share their hearts and insight on the minds and hearts of Christian single men in this episode! BC Serna is a traveler, storyteller, and mentor. He has spent the past 11 years traveling the...

Single Men Panel: How to avoid friendationships, how to plan a first date out, and seeking mentorship from other men. Heart of Dating is so excited to do a SINGLE men’s panel this week! This conversation is split into two parts- first questions FROM the dudes and then next questions from the LADIES. For this episode Kait brought on two guy friends who have incredible hearts that she knew would jus...

Ben tells his story of extreme heartbreak, divorce, and how he overcame it with Christ. He also discusses how to overcame shame and pain from past and how to learn from it. How do you heal and date after divorce? How do you break free of fear after betrayal? You guys have been asking for an episode on divorce and betrayal and we have been listening! Today we are covering this subject for the first...

Tenley tells her story of being a runner up on the bachelor, discusses marriage, finding love, and not having to audition to meet your spouse. Also talks about some trust issues that arose after heartache. Have you been through heart wrenching heartbreak? Have you been extremely disappointed when it came to love? Have you ever lost hope and questioned your future? Have you ever felt such heavy gri...

Today’s MINISODE features Heart of Dating’s very own host Kait Warman as she expands on the topic of Feminine Energy from our previous episode with Arielle Estoria. Kait brings some deeper insight on the topic of feminine energy and discusses three practical ways and strategies for women to embrace their beautiful feminine side. Some themes of today's episode: -How can we embrace femininity in a c...

Arielle discuss masculine vs. feminine energy and how we should surrender doing things "our own way" and do it "God's way". Also discusses her singleness journey and what to do when you feel hopeless in your season. Heart of Dating is excited to bring you an episode on a topic that RARELY get's discussed in the Christian culture: the balance of feminine and masculine energies! Kait welcomed the lo...

Meygan talks about red flags, why we ignore them, and how to spot them. She also discusses self control, and lays out the top 5 dating red flags we should look for. This week on the Heart of Dating podcast Kait talks to Meygan Caston from Marriage 365! Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365, a nonprofit dedicated to helping couples connect on a deeper level. She and her husband Casey reach...

Mo breaks down culture, what TRULY is and how the church hasn't done a great job at discussing it. She also talks about the issue of putting virginity on a pedestal and goes deep into what truly means. Heart of Dating is so ecstatic to welcome Mo Isom as a guest on this week’s episode! Mo Isom is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and the author...

Jordan and Matt talk about communication and why it's so important in a relationship. They also discuss "opposite attract" and how to manage your expectations in a marriage and dating relationship. Heart of Dating is SO beyond excited to welcome Jordan Lee Dooley BACK on the show, and this time, with her amazing husband Matt! Jordan just this week released her brand new book Own Your Everyday yall...

Jamal talks about how to focus on bettering yourself, preparing for marriage, and letting God work in you in your singleness season. He goes over 7 steps every single should take. Heart of Dating is thrilled to welcome the incredible Jamal Miller on the podcast this week. Jamal and his wife Natasha have co-founded the Married and Young ministry and also head up The One University, a course for sin...

Brittney talks about the importance of mental health and how past traumas can trigger anxiety and dating. She discusses coping mechanism, therapy, dating with anxiety and dating someone with anxiety. Also discusses the fear of dating in general. This week, Kait talks to training Clinical Psychologist and online educator Brittney Moses about triggers and anxiety within dating. Brittney is passionat...

Mac and Kenz talk about their dating personality quiz, how everyone perceives dating different struggles and strengths each personality has in dating (This episode geared towards women). The week on the Heart of Dating podcast, we have co-founders of Delight Ministries Mac and Kenz as guests on the show! Mac and Kenz started Delight Ministries in college and since then have expanded their ministry...