Bethany White & Dalton Teal
Looking For The Middle: The Christian’s Guide to Modern Dating
Have you ever asked yourself the question, ”Why is dating so hard?” Have you felt frustrated, confused, or overwhelmed trying to navigate dating and relationships? Well you are not alone! Looking For The Middle is a podcast where you can find helpful, Christ-honoring, easy-to-follow advice about dating, singleness, relationships, and everything in between. There is a lot out there about the theology of dating and how to date in a way that honors the Lord.... and that is great! We’re going to talk about that plenty too, but we’re also going to talk about the practical stuff too. How to flirt. H...
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Bethany White & Dalton Teal
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Dec 10, 2024
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Episodes
CouchCast: A Live Swiping Extravaganza 24.02.2023 29:41
You guys loved it the last time we had some live swiping through dating apps on an episode, so we made an entire CouchCast out of it. There is no filter and all bets are off as to what we’re going to find! This is probably the longest CouchCast we’ve ever done… and probably the one we laughed through the most!
Don’t Waste Your Singleness! 22.02.2023 1:04:52
We’re back!!! Season 10 is here and we’re so excited! We’re kicking off the season taking a look at the idea of making the most of the time you’ve been given as a single person. Instead of seeing it as a burden to carry, how can you be making the most of this time to the glory of God?
What Do I Do If ______________ ?? 14.12.2022 1:12:17
It's the season finale of season 9!! And, it's our question episode for this season all rolled into one. This week, we're answering the question "what do I do if/when _________?" You guys supplied the answers and now we're talking about them. There is a wide variety of topics being covered today... everything from what to do if you're always being ghosted, how to get up the nerve to approach the g...
How Do I Know I’m ”Ready” for Marriage? 07.12.2022 51:54
Have you ever wondered if you met "the one" tomorrow would you be ready to pursue marriage? We've probably all asked ourselves that at some point, but it's not always clear what the answer is. So, this week, we're going through some things to be on the lookout for.... patterns you want to see in your life, in thought word and deed, that will all help spell out whether you're ready to take the (hyp...
Men (and women) Tell All! An Interview with Ben & Lindsay 30.11.2022 1:01:52
This season's Men Tell All episode is a bit different! We're interviewing Ben and his wife Lindsay this week to get some insight into what dating as a Christian couple really looks like. What were the most important and helpful things as they navigated dating, engagement, and now marriage? What is their best advice to those still looking? They have a ton of wisdom!
Why Dating is not a Biblical Construct... and What to Do About It 23.11.2022 53:27
We've all heard it a million times... dating isn't actually in the Bible. We get it, it's not. But, what do you do instead? While the actual dating process isn't in the Bible anywhere, there is plenty within the pages of Scripture about what a man or woman who is following God should look like. There is verse after verse talking about the Sovereignty and Love of God. There are so many principles i...
When to Just Shut Up 16.11.2022 48:58
You like him... he likes you... seems like a dream scenario, right? Should you always go for it, if that's the case? Are there ever times when you still shouldn't say anything? In this week's episode, we're looking at those times when maybe the best thing to do is just shut up and not say anything. Maybe it's not forever, it's just for right now... we're looking at how to speak up after you've dec...
CouchCast: Real Talk (the follow up) 11.11.2022 22:47
We're circling back to the online dating app discussion we started in Wednesday's episode... things we see a lot that are frustrating, some that maybe we're being too picky about, and some that are just downright weird. You don't want to miss this... there is live swiping going on as we record!
Real Talk 09.11.2022 58:46
Y'all, we're calling an audible this week! This is not what we originally had on the schedule... we just recorded it this week even. But, this was probably one of the most vulnerable and unguarded conversations we've ever had on this show. We're taking all of the filters off and talking about where we both are in our singleness right now... what we're thinking, what's hard, what we're wrestling wi...
Things to Talk About Before You Get Engaged 02.11.2022 58:21
Whether you're about to engaged, newly dating someone, or not dating anyone at all, this episode is for you! Knowing when to talk about what can be tricky when you're navigating a dating relationship and especially as you get more serious, it's not always obvious what more serious topics you should be talking about.... and how seriously is appropriate, too! So, today we're going through a whole ho...
Backstage Pass: Should the Person You’re Dating ”Make You Happy”? 28.10.2022 17:12
This Backstage Pass actually stems from a conversation we were having off the air that we thought would be helpful and encouraging to you guys too? Should the person you're dating be the source of your happiness? This was definitely a soapbox topic for one of us... hint: it wasn't Bethany ;)
Dalton’s Perspective on Our Most Popular Questions 26.10.2022 48:42
There are several questions that we have gotten way more than any others and we've talked about them in previous episodes or CouchCasts, but this week, we're throwing all of them at Dalton to get a guy's perspective on some of your most burning questions! What do guys really think of girls asking them out? How can we know if a guy is interested or if he's just being nice? Answers to those and so...
The Circle Back 19.10.2022 37:29
This episode comes straight from a conversation we had with one of our friends a couple of months back, talking about circling back to a previous relationship after an amicable break-up. When is it a good idea? Who should do the circling back? Why did you break-up? How did you leave it at the break-up? All questions we're diving into today!
CouchCast: How Do I Seek Validation from God Rather than the Guy I’m Dating? 14.10.2022 13:05
This is a common struggle for all of us! We seek to get our validation, worth, and joy from the people around us rather than from God, Himself. So, in a dating context if you're looking to get that from the person you're dating, or the person that you want to be going out with, how do you break that cycle?
Why is Christian Dating so Complicated? 12.10.2022 49:36
We all know, firsthand, that dating as a Christian is really complicated these days! Why is that though?? We're doing a deep dive in this week's episode to figure out some reasons why and what we can do to fix them!
Women Tell All! w/Mel New & IYKYK Christian Dating 05.10.2022 1:18:41
This is our first ever Women Tell All episode and we couldn't be happier to have Mel on the show! She founded IYKYK Christian Dating almost two years ago and has created a vibrant community for Christian singles online and in-person through the mixers they have hosted all over the country. They're coming to ATL this month!! So, if you're local and want to sign up, the link is below for tickets. Da...
Backstage Pass: Is it Ok to Ask a Girl Out More Than Once? 30.09.2022 14:48
In this week's Backstage Pass, one of our guy listeners wants to know how it would be taken if he asked a girl out again who has previously said no... more details of the situation in the episode, but we break down the different possible reasons and outcomes and come up with an answer!
What to Look for When You’re Looking: A Discussion of Knights in Shining Armor and Supermodels 28.09.2022 56:27
Whew! That title was a mouthful! This week's episode stemmed from a conversation we had about how what we all tend to look for in someone to date is really what makes dating itself so difficult! If we had a more realistic view of people, and who God created them to be, we might not be in this mess. So, this week we're taking a look at some of the things we should look for instead!
Early Date Expectations 21.09.2022 1:02:17
Oh, those early, awkward, unsure dates.... they're the worst, right? Please tell me I'm not the only one?! One thing that has made all the difference for me is know what to expect going into them. What to expect of the guy AND the date. Today, Dalton and I are talking about what are reasonable and unreasonable expectations to have going into those first few dates with someone new.
CouchCast: How Can I Be More Approachable? 16.09.2022 17:11
1st CouchCast of the season! ....and Dalton's 1st CouchCast ever! We went back to the old days and I didn't tell him the question before we answered it. So, take a listen and find out how to be more approachable to guys... straight from a guy himself!
The One With the Big Announcement 14.09.2022 47:28
I have been counting down the days until you guys could hear this for a LONG time now! I can't wait for you to finally know what we've been keeping under wraps. We're all so excited and would love to know your thoughts!! Also... make sure you listen ALL the way to the end for a hilarious outtake!
Exciting Summer Announcement! 27.06.2022 3:46
Hey Guys! Just a quick drop-in to make you all aware of an exciting and fun opportunity for the end of this summer! Hope to see a bunch of you there!
Are We Too Distracted With ”Looking”? 25.05.2022 43:58
We've been looking for the middle for a while around here... but, one thing we've kind of realized is that maybe we're all too distracted with the "looking" and not focused enough on being found. Let's discuss!
CouchCast Revisited: The Dreaded DTR 20.05.2022 14:08
Today, we're taking it wayyy back to a CouchCast that was between season 1 and season 2. The Dreaded DTR. This one isn't so much that our thoughts have changed completely, but it's more of an evolution of thought as we've grown, matured, had more dating experience. Let us know what you think!
When Being Single in the Church Feels Lonely 18.05.2022 1:03:31
Does it sometimes feel like you're the first and only person to ever be single in the church? Everywhere you turn, there are married, or nearly married people? In today's episode, we're discussing reasons why that may be, but even more importantly, we're discussing 5 things you can do to alleviate that feeling of loneliness.
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