Episode 16 | Dating & Relationships: The Good, the Bad, and the “Meh”

Dating and relationships make us scratch our heads sometimes. We may feel adrift on cultural whims or others’ opinions when it comes to approaching our dating life. In this episode, we provide foundational advice for approaching dating and relationships based on our life experiences, covering everything from the good to the bad and the “meh.”

Timestamps

• (00:00) Welcome back!
• (09:05) Part 1 – Advice for seeking and entering a relationship
• (31:54) Part 2 – How to maintain a healthy dating relationship
• (53:11) Part 3 – Tips for transitioning a relationship to marriage
• (1:01:48) Part 4 – Ending a relationship and breaking up well
• (1:12:48) Closing and encouragement

Thank you for joining us! Below, you can find the information we studied for this episode.

Scriptures

• Proverbs 4:23; 13:20, 18:22
• Romans 12:9-10
• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; 15:33
• 2 Corinthians 6:14
• Ephesians 4:2-3; 5

Additional Resources

• Need help now?
  • Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network | 800.656.HOPE (4673)
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline | 800-799-7233
• Find a church
  • 9 Marks Church Finder
  • Founders Ministries Church Finder
  • Masters Seminary Church Finder
• Sexual trauma
  • Recovering from Rape and Sexual Trauma
  • National Sexual Violence Resource Center
    • Find Help and Support
    • Websites and Resources Offering Support and Help

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