Category Dating

Crushing the High Stakes: A Challenge for Girls

In my last post, I challenged the guys to lead the way in crushing our high stakes dating culture, and this week I have some thoughts for the girls. Ladies, this is for you. Can you go from “high stakes” to “why…

What’s With Our High Stakes Dating Culture?

During my experience as a pastor, I’ve had the privilege of spending time with a lot of people in really healthy marriages. I’ve realized that no matter how they met, what they’ve walked through, the one thing that makes a…

FAQ: Giving Him a Chance

Question #1: How can I best handle “getting to know you” stage with a guy if he’s a great person, but more into me than I am into him? I want to give him a chance, but I still want…

FAQ: When Do I Let Go?

Question: How/when do you let go (in your heart) of a friendship/relationship that you feel is going nowhere, but you are enjoying the attention from? The Team’s Answer: Once you know your relationship is going nowhere and you’re just in…

What They Didn’t Tell Me (Recorded Live at Jesus Culture – My City 2018)

Cole & Cait Zick share their story of dating and marriage. Caitlin shares how the pain of her past impacted their marriage and how God brought healing. They share vulnerably and openly about their process in a way that brings light to God's design for sex as well as highlights the importance to guard your heart in the process. Please forgive the sound quality because it is low but hopefully you will find the content powerful.

How Self-Sabotaging Destroys Relationships

Nobody wants to admit they’re a self-sabotager. I think many people fall victim to the self-sabotage mindset and may not even know it. Maybe you’re one of them? Think about it: has someone ever loved you “too much”? Do you…

Wanted ≠ Worthy

Girl, being wanted does not equal being worthy. Freshman year of high school, my friends and I had this silver spiral notebook. As you turned the pages, you’d see our names at the top. We each had our own page.…

How To Move On

“He’s just not that into you.” “She said she just sees us as friends.”  “We’re going in different directions in life.” “He wasn’t interested.” “She didn’t see a future with us.” “He wanted kids, and I didn’t.” “She’s interested in…

4 Things to Value If You Want a Healthy Marriage

The fact that people don’t know how to do family well is one of the biggest causes of dysfunction in society today. I believe that the restoration of family and marriages could truly change the world. The foundation of a…

How to End a Coffee Date

I don’t ALWAYS plan things out, and I’m not always the fastest on my feet when it comes to being honest…and not awkward. So I’ve been at the end of a coffee date and suddenly realized, “I have no idea…

Am I Missing Out?

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is not a new buzzword but rather an age-old insecurity. When it comes to sexuality, it can be a strong force for some very damaging decisions. This blog is for those who are wondering, “What’s…