Don't know where to start in dating? In this week's episode of "The Catch Up Podcast," join the hosts Joseph and Marc with our amazing guest Audree, as they delve into the values, character traits, and red flags to consider when navigating the Christian dating world. This episode offers practical advice, personal anecdotes, and a faith-based perspective to guide listeners in making intentional and discerning choices in relationships.

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Host(s): 

Joseph Tow

Marc Arteus https://instagram.com/marcarteus

Guests(s):

Audree Brassfield https://instagram.com/audree.b._

Production Manager(s): Christian McClure & Marc Arteus

Producer(s): Joseph Tow, Sai'Tavian Austin, Michael Chavez-Cano & Marc Arteus

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Coming up…

00:37 - Intro

02:14 - Catching up with Audree

05:01 - What to look for in dating?

14:12 - Opinions on the “waiting season”

24:30 - Should “girls” be asking guys out?

26:58 - Creating those “scenarios” in our heads

28:40 - What should be the RIGHT expectations we should have?

36:38 - Finding the balance between not overfantisizing and not settling

37:48 - What do girls want to hear in terms of communication?

42:31 - What are things should be communicated on the FIRST DATE?

47:32 - What is “too deep” for a conversation on the first date?

49:25 - Talking about the movie “500 Days of Summer”

54:03 - Communicating the miscommunications

55:39 - Each individuals’ “roles” in dating

57:18 - How do Christian women want to be pursued?

59:57 - “Courting” in Marc’s home country

01:03:00 - Should there be boundaries in pursuing “too much”?

01:07:36 - How could we communicate “boundaries”?

01:08:25 - Have accountability in dating

01:10:26 - Should couples pray together while dating?

01:15:58 - What are some good boundaries in including community?

01:18:04 - Being prudent in taking community’s opinions

01:19:16 - What questions should we be asking the other person and ourselves?

01:23:37 - Final remarks to those who don’t know where to start in dating

01:26:15 - Addressing those who are in “toxic dating”

01:29:42 - Final remarks…

01:31:37 - Closing prayer

01:32:27 - Outro

RESOURCES:

Books:

"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer 

“Outdated” by Johnathan Pokluda

“Boundaries” by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

“Holier Than Thou” by Jackie Hill Perry

Podcasts:

“Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda”

“WHOAH! That’s Good Podcast” by Sadie Robertson

“In This Together” by Maia Huff

“A Little More Courage” by Riley & Jack Kehoe

“The Porch”