It's almost Christmas time and Authentic Love is delving into how to make sure you're able to balance expectations, traditions and overload of activity to ensure a restful season. Join hosts Heather and Hanna as they discuss their family traditions and how things changed as their families grew.

Authentic Love is back with another Story Time episode. Join host Hanna and special guests Kim and Andrew as they share about what it was like to meet in high school and get married young. Kim and Andrew share what dating was like in the 90's and what hasn't changed since then when it comes to maintaining a Godly relationship.

There's so much to learn about someone when you're in a relationship so how do you know what to ask? Join Heather and Dami from the Authentic Love team as they discuss things you and your partner should talk about before getting married. Learn how to identify dealbreakers, talk about expectations and what has shaped the other person into who they are.

The right person will come at the right time you just need to be patient. The waiting season is the time to get yourself ready spiritually, mentally, and physically. Join Authentic Love team and Demi as they talk about the importance of preparing before stepping into a relationship.

Trust is earned. Trust can be easily broken. Chances are we've all heard something along these lines before. Join the Authentic Love team as they talk about how trust is built, how to discern who to trust, and why it's important for you to have trust in God before your relationship.

Canada. Colombia. California. What could possibly link these three places? Join Authentic Love to hear the latest story time episode to find out. Special guests Jeff and Ana delve into their story which included establishing clear expectations, consistent communication, and leaning on God for His perfect timing. Plus tune in to hear about the proposal that wasn't.

The idea of pursuing in relationships has been in the church for a long time, but what does it really mean? Help the Authentic Love and special guest Justin determine what dropping your handkerchief would like in today's culture and listen as they discuss what it looks likes to pursue someone. They look at who should make the first move, if pursuing ever ends, and the art of being direct.

Relationship timelines don't always align with our plans, and it can be hard to know how to embrace where you are when it seems like you've been waiting forever. Join Authentic Love and special guest Kara as she walks through both the joy and hardship that came with her waiting season. Listen as Kara talks about rewriting her list, praying for her future husband, and chasing after the other desires of her heart while trusting that God would meet her in the waiting.

There are so many things to learn when you're in a relationship, and when you're from different cultures there's another layer to learning about your partner. Janie and Heather are joined by their husbands Josh and Kirk to talk about their experience dating across cultures. They tackle everything from different approaches to food, respect for family, and the new adventures being with someone from another culture has brought them.