Flirt to Convert. Unequally Yoked. If you’ve been in the church awhile you’ve probably heard these phrases thrown around before…but what do they mean? Why shouldn’t we be dating non-believers? Is there a long term effect? What about navigating a relationship with someone from a different denomination or church? Join the Authentic Love team as they discuss these popular Christian terms, and how to examine the heart when it comes to making these tough decisions

Valentines Day is almost here, which means flowers, chocolate and romance! Teddy and Hanna kick things off talking about their Valentines Day experiences, before taking a look at what it means to be in a relationship beyond February 14. It takes a lot more than the excitement of spending romantic days together to make a relationship work - it takes the four C's: Clarity, Commitment, Consistency...and then Clarity again?! Join the Authentic Love team to find out what a clarity sandwich looks like, and how to bring you and your partner closer to God in your relationship. 

Content Warning: This episode addresses themes of suicide, mental health, ghosting and gaslighting.  

Who exactly is the Authentic Love team? Join us for story time where our own hosts discuss how their relationships solidified their faith and helped them understand what a good relationship looks like. From awkward first dates to heartbreak get ready to know host Hanna Karman a little deeper, and learn why discussing relationships in the church became a passion for her. 

Starting a new relationship can be exciting. There's the romantic dates, butterflies, and the hope that this might be the "one". But you also need to make sure you're rooted in your identity, and prioritizing God for a fruitful relationship. Join the Authentic Love team live from Harvest City church as they discuss what identity in Christ looks like, how to recognize and heal from a toxic relationship, and how to have a significant other without it consuming your whole life.  

Touch, Gifts, Quality Time, Words of Affirmation and Gifts. What are all of these? They're the five love languages. Join the Authentic Love team and guest Josh Kachaluba as they unpack the importance of understanding one another's love language, and how it impacts your relationships. 

Being single in the church isn't talked about often, and it can be easy to feel like you're alone in your singleness. Join the Authentic Love team, and special guest Leslie Afedo, as they discuss the pros and cons of being single, and how you can start preparing yourself now for a future relationship. 

Timing is important when it comes to relationships, and that is especially true for special guests Renee and Justin Hay. Join the Authentic Love team as they unpack Renee and Justin's love story, and dive into the importance of timing, trusting God, and figuring out who you are before settling into a relationship. 

Every relationship starts somewhere. Join the Authentic Love team with special guest Ibim Inko-Tariah as they talk about square one in relationships. Get ready for some advice on new relationships, and what they would tell their younger selves when it comes to dating!

Have you ever experienced a plot twist in your dating life? Or had God redirect your relationship plans? Join the Authentic Love team as they discuss their dating experiences, and how to move forward when that plot twist comes around!