What if the way we approach relationships today is radically different from the way God designed them from the beginning? In this episode, we trace the surprising history of modern dating—from its accidental origin in 1896, through the cultural revolutions of the 1920s, 1950s, and 1970s—and examine how those shifts have reshaped intimacy, commitment, and marriage. Along the way, we look at modern statistics on divorce, cohabitation, and faith to honestly assess the fruit of contemporary relationship models.

Turning to Scripture, we rediscover the ancient path of betrothal—a covenantal, family-centered process God Himself uses as a picture of faithfulness, holiness, and commitment. From the laws of Moses to the story of Mary and Joseph, Isaac and Rebekah, and ultimately Christ and His Bride, the Church, we see that betrothal was not casual romance but a binding promise rooted in intention, consent, sacrifice, and covenant love. This episode invites listeners to reconsider modern dating through a biblical lens and to ask whether returning to God’s design may lead to greater wholeness, stability, and joy—for marriages, families, and our walk with Him.

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Intro and outro song: Faith for Salvation (1 Peter 1:3-5) by Brayden & Tali Waller

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