For centuries, philosophers and theologians have been wrestling with the question: “If there’s a good God, why do people suffer?” Or the classic: “Why do bad things happen to good people?”

We’re not here to tie this episode up with a pretty bow. We’re sitting in the tension of believing in a good God and experiencing grief.

We talk about what it’s like to walk through grief, how to be there for people who are hurting (without saying all the wrong things), and why comfort doesn’t always come in answers.

Whether you’re in a hard season or walking alongside someone who is, we hope this conversation makes you feel a little less alone.

A lot of us have a picture in our heads of what a relationship should look like.

In this episode, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren talk about the difference between healthy standards and unrealistic expectations, and how to know if your “ideal” is actually keeping you from seeing the good thing (or good person) right in front of you.

If you’ve ever said, “It just didn’t feel right,” or “I’ll know it when I see it,” this one’s for you.

What does it mean for us to wait on God? What happens when we’ve been waiting a long time for our dreams for marriage and a family?

In this episode, Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea share openly and honestly about seasons of waiting on God for dreams - whether that be a relationship, finances, or other desires of their heart.

They share how they’ve handled “waiting fatigue” when you feel like you’ve been waiting a really long time and your hope is deferred.

May this episode bring you hope in the midst of whatever you’re waiting for today.

What makes a good marriage?

In this episode, Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea talk about 9 real-life (not celebrity) power couples that have given them vision for what they want in a marriage.

They cover things like:

• Why marriage isn't the end goal

• Inviting kids into the fullness of your life

• Being intentional about growth

• The difference between “what can I get from this?” to “what can I give?”

Whether you're single, dating, or married, may this episode leave you with some practical takeaways and long-term vision.

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman has sold 20 million copies around the world.

Millions of people have taken the Enneagram personality test (although Christians have been questioning its origins in the last couple of years).

In what could be their most controversial episode yet, the Christians Who Date weigh in on these two personality frameworks.

Are they helpful in dating? Do they oversimplify things? Have we used them so much now that they're a cliché? Listen to find out!

To dig into these resources yourself:

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

The Enneagram Institute

What does it actually look like to date with intentionality?

In this episode, Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea sit down with Kerry and Dane Earl as they drop all kinds of wisdom and practical tips on how to date well.

They cover things like:

• How to create safety as a man in dating (lol, don't worry, Dane took this one)
• Why letting your friends set you up can work (if you do it right)
• How to separate non-negotiables from preferences
• The art of asking good questions
• Why it's just as important to self reflect as it is to assess the other person
• The importance of staying true to yourself, even when it might cost you the relationship

Whether you’re dating or thinking about dating, this conversation will give you some practical tips you can start applying THIS WEEK!

Are there ways we over-spiritualize dating? How do we bring God into the process in a healthy way?

Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea share their fails when it comes to over-spiritualizing dating and talk about what they do now instead.

Is wanting things to unfold “organically” holding you back?

Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea chat through the tension between letting things be organic and dating with intentionality.

Do women make too big of a deal out of height? How much does it actually matter?

Does love at first sight happen? Is it legit?

Is splitting the check ever the move?

Is movie taste a deal-breaker?

Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren jump into some hot takes on all the questions above. Let us know what you think in the comments.

How much do you communicate when you’re first starting to date? What about when things are getting more serious?

Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea talk through things like:

- All-day texting

- The “Good Morning” Text

- Defining the relationship

- Communication fails