Christians Who Date

Christians Who Date

By Andrea Alley, Kalli Christofferson, and Lauren BourniqueSociety & CultureRelationships
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Christians Who Date episodes

  • Dismantling Common Lies About Being Single in Your 30s

    If you’re feeling the pressure to get married, you’re not alone. Whether it’s from society or the church, it’s easy to feel like there’s a timeline you have to stick to. Some of the pressure may be real, but a lot of it is unnecessary.

    Breaking up with the pressure to be married starts with dismantling common lies around being single. Join Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea as they talk through several common lies and challenge them with truth.


    1 hr 14 min
  • Should I Try Online Dating?

    Does downloading a dating app mean you're not trusting God? Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea talk through common hang-ups people have when it comes to online dating and give their best tips for meeting the kind of person you want.

    1 hr 14 min
  • How to Handle Uncomfortable Conversations in Dating

    Are you avoiding uncomfortable conversations in dating? This week, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren talk about how they went from basically train wrecks to mostly clear & kind communicators.

    They'll talk about:

    • How a lot of the dating culture we have today is the result of people avoiding uncomfortable conversations
    • Why trying not to hurt someone's feelings is often more painful in the long run
    • Why hard conversations done well lead to better connection
    • Practical tools for your next uncomfortable conversation
    • To all the boys mentioned in this episode, they're so sorry, and they hope you're doing well.

      1 hr 10 min
    • Break-Ups, Disappointment, and Moving On (Part 2)

      How can you be kind to yourself after a breakup? What makes breaking up harder or easier? As a people pleaser, how can you distinguish what you want from what everyone else wants?


      In Part 2 of Break-Ups, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren talk through some of the biggest things they've learned from breakups and dealing with disappointment in dating.


      They talk through things like:

      • How breaking up can trigger feelings of failure
      • Not living for the opinion of other people
      • How people pleasing and codependency can show up in a relationship
      • Signs you’re ready to date again after a breakup
      • They also tackle the question: Should you ever break up over the phone? 

        32 min
      • Break-Ups, Disappointment, and Moving On (Part 1)

        How do you handle disappointment in dating? Whether it's the end of a relationship, rejection, or unmet expectations, what can you do to heal and move on?

        Lauren, Kalli, and Andrea talked through everything they've learned from past break-ups and dealing with disappointment in dating.

        They talk through things like:

        • Why you can't put a timeline on healing
        • The stages of grief at the end of a relationship
        • How to celebrate others stepping into their dream of marriage when yours hasn't happened yet
        • Practical tips for healing from heartbreak and moving on
        • This is Part 1 of this conversation, so look out for Part 2 next week!


          46 min
        • Don't Let Anxiety Run Your Dating Life (with Grace Clibourn)

          Andrea, Kalli, and Lauren sit down with Grace Clibourn (Andrea's former roommate and Tennessee's newest, most-eligible bachelorette).

          In high school, Grace avoided dating at all costs. Listen to find out how she started going on dates, breaking the ice, and creating connection.

          The ladies talk about:

          • How Grace went from being a terrified dater to confronting her dating anxiety head-on
          • How understanding her attachment style gave her a roadmap for healing
          • Ways Christians can over-spiritualize dating and how to stay grounded
          • If you've ever dealt with dating anxiety, this one's for you!

            1 hr 7 min
          • Dating Wins

            What does success look like in dating? Does it have to end in marriage to be considered a success? This week, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren share some dating wins to make up for all the dating fails they shared last week.



            40 min
          • Dating Fails

            Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea meet up in Kalli's home state of Montana to share some of their most memorable dating fails - both big and small.

            Next week, they'll share some of their dating successes in the second part of this conversation.

            40 min
          • How to Get a Date (Part 2)

            The Christians Who Date continue their conversation on how to get a date.

            This week, Andrea talks about how addressing her core beliefs was a game-changer for her in the dating world.

            The conversation wraps up with some tips for the guys and answers questions like:

            1.) What are the ladies looking for?

            2.) What are some ways guys have totally killed it (in a good way) in the initiation/pursuit/dating phases?

            3.) What character traits are super attractive in a guy?

            Scripture Reference: Numbers 13


            38 min
          • How to Get a Date (Part 1)

            The Christians Who Date talk about how to actually get a date.

            • Lauren kicks it off with a story about her middle school crush.
            • As the queen of initiating/breaking the ice, Lauren shares her strategies for meeting new people.
            • Kalli talks about celebrating small wins in the dating world.
            • Kalli shares some flirting stories and tips for how to flirt without changing your personality.
            • Next week in Part 2...

              Andrea will share about how looking at her beliefs changed the dating game for her.

              AND the ladies finally share some tips for the guys as promised at the beginning of this episode.

              Recommended Resource: How to Get a Date Worth Keeping by Dr. Henry Cloud

              27 min

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