Most people overlook the crucial question that determines whether you’re truly ready to date: How does your relationship with Christ influence your ability to love, control your emotions, and pursue marriage?

In this candid conversation, Anna and Zach Vinson talk about the foundational qualities that prepare you for healthy, God-honoring relationships—and how neglecting these can derail your future.

From overcoming addiction and managing anger to practicing biblical love and effective communication, they share practical insights along with surprising statistics and personal stories that will shift your perspective on dating. Whether you're single, fresh out of a relationship, or simply reevaluating your approach, this episode offers the clarity you need to pursue marriage with confidence, purpose, and faith.

Perfect for Christians seeking to prioritize their walk with God while dating, this episode helps you avoid common pitfalls and seize the opportunity to build a relationship rooted in genuine love and spiritual maturity.

Get ready to rethink what it really means to date rightly, with confidence that your love story is part of God's perfect plan. Don't miss this roadmap to intentional, faith-filled dating.

This week on the podcast, photographer and friend of Anna’s, Hannah Obremskey joins Anna on the podcast to talk about taking steps forward in life - sometimes in the most unlikely directions - and trusting God in the midst!

Follow Hannah: @hannahobremskeyphoto

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In this episode, Anna talks with Carol Abbott and together they explore the what it looks like to have true freedom in Christ. They discuss the differences between worldly and biblical definitions of freedom, the importance of forgiveness, grace, and mercy, and how to practically apply these principles in daily life.

Carol shares personal experiences and insights on how true freedom impacts relationships and encourages listeners to recognize their growth in faith. This conversation emphasizes the transformative power of viewing responsibilities as opportunities and the significance of grounding oneself in scripture.

takeaways

• True freedom in Christ is about doing what God created us to do.
• The world's definition of freedom often leads to bondage.
• Forgiveness and grace are essential components of true freedom.
• Walking in freedom doesn't mean walking in perfection.
• Restraint and waiting can lead to greater freedom.
• The impact of true freedom can inspire others to seek Christ.
• Recognizing growth in freedom is a sign of spiritual maturity.
• Transforming 'have to' into 'get to' changes our perspective on daily responsibilities.
• Scripture provides a foundation for understanding freedom.
• Living in true freedom can plant seeds of faith in others.

To learn more about Carol and her blog, "Grace Notes For You," go to https://gracenotesforyou.com!

In this episode of the Don't Mind Me podcast, Anna and author, Rebecca George, discuss the themes of longing, contentment, and God's timing in our lives. They explore the struggles of navigating desires, the impact of social media on our perceptions of fulfillment, and the importance of celebrating others while managing our own longings. Rebecca shares her personal journey and insights from her book, 'You're Not Too Late,' emphasizing the significance of recognizing God-given desires and the potential for those desires to become idols. The conversation highlights practical steps for handling longing and the importance of pre-deciding responses to challenging situations.

Get Rebecca's Book "You're Not Too Late" here: https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Not-Too-Late-Trusting/dp/0830784373/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39GCNSR4S45O9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YIpPOdOjaoBTaJ5e3iGZmPROwA2e1c2EwtO8h7c_pcsmV-qI0bm83-EpJKE0WAI2NvpdDCPiZzfqw7GkFgx8kpgEBqXz5h1oJ3IBv65a9Wotn14GOXdBM1X70Lk1Fdw-HAdtA8vDVnxe0lO-IzMiHrW76_B2UUpvaO1r5jscZOwwA0qIZUjNx6YuJ6SSQb5SUcSF8M5HOEcG_01aT0skDs-uNbunQftaFL6X6B5vV6A.cJzILrveAZ6QjmuzN--NaI33oHnVi0wbFf6B0moaH8I&dib_tag=se&keywords=rebecca+george&qid=1748975094&sprefix=%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1

This week on the podcast, author and friend of a friend, Becca Kolenda joins me to talk about her book, "Redeemed."

In her book and on this podcast, Becca and I discussed her journey of finding her true identity in Christ after going through trauma in her younger years. In Christ and Christ alone, true freedom is found because through His grace.

To buy Becca's amazing book go here:

https://www.amazon.com/Redeemed-Discovering-Identity-After-Trauma/dp/B0D8YDPK22/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2I7TYMG920UGA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3cxxzVfYxniLOht5yCY7TA.vUZLU0Ssvn8QKeNgrASRBpv52IkDxxuG_g2iMyaUZDM&dib_tag=se&keywords=rebecca+kolenda&qid=1741661022&sprefix=rebecca+kolenda%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

Follow Becca on Instagram at @rebeccakolenda

This week on the podcast, everyone's favorite guest (well at least my favorite guest!), Zach Vinson, is joining me to share our dating and engagement story! We jump around a bit, but we had so much fun and hope you enjoy listening!

And huge thank you to our sponsor, Ben Daniel Dentistry, the best dentist in Greenville!

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This week on the podcast I was joined by my good friend, Princess Jones! This week we talk about her journey the last few years - losing her job, moving multiple times, and how she has grown in terms of how she sees God.

This week on the podcast, author, pastor and church planter of Vox church in the Northeast, Justin Kendrick, joined me on the podcast to talk about his latest book, "How to Quiet A Hurricane," which is all about how to endure well in the midst of life's storms.

This week on the podcast I am joined by author and podcaster, Jill Savage! Jill and I talked about a hot topic in the world of relationships - attachment styles! And she explains how knowing their attachment styles changed her marriage.

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This week on the podcast, Jack Mooring from the Christian band, Leeland, joined me to talk about his new book, "Portrait of God." We talk about different characteristics of God, and specific stories that Mooring mentions in his book.

If you are interested in buying "Portrait of God," go here: