For a lot of people, the relationship status "single" can feel like an unwanted label or a frustrating reminder. This has a lot to do with the messages we receive from culture and social media. But the truth is, Americans are getting married later than ever before, resulting in the largest population of "singles" in our country's history! So what does God want us to do in this stage of life before getting married? Today's episode will give you helpful perspective and purpose in this season regardless of if you have not yet dated or if you are engaged and looking ahead to marriage!

The problem with dating is that dating has to start somewhere. It doesn’t just happen. And let’s just be real- that comes with a certain amount of pressure. The pressure to impress and, if you’re watching the Bachelor every week, then pressure to compete and to win. But what if there was a better way, a higher way to think about dating? What does God say about dating and what does that mean for how we date? And where do we start? Check this week's episode for some very practical help and thoughts on the foundation of dating.

Our debut podcast episode is about courage and what it looks like to live courageously in the face of fear. Our friend Samer Massad from Woodstock City Church joined us from Atlanta, Georgia to speak a message at our Tuesday night Overflow gathering called "Do It Scared". After the message, Zack had the opportunity to sit down with Samer to dive into the ideas of anxiety, comfort, insecurity, and calling. Make sure to grab your journal and get ready to take notes from the wisdom that Samer has to share!