In this first episode of our engagement series, John and Katelyn Bishop join Jessica to offer some spiritual advice for engaged couples. 

John, Katelyn, and Jess discuss:

• How a dating couple can know when they are ready to get engaged
• What to do if one person in the couple is ready to get engaged and the other is uncertain
• How to have positive interactions with parish staff when planning for the wedding ceremony
• Advice for spiritual growth during engagement

John Bishop currently serves FOCUS as Director of Formation. He has been with FOCUS for 9 years, serving on the Missions Team and Formation Team. John holds a doctorate in Moral and Systemic Theology from the Catholic University of America. John recently founded a new ministry called Forge, an organization that fights for the family. Forge conducts research and offers education and discipleship. John serves as Forge's Executive Director.

Katelyn Bishop worked for FOCUS for 3 years and now serves as a spiritual director for FOCUS missionaries. Katelyn is the Executive Director of the Bishop household and is expecting their 3rd baby.