Dateology

Dating & Race: A Conversation with Steve

How do race, ethnicity, dating, and the Gospel all come together? Race is a complicated thing to talk about, and Candice, Matt, and their guest Steve discuss it all in this vulnerable and thoughtful conversation.

To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

The Serious Relationship

So the relationship is progressing… what happens now? In this episode, Candice and Matt talk about serious relationships and how they can trigger fears of intimacy and commitment. Plus, the team chats about how great it is to pray for God's guidance as a relationship becomes more serious.

To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

The Attraction

Why are people drawn to one another? Join Candice and Matt as they talk about what tend to be attractive qualities and what theories explain attraction. Plus, they'll consider how living according to a God-given calling might be one of the most attractive things of all.

To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

When Friendship Turns to More: A Conversation with Emily

Ever had a crush on a friend? Or had a friend say they have a crush on you? Candice and Matt interview Emily, who shares her experience dating a longtime pal.

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Ending Relationships: A Conversation with Cale

What can we learn from Cale’s reflections on the end of a relationship? Join Matt and Candice as they chat with Cale about our tendencies toward selfishness in dating. Plus, what about that one wild date with the woman who enjoyed dining with the dead?

To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

The Breakup

When the breakup happens, where do we go next? Candice and Matt talk about breakups — in the midst of the conversation and in the aftermath. There's hope in knowing that God is always near to the brokenhearted.

To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

The Mess

What do you do when messy, broken stuff comes up in a dating relationship? Is it worth it to keep going? Candice and Matt talk about the brokenness that inevitably surfaces in every relationship, and how the good news of Jesus empowers us to persevere and grow through it all.

To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

The List

What's on your list for the person you're looking for? What's a core item, what's a preference, and how can you know the difference? Candice and Matt talk about ways that lists can be helpful (or unhelpful) and also the Gospel truths that empower us to make wise, healthy choices.

To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

The Dream

Growing up, did you have a dream about marriage? Candice and Matt discuss the various ideas we gather about romance and how they impact our approach to dating. What do we do when our dreams aren't fulfilled? And what does it look like to audaciously hold on to a dream anyway?

To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

The Ask

What are the best ways ask someone out, and when is the right time? Candice and Matt discuss their experiences and also some important factors to consider when asking someone out (or saying yes). What might it be like if we all had the courage and freedom to just make the ask?

To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.