Our Apostolic dating culture needs some work. Let's talk about how to date well, connect deeply, and heal loneliness in our churches.
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Ep. 65 Is Marriage Worth It, At This Point?
We're matchmakers, so you might think that we think marriage is for everyone. That's not the case. In this episode, Megan and Steven dive into the value proposition of marriage and why, for some, it may not be worth...
There are issues in our lives that we expect to vanish the moment we say "I do," but do they actually go away? Will marriage be the thing that makes you the person you want to be, or is it something else? In this...
Ep. 63 What Your Dating Profile Photos Say About You
We're generally not big fans of focusing on aesthetics or using photos to identify partners, but we have to acknowledge that most people are utilizing photos to make judgments about dating prospects. So what are your...
"You're either with us, or you're against us." False binaries tell us that there are only two possible outcomes when many different outcomes may be available to us, and we use them all the time to structure how we...
She's familiar, approachable, and as comforting as she is beautiful-- 'the girl next door' is a staple of American dating culture, and an archetype that many men seek out. But where did that archetype come from, and...
In the world of "appropriate" romance, period dramas and regency literature have a corner on the market among Apostolic women who want to enjoy a romantic story free of innuendo. But are these books and movies helping...
Ep. 59 When the Young Lions Wander: Are Single Apostolic Men Ok?
When the societal and cultural pressures on young, Single Apostolic men are unrealistically high, the risk of them fading from the Church increases. Is the number of single 35-50 year-old women disproportionately...
We make no bones about it: we view excessive consumer debt as a huge risk factor in dating relationships, to the point where we turn away clients who carry consumer debt in excess of their annual income. Why do we...
Loneliness is a slow killer in both the physical and spiritual body. What would it look like for the church to cure it? This week, Megan dives into that question with Synchrony client and healthcare provider Beth...
All of us come into our marriages with assumptions and expectations for what it will be like, and only some of those expectations end up matching the reality of what couples build together. In this episode, Megan and...
Ep. 55 "I Deserve a Spouse," with Dr. Joshua Abrego of The Certain Sound
If God knew that Adam needed a helpmeet, why was he created alone? What is the biggest personality killer that limits relationships, and why is love the opposite of fear? In this week's podcast, Megan and Steven dive...
We've heard about why Singles conferences aren't great for dating, but what would an Apostolic event look like that WAS a great dating opportunity? In this episode, Megan and Steven discuss some exciting events on the...
