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How slow or fast is a healthy speed to move in a dating relationship? What does building trust look like?
Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren talk through their biggest pacing fails and what they've learned about setting a healthy dating pace.
Resource:
How to Develop a Relationship: The Intimacy Ladder with Jason Vallotton
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Andrea, Kalli, and Lauren sit down to recap the highs, lows, and unexpected plot twists of their dating lives in 2024—what worked, what flopped, and what they’re hoping for in 2025.
The ladies talk about:
The biggest lessons they learned from dating last yearWhat they’re looking forward to in 2025How they’re staying hopeful, intentional, and open to all that 2025 holds (dating-wise and for life in general) -
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Valentine's Day feels HIGH stakes. If you're dating, it feels like there are a lot of expectations. If you're single, it feels like you're 100% gonna be sad all day. But is it possible to have a Valentine's Day and just... enjoy it?
In this episode, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren talk about how even though they've spent a LOT of Valentine's Days single, they don't hate it, and you don't have to either.
PLUS Lauren talks through the LA fires, Andrea talks about about going on a zillion first dates in the last three months, and Kalli talks about how she feels about her FIRST Valentine's Day in a relationship.
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3 best friends taking on the dating world with jokes and Jesus.
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What do you do when all your friends are getting married? Or finding relationships? Or moving into the next stage of life while you’re still single?
Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea share real life examples of feeling behind or less than and what they do to kick comparison in the face.
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Guys, this one’s for you. What are the ladies impressed by? How can you get to know someone if you’re interested? What are some tips for the first date? How about all the other dates?
Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea talk through what guys have done in the pre-dating and early dating stages that has really impressed them.
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As Christians, we're famous for putting a lot of pressure on dating. It makes sense, because we have a high value for marriage, but at the same time, it can hurt the dating stage when we feel like we need to figure things out ASAP.
This week, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren sit down with Kalli's sister and brother-in-law, Katie and Patrick Hern as they share their dating story and the perspective they have now, 7 years into marriage.
If you can relate to Katie's story at all, the Connected and Committed Podcast is a great resource for walking through dating anxiety: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wjLwhd4X5g9dlG3w2YLYk?si=dce2f3d6a6f749ce
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Is there a way to know if you’re ready to be in a relationship? What questions do you ask on a first date? What makes a dealbreaker vs. something you work through?
Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea tackle some of your top dating questions on the podcast this week.
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Should women ask guys on dates? What about breaking the ice? Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren pull from their own experiences to talk about what they've seen work and not work in the dating world.
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It's the question that always gets asked at youth group... how far is too far? When it comes to physical boundaries, where is the line?
This week, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren get very honest about how they've navigated this part of a relationship and answer questions like:
Is the church controlling people with all of this talk on physical boundaries? Is God controlling people by making all of these "rules" around sex? How do you talk to someone you're in a relationship with about physical boundaries? What happens when you mess up?Intimacy Ladder podcast with Jason Vallotton.
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Statistically, it's more common than ever to live with your partner, whether you plan on getting married or not. If you're NOT living together, what are you even doing? Following some antiquated set of rules? Overpaying for rent? Possibly even putting yourself in danger by not truly scoping things out before you tie the knot? Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea get a little controversial this week by sharing some counter-cultural ideas on a topic that most of America agrees on - cuz they're edgy like that.
Sources:
Pew Research Center's Key findings on marriage and cohabitation in the U.S. National Survey from the University of Denver, published by the Institute of Family Studies: What's The Plan? Cohabitation, Engagement, and Divorce Rabbi's name that Andrea couldn't pronounce: Lubavitcher Rebbe -
Can you get free from porn ? How does porn affect your dating relationship? What are the practicals for breaking this cycle if you're stuck?
This week, Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea sit down with their friends from California who are currently youth pastors in Austin, Texas: Tim and Naomi Specht.
Tim shares honestly about his own struggle with porn and how watching a TedTalk led to a revelation of truth that ultimately set him free.
Note: This episode covers some topics that are for a more mature audience (unlike our other episodes which are normally okay for little ears listening in).
Resources: The Great Porn Experiment TedTalk
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
Reach out to Tim: [email protected]
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What does culture say? What does Jesus say? What does it mean to date as a Christian?
Andrea, Kalli, and Lauren talk through:
How dating has looked different for them because of their faith How they've approached the topic of faith with the people they've dated If they had it to do over again, would they follow the boundaries God outlines in the Bible?Recommended Reading: Loveology by John Mark Comer
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What should you look for in someone to date? What are the green flags? What are the red flags? What do you do with a yellow flag? Are orange flags a thing?
Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea dive into all of these questions and more in this episode.
P.S. Kalli is saying the word "flag," even though it sounds totally different. She's from Montana.
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If you’re feeling the pressure to get married, you’re not alone. Whether it’s from society or the church, it’s easy to feel like there’s a timeline you have to stick to. Some of the pressure may be real, but a lot of it is unnecessary.
Breaking up with the pressure to be married starts with dismantling common lies around being single. Join Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea as they talk through several common lies and challenge them with truth.
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Does downloading a dating app mean you're not trusting God? Kalli, Lauren, and Andrea talk through common hang-ups people have when it comes to online dating and give their best tips for meeting the kind of person you want.
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Are you avoiding uncomfortable conversations in dating? This week, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren talk about how they went from basically train wrecks to mostly clear & kind communicators.
They'll talk about:
How a lot of the dating culture we have today is the result of people avoiding uncomfortable conversations Why trying not to hurt someone's feelings is often more painful in the long run Why hard conversations done well lead to better connection Practical tools for your next uncomfortable conversationTo all the boys mentioned in this episode, they're so sorry, and they hope you're doing well.
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How can you be kind to yourself after a breakup? What makes breaking up harder or easier? As a people pleaser, how can you distinguish what you want from what everyone else wants?
In Part 2 of Break-Ups, Kalli, Andrea, and Lauren talk through some of the biggest things they've learned from breakups and dealing with disappointment in dating.
They talk through things like:
How breaking up can trigger feelings of failure Not living for the opinion of other people How people pleasing and codependency can show up in a relationship Signs you’re ready to date again after a breakupThey also tackle the question: Should you ever break up over the phone?
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How do you handle disappointment in dating? Whether it's the end of a relationship, rejection, or unmet expectations, what can you do to heal and move on?
Lauren, Kalli, and Andrea talked through everything they've learned from past break-ups and dealing with disappointment in dating.
They talk through things like:
Why you can't put a timeline on healing The stages of grief at the end of a relationship How to celebrate others stepping into their dream of marriage when yours hasn't happened yet Practical tips for healing from heartbreak and moving onThis is Part 1 of this conversation, so look out for Part 2 next week!
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