Dating Done Right: How to Navigate Christian Relationships (Without Being Weird) | Jonny Ardavanis

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Are you struggling with Christian dating? In this insightful episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Brandon Wolf break down 7 practical principles for how to date as a Christian without being awkward or making common mistakes. Learn how to approach relationships prayerfully, clearly, and normally while maintaining physical and emotional boundaries. This episode covers how to communicate clearly (without putting too much pressure on the relationship right away) to understanding why those late-night prayer sessions might not be the best idea, this conversation offers honest advice for Christian singles. Discover why community involvement matters, when to introduce someone to your family, and how to balance intentionality with natural relationship progression. Whether you're a college student, young professional, or single adult wondering how to honor God in your dating life, this episode provides biblical wisdom without the weird factor that sometimes comes with Christian dating advice. #ChristianDating #RelationshipAdvice #DatingTips #ChristianRelationships #SingleChristians #IntentionalDating #HealthyBoundaries #ChristianSingles #DatingWithPurpose #RelationshipGoals Sources consulted (Not necessarily recommendations): - Preparing for Marriage by Wayne Mack - John Piper (https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/is-it-sinful-to-date-a-non-christian) - Not yet Married by Marshall Segal * Marshall writes a lot on this subject and has some great stuff. - The Sacred Search by Gary Thomas - God’s Design for Christian Dating - Greg Laurie - Mingling of Souls - Matt Chandler - Ben Stuart: Single, Dating, Engaged, Married - Outdated - Jonathan Pokluda - Tim Keller interview (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/tim-kathy-keller-marriage/) - Tommy Nelson interview on dating (https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-art-of-dating/) - Tommy Nelson: Biblical Romance - The definition of dating is often ascribed to Ben Stuart, Tim Keller, but earliest source by Tommy Nelson, but is common vernacular to say that dating is a process of evaluation, not permanent status. - Scott Ardavanis - Harry Walls