A Biblical Framework for Dating | Stages, Communication & What the Church Gets Wrong

What does the Bible actually say about dating? And why does the church barely talk about it?

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We brought in Greg Gifford — biblical counselor, professor, and author — to give us a theology of dating that applies whether you're 22 or 45. This is one of the most practical and honest conversations we've had on the show.

Topics covered:

• Acquaintance → Friend → Best Friend: the 3 stages of a dating relationship

• How to communicate at each stage (and what oversharing too early costs you)

• How to define the relationship (DTR) without being weird about it

• Online dating: sin or Christian liberty?

• Evaluating spiritual maturity — and why it's not about reading John Calvin

• Why technology since 2007 has made relationships harder If you've ever felt like no one's giving you real, biblical guidance on dating — this episode is for you.

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