S7 Ep122: How to Live a Love-Charged Life From Former Atheist, Gay Activist with David Bennett
David Bennett discuss how Christians can approach the conversation around the LGBTQ+ community with love and compassion and how we are all called to be disciples. David comes all the way from Sydney, Australia where he studied journalism and then international relations. He moved to Oxford to pursue his studies in theology and train as an apologist from a skeptical, atheist background as an an...
1hr 7m Jun 23, 2021
1hr 7m
S7: The LGBTQ+ Community and the Church
Let's talk the LGTBQ+ community and the church. Our goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment for many who may feel marginalized by religion today. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdat...
12m Jun 22, 2021
12m
S6: HOD SELECT: Removing Shame & Restoring the Relationship With Yourself with Abi and Justin Stumvoll
Abi and Justin discuss how they overcame shame from their past and restored relationships with themselves first, Abi discusses her journey with depression, they both discuss childhood truama, and the idea of needing to feel "complete" Justin is a nationally sought-after speaker and life consultant. He has spent over a decade facilitating emotional healing in the lives of thousands of individua...
1hr 6m Jun 16, 2021
1hr 6m
S6: MINISODE: Live Therapy Session with Debra Fileta
Deb Fileta has a live therapy session with our very own Kait Warman! Kait gets real about her struggle with depression and anxiety.  Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national speaker, and the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, and Love in Every Season. Debra is also the creator of the popular relationship advice blog, www.TrueLoveDates.com as w...
29m Jun 11, 2021
29m
S6 Ep121: Dating with Depression and Anxiety with Deb Fileta
Deb Fileta (a HOD favorite guest!) talks about the nuanced symptoms of depression and anxiety and how this affects dating. Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national speaker, and the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, and Love in Every Season. Debra is also the creator of the popular relationship advice blog, www.TrueLoveDates.com as well as the...
46m Jun 09, 2021
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S6: HOD SELECT: Body Image and How We Show Up in Dating with Dr. Morgan Francis
Dr. Morgan Francis talks about loving our bodies, body image and how this affects how we show up in dating. Dr. Morgan Francis is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist as well as a wife and mother to three children in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is the owner of Scottsdale Premier Counseling, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her mission is to break through the mental health...
1hr 3m Jun 02, 2021
1hr 3m
S6: HOD SELECT: Friendationships and Walking in Your Worth with Minaa B
Minaa B talks about friendationships, establishing clarity and walking in your worth. Minaa B. is a writer, author of the book Rivers Are Coming and a licensed social worker. She is passionate about all things mental health and self-care. When Minaa is not working with clients, she is spreading love and light on her mantra-filled Instagram account @minaa_b. Mina shares on this episode that she...
1hr 1m May 26, 2021
1hr 1m
S6: HOD SELECT: Navigating Love Addiction and Codependency with Kristine Jackson
Kristine Jackson talks about navigating through Love Addiction and Codependency. Kristine Jackson from Onsite Workshops! Onsite is a therapy retreat center dedicated to changing lives through advanced emotional health. Kristine is a Clinical Supervisor at Onsite. With a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, Kristine went to UCLA for a certification in co-occurring disorder...
1hr 8m May 19, 2021
1hr 8m
S6: HOD SELECT: An Introduction to Codependency in Relationships with Mike Foster
Mike Foster talks about codependency and its affect on relationships today.  Mike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker, and advocate for not-so-perfect people. He has an INCREDIBLE podcast, Fun Therapy and he has such a way of SEEING people, connecting with them, and making them feel understood and comfortable. Mike also has a book that he published with his wife Jennifer called FIVE dates...
1hr 2m May 12, 2021
1hr 2m
S6: HOD SELECT: Understand Soul Ties and How to Break Them with Dr. Margaret Nagib
Dr. Margaret Nagib talks about understanding soul ties and how to break them. Heart of Dating has a full heart welcoming Dr. Margaret Nagib to the episode today. She is a close friend to Kait and a clinical psychologist specializing in Christian counseling, inner healing, personal and spiritual development as well as treating eating disorders, trauma, self-injury and mood disorders. She receiv...
53m May 05, 2021
53m
S6: HOD SELECT: Understanding Attachment Theory and How We Love with Dr. Diane Strachowski
Dr. Diane breaks down attachment theory, where it originated and how it applies today. She also details out the various different love attachment types and what the needs are for each type. Doctor Diane Strachowski has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Masters in Counseling and a Doctorate in Education. She did her postdoctoral studies at Stanford, where she received advanced training i...
1hr 9m Apr 28, 2021
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S6 Ep120: Sexuality, Modesty, and Purity Culture with Kat Harris
Kat's episode on her new book "Sexless in the City" discusses toxic purity culture, modesty, masturbation, and sexuality and sexual desire. Kat is a Brooklyn-based online educator, digital content creator, female empowerment advocate. Her vision is for women to know their beauty, identity and value. She has a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University and is Co-Founder of the onli...
1hr 4m Apr 21, 2021
1hr 4m
S6: HOD SELECT: Trauma and Anxiety: Heal, Feel, Deal… and Date! with Dr. Therese
Dr. Therese talks about handling trauma and how that can come back up in dating. She also discusses overcoming anxiety in a dating scenario. Dr. Therese is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, self-care and personal development guru, and consummate foodie. Berkeley educated, she is a mover and a shaker with a drive for entrepreneurship and building community. Dr. Therese founded the LA Digital No...
1hr 14m Apr 14, 2021
1hr 14m
S6: HOD SELECT: Navigating the 5 Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman
Dr. Gary Chapman talks all things love languages. Dr. Gary Chapman is an author, speaker, pastor, and counselor! He has a passion for people, and for helping them form lasting relationships. Chapman is a well-known marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars. The 5 Love Languages® is one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topping various bestseller charts for years, selling over thirte...
38m Apr 07, 2021
38m
S6 Ep119: Ballin’ on a Budget in Dating with Anthony ONeal
Anthony O'Neal discusses how to handle your finances as a single and understanding when you're "ready" for a relationship. Anthony ONeal is a #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of the popular online series “The TABLE” on his YouTube channel. He is the author of The Graduate Survival Guide, Debt-Free Degree and Destroy Your Student Loan Debt. Since2015, Anthony has serve...
54m Mar 31, 2021
54m
S6 Ep118: Women Tell All: Casual Dating, Dating Multiple People at Once, and Dating from Abundance
Single women's panel discussing the topic of dating multiple people at once and what it really means to "casually date" Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library ...
48m Mar 24, 2021
48m
S6 Ep117: Narcissism, Silencing Women and Feminism with Tiffany Bluhm
Tiffany Bluhm discusses the issues of silencing women and the history of it in the church. She also discusses what it truly means to be a feminists. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/reso...
56m Mar 17, 2021
56m
S6 Ep116: True Love, The Reality of Marriage, and Gender Roles with Jamie and Aaron Ivey
Jamie and Aaron discuss their book Complement and what gender roles are biblical. They also discuss what true love is and what it means for women to submit to their husbands. Jamie and Aaron Ivey live in Austin, Texas where they parent four kids and do their best at changing the world from right where they are. Jamie Ivey hosts the podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, has written some book...
59m Mar 10, 2021
59m
S6 Ep115: “The One, X Factor, Ghosting, Love at First Sight, The Friendzone, and So Much More” with Jonathan Pokluda
JP discussing issues such as "The One" and the "X Factor" as it relates to his book "Outdated" . JP is the Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He was formerly the leader of The Porch in Dallas, TX which grew to be the largest weekly young adult gathering of its kind in the country. JP didn’t come to understand the grace of the Gospel until his early twenties after being inv...
1hr 3m Mar 03, 2021
1hr 3m
S6: MINISERIES: Legalism and the Culture of “Shoulding”
Kait talks about legalism and how the purity movement has been toxic and shaming. Kait references her own personal sexual assault.  Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dat...
16m Feb 26, 2021
16m
S6 Ep114: Purity Culture and Healing Sexual Shame with Cait and Cole Zick
Cait and Cole from Moral Revolution dicuss the beauty of sexuality as well as how to remove shame from sex and sexuality. Cole and Caitlin Zick have been married and in ministry together for fifteen years. They currently serve as the directors of Moral Revolution in Redding, California. Before moving to Redding, they led the youth ministry at Capital Christian Center in Sacramento. In 2014, th...
58m Feb 24, 2021
58m
S6: MINISERIES: My Recent Heartbreak and the Truths of Heartbreak
Kait discusses one of her biggest heartbreaks and how she found healing from it. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For ...
18m Feb 19, 2021
18m
S6 Ep113: Heartbreak and Learning to Love Again with Elyse Murphy
Elyse discusses a divorce she went through and how it's taboo in the church as well as how she found hope when it comes to love again after a heartbreak. Elyse is a writer, speaker, and influencer who is committed to using her platform to have authentic conversations and share meaningful moments that inspire people to live up to their God-given calling. She’s an over-sharer and a people please...
1hr 11m Feb 17, 2021
1hr 11m
S6: MINISODE: Walking Away From Toxic People
Kait talks about codependency, gaslighting, and love bombing and how to recognize toxic traits Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag ...
20m Feb 12, 2021
20m
S6 Ep112: Toxic Relationships and How to Heal with Toni Collier
Toni Collier discusses abuse and dealing with unhealthy and toxic relationships as well as when to walk away. Toni is the Co-Lead Pastor of Hillsong Atlanta and founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color that helps women process through brokenness and get to hope. She is a speaker, host and consultant that has helped organizations with creative marketing, le...
1hr 5m Feb 10, 2021
1hr 5m
S6: MINISERIES: Sorry, Not Sorry
Kait talks about truly owning who you are in dating. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: http...
14m Feb 05, 2021
14m
S6 Ep111: Being Unashamedly Who You Are with Chandler Moore
Chandler Moore talks about dating, feeling worthy to date, and how to be yourself in a relationship. He also discusses dating and being a single dad. Chandler David Moore is a native of Charleston, South Carolina, currently based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the son of Bishop Brian & Elder Jametta C. Moore. Often referred to as a modern day King David, Chandler is a worship leader, songwriter, a...
52m Feb 03, 2021
52m
S6: MINISERIES: Self-Compassion and Connecting To Your Inner Child
Kait discusses how to connect to your inner child, how to leave space for self-compassion, and removing shame from how you see yourself. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimat...
12m Jan 29, 2021
12m
S6 Ep110: Freeing Yourself From Self-Hatred with Sami and Spencer Robbins
Sami and Spencer discuss self-hatred, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and being a self critic. Kait also discusses loving your younger self and childhood wounds.  Sami and Spencer run a life coaching business/ministry called Alive & Free helping predominantly christian women heal from self-hatred, shame, and past pain so they can attract a godly man and step into a thriving marriage. They have wo...
1hr 20m Jan 27, 2021
1hr 20m
S6: MINISERIES: Repairing the Relationship with Your Body
Kait discusses having a healthy view of your body image, discusses comparing yourself, and the dangers of comparing your body on social media. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/u...
13m Jan 22, 2021
13m
S6 Ep109: Removing Body Shame and Being Confident In Your Skin with Meredith Foster
Meredith discusses her story of having an eating disorder and how to have a healthy relationship with your body . Meredith was previously known as "beauty guru" StilaBabe09" on a Youtube channel in 2009 and spent her teenage years growing up in the online space accumulating over 4 million subscribers.Her mission is for all women to know their worth, identity, and purpose. "Beauty is a light in...
58m Jan 20, 2021
58m
S6: MINISERIES: Redirecting Failure
Kait discusses how fear holds you back and can hold you back in dating. She also discusses surrendering your own expectations in dating and putting yourself out there.  Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.he...
13m Jan 15, 2021
13m
S6 Ep108: The Lies Holding You Back with Carlos Whittaker
Carlos discusses the fear of failure in a relationship and in life and discusses breaking down lies that hold you back. Carlos Whittaker is an author, speaker, and self-professed hope dealer. He speaks at some of the largest churches in the country and at conferences including the Orange Conference, Catalyst, MomCon, and many others. He is a People’s Choice Award winner and host of a popular p...
55m Jan 13, 2021
55m
S6: MINISERIES: How To Grieve Hopefully
Kait talks about grieving hopefully and allowing space to process difficult times such as 2020, heartbreak, and loneliness. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-libr...
15m Jan 08, 2021
15m
S6 Ep107: Is God on Mute? with Hannah Brencher
Hannah talks about her new book and her story of battling and overcoming depression and how mental health plays into dating relationships. She also discusses how to handle feeling like you cannot hear from God. Hannah Brencher is an author, blogger, TED speaker, and entrepreneur. She founded The WorldNeeds More Love Letters, a global community dedicated to sending letter bundles to those who n...
1hr 3m Jan 06, 2021
1hr 3m
S5: MINISERIES: Is Making Out A Sin? with JD Rodgers
We're going there... Is making-out a sin?! JD and Kait are coming in hot in this final episode of our 8-week series. They tackle this hard-to-swallow pill with biblical truth... Their answers may not be what you think! Some Topics Covered in Today's Minisode: -Honoring your body and theirs -The reason behind the "why" -Seeking Physical Validation -Sexual drive and desire itself is not a sin! Cr...
19m Dec 30, 2020
19m
S5: MINISERIES: Should I Date Potential? with JD Rodgers
How do you avoid dating potential... while still leaving space for imperfections? JD Rodgers from the Porch joins Kait once again for an epic episode discussing the balance of keeping high standards, leaving room for brokenness, and dating WELL. Some Topics Discussed: -Avoid becoming someones' therapist. -Dating is perfectible, not perfection. -Fighting the scarcity mindset. -Keep standards hig...
24m Dec 23, 2020
24m
S5: MINISERIES: Where are all the Christian Men?! With JD Rodgers
Where in the world are all the Christian men? Kait and JD continue their bite-sized episode series as they discuss some of the hottest topics in Christian Dating. Today, they answer the MOST asked question "Where are all the single Christian men?!" Well.. their answer may not be what you think! Some Topics: -Stop Complaining and Start Praying -How the narrative needs to be refocused on disciple...
23m Dec 16, 2020
23m
S5: MINISERIES: Can Guys and Girls Just Be Friends? with JD Rodgers
Can guys and girls just be friends? How come so many people believe it's not possible? This is a hot question amongst Christian communities and today... Kait and JD are tackling it as we continue our miniseries! Some Topics Discussed: -The nuances in guy/girl friendships -How to lead with communication and clarity -How knowing yourself and your boundaries even in friendships is essential -How t...
23m Dec 09, 2020
23m
S5: MINISERIES: Daddy Issues and Dating with JD Rodgers
Today on the Heart of Dating Podcast, we are continuing our incredible miniseries with JD Rodgers from the Porch at Watermark Community Church! Today, Kait and JD discuss a topic that is prevalent for many men and women and that's the topic of father wounds or "daddy issues". Kait and JD talk about how it's important to recognize how your relationship with your father can affect your dating rel...
27m Dec 02, 2020
27m
S5: MINISERIES: Stop Making First Dates So Weird with JD Rodgers
Why are Christians so "weird" about first date? Today, JD and Kait are back to discuss some of the hottest topics in Christian Dating. First Dates are seemingly perceived as "marriage proposals" in the Christian world... so how can we take the pressure off? We simply enjoy it and take it date by date! Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartof...
29m Nov 25, 2020
29m
S5: MINISERIES: How Who You Follow Can Affect Your Dating Relationship with JD Rodgers
Does it matter who you follow online? Today we're coming in HOT with JD Rodgers as he co-hosts episodes 2 of our miniseries! Kait and JD discuss how online activity can actually impact your dating relationships. Some themes in today's episode: -Following accounts with a purpose. -How who you follow online can breed insecurity in your relationship -The power of words... even if they're online! C...
26m Nov 18, 2020
26m
S5: MINISERIES: How to go from 'Just Friends' to Dating with JD Rodgers
Are you ready for a Heart of Dating MINISERIES?! JD Rodgers of Watermark Church and "The Porch" joins Kait as they go through some of your hottest questions! And today... We are talking all about... How to go from JUST FRIENDSHIP to DATING. You don't want to miss this fun conversation as JD and Kait go into some topics such as: Should you date a friend? How do you know a friend likes you more t...
27m Nov 11, 2020
27m
S5 Ep106: Kait Spills the Tea on Her Dating Life (feat. Nick Brandt)
Friends, our team here at Heart of Dating couldn’t feel more blessed by all of you! We can hardly believe that Season 5 of the Podcast is over! 2020 has been a tough and challenging year for many, but we are so grateful for the community we have here. This season has been filled with hard topics, relevant and practical ways to date during COVID-19, and it’s a season in which we held our first e...
1hr 7m Oct 28, 2020
1hr 7m
S5 Ep105: The Enneagram for Discipleship in Life and Dating with AJ Sherrill
We are so excited to bring you another incredible episode on the enneagram today! As you know, here at Heart of Dating we value the tool of the enneagram when it comes to self-awareness and relationships! So we brought on Kait Warman's former pastor and author of "The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation" AJ Sherrill (DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) has more than twenty years of experience as a...
56m Oct 21, 2020
56m
S5 Ep104: Holding Space For Other People’s Brokenness with Antoine Bradford
Heart of Dating welcomes Antoine Bradford, formerly known as ABIV, to the show! He is an independent singer songwriter from Southern California. Growing up in the black church, he finds himself heavily influenced by gospel and soul. Since becoming a Christian, Antoine has fused together his artistry and his gospel-centered vision to create a unique sound in Christian music today. Not quite r&b ...
58m Oct 15, 2020
58m
S5 Ep103: Intentional Singleness with Tara-Leigh Cobble
Friends, today we have a powerful episode released today. Kait brought back Tara-Leigh Cobble, who spoke at our Heart of Dating Conference 2020, to discuss her calling to intentional singleness. Tara-Leigh is the creator and host of The Bible Recap podcast and the author of the book by the same name. She founded D-Group, an international network of weekly discipleship and accountability groups,...
53m Oct 07, 2020
53m
S5 Ep102: The Ultimate Singleness Game Changer with Chrystal Evans Hurst
Heart of Dating is thrilled to welcome a powerhouse of a woman.. Chrystal Evans Hurst! Chrystal is an energetic, fun-loving “girl-next-door” who loves to encourage other women in fulfilling their full potential in Christ. Chrystal firmly believes God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans that I have for you…” and she desires to help other Christian women believe and apply that truth to...
49m Sep 30, 2020
49m
S5 Ep101: The Truth About Your Value with Ashley Abercrombie
Heart of Dating welcomes back Ashley Abercrombie! Ashley was a fan favorite during our Heart of Dating Conference in July and we are so excited to have her speak on the podcast! Ashley is a writer and speaker, and author of Rise of the Truth Teller: Own Your Story, Tell it Like it is and Live with Holy Gumption. For more than 15 years, she has worked in non-profit spaces, leading faith-based in...
52m Sep 23, 2020
52m
S5 Ep100: Navigating the 5 Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman
Friends, we are THRILLED to launch Heart of Dating's 100th Episode! Over the past 2 and a half years, we are just so blessed to have had so many guests on the show, but even more importantly... we have been blessed with an amazing community! So THANK YOU for all your support! For our 100th Celebration, we wanted to bring on someone extra special... SO, Kait brings on the author of "The 5 Love L...
38m Sep 16, 2020
38m