Sex and the Christian Worldview

by Adam R. Holz on 02/13/2012
Two big-picture questions illuminate why Christians see the purpose and place of sex in such a different way than our mainstream culture does. Read more.

How Do I Know if I'm Ready to Marry?

by Glenn Stanton on 02/06/2012
Being ready for marriage is about having realistic expectations, understanding what marriage is all about and knowing that you are able to honor your marriage vows to this particular person. Read more.

Does Age Matter?

by Denise Morris on 01/30/2012
My friends got married last night. When she was 9, he was 21. Is that creepy? Read more.

Why I Love Men, Church, Religion and Jesus: Episode 208

by Lisa Anderson on 01/26/2012
Why some men don't like church, plus Jefferson Bethke on Jesus vs. religion, and a question about reconciling Catholic and Protestant differences in dating. Read more.

Love, Sex and Dating: Episode 205

by Martha Krienke on 01/05/2012
Making relational resolutions for the new year, plus Andy Stanley on "Love, Sex and Dating" and a question on a friend's unbelieving fiancé. Read more.

Zach Wahls: The Exception, Not the Rule

by Glenn Stanton on 12/16/2011
What does Zach's testimony really contribute to the very important debate our nation is having over what constitutes marriage and family? Read more.

If It's Broke, Fix It: Episode 202

by Lisa Anderson on 12/15/2011
Breaking bad relationship patterns, plus Rebecca St. James and a question about gaining confidence around guys. Read more.

Anti-Boy Crazy

by Martha Krienke on 12/14/2011
You might be anti-boy crazy if … Read more.

ComPETibility: Episode 201

by Lisa Anderson on 12/08/2011
Pets and relationships, plus Michael Smalley on compatibility in marriage, and a question on dating someone who's divorced. Read more.

What Is A Picture Worth?

by Emma Rudd on 12/02/2011
There are some clear categories of photos emerging that baffle me the more profiles I peruse. Read more.

Celebrating Casanova

by Matt Kaufman on 11/30/2011
Where France goes, will the rest of us follow? Read more.

The Art of (Online) Conversation

by Emma Rudd on 11/23/2011
Engaging, fun, well-written emails definitely stand out. Read more.

Can't Touch This: Episode 198

by Lisa Anderson on 11/17/2011
Hugging etiquette, plus an interview with psychologist Dr. Dan Allender and a question on fantasizing about married sex. Read more.

Past Perceptions

by Denise Morris on 11/14/2011
Ladies and Gents: Who are you attracted to and why? Do our judgments about past baggage or pristine lives keep us from what God might have in store? Read more.

A Moment of Reflection

by Emma Rudd on 11/11/2011
After a month, my opinion about online dating itself hasn’t changed much. However, there have been other areas of my life that have been affected by the journey thus far. Read more.

Faith for the Woman She'll Become

by Martha Krienke on 11/09/2011
A man has the opportunity and ability to help a woman blossom into who God has created her to be. Read more.

A Wink and a Smile

by Emma Rudd on 11/08/2011
Starting a conversation with anyone, whether on the Internet or in person, always has an element of risk to it. Read more.

Wedding Prices and Marital Success

by Glenn Stanton on 11/04/2011
Apparently Kim Kardashian got married recently and it didn't last very long. That was news to me. Read more.

Bridal Battles: Part I

by Chelsey Munneke on 11/01/2011
I don’t want to eat only lettuce for the next eight months. Read more.

Reasons Men Do Not Pursue

by Justin Hollabaugh on 10/28/2011
It's not as easy as you may think. Read more.

Men in Tights: Episode 195

by Lisa Anderson on 10/27/2011
Men and their love of superheroes, plus the power of confessional living and a question about being desensitized to pornography. Read more.

Anatomy of an Online Dating Profile

by Emma Rudd on 10/26/2011
Having never done this before, I felt way out of my league. Read more.

Confessions of an Online Dating Newbie

by Emma Rudd on 10/19/2011
Hi. I’m Emma, and I am not a fan of online dating. (In fact, Lisa Anderson calls me a hater.) Read more.

5 Questions From Your Future Father-in-Law

by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin on 10/14/2011
Whether you're single, married or about to propose, ask yourself these questions. Read more.

Tough Love

by Matt Kaufman on 10/10/2011
It can be as hard to deliver as it is to receive. Read more.

Wives Submit to Your Husbands

by Justin Hollabaugh on 10/07/2011
I had always viewed submission through a negative connotation. I saw submissive people as doormats that most walked all over. Read more.

The Face in the Mirror

by Nathan Zacharias on 10/04/2011
When I was young and had every dream before me, I had never envisioned that I would be capable of what I had just done. For no reason other than just boredom, I had done the unthinkable. Read more.

What Adam and Eve Knew About Marriage

by Andrew Hess on 10/03/2011
A few thoughts on the what the first couple understood about marriage. Read more.

What Cohabitation Does for Marriage

by Glenn Stanton on 09/22/2011
If couples want to dramatically boost their likelihood of divorcing once married, few things so widely practiced will ensure that than cohabiting. This is just the opposite of what most believe. Read more.

Behind the Scenes of Online Dating: Episode 189

by Lisa Anderson on 09/16/2011
Your online dating questions answered, plus relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott and a question on a mom’s disapproval of dating online Read more.

Phasing Out Single Friends

by Matt Kaufman on 09/16/2011
When your friends get married and you drift apart Read more.

My Engagement Story

by Chelsey Munneke on 09/12/2011
Steven could tell you the exact date he saw me for the first time, but for months I continued to have no idea who he was until the end of my sophomore year. Read more.

Workplace Interactions

by Martha Krienke on 08/24/2011
Somewhere in my subconscious, I was always thinking, You're a guy. I'm a girl. Read more.

Record-Breaking Grandpa

by Glenn Stanton on 08/17/2011
This story is about a record-breaking grandpa, but the thing is, he's not an old guy. Not even youngishly middle-aged. Read more.

Thoughts From a New Husband

by Nathan Zacharias on 08/12/2011
About a decade ago, I heard a message from M. Craig Barnes about the phrase, “It’s not about you.” And he used marriage as an example of one area where that phrase is true. Read more.

1+1=1: Episode 185

by Lisa Anderson on 08/11/2011
A newlywed couple shares stories from both sides of the wedding ring, plus an interview with marriage expert Paul Tripp and a question on dealing with Dad in a courtship. Read more.

More Bad News on Men and Family

by Glenn Stanton on 08/11/2011
He wanted to be a father, but things being what they were, had no ready access to eggs or a womb. Sabrina wanted badly to be a mother, but she faced a shortage of male baby juice. What to do, what to do? Read more.

Lead On: Episode 184

by Amy Seed on 08/04/2011
Characteristics of leadership, plus an interview with Dan Dumas and Randy Stinson on biblical manhood and a question about spiritual leadership. Read more.

Leading With Servitude

by Nathan Pyle on 08/04/2011
The best examples of spiritual leadership come from a servant's heart. Read more.

Real People

by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin on 08/03/2011
Don't put too much stock in a person's "qualifications." Read more.

Rearview Mirrors and Allen Wrenches

by Amy Seed on 07/20/2011
I don’t want to be limited in my knowledge of “real world” things just because I’m a girl. Read more.

A Guy's Perspective: How Not to Freak a Girl Out

by Nathan Pyle on 07/15/2011
Pursuing a woman effectively must be a series of small, consistent actions that paint a larger picture of where we, as men, are taking a relationship. Read more.

How Not to Freak a Girl Out

by Martha Krienke on 07/13/2011
What is a good pace for showing interest and pursuing a woman? Read more.

Where My Boyhood Meets My Present

by Glenn Stanton on 07/08/2011
Nels and I grew up getting in our share of troubles, skateboarding and surfing far too many times in restricted areas – and thus regular run-ins with the law – playing pranks on citizens of our neighborhood that might or might not have destroyed valuable property of said citizens. Read more.

Return of the Ring: Episode 180

by Lisa Anderson on 07/07/2011
Broken engagements, plus Lisa Velthouse on "Craving Grace" and a question about pushing male mentorship Read more.

New Wife and Mom Insight No. 4.5: Kevin Didn't Know What He Needed

by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin on 06/29/2011
In my last post, someone asked if I could get my husband, Kevin, to weigh in on what he thought he needed in a wife. Read more.

Men With Kids: Episode 177

by Lisa Anderson on 06/16/2011
What a dad wants, plus advice for those anticipating fatherhood and a question about recovering from a “man ban.” Read more.

Sex Differences Matter

by Glenn Stanton on 06/15/2011
Even when elites think they are making a case against gender, they are actually making a case for it. Read more.

Interning Your Way to the Top: Part 2

by Chelsey Munneke on 06/10/2011
I finally realized I needed to switch up my search options and look beyond what was being offered. Read more.

The Ladies' Room: Episode 175

by Lisa Anderson on 06/02/2011
A panel of girls discusses (almost) all things female, plus an interview with international fashion model Rachel Lee Carter and a question about the testimonies of Christian artists. Read more.


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