Don’t Marry Them Until You’ve Been Through These 6 Dating Stages

Most Christian couples don’t fall apart because they don’t love God.They fall apart because they didn’t have a process.In this episode, we’re walking you through the 6 core stages of dating that almost every godly relationship passes through—from the first spark to the final stretch before marriage—and how to move through each one with clarity, wisdom, and purpose.Whether you're just catching feelings or talking about rings, this conversation will help you:✅ Recognize what season you're in✅ Avoid common mistakes that cost people peace✅ Adopt mindsets that protect your heart and honor God✅ And discern what God might be showing you—before things go too farWe also share our personal stories, the lessons we learned the hard way, and why dating with vision can change everything for your future marriage and family.🙌 This episode isn’t here to shame you—it’s here to strengthen you. If you’ve never done it this way before, that’s okay. You can start now. God is a Redeemer and He’s not done writing your story.👣 Listen in and get equipped to date differently—on purpose, with God, and for His glory.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro: Why Most Christian Couples Fail (It's Not What You Think) 01:45 - How to Use This Dating Path for Wisdom, Not Just Feelings 03:20 - Stage 1: The Spark — Chemistry vs. Clarity 06:10 - Stage 2: Intentional Talking — Getting to Know Them Without Losing Yourself 10:30 - Stage 3: Exclusive Dating — Dating With Purpose, Not Pressure 15:40 - Stage 4: Discernment — Can I Marry This Person? 20:45 - Stage 5: Engagement — Preparing for Covenant, Not Just a Wedding 25:00 - Stage 6: Final Stretch — Fighting Pressure With Peace 28:45 - Final Encouragement: You Can Date Differently—One Step at a Time