Dateology

Greetings, Dataology community! Candice here. Jumping on to release a bonus episode & to provide you with some updates. In this episode, I explore the idea that sexuality beyond sex could involve moments of deep connection with God, providing a sense of oneness and fulfillment. This perspective could empower singles to find fulfillment outside of traditional sexual experiences, promoting a holistic understanding of sexuality. Thank you for joining me on this journey. I'll be back with more fresh content soon. In the meantime, you can connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-thompson-lmft/ or check out my recent guest appearance on The Movement Soul Collective podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1978903/15070041   Stay tuned for more updates and insights!

Candice & Matt pop in for quick updates on what we're up to and how we want to continue to serve you! Including a glimpse of Matt's new podcast (with his wife Lindsay) "Homelife for Extraordinary Impact." We (Matt & Lindsay) hope you'll join us! Listen/watch Homelife for Extraordinary Impact and subscribe... • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homelife-for-extraordinary-impact/id1672466784  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6u5Xir7g33b5qJxxtzvj99 • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn-h18cpfurJ29kt6Yuly_Q  • Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOTY4NGM4MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw  To learn more about the Dateology and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

What a good ol' fun time it's been, and now we're at the season 2 finale! On it, we do a total recap of some of our favorite moments on the show. Think of it like our greatest hits! This marks the end of Matt's consistent involvement with the project, but he might pop in from time to time. And Candice will keep on delivering some sweet, sweet nuggets! To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

This is a very timestamped episode on the weirdest year of our lives: 2020! Matt and Candice are back to discuss what it looks like to date digitally and safely in a pandemic—including how there might be lots of room for creativity! To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Is Valentine's really just for lovers? We think not. On the market, off the market or somewhere in between, Valentine's day can be enjoyed by all. How? We are glad you asked... -Happy Valentines Day from all of us at Dateology. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Holiday season is upon us, and the office parties, trips home to family, and New Year's preparations are in full swing. In this season, dating seems to get extra amplified with each new Christmas romcom. What's God's message of empowerment and grace for dating couples and singles this time of year? Join Matt and Candice as they talk it through, share stories, and toss out some ideas and opinions about dating around the holidays. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

In some ways, all Candice and Matt do is talk about dating and faith on this show. But let's dive deeper into the number one question people have for us about dating: what do you think about Christians dating non-Christians? Join us as we seek out wisdom from the stories we've gathered and open the Bible to guide our path. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/. Audio engineered by Joey!

What about when your friend starts to seem oh so dateable? Join Candice and Matt as they discuss friendship and dating. Maybe the friend zone has more to it than first meets the eye. What if your next date might be with a friend from the past? Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Back for part two of the conversation on Attachment Theory, Candice and Matt ask the important questions about attachment in dating: How would it actually if people who were psychologically secure dated one another? And how does the security of God help bring us into the freedom of more secure relationships? Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

How do our early established patterns of relating affect how we date? Listen as Candice expertly teaches about the psychology of attachment. And listen as Matt tries to keep pace with her psychological wisdom! Referenced:How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Sharing a quick nugget of wisdom (ain't it so Christian to refer to bits of wisdom as "nuggets??"), Candice speaks from her psychological expertise about boundaries. What are appropriate emotional boundaries to keep in relationships? When is self-disclosure a good idea, and when it is right to hold some vulnerable parts of your story for another time? Plus, Candice announces our need for a sound engineer and the upcoming Happy Hour event in San Francisco on Thursday 6/27/19 (details on our Dateology Facebook page). Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

How do you know when to get exclusive and when to keep it casual? Candice and Matt explore what goes into the conversation: "I want to be exclusive. How about you?" Plus, why not talk about Saved by the Bell and the Archie comics? Support us on Patreon! To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Taking a slight detour from a show all about Christian dating, Candice and Matt discuss singleness. What makes it so difficult? Why's it so beautiful? And hold on a sec... Jesus was single. That's a game changer. Support us on Patreon! To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Candice and Matt chat about the reality of rejection and its foreboding presence in dating. What does it look like to let someone down easily, and how can connecting with Jesus help us handle the pain of rejection? Support us on Patreon! To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Candice and Matt discuss all that is amusing, strange, illuminating, and sometimes painful about meeting your partner’s family. And ultimately, they discover how as followers of Jesus, there is great opportunity for honor, redemption and writing a new story. Support us on Patreon! To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Candice and Matt talk with Mark Scandrette about the many complexities of city life and how they can make dating relationships challenging — but not impossible! Mark has been doing Christian ministry in San Francisco for 22 years, so this an episode full of wisdom and opportunities for reflection. Mark Scandrette is an author, teacher, activist, and coach, and you can find all his books and other resources at https://www.markscandrette.com. Support us on Patreon! To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.  

Candice and Matt return for the first episode of season 2! This episode is all about where to meet people. And the question they spend a good amount of time on is... where are YOU?  To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/. We just launched a Patreon! To see the tiers of support and perks for each one (and to back our work), visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology.

How about we reflect on and celebrate some of what we’ve learned in a season 1 culmination? Join Candice and Matt as they enjoy a fun retrospective. Plus, they have a special word of blessing and gratitude for all their listeners. And... they announce a new website where you can reach out! To meet, visit https://www.dateology.org/ Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology.

How do race, ethnicity, dating, and the Gospel all come together? Race is a complicated thing to talk about, and Candice, Matt, and their guest Steve discuss it all in this vulnerable and thoughtful conversation. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

So the relationship is progressing… what happens now? In this episode, Candice and Matt talk about serious relationships and how they can trigger fears of intimacy and commitment. Plus, the team chats about how great it is to pray for God's guidance as a relationship becomes more serious. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Why are people drawn to one another? Join Candice and Matt as they talk about what tend to be attractive qualities and what theories explain attraction. Plus, they'll consider how living according to a God-given calling might be one of the most attractive things of all. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Ever had a crush on a friend? Or had a friend say they have a crush on you? Candice and Matt interview Emily, who shares her experience dating a longtime pal. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

What can we learn from Cale’s reflections on the end of a relationship? Join Matt and Candice as they chat with Cale about our tendencies toward selfishness in dating. Plus, what about that one wild date with the woman who enjoyed dining with the dead? Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

When it comes to sex, what are the dynamics at play in Christian dating? Candice and Matt discuss sex from a few different angles — from intimacy to porn to celibacy and more. Also, as promised in the show, here are a few links to resources Candice and Matt have found helpful in understanding the Bible’s teachings about sex. Sermons: The Story of Sex: Essence - http://bit.ly/2J5hvKu The Story of Sex: Ethics - http://bit.ly/2kFZMPy The Exclusive Paul - http://bit.ly/2suLynX Book: Loveology by John Mark Comer - http://bit.ly/loveologybook (P.S. Sorry for the sirens in the background. Just a little proof we live in a big city.) Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

When the breakup happens, where do we go next? Candice and Matt talk about breakups — in the midst of the conversation and in the aftermath. There's hope in knowing that God is always near to the brokenhearted. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

What do you do when messy, broken stuff comes up in a dating relationship? Is it worth it to keep going? Candice and Matt talk about the brokenness that inevitably surfaces in every relationship, and how the good news of Jesus empowers us to persevere and grow through it all. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

What's on your list for the person you're looking for? What's a core item, what's a preference, and how can you know the difference? Candice and Matt talk about ways that lists can be helpful (or unhelpful) and also the Gospel truths that empower us to make wise, healthy choices. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Growing up, did you have a dream about marriage? Candice and Matt discuss the various ideas we gather about romance and how they impact our approach to dating. What do we do when our dreams aren't fulfilled? And what does it look like to audaciously hold on to a dream anyway? Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

What are the best ways ask someone out, and when is the right time? Candice and Matt discuss their experiences and also some important factors to consider when asking someone out (or saying yes). What might it be like if we all had the courage and freedom to just make the ask? Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/. Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/dateology_pdcst/

What does it mean to pursue someone, and what's it like to be pursued? Candice and Matt share their experiences and thoughts on the kind of power dynamic that the pursuer/pursuee framework creates. Is there a different way that leads to deeper freedom, love, and companionship? Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Glad to have you! Get a glimpse of what the show will be like, topics we'll cover, and learn about the hosts, Candice and Matt. Want to support us on Patreon? To see the tiers of support and perks for each one, visit https://www.patreon.com/dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.