In Part 2 of our Christian Dating series, Matt and Brett explore practical biblical wisdom for relationships and marriage. Topics include physical boundaries before marriage, pornography, online dating, missionary dating, doctrinal differences, forgiveness after sexual sin, and choosing a godly spouse. If you're looking for clear, Scripture-based guidance on Christian dating, this episode addresses many of the questions believers wrestle with today.

Topics covered in this episode:

00:00:00 Intro
00:12:41 Biblical Grounds for Divorce in an Abusive Marriage
00:12:56 What Counts as Physical Abuse in Marriage?
00:28:53 Is Jeremiah 29:11 a Promise for Christians Today?
00:33:10 Are We Unequally Yoked in This Relationship?
00:40:42 Is Church Hopping a Red Flag in Dating?
00:47:06 Should Men Always Initiate on Dating Apps?
00:50:50 How Involved Should Parents Be in Christian Dating?
00:58:45 What If a Father Disapproves of the Marriage?
01:01:16 Should Christians Have Opposite-Sex Friendships?
01:08:34 Should You Date Someone Recently Divorced?
01:11:12 Three Questions a Father Should Ask His Daughter’s Boyfriend
01:14:46 How to Break Up in a Biblical Way
01:21:12 Fighting Loneliness While Waiting for Marriage

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