Episode 49: Dating as Marriage Prep – 7 Questions Every Christian Should Ask

How can Christians approach dating with intention and faith? Join Tim McConnell and Greg Hartnett as they share seven essential questions to guide dating as preparation for marriage and explore what it means to date with purpose in a post-Christian culture.

Reflecting on cultural shifts and biblical principles, they explore how Christians can date intentionally with marriage in mind. Drawing from personal experiences and pastoral insights, they introduce seven thought-provoking questions to help individuals and parents guide this significant season of life. From considering the type of spouse you want to become to understanding how marriage reflects God’s covenantal love, this episode offers practical wisdom for all stages of life. Whether you’re navigating your own dating journey, parenting teens, or encouraging young adults, this conversation will inspire a Christ-centered approach to relationships.

Key Questions Discussed

1. What type of man or woman do you want to be married to?
2. What kind of spouse are you becoming?
3. What kind of marriage could this relationship create?
4. What outside inputs support or challenge this relationship?
5. How can dating reflect a covenantal, not transactional, mindset?
6. Where is God in this relationship?
7. Do you like who you are when you’re with this person?