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4 Christian Singles Get Real About Dating, Waiting, and Trusting God | Ep 17

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here…along with four special guests this week 🙌 This week’s episode is a first for us. It’s our first ever panel episode, and we sat down with four amazing Christian singles to have a real, honest conversation about singleness. We talk about what singleness actually feels like. The tension between being content and still desiring marriage. The uncertainty, the excitement, the hard moments, and the growth that happens when you choose to trust God in the middle of it. We also get practical. What should you be doing while you wait? How do you date without pressure or overthinking everything? What does healthy pursuit actually look like? And how do you prepare now for the relationship you’re praying for later? If you’re single, this episode is for you. God hasn’t forgotten about you. This season has purpose. Your life isn’t on hold. Our prayer is that this conversation encourages you to trust God’s timing, grow where you are, and step into everything He has for your life. Special thanks to our friends Allie, Dakota, Ben, and Isaac for joining us. We’re grateful for your honesty and boldness in sharing your stories so others can be encouraged 🤍 0:00 – Intro: Our First Singles Panel 1:05 – Meet the Panel (Allie, Dakota, Ben, Isaac) 3:00 – How Are You Really Doing Being Single? 9:30 – The Tension: Content… But Still Wanting More 14:15 – Do You Wish You Were With Someone Right Now? 19:00 – Wanting Marriage Without Idolizing It 21:30 – What Should You Be Doing in the Waiting Season? 26:45 – Building Yourself: Growth, Community & Readiness 30:00 – Communication Matters 33:00 – How Do You Know Who to Date? (Evaluating People) 37:30 – “The One” vs Reality: Letting Go of Idealism 41:00 – Why Dating Feels So Confusing Today 45:00 – Are Women Scaring Men Away? (Pressure & Expectations) 50:00 – How Should a Man Actually Pursue a Woman? 54:00 – First Dates: What Actually Works 58:00 – Fear of Rejection & Mixed Signals 1:01:30 – Final Thoughts: Trusting God in Singleness Email us at connect@meetthemitchells.org Follow Meet the Mitchells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/meetthemitchellspod/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beacons.ai/meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/MeetTheMitchells]

Why You’re Overthinking Your Relationship (And How to Stop) | Ep 16

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here 👋 This week, we’re talking about how to stop overthinking in your relationship…and start walking in peace. We break down where overthinking really comes from and how it can show up in dating. From forcing something out of guilt, to over-spiritualizing, to feeling pressure from others, we walk through real examples and how to navigate them with clarity and truth. At the end of the day, you can’t build a healthy relationship from a confused mind. It starts with taking your thoughts captive, choosing truth, and trusting God with your decisions. Our prayer is that this episode helps you find peace, confidence, and freedom in your dating life 🤍 0:00 – Intro: Why You’re Overthinking 1:30 – Where Overthinking Comes From 5:30 – Taking Control of Your Thoughts 13:20 – 4 Ways Overthinking Shows Up 13:40 – Forcing It Out of Guilt 16:15 – Over-Spiritualizing 19:30 – Being Overly Critical 25:15 – Pressure from Others 28:00 – Trusting God & Your Desires 32:00 – Final Thoughts Email us at connect@meetthemitchells.org Follow Meet the Mitchells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/meetthemitchellspod/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beacons.ai/meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/MeetTheMitchells]

How to Actually Get a Second Date | Ep 15

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here 👋 This week, we’re talking about how to actually get a second date… and do it in a way that honors God. We break it down into three simple steps: how to ask, how to prepare, and how to show up on the date. From being clear and confident to putting in effort and having fun, we share both the guy and girl perspective on what really makes someone want to see you again. At the end of the day, dating isn’t about performing. It starts with knowing who you are in God and trusting His plan for your life. Our prayer is that this episode gives you clarity, confidence, and a fresh perspective on dating! 🤍 0:00 – Intro: How to Actually Get a Second Date 2:00 – Step 1: The Invitation (Be Clear & Confident) 13:30 – Step 2: Before the Date (Plan It Well) 21:00 – Step 3: On the Date (Confidence & Connection) 30:30 – Final Tips: Boundaries, Discernment & Don’t Overthink It Email us at connect@meetthemitchells.org Follow Meet the Mitchells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/meetthemitchellspod/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beacons.ai/meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/MeetTheMitchells]

3 Reasons Your Dating Life Sucks (And How to Fix It) | Ep 14

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here 🤍 Let’s talk about it: why does dating suck for so many people right now? In this episode we break down three reasons we see over and over again: people don’t know their identity, they’re unclear on their purpose, and they’re choosing the wrong partner. When you start with who God says you are and the calling He’s placed on your life, everything about dating begins to change. Our prayer is that this episode helps you approach relationships with wisdom, confidence, and a deeper trust in God’s plan for your life. 0:00 – Intro: Why Dating Feels So Hard Right Now 0:45 – The Real Reason Dating Keeps Failing 1:25 – Reason #1: Identity (Know Who You Are in Christ) 4:16 – Stop Looking to a Relationship to Fill What Only God Can 7:01 – Why You Keep Attracting the Same Type of Person 10:33 – Reason #2: Purpose (Know Where You're Going First) 13:26 – When Your Calling and Your Partner Align 17:59 – Reason #3: Partner (Choosing Someone Who Supports Your Calling) 19:30 – The True Vision for Marriage 20:20 – Final Thoughts + Next Episode Preview Email us at connect@meetthemitchells.org Follow Meet the Mitchells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/meetthemitchellspod/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beacons.ai/meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/MeetTheMitchells]

Set Boundaries That Actually Protect Your Relationship | Ep 13

Hey friends! Matt and Marie-Claire here 👋 This week marks a new chapter for us. As we settle into our new space, we’re also stepping into a new direction for the podcast. We’re going back to where it all started, talking about Christian dating and relationships. And today, we’re diving into something so important: boundaries. In this episode, we share what boundaries really are, why God created them, and how they protect what matters most. We open up about our own journey with purity, the fences we had to put in place, and how real change starts in the heart. Boundaries are not about restriction. They are about protection, blessing, and freedom. If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like you’ve gone too far, we want you to hear this: it is not too late. With God, all things are possible. There is grace. There is a fresh start. And the sacrifice you make now is so small compared to the blessing on the other side. Our prayer is that this conversation gives you courage to set healthy boundaries, trust God’s plan for your life, and walk in freedom. You are not alone. Let’s grow together 🤍 00:00 – New Setup + New Season 01:00 – Why We’re Talking About Christian Dating Again 03:03 – What Are Boundaries? 04:33 – Fences vs. Walls 08:05 – Boundaries Start With a Heart Change 12:53 – The Boundaries We Set in Our Relationship 16:16 – How to Set Boundaries That Actually Work 18:40 – Why Dating Too Long Can Make Purity Harder 19:24 – Focus on What You Can Do, Not What You Can’t 20:22 – Honoring God in Your Relationship 21:40 – The Blessing on the Other Side of Obedience 24:16 – The Sacrifice Is Small Compared to the Blessing 25:09 – It’s Not Too Late. There Is Grace. Email us at connect@meetthemitchells.org Follow Meet the Mitchells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/meetthemitchellspod/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://beacons.ai/meetthemitchellspod] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/MeetTheMitchells]