The Eau de Parfum of Love

Living The Dream

Greg and Nikki have made it to the fourth episode in their real-time search for love after meeting on the Upward dating app. Changes have happened. Big life changes. Plus, Nikki leaves for another state. But it's a missional trip she's taking as she serves at the Los Angeles Dream Center. How did this week of distance impact their story? And how has Greg's new job changed him? Moving with Jesus changes us. How has it affected Greg and Nikki's journey? Plus, they add a new feature where they answer random questions to learn more about each other and to give you ideas for growing in your real-time journey. The conversation ends with a prayer of blessing for our listeners. Join the conversation. Send your questions or interactions to Greg and Nikki at love@corbinfostermedia.com, or join us at patreon.com/loveinrealtime. Love In Real Time is a CORBINCAST podcast.

The Eau de Parfum of Love

Greg and Nikki continue on their dating journey, which began on the Upward dating app, and you can follow their adventures in real time. It was a very fragrant Valentine's Day as Greg tries to surprise Nikki with a plan that seems destined to fail. They share some pictures from the evening and tell you how it all went. Details include a gift that was returned. Is it possible to be affirming of others and still reject them on a dating app? Greg and Nikki take on that topic. The conversation ends with a prayer of blessing for our listeners. Join the conversation. Send your questions or interactions to Greg and Nikki at love@corbinfostermedia.com, or join us at patreon.com/loveinrealtime. Love In Real Time is a CORBINCAST podcast.

Meeting The Families

Greg and Nikki continue on their dating journey, which began on the Upward dating app, and you can follow their adventures in real time. Today they meet the families and tell you how that went. They tell their story of dating through the holidays, and try to figure out the gift-giving questions that come early in a dating relationship. Find out what holiday decoration is still on display and who has kept it there. Greg goes overboard on kisses at work. How do you wade your way through traditions in the early phases of dating? Find out how Greg fell short of expectations when the New Year rolled around. Is Nikkie "always on"? How did things go when they got free tickets for a standup comedy show? Around Valentine's Day, there were a few bumps in the road, and the need for a serious conversation came up. They both agreed to guard their hearts in this dating relationship, but what happens when one of them begins to let their guard drop? What are the early signs of conflict? The "trust questions" are hard because of the desire to protect our families from the potential hurt of a young relationship. How did Greg and Nikki weather those waters? How have past relationships affected their families? Greg has something deep he needs to express to Nikki. They discuss the dangers of losing the good memories from past relationships when new ones come along. What is the proper place of grief in new relationships? There is a "gift" Greg and Nikkie have given each other that has helped them move forward. How can they hope to complement each other's world rather than be a distraction? The conversation ends with a prayer of blessing for our listeners. Join the conversation. Send your questions or interactions to Greg and Nikki at love@corbinfostermedia.com, or join us at patreon.com/loveinrealtime. Love In Real Time is a CORBINCAST podcast.

The First Date

Greg and Nikki met on the Upward dating app. They'll talk about filtered pictures and who did what when it comes to filters. Should you use them on dating app pics? Learn where Greg and Nikki come from, and how past experiences made them both feel lost. What happened to other dating app conversations they had? They will share their first messages to each other, and their reactions. When should you share your full name when meeting on an app? Did Nikki cyber-stalk Greg before meeting? Find out the importance of giving her space to feel comfortable since there are so many guys out there who do a great job of making women feel uncomfortable on dating apps. Learn some tips for the first meeting including, do you let him pick you up at your place? Nikki surprises Greg with a piece of info about their first date that he had no idea about. Nikki shares wise words of council that she learned about dating relationships. How did the first date end? Has their been a moment when they felt like they would be a good match? Nikki did a no-no for date two that got her in trouble with family and friends. What has been the most important area of connection for Greg and Nikki? The podcast ends with, perhaps, a surprise for you. In fact, it is a prayer for YOU. Join the conversation. Send your questions or interactions to Greg and Nikki at love@corbinfostermedia.com, or join us at patreon.com/loveinrealtime. Love In Real Time is a CORBINCAST podcast.