Dating methods have changed, but the principles that make for a great marriage still stand. Erin Smalley discusses how dating is different since she and Greg were in the dating scene. Then, Jim Daly talks with social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, about about how single adults can be a good marriage candidate.



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Dating methods have changed, but the principles that make for a great marriage still stand. Erin Smalley discusses how dating is different since she and Greg were in the dating scene. Then, Jim Daly talks with social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, about about how single adults can be a good marriage candidate.
 
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If you’re married — or soon to be — you’ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God’s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.

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What Defines Your Relationship?

When a couple is dating, it's important to protect your relationship from sexual temptation. Jim Daly talks with Safa and Tovares Grey about why, "how far is too far?" is the wrong question. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about the need to have sexual integrity in a dating relationship.



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When a couple is dating, it's important to protect your relationship from sexual temptation. Jim Daly talks with Safa and Tovares Grey about why, "how far is too far?" is the wrong question. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about the need to have sexual integrity in a dating relationship.
 
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‘How Far is Too Far’ Is the Wrong Question

In the dating phase, what are good qualities to look for in a spouse? John asks the Smalley's about ways they encouraged their kids to search for a godly spouse. Also, Jim Daly asks social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, on why dating is a great time to examine someone's character.



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In the dating phase, what are good qualities to look for in a spouse? John asks the Smalley's about ways they encouraged their kids to search for a godly spouse. Also, Jim Daly asks social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, on why dating is a great time to examine someone's character.
 
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"Should I Give This Person My Heart?"

With the internet, smartphones and constant media, our culture is saturated with pornography. Erin Smalley explains how she's seen an increase in porn struggles in her counseling clients. Also, Mark and Rosie Makinney share with Jim Daly how pervasive the problem is. Then, Greg and John talk about the need to confess if you're struggling with it.



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With the internet, smartphones and constant media, our culture is saturated with pornography. Erin Smalley explains how she's seen an increase in porn struggles in her counseling clients. Also, Mark and Rosie Makinney share with Jim Daly how pervasive the problem is. Then, Greg and John talk about the need to confess if you're struggling with it.
 
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