Dateology

What a good ol' fun time it's been, and now we're at the season 2 finale! On it, we do a total recap of some of our favorite moments on the show. Think of it like our greatest hits! This marks the end of Matt's consistent involvement with the project, but he might pop in from time to time. And Candice plans on continuing to deliver some sweet, sweet nuggets! To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

This is a very timestamped episode on the weirdest year of our lives: 2020! Matt and Candice are back to discuss what it looks like to date digitally and safely in a pandemic—including how there might be lots of room for creativity! To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Is Valentine's really just for lovers? We think not. On the market, off the market or somewhere in between, Valentine's day can be enjoyed by all. How? We are glad you asked... -Happy Valentines Day from all of us at Dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Holiday season is upon us, and the office parties, trips home to family, and New Year's preparations are in full swing. In this season, dating seems to get extra amplified with each new Christmas romcom. What's God's message of empowerment and grace for dating couples and singles this time of year? Join Matt and Candice as they talk it through, share stories, and toss out some ideas and opinions about dating around the holidays. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

In some ways, all Candice and Matt do is talk about dating and faith on this show. But let's dive deeper into the number one question people have for us about dating: what do you think about Christians dating non-Christians? Join us as we seek out wisdom from the stories we've gathered and open the Bible to guide our path. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/. Audio engineered by Joey!

What about when your friend starts to seem oh so dateable? Join Candice and Matt as they discuss friendship and dating. Maybe the friend zone has more to it than first meets the eye. What if your next date might be with a friend from the past? To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Back for part two of the conversation on Attachment Theory, Candice and Matt ask the important questions about attachment in dating: How would it actually if people who were psychologically secure dated one another? And how does the security of God help bring us into the freedom of more secure relationships? To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

How do our early established patterns of relating affect how we date? Listen as Candice expertly teaches about the psychology of attachment. And listen as Matt tries to keep pace with her psychological wisdom! Referenced: How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Sharing a quick nugget of wisdom (ain't it so Christian to refer to bits of wisdom as "nuggets??"), Candice speaks from her psychological expertise about boundaries. What are appropriate emotional boundaries to keep in relationships? When is self-disclosure a good idea, and when it is right to hold some vulnerable parts of your story for another time? Plus, Candice announces our need for a sound engineer and the upcoming Happy Hour event in San Francisco on Thursday 6/27/19 To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

How do you know when to get exclusive and when to keep it casual? Candice and Matt explore what goes into the conversation: "I want to be exclusive. How about you?" Plus, why not talk about Saved by the Bell and the Archie comics? To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Taking a slight detour from a show all about Christian dating, Candice and Matt discuss singleness. What makes it so difficult? Why's it so beautiful? And hold on a sec... Jesus was single. That's a game changer. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Candice and Matt chat about the reality of rejection and its foreboding presence in dating. What does it look like to let someone down easily, and how can connecting with Jesus help us handle the pain of rejection? To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Candice and Matt discuss all that is amusing, strange, illuminating, and sometimes painful about meeting your partner’s family. And ultimately, they discover how as followers of Jesus, there is great opportunity for honor, redemption and writing a new story. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Candice and Matt talk with Mark Scandrette about the many complexities of city life and how they can make dating relationships challenging — but not impossible! Mark has been doing Christian ministry in San Francisco for 22 years, so this an episode full of wisdom and opportunities for reflection. Mark Scandrette is an author, teacher, activist, and coach, and you can find all his books and other resources at https://www.markscandrette.com. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.  

Candice and Matt return for the first episode of season 2! This episode is all about where to meet people. And the question they spend a good amount of time on is... where are YOU?  To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

How about we reflect on and celebrate some of what we’ve learned in a season 1 culmination? Join Candice and Matt as they enjoy a fun retrospective. Plus, they have a special word of blessing and gratitude for all their listeners. And... they announce a new website where you can reach out! To meet, visit https://www.dateology.org/

How do race, ethnicity, dating, and the Gospel all come together? Race is a complicated thing to talk about, and Candice, Matt, and their guest Steve discuss it all in this vulnerable and thoughtful conversation. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

So the relationship is progressing… what happens now? In this episode, Candice and Matt talk about serious relationships and how they can trigger fears of intimacy and commitment. Plus, the team chats about how great it is to pray for God's guidance as a relationship becomes more serious. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Why are people drawn to one another? Join Candice and Matt as they talk about what tend to be attractive qualities and what theories explain attraction. Plus, they'll consider how living according to a God-given calling might be one of the most attractive things of all. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

Ever had a crush on a friend? Or had a friend say they have a crush on you? Candice and Matt interview Emily, who shares her experience dating a longtime pal. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.