Answering Your Burning Questions about Dating

In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace answer some of the most common (and most honest) dating questions submitted by attendees at the Biola Couples Conference. From navigating physical, emotional, and spiritual boundaries to figuring out compatibility, alone time, conflict, and preparing for marriage, they offer biblical wisdom and practical guidance for every stage of dating. They discuss how to distinguish healthy attraction from lust, why intentional boundaries matter, how to recover after crossing those boundaries, the role of prayer and spiritual intimacy in dating, finding shared hobbies, addressing relationship concerns, and overcoming fear surrounding physical intimacy before marriage. Along the way, they share personal stories from their own relationship and practical advice for building healthy patterns that last. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or mentoring someone in a relationship, this episode offers thoughtful insights to help you pursue relationships that honor God and foster lasting intimacy. Resources Mentioned: Sheet Music by Dr. Kevin Leman – A practical Christian guide to sexual intimacy designed for engaged and newly married couples. Chris and Alisa recommend reading the first few chapters before marriage and the remaining chapters afterward. Free Relationship Advice – Biola Center for Marriage & Relationships – Receive confidential, biblical, and practical relationship guidance from the CMR team: https://cmr.biola.edu/resources/relat... CMR Relationship Resources – Explore articles, podcasts, and practical tools on dating, marriage, and healthy relationships: https://cmr.biola.edu/ Connect with Us: Website: cmr.biola.edu Facebook: facebook.com/biolacmr Instagram: instagram.com/biolacmr YouTube:    / @biola-cmr   Join the Conversation: Subscribe to The Art of Relationships Podcast so you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to help others discover the show. Share this episode with someone who is navigating dating or engagement and could benefit from these relationship insights. Sign up for weekly updates and relationship resources from the Center for Marriage & Relationships: http://eepurl.com/bgsuQv About the Hosts: Chris Grace, Ph.D., and Alisa Grace are passionate about helping people build and sustain healthy relationships. As leaders of the Biola University Center for Marriage & Relationships, they combine the wisdom of Scripture with scholarly research to offer practical advice and insights. Learn more about their work at cmr.biola.edu.