A Biblical Framework for Dating | Stages, Communication & What the Church Gets Wrong

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What does the Bible actually say about dating? And why does the church barely talk about it?This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.eduWe brought in Greg Gifford — biblical counselor, professor, and author — to give us a theology of dating that applies whether you're 22 or 45. This is one of the most practical and honest conversations we've had on the show.Topics covered:• Acquaintance → Friend → Best Friend: the 3 stages of a dating relationship• How to communicate at each stage (and what oversharing too early costs you)• How to define the relationship (DTR) without being weird about it• Online dating: sin or Christian liberty?• Evaluating spiritual maturity — and why it's not about reading John Calvin• Why technology since 2007 has made relationships harder If you've ever felt like no one's giving you real, biblical guidance on dating — this episode is for you.📍 Find Greg: The Force Institute Podcast