Biblical Wisdom for Modern Dating (That Actually Works)

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What if everything you’ve been told about submission, dating, and gender roles… isn’t the full story? In this powerful episode of Dear Future Husband, Christian Bevere sits down with Pastor Darren Whitehead from Church of the City for an honest, biblical conversation that challenges assumptions and calls believers back to truth. Together, they unpack what biblical submission really means—moving beyond cultural extremes and misunderstandings to rediscover God’s design for mutual honor, strength, and order in marriage. Is submission about silence and control, or is it something far deeper and more powerful? Whether you’re single, dating, or preparing for marriage, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 👇 Join the conversation in the comments: What does biblical submission mean to you? ______________ Resources for you: How can YOU begin preparing for your future marriage? Order the "Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal" and "Future Husband, Present Prayers" book today and start praying intentionally for the spouse you are believing for—and becoming. Order "Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal" here: https://amzn.to/406uPaY Order "Future Husband, Present Prayers" here: https://amzn.to/4b5vlek Get connected with Church of the City and The Village here: https://www.cotc.com/franklin _____________ Chapter Markers: 0:00 "Wives submit" — what that phrase actually means and what it doesn't 1:10 Welcome + why we're tackling submission on this podcast 2:28 Meet Pastor Darren Whitehead of Church of the City 3:30 Breaking down Ephesians 5 in its actual Roman context 5:35 The part of this passage men don't talk about (it's harder than submission) 8:27 What Paul would say to singles and dating couples today 9:00 Why most singles are missing a vision for who they're joining on mission 10:48 When two different callings become one — Pastor Darren's marriage story 11:05 "That is raising the bar" — why praying for your future husband matters 13:15 What gifts do women carry that empower the men around them? 15:10 "She make