We're kicking off season 8 with questions from YOU! Listen in as Kait answer's the question "How do I put myself back out into the dating scene?" Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3...
Jan 19, 2022•32 min•Season 8Ep. 141
We are beyond ecstatic to share with you about our BIGGEST news yet.. The Heart of Dating Conference 2022 happening THIS Valentine's Day Weekend February 12th and 13th! You can come virtually from anywhere in the world or join us for a giant watch party in Orlando, Florida! We've brought together some top pastors, speakers, authors, and thought leaders to help EQUIP you with the tools you need to date well! And with our brand new technology, we’ll be connected via a CONFERENCE APP and platform w...
Dec 08, 2021•7 min
Join Kat Harris and Kait Warman as they talk all about how to make the most of online dating and how to avoid swiping into an oblivion. Kat Harris is the host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and Co-Founder of the online publication The Refined Woman. Her first book Sexless in the City hit bookstores April 2021. She coaches and equips women all over the world in dating, relationships, singleness, sexuality, faith and how to build a renewed and healthy biblical sexual ethic rooted in freedom, t...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 140
Karrie Scott Garcia joins to tell her testimony and to talk about how to reclaim your worth and why understanding it is so important to date well. As a pastor, life coach, author and CEO, Karrie Garcia has been inspiring change in others by boldly sharing her journey to freedom. Karrie is not afraid to wade through deep waters, because she has seen firsthand how God’s true redemptive purpose for our lives does not begin once we’re free from pain, rather it stems directly out of that pain. Today,...
Nov 24, 2021•57 min•Season 7Ep. 139
Davey and Kristi Blackburn of "Nothing is Wasted" share their testimony of tragedy, redemption, and how the Lord can transform pain into purpose. Davey is a writer, speaker, pastor, and podcaster. He is the creator of the Pain to Purpose Course and author of Nothing is Wasted: A true story of hope, forgiveness, and finding purpose in pain (Releasing Jan 2022) and The Pain to Purpose 42-Day Devotional. Kristi is a Physician Assistant who became a stay at home mom and now online wellness coach. Sh...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 138
Founder and CEO of the Sanctuary Project comes on to talk about her testimony of overcoming abuse and addiction. She also tells her healing journey story of how she learned to love again. Holly Christine Hayes is Founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a survivor-run nonprofit social enterprise employing and empowering women who’ve survived lives of trafficking, violence and addiction in Austin,TX. Holly was rescued out of a life of trauma nearly 20 years ago and knows the path to recovery can be lo...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 137
Kait is joined by 7 members of the Heart of Dating Community to talk about why community and friendship is so important in singleness and dating! Anthony is an elementary band and orchestra teacher in central Maryland, outside of Washington, DC. He is a percussionist, loves the water, and enjoys salsa and bachata dancing. As a recent transplant to LA, Jen Daramola enjoys exploring beaches and going on random food tours. When she’s not at the beach, Jen enjoys sports, coffee, and music. Jecca is ...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 136
What's it like being a Christian, Single man? Join JJ, Gareth, and Jason all from the Men's Community here at Heart of Dating as they discuss what it's like being a Christian, single dude! JJ Tomlin is a missionary kid born in Belgium, originally from Tennessee, and currently residing in the OC. He currently works in Gaming/E-Commerce, enjoys watching his Tennessee Titans on Sundays with his Goldendoodle Teddy and loves working with Christian men to raise the bar in singleness and dating. Jason ...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 135
Wondering where all the eligible Christian Singles are? Join Kait for this minisode as she debunks the myth that there are none out there. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ ...
Oct 20, 2021•37 min•Season 7Ep. 134
Kait brings on the one and only Christine Caine to discuss how to overcome disappointment, feelings of wanting to give up, and how to find God amidst it all. Christine Caine – Christine Caine is an Australian born, Greek blooded, lover of Jesus, a sought-after international speaker, author and activist. Known for her ability to effectively communicate a message of hope, Christine has a heart for reaching the lost, strengthening leadership, and championing the cause of justice. Together with her ...
Oct 13, 2021•55 min•Season 7Ep. 133
Kait continues the conversation on ethnic differences in dating by bringing on Susie Gamez to the show to share her own experiences being in an interracial relationship. Susie is Canadian by birth, Korean by heritage, Mexican by marriage and American by immigration. She is passionate about matters surrounding reconciliation, racial justice and the Gospel. Susie and her husband Marcos met at Fuller Theological Seminary while getting their M.A. in Intercultural Studies and now have 4 beautiful Lat...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 132
Should you not date someone based on their sexual past? Kait talks about not only how to set physical boundaries but also how you should approach someone's sexual past. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Am...
Sep 29, 2021•25 min
Does it matter what political party they affiliate themselves with? Kait brings on Ashley Abercrombie to dive deep into the topics of politics, stances, and humility in dating. Ashley Abercrombie is the author of Rise of the Truth Teller and Love is the Resistance: Learn to Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts You’ve Been Avoiding and Create Real Change. She is the co-host of the Why Tho Podcast with Tiffany Bluhm, and her work is featured in Oprahmag.com, Scary Mommy, Relevant and Darling magazines,...
Sep 22, 2021•54 min•Season 7Ep. 131
Ever dated someone of a different ethnic background? Kait hosts a roundtable with an asian man, a black female, and a hispanic woman to discuss ethnic stereotypes when it comes to dating in today's episode! Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book!...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 130
Ever dated someone with a chronic illness? Chronic Illness affects 1 in 3 people... but we don't talk about it enough! So today we are, with expert Emily Morrow. Emily Morrow, Functional Nutritional Therapy and Integrative Health Practitioner works with women across the country in her consulting practice and group program, Root Cause Formula to help women identify and overcome a variety of root’ cause(s) such as mold, bacteria, parasites, heavy metals, viruses, toxins, chemicals, lyme and the si...
Sep 08, 2021•56 min•Season 7Ep. 129
Ever dated someone outside your weight preference? Kait discusses common fears regarding weight and weight differences and what it means to truly be 'healthy'. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: htt...
Sep 01, 2021•35 min
Ever dated someone outside your height preference? Kait discusses common hesitations from men and women regarding heigh and why height differences shouldn't matter! Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon...
Aug 26, 2021•23 min
Ever considered dating someone with an Age Gap? Kait talks about different fears and things to consider. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ Want to meet some epic Christian S...
Aug 18, 2021•24 min
Ever considered dating someone with an Age Gap? Kait talks about different fears and things to consider. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ Want to meet some epic Christian S...
Aug 11, 2021•18 min
Kat LaPrairie reveals her experience having gender dysphoria, dealing with gender stereotypes and how the church has been a great help to get her. Kat has found identifying as transgender to be helpful in describing how they see and experience the world. Kat’s story of redemption and identity questions have culminated in seeking an overarching question: What does finding identity in Christ look like? Kat is passionate about people, the gospel and finding ways to better articulate God’s radical l...
Aug 04, 2021•52 min•Season 7Ep. 128
Preston Sprinkle talks about what transgender identity is, how it affects dating as well as how the church can and should respond. Preston Sprinkle (Ph.D.) is an international speaker and a New York Times bestselling author, who’s written a dozen books including Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church & What the Bible has to say, and People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is not just an Issue. Preston currently serves as the president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, an organizat...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 127
Sam Allberry talks about the traditional Christian view of marriage and why he fights for it as a same-sex attracted pastor. Sam Allberry speaks around the world as a pastor, preacher and apologist. He is the author of Seven Myths About Singleness, Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? and What God Has To Say About Our Bodies Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? C...
Jul 21, 2021•53 min•Season 7Ep. 126
Preston Perry talks about his journey with his wife, who was same-sex attracted, and what perspective shift should take place in order to allow God's grace to come in Preston Perry is a poet, performance artist, teacher, and apologist from Chicago. By the grace of God, Preston has become a formidable communicator of the gospel. His love for people inspires him to pair transparency and vulnerability with his creativity in a way that promotes freedom. Preston pursues engagement with people from va...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 125
Laurie Krieg comes on the show to talk about her journey of being a same-sex attracted woman who is married to a man and how God has changed her life. Laurie Krieg is a speaker, author, and Hole in My Heart Podcast host who speaks and trains extensively on the gospel, sexuality, and marriage most often alongside her licensed-therapist husband, Matt. Laurie also serves on the Board of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, and is earning a master’s degree from Wheaton Graduate School in Evange...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 124
Greg Coles is a single, gay Christian who joins the show to discuss his journey, his story, and how we can best love our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. Greg Coles is the author of Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity (IVP, 2017) and No Longer Strangers: Finding Belonging in a World of Alienation (IVP, 2021). He holds a PhD in English from Penn State and lives in central Pennsylvania, where he works as a writer, speaker, and worship leader. Greg is a frequent cont...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 7Ep. 123
David Bennett discuss how Christians can approach the conversation around the LGBTQ+ community with love and compassion and how we are all called to be disciples. David comes all the way from Sydney, Australia where he studied journalism and then international relations. He moved to Oxford to pursue his studies in theology and train as an apologist from a skeptical, atheist background as an anti-Christian gay activist. David now holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in theology from Oxfor...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 122
Let's talk the LGTBQ+ community and the church. Our goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment for many who may feel marginalized by religion today. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: ht...
Jun 22, 2021•13 min
Abi and Justin discuss how they overcame shame from their past and restored relationships with themselves first, Abi discusses her journey with depression, they both discuss childhood truama, and the idea of needing to feel "complete" Justin is a nationally sought-after speaker and life consultant. He has spent over a decade facilitating emotional healing in the lives of thousands of individuals and training others to do the same. His dream is to redefine love in practical and empowering ways. H...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Deb Fileta has a live therapy session with our very own Kait Warman! Kait gets real about her struggle with depression and anxiety. Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national speaker, and the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, and Love in Every Season. Debra is also the creator of the popular relationship advice blog, www.TrueLoveDates.com as well as the Love + Relationships Podcast, reaching millions of people with the message of healthy relation...
Jun 11, 2021•30 min
Deb Fileta (a HOD favorite guest!) talks about the nuanced symptoms of depression and anxiety and how this affects dating. Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national speaker, and the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, and Love in Every Season. Debra is also the creator of the popular relationship advice blog, www.TrueLoveDates.com as well as the Love + Relationships Podcast, reaching millions of people with the message of healthy relationships. Yo...
Jun 09, 2021•47 min•Season 6Ep. 121
