Kait does a Q&A answering questions and topics such as: mixed signals, making your intentions known, reaching out on social media, bad dates, first dates, etc. We are so excited for this final episode of 2019… and last episode of the decade! Over this past year we have had so many incredible guests and discussed so many topics and have had over half a million downloads! This week we really wanted to focus on you, our listeners and our family. So we took a poll on instagram to see what questions ...
Dec 18, 2019•44 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Brian and Lexi Cole talk about dating interracial and inter-culturally and some of the hurdles they faced when it comes to understanding each other. Heart of Dating is so excited to share with you a HIGHLY requested episode with some highly requested guests! This week, we welcome Alexis and Brian Cole to the show to talk about interethnic dating and how to thrive in relationship with cultural differences. Brian and Alexis Cole are a passionate couple who inspires to showcase their unique lifesty...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Therese talks about handling trauma and how that can come back up in dating. She also discusses overcoming anxiety in a dating scenario. Heart of Dating is excited to welcome Dr. Therese to the show today! Dr. Therese is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, self-care and personal development guru, and consummate foodie. Berkeley educated, she is a mover and a shaker with a drive for entrepreneurship and building community. Dr. Therese founded the LA Digital Nomads, and is the CEO & Founder of E...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Kait talks all things about how to DROP the Hanky and make your intentions known both in person and online. So many of y’all ask us: HOW DO I DROP THE HANKY? How do I put myself out there and how do I feel confident doing it without being crippled by fear? These are amazing questions, and because it’s some of the top questions we get asked, our host Kait figured she would quickly dive into some of the highlights for you here on the podcast. The first thing you should know is that you are not alo...
Nov 20, 2019•19 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Part 2-Jess and Vincent discuss divorce, finding your spouse later in life, how to not lose hope and overall how God remained faithful in their relationship. It’s always special when our host, Kait Warman, gets to have really amazing friends on the podcast. So today Kait had the absolute joy and pleasure to invite two of her very best friends on the show…. Jessica and Vincent Shakir. You guys are going to just fall in love with them for PART 2 of this conversation! Jessica has been working as a ...
Nov 13, 2019•47 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Part 1-Jess and Vincent discuss divorce, finding your spouse later in life, how to not lose hope and overall how God remained faithful in their relationship. This couple has ONE of the most beautiful, powerful, encouraging, and extensive stories. Their testimony covers topics such as dating after divorce, staying pure, dating later in life, getting married in your 30’s, and even not kissing until engagement (yes, you heard that right!)This episode is going to encourage you in so many different w...
Nov 06, 2019•59 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Stephanie talks about how to pray for your future spouse and how to healthily long for a spouse without idolizing marriage. Heart of Dating is excited to welcome back Stephanie May Wilson to the show! Stephanie is a close friend to Kait and was previously on the show to to talk about Loving your single life. You can listen to the episode HERE! Stephanie May Wilson is an author, blog, and speaker. She is also the creator and host of the podcast “Girls Night” and author of The Lipstick Gospel and ...
Oct 30, 2019•58 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Diane talks about attachment theory and how childhood relationships impact adult relationships. She discusses the 4 styles of attachment and how singles can work on healing them to be ready for a healthier relationship. Now we know y'all know all about the enneagram, and myers briggs, and love languages and things like that… but there is actually a different tool based in science that has become one of the MOST useful tools for me in dating. It’s called attachment theory. And honestly you gu...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Matt discusses spiritual leadership and talks about being equally yoked and discusses if it's the man's job and how we can practice spiritual leadership as a single. Heart of Dating welcomes Matt Ayers to the show! Matt is a close friend to Kait and he helped start Vintage Church in Santa Monica, CA. He’s been married for 6 years to his beautiful wife Stephanie. Matthew Ayers is a founding member, treasurer and executive board member of Vintage Church in LA. Outside of his involvement at the chu...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Mandy tells her story of being an older single woman and how to battle comparison, being confident in yourself, and the idea of taking a dating break every now and then. Heart of Dating welcomes the incredible single woman herself, Mandy Hale, to the show today! Mandy is a blogger turned New York Times best-selling author and speaker. She is also the creator of the social media movement, “The Single Woman.” With a heart to inspire single women to live their best lives and to never, ever settle, ...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Gary Thomas talks about when and how to walk away from someone and what signs tell you that they are indeed a toxic person to be with. Heart of Dating is excited to welcome back Gary Thomas to the show! Gary Thomas was on one of Heart of Dating’s first episodes as he talked about the myth of soulmates. You can listen to that episode HERE (https://heartofdating.com/009-infatuation-the-myth-of-the-soulmate-with-gary-thomas/) Gary Thomas is the author of over 19 books including The Sacred Search an...
Oct 02, 2019•58 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Kait vulnerably opens up about her own story of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Trigger Warning: Please be advised that for this episode, Kait goes into detail about her abuse story. Keep in mind that if this is a topic that is sensitive for you, proceed and listen with caution to avoid potential triggers. If you or someone you know is facing an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-(800)-799-7233 We have an extra special episode for Heart of Dating Li...
Sep 25, 2019•58 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Ally talks about emotional abuse and defines what gaslighting is. She also goes into signs of an abusive person. Heart of Dating welcome the incredibly Allison Fallon to the show this week. Ally writes books, helps people write books and believes a regular practice of writing can change your life. She is the author of 12 books (and counting) sought-after public speaker and coach to hundreds of authors from New York Times Bestsellers to total beginners. She has spent the last decade coaching hund...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Margaret Nagib talks about soul is - what are they, how do you get them, and how do you break them. Heart of Dating has a full heart welcoming Dr. Margaret Nagib to the episode today. She is a close friend to Kait and a clinical psychologist specializing in Christian counseling, inner healing, personal and spiritual development as well as treating eating disorders, trauma, self-injury and mood disorders. She received her masters and doctorate in clinical psychology from Wheaton College in Wh...
Sep 11, 2019•53 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Bianca talks about "acceptable stalking" how to date well without pressure, evaluation in dating and in yourself, how to prep for marriage, and how women can show interest first. She also discusses and encourages women to be clearer when it comes to communicating to men. WELCOME TO SEASON 4!!! Today we are kicking off SEASON 4 of the Heart of Dating Podcast and it feels SO SURREAL, We have been around now for a year and a half… so many of you have been here and growing with us or if you are new,...
Aug 28, 2019•53 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Mike talks about signs to look for to see if YOU are codependent. Mike Foster is such a wonderful human being you guys. He is a best-selling author, speaker, and advocate for not-so-perfect people. He has an INCREDIBLE podcast, Fun Therapy, which Kait actually had the pleasure of being on during Season 3 (go take a listen!). Y’all Mike has such a way of SEEING people, connecting with them, and making them feel understood and comfortable.Mike also has a book that he published with his wife Jennif...
Aug 21, 2019•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben talks about the evaluation process to see if someone is a good match for your for a potential spouse. Kait got the privilege of sitting down with Ben Stuart who is not only an author but also the pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C. He has a LOT to say about dating and this entire process and it is SO good. Prior to joining Passion City Church, Ben served for 11 years as the executive director of Breakaway Ministries, a weekly Bible study attended by thousands of college students a...
Aug 14, 2019•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast John Mark Comer talks about how to have strong physical boundaries, where to draw the line and discusses if and when christians should resist masturbation. Today, Kait sit’s down with John Mark Comer and they just GO there. On sex. Boundaries. The theology of love. The myth of the soulmate. And of course, masturbation. One question too far? We think not! John Mark has incredible things to say about all of the above and this is NOT an episode you’re going to want to miss. Though this is one of ou...
Aug 07, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt talks all things first date and how you should act, plan... and everything else that has to do with the practicality of going our and meeting someone for the first time. Kait brings in her hilarious friend Matt jones to talk about the struggle of being in a dating rut and some fun date ideas to help combat the dry spell! Matt, a self-declared ”fun” guy, says that a lot of dating nowadays – especially among Christians – isn’t FUN anymore. It’s almost like we’re too serious sometimes and don’...
Jul 26, 2019•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast yan and Selena talk about how to tell if someone is TRULY a Christian and has a strong relationship with the Lord. SUMMER SERIES FLASHBACK TODAY FEATURING RYAN AND SELENA FREDERICK Today Kait invites Ryan and Selena Frederick onto the podcast… and they are the marriage #dreamteam! Together they have an incredible platform called Fierce Marriage which is a place to truly process the trials of marriage and celebrate its JOYS all rooted in Christ centeredness.Under Fierce Marriage they have a blog,...
Jul 17, 2019•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gary Thomas talks about how to tell if you're truly a good match with someone or if you’re just infatuated by them. Discusses the dangers of infatuation and why you shouldn't build a relationship on just that. In today’s episode, Kait speaks with the INSANELY wise Gary Thomas about some controversial topics like the concept of a soulmate and the dangers (slash reality) of infatuation. Gary is an incredible speaker and author of 19 books – 19, PEOPLE! Some of his books include The Sacred Marriage...
Jul 17, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Beth and Jeff talk about Enneagram stereotypes, how to use the enneagram as a means of self evaluation and how to use it overall to better your dating life. Also they discuss if there truly are two number that make the best match or not. In our final episode for Season 3, Heart of Dating welcomes Beth and Jeff McCord this week on the show as they talk to Kait about the Enneagram! Beth and Jeff McCord are the founders of Your Enneagram Coach, a community designed to explore a Christ-centered Enne...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Single Men Panel: Dealbreakers, makeup, why they don't ask women out. The conversation continues with Jarod Nickerson and BC Serna on this episode as they answer questions from our lady listeners! Both of them share their hearts and insight on the minds and hearts of Christian single men in this episode! BC Serna is a traveler, storyteller, and mentor. He has spent the past 11 years traveling the world with non-profit organizations, helping share and tell their stories through film and awareness...
Jun 28, 2019•44 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Single Men Panel: How to avoid friendationships, how to plan a first date out, and seeking mentorship from other men. Heart of Dating is so excited to do a SINGLE men’s panel this week! This conversation is split into two parts- first questions FROM the dudes and then next questions from the LADIES. For this episode Kait brought on two guy friends who have incredible hearts that she knew would just be FULLY transparent, and even a bit fun… and trust us they were ALL of the above. BC Serna is a t...
Jun 26, 2019•40 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Ben tells his story of extreme heartbreak, divorce, and how he overcame it with Christ. He also discusses how to overcame shame and pain from past and how to learn from it. How do you heal and date after divorce? How do you break free of fear after betrayal? You guys have been asking for an episode on divorce and betrayal and we have been listening! Today we are covering this subject for the first time as we have a beautifully life giving and hope-filled conversation with a man who has been thro...
Jun 19, 2019•59 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Tenley tells her story of being a runner up on the bachelor, discusses marriage, finding love, and not having to audition to meet your spouse. Also talks about some trust issues that arose after heartache. Have you been through heart wrenching heartbreak? Have you been extremely disappointed when it came to love? Have you ever lost hope and questioned your future? Have you ever felt such heavy grief it was hard to move forward? The weight of heartbreak is REAL friends, we hear it. And no matter ...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s MINISODE features Heart of Dating’s very own host Kait Warman as she expands on the topic of Feminine Energy from our previous episode with Arielle Estoria. Kait brings some deeper insight on the topic of feminine energy and discusses three practical ways and strategies for women to embrace their beautiful feminine side. Some themes of today's episode: -How can we embrace femininity in a culture putting pressure on women to uphold more masculine energies? -How does one give up the desire...
Jun 07, 2019•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Arielle discuss masculine vs. feminine energy and how we should surrender doing things "our own way" and do it "God's way". Also discusses her singleness journey and what to do when you feel hopeless in your season. Heart of Dating is excited to bring you an episode on a topic that RARELY get's discussed in the Christian culture: the balance of feminine and masculine energies! Kait welcomed the lovely Arielle Estoria on the podcast for this topic Arielle Estoria is a Spoken Word Poet, Author, Sp...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Meygan talks about red flags, why we ignore them, and how to spot them. She also discusses self control, and lays out the top 5 dating red flags we should look for. This week on the Heart of Dating podcast Kait talks to Meygan Caston from Marriage 365! Meygan Caston is the co-founder of Marriage365, a nonprofit dedicated to helping couples connect on a deeper level. She and her husband Casey reach millions of couples around the world each month with their resources including books, retreats, onl...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Mo breaks down culture, what TRULY is and how the church hasn't done a great job at discussing it. She also talks about the issue of putting virginity on a pedestal and goes deep into what truly means. Heart of Dating is so ecstatic to welcome Mo Isom as a guest on this week’s episode! Mo Isom is the New York Times Bestselling author of Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and the author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot. She is a nationally sought after speaker, a ...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast 
