Carlos discusses the fear of failure in a relationship and in life and discusses breaking down lies that hold you back. Carlos Whittaker is an author, speaker, and self-professed hope dealer. He speaks at some of the largest churches in the country and at conferences including the Orange Conference, Catalyst, MomCon, and many others. He is a People’s Choice Award winner and host of a popular podcast, while also the author of “Moment Maker”, “Kill the Spider”, and his newest work “Enter Wild”. Ca...
Jan 13, 2021•56 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast Kait talks about grieving hopefully and allowing space to process difficult times such as 2020, heartbreak, and loneliness. 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 so...
Jan 08, 2021•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hannah talks about her new book and her story of battling and overcoming depression and how mental health plays into dating relationships. She also discusses how to handle feeling like you cannot hear from God. Hannah Brencher is an author, blogger, TED speaker, and entrepreneur. She founded The WorldNeeds More Love Letters, a global community dedicated to sending letter bundles to those who need encouragement. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good” and a spokesperson for t...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast We're going there... Is making-out a sin?! JD and Kait are coming in hot in this final episode of our 8-week series. They tackle this hard-to-swallow pill with biblical truth... Their answers may not be what you think! Some Topics Covered in Today's Minisode: -Honoring your body and theirs -The reason behind the "why" -Seeking Physical Validation -Sexual drive and desire itself is not a sin! Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/r...
Dec 30, 2020•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you avoid dating potential... while still leaving space for imperfections? JD Rodgers from the Porch joins Kait once again for an epic episode discussing the balance of keeping high standards, leaving room for brokenness, and dating WELL. Some Topics Discussed: -Avoid becoming someones' therapist. -Dating is perfectible, not perfection. -Fighting the scarcity mindset. -Keep standards high, but practical Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www....
Dec 23, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Where in the world are all the Christian men? Kait and JD continue their bite-sized episode series as they discuss some of the hottest topics in Christian Dating. Today, they answer the MOST asked question "Where are all the single Christian men?!" Well.. their answer may not be what you think! Some Topics: -Stop Complaining and Start Praying -How the narrative needs to be refocused on discipleship -How to encourage our men and build them up. Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on h...
Dec 16, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can guys and girls just be friends? How come so many people believe it's not possible? This is a hot question amongst Christian communities and today... Kait and JD are tackling it as we continue our miniseries! Some Topics Discussed: -The nuances in guy/girl friendships -How to lead with communication and clarity -How knowing yourself and your boundaries even in friendships is essential -How to avoid friendationships! Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: htt...
Dec 09, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today on the Heart of Dating Podcast, we are continuing our incredible miniseries with JD Rodgers from the Porch at Watermark Community Church! Today, Kait and JD discuss a topic that is prevalent for many men and women and that's the topic of father wounds or "daddy issues". Kait and JD talk about how it's important to recognize how your relationship with your father can affect your dating relationship and how our heavenly father can help heal us from those wounds we face. Some Topics in Today'...
Dec 02, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why are Christians so "weird" about first date? Today, JD and Kait are back to discuss some of the hottest topics in Christian Dating. First Dates are seemingly perceived as "marriage proposals" in the Christian world... so how can we take the pressure off? We simply enjoy it and take it date by date! 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 d...
Nov 25, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Does it matter who you follow online? Today we're coming in HOT with JD Rodgers as he co-hosts episodes 2 of our miniseries! Kait and JD discuss how online activity can actually impact your dating relationships. Some themes in today's episode: -Following accounts with a purpose. -How who you follow online can breed insecurity in your relationship -The power of words... even if they're online! Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/...
Nov 18, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you ready for a Heart of Dating MINISERIES?! JD Rodgers of Watermark Church and "The Porch" joins Kait as they go through some of your hottest questions! And today... We are talking all about... How to go from JUST FRIENDSHIP to DATING. You don't want to miss this fun conversation as JD and Kait go into some topics such as: Should you date a friend? How do you know a friend likes you more than JUST a friend? How should you react when you start catching feelings for a friend? How do you even ...
Nov 11, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Friends, our team here at Heart of Dating couldn’t feel more blessed by all of you! We can hardly believe that Season 5 of the Podcast is over! 2020 has been a tough and challenging year for many, but we are so grateful for the community we have here. This season has been filled with hard topics, relevant and practical ways to date during COVID-19, and it’s a season in which we held our first ever conference. So for this season finale, we wanted to do something extra special! SO, our host Kait W...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast We are so excited to bring you another incredible episode on the enneagram today! As you know, here at Heart of Dating we value the tool of the enneagram when it comes to self-awareness and relationships! So we brought on Kait Warman's former pastor and author of "The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation" AJ Sherrill (DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary) has more than twenty years of experience as a pastor, including the role of lead pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is a...
Oct 21, 2020•57 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating welcomes Antoine Bradford, formerly known as ABIV, to the show! He is an independent singer songwriter from Southern California. Growing up in the black church, he finds himself heavily influenced by gospel and soul. Since becoming a Christian, Antoine has fused together his artistry and his gospel-centered vision to create a unique sound in Christian music today. Not quite r&b - not quite gospel, his music, though unlabeled, has been a unique and fresh sound that everyone didn’t...
Oct 15, 2020•59 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast Friends, today we have a powerful episode released today. Kait brought back Tara-Leigh Cobble, who spoke at our Heart of Dating Conference 2020, to discuss her calling to intentional singleness. Tara-Leigh is the creator and host of The Bible Recap podcast and the author of the book by the same name. She founded D-Group, an international network of weekly discipleship and accountability groups, and she hosts a daily radio show called The God Shot. She lives in Dallas, Texas. Kait and Tara-Leigh ...
Oct 07, 2020•54 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating is thrilled to welcome a powerhouse of a woman.. Chrystal Evans Hurst! Chrystal is an energetic, fun-loving “girl-next-door” who loves to encourage other women in fulfilling their full potential in Christ. Chrystal firmly believes God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans that I have for you…” and she desires to help other Christian women believe and apply that truth to their lives. Chrystal is a gifted writer, speaker, and worship leader. Being the eldest child of Dr. T...
Sep 30, 2020•50 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating welcomes back Ashley Abercrombie! Ashley was a fan favorite during our Heart of Dating Conference in July and we are so excited to have her speak on the podcast! Ashley is a writer and speaker, and author of Rise of the Truth Teller: Own Your Story, Tell it Like it is and Live with Holy Gumption. For more than 15 years, she has worked in non-profit spaces, leading faith-based initiatives, serving as a prison chaplain and pastor, speaking at conferences, churches, and events. Havi...
Sep 23, 2020•53 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast Friends, we are THRILLED to launch Heart of Dating's 100th Episode! Over the past 2 and a half years, we are just so blessed to have had so many guests on the show, but even more importantly... we have been blessed with an amazing community! So THANK YOU for all your support! For our 100th Celebration, we wanted to bring on someone extra special... SO, Kait brings on the author of "The 5 Love Languages"...Dr.Gary Chapman! Dr. Gary Chapman is an author, speaker, pastor, and counselor! He has a pa...
Sep 16, 2020•39 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating is so excited to welcome Gabrielle Ruiz to the show! She is an American actress, philanthropist, producer, activist and champion for the arts. She is known for The CW’s critically acclaimed comedy, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, where she received rave reviews as Valencia Perez. Her most recent project is What Are Friends For podcast, where she produces and co-hosts. You can also catch her on Modern Family, Better Things, Alone Together, Orange Is The New Black, Sesame Street, Law & Order:...
Sep 09, 2020•57 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we have a highly requested episode for you all! Kait brings on Tim and Jolie from the Blended Project to come on the show and discuss dating after divorce AND dating when you and/or the person your dating has kids! Tim and Jolie are the Instagram owners of The Blended Project. What started out as a way for Tim to document their Journey of blending a family of seven, soon turned into a source of inspiration for many of their growing followers. With God at the Forefront, Tim and Jolie d...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast Our team is beyond thrilled for today’s episode! We welcome one of our fan-favorite Conference speakers….Dani Coke to the show! She is an illustrator, social justice advocate, and entrepreneur who makes art designed to encourage faith, inspire justice, and guide others through loving their neighbors well. Her illustrations aim to make complex issues more digestible and provide practical ways to help others make a difference in their spheres of influence. Dani also runs a social media agency call...
Aug 26, 2020•49 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating welcomes Kristie Christie to the show! She was a fan favorite during our conference and we just had to bring her back! Kristie has a heart for inspiring people of all relationship statuses to live wholeheartedly in every season and is a good friend of Kait’s! She also works for Compassion International recruiting and equipping communicators to create transformation for children living in extreme poverty. Kristie and her husband David live in Calabasas, California where they do no...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating is thrilled to welcome Rashawn Copeland to the show! He is filled with so much love and Joy from Christ and we truly believe you’ll be blessed by this episode! Rashawn Copeland is the founder of I’m So Blessed Daily and Without Walls Ministries. A writer for Church Leaders, InspireMore, and the God’s Not Dead blog, he is also the host of the Scripture and Stories podcast on the Converge Podcast Network. He is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and is currently earni...
Aug 12, 2020•59 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating is thrilled to welcome Rachel and Harold Earls to the show today! Captain Harold Earls IV is an active duty Army officer currently serving as the Commander of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He has appeared on such media outlets at The Weather Channel, ABC News and USA Today. Rachel Earls is a beloved vlogger, business owner, founder of the Earls Family Foundation, an Army wife, and mother. She hosts Earls Family Vlogs, which has 39 million views on YouTube and half...
Aug 05, 2020•53 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating welcomes Lindsey Maestas to the show today! We are so excited to welcome her on as she is the host of The Living Easy Podcast where she discusses faith and relationships and gives women ideas, opportunities and practical tips for real change!Lindsey is also a lifestyle blogger, speaker, wife and momma of two boys based in Albuquerque, NM. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Relevant Magazine, Faithit, Focus on the Family, Better Homes & Gardens and more. She loves to r...
Jul 29, 2020•57 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast We are so thrilled to welcome a couple who has the same heart and mission as Heart of Dating! Kait talks to Tovares and Safa Grey from Godly Dating 101 today on a unique episode! They are a young couple who have a passion for seeing relationships done in a godly way! They advocate for a purity of heart and their podcast and instagram are both on fire for God! (So make sure to check it out if you haven’t yet!). They designed it to encourage believers to date God’s way and discuss some “taboo” top...
Jul 22, 2020•55 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating is thrilled to welcome a friend of Kait’s… Chaz Smith! Chaz is a 25 year old entertainer who loves the Lord and has used his platforms on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, Tik-Tok, and Vine (RIP) to spread joy and laughter. You may have seen him from his “water-mel-lone” vines or his mispronunciation videos. Originally, he is from New Jersey but currently resides in Los Angeles. While he is known for his funny viral videos he’s currently focusing on making music, live streaming on Tw...
Jul 15, 2020•55 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating welcomes Justin and Abi Stumvoll to the podcast! 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. He is the author of The Tree of Life and co-hosts The Connected Life, an international podcast focused on healing the human soul, with his wife and best friend Abi. Abi tr...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating is so excited to welcome one of Kait’s best guy friends, DeAngelo Moss to the show! Deangelo is a man on a mission to deliver truth to his generation. Known for his fearless and uncompromising approach to God’s Word, DeAngelo believes that the understanding and practice of biblical principles is key in realizing one’s potential. With a proven ability to inspire and connect with people, his relatable approach to communicating serves him well in his pursuit to help people live thei...
Jul 01, 2020•47 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast Heart of Dating welcomes one of Kait’s good friends to the show today! Tiffany McLeainn is an entertainer, speaker and Bible scholar based in Los Angeles.While in pursuit of a PhD, Tiffany has a passion for discovering ways to point to the story of Jesus through conversation, relationships, speaking, worship and Biblical Languages.She has a background in live performance theatre, stage management, group teaching and leading worship. Tiffany is currently documenting her journey to financial freed...
Jun 24, 2020•42 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast 
