015: What To Look For In Dating? (ft. Audree Brassfield)

Don't know where to start in dating? In this week's episode of "The Catch Up Podcast," join the hosts Joseph and Marc with our amazing guest Audree, as they delve into the values, character traits, and red flags to consider when navigating the Christian dating world. This episode offers practical advice, personal anecdotes, and a faith-based perspective to guide listeners in making intentional and discerning choices in relationships.andtheywereroommates: https://open.spotify.com/show/18Oy8EncCbs8aVcISwoC1d?si=6858a5fe5247425cHost(s): Joseph TowMarc Arteus https://instagram.com/marcarteusGuests(s):Audree Brassfield https://instagram.com/audree.b._Production Manager(s): Christian McClure & Marc ArteusProducer(s): Joseph Tow, Sai'Tavian Austin, Michael Chavez-Cano & Marc ArteusEPISODE TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Coming up…00:37 - Intro02:14 - Catching up with Audree05:01 - What to look for in dating?14:12 - Opinions on the “waiting season”24:30 - Should “girls” be asking guys out?26:58 - Creating those “scenarios” in our heads28:40 - What should be the RIGHT expectations we should have?36:38 - Finding the balance between not overfantisizing and not settling37:48 - What do girls want to hear in terms of communication?42:31 - What are things should be communicated on the FIRST DATE?47:32 - What is “too deep” for a conversation on the first date?49:25 - Talking about the movie “500 Days of Summer”54:03 - Communicating the miscommunications55:39 - Each individuals’ “roles” in dating57:18 - How do Christian women want to be pursued?59:57 - “Courting” in Marc’s home country01:03:00 - Should there be boundaries in pursuing “too much”?01:07:36 - How could we communicate “boundaries”?01:08:25 - Have accountability in dating01:10:26 - Should couples pray together while dating?01:15:58 - What are some good boundaries in including community?01:18:04 - Being prudent in taking community’s opinions01:19:16 - What questions should we be asking the other person and ourselves?01:23:37 - Final remarks to those who don’t know where to start in dating01:26:15 - Addressing those who are in “toxic dating”01:29:42 - Final remarks…01:31:37 - Closing prayer01:32:27 - OutroRESOURCES:Books:"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer “Outdated” by Johnathan Pokluda“Boundaries” by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend“Holier Than Thou” by Jackie Hill PerryPodcasts:“Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda”“WHOAH! That’s Good Podcast” by Sadie Robertson“In This Together” by Maia Huff“A Little More Courage” by Riley & Jack Kehoe“The Porch”