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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 50 MIN

Episode 1285: Chelsea Smith on Dating, Marriage and What Actually Makes Love Last

from The RELEVANT Podcast · host RELEVANT Magazine

This week, we sit down with Chelsea Smith to talk about dating wisely, building a resilient marriage and navigating seasons when love feels harder than usual. She shares practical advice for singles, couples and anyone wondering if what they’re experiencing is normal.In RELEVANT Buzz, we unpack the rise of political independents among Gen Z and millennials, Brandon Lake’s Good Morning America moment and why Christian hip-hop is showing up at Rolling Loud.Plus, the crew debates whether it’s easier to bowl a perfect game or hit a hole-in-one for a million dollars, discusses illegal monkeys in St. Louis and breaks down Gen Z’s newest solution to burnout: a “retirement home” in Malaysia.Highlights:06:30 – Million-dollar question: perfect bowling game or hole-in-one?16:05 – RELEVANT Buzz16:15 – Christian hip-hop at Rolling Loud18:10 – Brandon Lake on Good Morning America (and the Maury joke)20:45 – Gallup: Gen Z and millennials are going independent31:40 – Chelsea Smith on dating33:55 – What every healthy marriage needs35:30 – Advice for couples in hard seasons37:55 – Our new partnership with 316 Financial + Reset Series42:25 – Slices 42:45 – St. Louis offers amnesty for illegal monkey owners47:05 – A Gen Z “retirement home” opens in MalaysiaTo learn more about 316 Financial's $100 offer for RELEVANT listeners, check out https://www.Bank316.com/RELEVANT!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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