prerequisites to christian dating | On Water Podcast Ep. 43

IT'S THE VALENTINE'S DAY EPISODE! Jin talks about how single men might feel on Valentine’s Day, then explains a conversation she had about being tired of hearing people complain about being single while ignoring other areas of life. Jin shares three prerequisites before dating - let us know in the comments if you agree! 00:00 Valentine’s Day Kickoff + Do Guys Even Care?02:23 Pastor’s Wife Perspective: Why Singleness Complaints Get Exhausting07:48 Stop Idolizing a Relationship: “What Do You Have to Offer?”12:34 Prerequisite #1: Don’t Date Broke (Stability, Jobs, and Standards)22:48 Jacob Worked 14 Years: Work for the Person, Not the Status24:18 Prerequisite #2: Self-Awareness (Blind Spots, Therapy, Attachment)31:23 Prerequisite #3: Be a Safe Person (Stability in Life & Community)38:11 Reframing Singleness: Set Apart, Not Left Behind45:38 Living Fully While Single + Final Valentine’s Encouragement