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We collect honest stories to find liberating wisdom for discovery and companionship. Cohosted by marriage & family therapist Candice Candelaria and pastor/spiritual director Matt Barrios; based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Est. Feb. 2018.

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Episodes

  1. Bonus Episode: AI Companions

    Candice explores how mass use of AI chatbots for emotional support can create dependency, contribute to digital addiction, loneliness, and mental health struggles. Listeners are encouraged to self-assess their AI use, prioritize real human, spiritual connections, and to practice in-person social...

  2. Redefining Unconscious Narratives

    Join us for an insightful episode where we delve into the hidden narratives that often hinder our confidence in dating. Discover how stories such as "I'm not good enough" or "I'm broken" can unconsciously affect your search for meaningful connections. We explore how to replace these limiting...

  3. The Addictive Nature of Relationships with Special Guest Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby

    Join Lisa and Candice as they dive deep into the complexities of heartbreak recovery. In this insightful episode, psychologist and author Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby shares her wisdom and experience on understanding the physiological and emotional processes involved in breaking up. Discover the stages…

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  4. The One Arrow Effect

    Greetings, Dateology! Welcome back for Season 3. Today, we will hear some live audio from our most recent event. Have you ever struggled with how to date in a large group of available men and women? What if there is more than one person of interest? In this episode, we explore getting to know...

  5. The Space in Between

    Welcome to another captivating episode of Dateology, hosted by Candice Thompson. We're excited to announce that Dateology now has a presence on Instagram (Dateology_events), where you can stay updated about our exciting in-person events, including the upcoming gathering in Menlo Park. Dive into...

  6. Dating and Politics

    In this episode, we delve into the complex intersection of dating and politics. With the 2024 presidential election season in full swing, tensions are high, and political discourse is unavoidable. Our goal is to help you navigate these challenging conversations with thoughtfulness and respect,...

  7. Online Dating

    Welcome back to Dateology with your host, Candice Thompson! In this episode, Candice celebrates six years of the podcast and dives into a topic that surprisingly hasn't been fully covered here before: online dating. Candice discusses the importance of online dating in today's world, especially…

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  8. Bonus: Sexuality Beyond Sex

    Greetings, Dateology community! Candice here. Jumping on to release a bonus episode & to provide you with some updates. In this episode, I explore the idea that sexuality beyond sex could involve moments of deep connection with God, providing a sense of oneness and fulfillment. This perspective...

  9. The Finale

    What a good ol' fun time it's been, and now we're at the season 2 finale! On it, we do a total recap of some of our favorite moments on the show. Think of it like our greatest hits! This marks the end of Matt's consistent involvement with the project, but he might pop in from time to time. And...

  10. 2020 Reflections

    This is a very timestamped episode on the weirdest year of our lives: 2020! Matt and Candice are back to discuss what it looks like to date digitally and safely in a pandemic—including how there might be lots of room for creativity! To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or…

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  11. The Valentine's One

    Is Valentine's really just for lovers? We think not. On the market, off the market or somewhere in between, Valentine's day can be enjoyed by all. How? We are glad you asked... -Happy Valentines Day from all of us at Dateology. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice…

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  12. The Holiday Special

    Holiday season is upon us, and the office parties, trips home to family, and New Year's preparations are in full swing. In this season, dating seems to get extra amplified with each new Christmas romcom. What's God's message of empowerment and grace for dating couples and singles this time of…

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  13. Dating & Faith

    In some ways, all Candice and Matt do is talk about dating and faith on this show. But let's dive deeper into the number one question people have for us about dating: what do you think about Christians dating non-Christians? Join us as we seek out wisdom from the stories we've gathered and open…

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  14. Friendship & Dating

    What about when your friend starts to seem oh so dateable? Join Candice and Matt as they discuss friendship and dating. Maybe the friend zone has more to it than first meets the eye. What if your next date might be with a friend from the past? To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt...

  15. Attachment, Part 2

    Back for part two of the conversation on Attachment Theory, Candice and Matt ask the important questions about attachment in dating: How would it actually if people who were psychologically secure dated one another? And how does the security of God help bring us into the freedom of more secure...

  16. Attachment, Part 1

    How do our early established patterns of relating affect how we date? Listen as Candice expertly teaches about the psychology of attachment. And listen as Matt tries to keep pace with her psychological wisdom! Referenced: How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich To learn more about the show and to...

  17. Nugget: Boundaries

    Sharing a quick nugget of wisdom (ain't it so Christian to refer to bits of wisdom as "nuggets??"), Candice speaks from her psychological expertise about boundaries. What are appropriate emotional boundaries to keep in relationships? When is self-disclosure a good idea, and when it is right to…

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  18. Exclusivity

    How do you know when to get exclusive and when to keep it casual? Candice and Matt explore what goes into the conversation: "I want to be exclusive. How about you?" Plus, why not talk about Saved by the Bell and the Archie comics? To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice,...

  19. Singleness

    Taking a slight detour from a show all about Christian dating, Candice and Matt discuss singleness. What makes it so difficult? Why's it so beautiful? And hold on a sec... Jesus was single. That's a game changer. To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit...

  20. Rejection

    Candice and Matt chat about the reality of rejection and its foreboding presence in dating. What does it look like to let someone down easily, and how can connecting with Jesus help us handle the pain of rejection? To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit...

  21. Meeting the Family

    Candice and Matt discuss all that is amusing, strange, illuminating, and sometimes painful about meeting your partner’s family. And ultimately, they discover how as followers of Jesus, there is great opportunity for honor, redemption and writing a new story. To learn more about the show and to...

  22. Complexities of City Life: A Conversation with Author Mark Scandrette

    Candice and Matt talk with Mark Scandrette about the many complexities of city life and how they can make dating relationships challenging — but not impossible! Mark has been doing Christian ministry in San Francisco for 22 years, so this an episode full of wisdom and opportunities for…

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  23. Where Are You?

    Candice and Matt return for the first episode of season 2! This episode is all about where to meet people. And the question they spend a good amount of time on is... where are YOU? To learn more about the show and to connect with Matt or Candice, visit https://www.dateology.org/.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We collect honest stories to find liberating wisdom for discovery and companionship. Cohosted by marriage & family therapist Candice Candelaria and pastor/spiritual director Matt Barrios; based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Est. Feb. 2018.

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We collect honest stories to find liberating wisdom for discovery and companionship. Cohosted by marriage & family therapist Candice Candelaria and pastor/spiritual director Matt Barrios; based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Est. Feb. 2018.

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