Fuel For The Harvest: The Forge Podcast Network

What if the way most Christians date is still missing the mark? In Part 2 of this conversation, Nathan continues his discussion with Paul and Natalie Epperson — Forge speakers, premarital counselors, and young adult ministers with over 20 years of experience — diving deep into what a truly God-honoring dating and engagement season actually looks like.This episode is honest, practical, and genuinely counter-cultural in the best possible way. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, there's something in this conversation for you.In this episode, you'll learn:Why location and proximity matter more than willpower when it comes to physical boundariesThe simple mindset shift that transformed one engaged couple's relationship overnightWhy the dating and engagement season is actually God's invitation to build a lasting friendshipWhat it looks like to pursue someone without rushing to put a label on itThe phrase that reframes everything: "Love is patient, lust is in a hurry"Why you should stop asking your single friends for relationship advice — and who to ask insteadA powerful word of encouragement for those who are single, dating, engaged, and marriedPaul and Natalie Epperson are available to speak at your event. Find more from Paul on the Forge YouTube channel, or reach out at forgeforward.org.🔔 Haven't heard Part 1 yet? Start there first — then come back for this one!

Is Christian dating supposed to look like what we see on TV? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with Paul and Natalie Epperson — married 23 years, parents of five, and passionate young adult ministers — for an honest, practical, and refreshing conversation about what it actually looks like to date as a follower of Jesus.With two decades of walking alongside college students and young adults, Paul and Natalie have seen it all — the mistakes, the heartbreak, and the beauty of what happens when people invite God into their relationships. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation you won't want to miss.In this episode, you'll learn:Why so many Christian relationships still end in bitterness and broken friendshipsThe #1 thing most young people skip before pursuing a relationshipWhy building friendship first is more powerful than jumping straight into datingHow to stop letting the fear of the "friend zone" run your love lifeWhat's really behind men's passivity in dating — and why it's getting worseHow godly women can position themselves to be pursuable without compromising who they areWhy waiting on the Lord in relationships is not passive — it's powerfulPaul and Natalie Epperson are available to speak at your event. Find more from Paul on the Forge YouTube channel.🔔 Subscribe and tune in next week for Part 2!

How do you find a good church? It's one of the most important decisions a believer can make — and one of the most overcomplicated. In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with Nicholas Hindes, a fellow Forge speaker and experienced church leader, to break down exactly what to look for when searching for a local church.Whether you're a brand-new believer or someone who's been following Jesus for decades, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters.In this episode, you'll learn:The very first question to ask when starting your church searchHow to use a simple Google search to find a Bible-believing church near youWhy proximity to your church matters more than you thinkThe key markers of a healthy church (straight from Acts 2)Which groups to avoid — and why they don't qualify as Bible-believing churchesThe difference between essential and non-essential church qualitiesWhy a consumeristic approach to church will leave you perpetually unsatisfiedNicholas Hines is a Forge speaker available to speak at your event. Find more of his content on the Forge YouTube channel.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Fuel for the Harvest.