If you want a practical next step to bring clarity to your dating life and relationships, start here: https://py.pl/3PRNtGKdI5hDating in 2026 feels exhausting, confusing, and emotionally heavy for a lot of Christian singles — and it’s not because dating God’s way doesn’t work. It’s because most people are still dating the world’s way with Christian language on top.In this episode, you're getting the breaking down biblical dating principles that actually work in real life — so you can stop spiraling in the talking stage, stop tolerating mixed signals, and stop losing your peace to relationships that aren’t aligned.If you’ve been:- praying more but feeling less peace- stuck in confusion with someone who “claims Jesus”- battling relationship anxiety- wondering how far is too far physically (kissing, temptation, boundaries)- tired of situationship energy in Christian dating…this episode will help you date with clarity, confidence, and conviction.By the end, you’ll know what to stop doing, what to start doing, and how to date in 2026 without losing your peace or wasting years on the wrong person.📘 Want the practical tools we wish we had while dating? Grab our Unlock Your Dream Relationship Workbook (questions, frameworks, red-flag checklist, and clarity tools). Link in the description.CHAPTERS:00:00 Why Christian dating feels heavy (and it’s not God’s way)01:00 Welcome + what you’ll learn by the end (peace, clarity, direction)02:11 God’s principles don’t change but your approach has to03:05 Rule #1: Date like God is part of the process (not a backup plan)04:49 Proverbs 19:3 + why people get mad at God after foolish choices05:56 Do a 2025 dating “audit” + how to start over intentionally07:08 If you didn’t pray first, here’s how to involve God now08:40 Rule #2: Stop entertaining people who make you uneasy (peace is a signal)10:46 Rule #3: Talk daily, but don’t hand over your emotional world13:17 Resource: Unlock Your Dream Relationship Workbook ($5)14:21 Rule #4: Pace intimacy slower than your emotions (protect discernment)15:18 Rule #5: Clarity OVER vibes (ask real questions early)17:12 What commitment + loyalty questions you must ask21:18 Rule #6: Don’t date like you’re auditioning for marriage (money/time balance)24:05 Rule #7: Build friendship first (character shows up here)25:41 Rule #8: Let mentors + community + Scripture speak louder than feelings26:22 Rule #9: Keep temptation far so discernment stays close (physical boundaries)28:23 Our story: why we stopped kissing (and what changed for us)31:23 Rule #10: Don’t confuse potential with patterns (how to evaluate wisely)34:24 Final encouragement + next video to watch