Are you curious about getting to know someone God’s way, or what it means to “study” your spouse? Join the conversation as we discuss, “D”— Dating with Purpose & Discernment!

This episode is chock-full of creative content, based on our 31 years of marriage and 6 years of dating/courting, curated to help you WIN when it comes to dating, courting, and taking that next big step in getting to know someone beyond the initial physical attraction!

Chapters:

• 0:00 Welcome to Love Letters with Jason & Ros
• 1:37 Our Story: “6 Years of Dating— How We Got It All WRONG!”
• 9:20 What’s the Difference Between DATING & COURTING?
• 11:36 Know and Understand Your “INTENT”
• 13:22 The “A.C.T.s” of Dating and Courting
• 17:20 Facing the Challenges of Dating w/Discernment
• 27:12 Be Sober: Recognize “RED FLAGS!”
• 30:43 Overcoming & Winning The Dating Game
• 32:26 Biblical Truth: Philippians 2: 3-5
• 35:11 Dating Power Takeaways & Love Letter Challenge
• 43:52 Closing Prayer

Additional Content & Notes:

1. ACT of Dating— Getting to know someone initially to see if they’re worth pursuing more.
   1. Alignment
   2. Connectivity
   3. Togetherness
2. ACT of Courting— For the purpose of exclusivity, engagement, and eventual marriage.
   1. Amiability
   2. Character Compatibility
   3. Transparency

Top 7 “Red Flags” of Dating Every Adult, Teen, and Parent Should Know!

1. Only Seeks Personal Gain: Sex, Money, Affiliation/Association, Intellect
2. Displays Abusive Behaviors- Starts verbally, moves to rough physical handling
3. Manipulative, Possessive, Highly Critical
4. Extremely Self-centered and Inconsiderate of Others
5. Lacks Integrity, Reliability, and Stability
6. Exhibits Irresponsible and Reckless Behaviors— Use of illicit drugs, etc.
7. Their Personal Values Greatly Differ

If you ever feel unsafe or are experiencing any type of unwanted behavior, please contact one of the following resources.

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: https://rainn.org/
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

Biblical Truth:

• Philippians 2: 3-5 - “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:”

Live Out Your Love Letter Challenge:

• Establish your CORE VALUES when it comes to dating and entering into a love relationship God’s way.
• Know your intent, set internal boundaries, and be sober-minded about your decisions.

Everything in one place: https://linktr.ee/loveletterswithjasonandros

Live out your Love Letter. 💌

Welcome to Love Letters with Jason & Ros! We’ve kicked off our podcast with Episode 1: “A”— Attraction | The First Relationship Spark! Join in on the hot conversation as we discuss what attraction really is, how it starts, and how attraction can change over time.

Why Love Letters with Jason & Ros is for you—
Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, married, or parenting, this podcast is here to help you navigate, overcome challenges, and strengthen your love relationships!

Chapters:

• 0:00 Welcome to Love Letters with Jason & Ros
• 3:12 "How I Met Him" / "How I Met Her"
• 9:30 How Most Relationships Start- Physical Attraction
• 11:14 The Importance of Being Yourself
• 12:17 Growing Attraction Establishes Connections
• 13:00 Attraction Challenges & Overcoming Them
• 17:22 Biblical Truth: 1 Samuel 16:7b
• 20:38 Seeing the Heart- Inner Beauty
• 23:23 Key Power Takeaways on Attraction
• 28:18 Closing Prayer

Additional Content & Notes:

• 1 Samuel 16:7b “…For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
• Single & Dating? You’re initially attracted to someone and want to take the next steps:
  • Take time to get to know what’s in their heart.
  • Gradually reveal deeper details about yourself when you feel safe, allowing them to get to know you.
  • Remember the Do's and Don'ts of attraction!!
• Engaged & Married? Keep the communication lines wide OPEN about attraction and the flames of attraction burning!
  • Share the things that most attract you about the other- (Inside and Outside)
  • Stay connected to the “new” things that attract you- people change, develop, and grow in character over time!

Personal Reflections:

• Are you appropriately handling attractions in your life?
• Are you embracing what’s in your heart that makes you attractive?
• Take time to pray, asking God for wisdom on how to live a life with healthy attractions.

Live Out Your Love Letter Challenge:

• Share one thing that attracts you to your significant other—outside of their physical appearance and physical attributes.

Everything in one place: https://linktr.ee/loveletterswithjasonandros

Live out your Love Letter. 💌