Gotta Date Well: A Podcast Series for Catholics

This episode is part 4 of the Gotta Date Well Series, where we dive deep into how to date with Christ at the center.

Guest Introduction

In this episode, I’m joined by Bridget and Johnny O’Boyle (along with my wife Meredith). They share their journey and offer insights on how community plays a crucial role in discerning a relationship.

Episode Summary

Dating isn’t just about spending time together—it’s also about building a relationship within the context of community and friendships. In this episode, we discuss:

• Starting the Dating Journey: Bridget and Johnny share their story of how they began dating, and how they saw signs early on that their relationship could be something more.
• Making Time for One Another: Advice on how to prioritize time for your relationship, even with busy schedules, and how to handle jealousy or frustration around time management.
• The Role of Community: The importance of involving each other in your respective communities and balancing your relationship with friendships. They also discuss how community can be a powerful tool for discernment.
• Sticky Questions: Navigating challenging scenarios like when your partner doesn’t get along with your friends, or vice versa, and how to handle these situations with grace and faith.
• Practical Advice: Encouragement for singles who feel discouraged about finding the right person and tips on using community and prayer as tools for discernment.

Bridget and Johnny offer practical wisdom and share their personal experiences, providing valuable guidance for anyone looking to date well and discern God’s will for their relationship.

Why You Should Listen

If you’re in a relationship or thinking about entering one, this episode provides thoughtful insights on how to integrate community into your dating life and use it as a tool for discernment. It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to build a relationship on a solid foundation of faith and friendship.

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Gotta Date Well: A Podcast Series for Catholics

This episode is part 3 of the Gotta Date Well Series, where we dive deep into how to date with Christ at the center.

Guest Introduction

On this episode, I am joined by my wife, Meredith Gotta. We dive into why praying together is important, what it should look like, and how it can strengthen a relationship.

Episode Summary

Praying together while dating is an essential practice for couples who want to grow spiritually and discern their relationship with God at the center. In this episode, we discuss:

• Before Dating: The importance of having a personal prayer life before entering a relationship, and how that foundation set the tone for our dating journey.
• Early Stages: We share how our mutual faith made it easier to pray together early in our relationship, and how natural (or not) it felt at the beginning.
• Discernment: How prayer helped us discern throughout our relationship and led to greater vulnerability.
• Sticky Questions: We address what a healthy prayer life should look like within a relationship and how to navigate preconceived notions about praying together.
• Practical Advice: Guidance for couples who don’t share the same faith, and advice for those in relationships where one person may not have a faith life at all.

Through our personal story, we hope to provide encouragement and practical steps for couples looking to strengthen their relationship through prayer.

Why You Should Listen

Whether you’re in a relationship, preparing for one, or seeking guidance on how to incorporate prayer into your dating life, this episode offers faith-filled insights and practical advice. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to grow spiritually alongside their partner and discern God’s will for their relationship.

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Gotta Date Well: A Podcast Series for Catholics

This episode is part 2 of the Gotta Date Well Series, where we dive deep into how to date with Christ at the center.

Guest Introduction

On this episode, I am joined by Marie Mazzanti, who runs the Instagram account @CatholicCaritas.

Episode Summary

Boundaries and hard conversations are crucial elements of a healthy dating relationship. In this episode, we discuss:

• Personal Experience and Background: Marie shares her own dating journey and how she and her spouse approached boundaries and difficult conversations.
• Boundaries in Dating: Essential boundaries every couple should establish, including physical and emotional boundaries, and how to have these conversations.
• Communication and Hard Conversations: Strategies for handling difficult topics, especially those concerning faith, values, and future goals.
• Discernment and Red Flags: How to know if you’re ready for marriage, recognizing red flags, and the role of cohabitation.

Marie provides practical tips and thoughtful advice for couples who are navigating the dating world with faith at the forefront.

Why You Should Listen

If you’re in a relationship or preparing for one, this episode offers essential guidance on how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries while navigating difficult conversations. It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to date intentionally and align their relationship with their faith.

Call to Action

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who might benefit from it. Stay tuned for the next part of our dating series, where we’ll continue to explore the journey toward finding a spouse.

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