Dating As An Orthodox Christian Woman: How To Embrace Biblical Dating & Is It Ok To Date Someone Who Isn’t Orthodox Christian?

Dating as a Christian means that faith plays a pivotal rolein our relationships. The Bible provides us with wisdom and guidance on how to approach love and companionship. Proverbs 4:23 reminds us to "Above allelse, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."

In this episode, Katherine discusses dating from an Orthodox Christian perspective, which is with marriage in mind.

Katherine discusses the significance of marriage in the Orthodox Christian church and why it is important to choose the right spouse.

She also reviews if it is ok to date someone who is not Orthodox Christian.

Finally, approaching dating the traditional way is discussed, including 5 practical tips that can be applied to your dating life.

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Time stamps:

2:41 Dating as an Orthodox Christian

4:33 Modern-day dating vs. Courting

13:14 Dating in the traditional way / meeting a godly man

16:00 What you can do as a single woman to prepare for marriage

20:56 Marriage as a sacrament in the Orthodox Church

23:13 Is it ok to date someone who is not Orthodox Christian?

29:02 Approaching dating in a traditional Christian way/ 5 practical tips

Faithful Flourish is a podcast designed specifically for Orthodox Christian women who seek to deepen their faith and navigate the complexities of the modern world. Hosted by Katherine Phillips, the podcast seeks to help women to live a balanced and fulfilling life. Whether you are a lifelong member of the Orthodox Church or just beginning to explore its traditions, Faithful Flourish offers a valuable resource for young women striving to live their faith authentically and meaningfully.

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• Latest episode: 2025-05-28
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